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Khaleej Times
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
India: PM Modi vows to keep up development in Kashmir after tourist attack
India is committed to efforts to develop its restive territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, accusing neighbours Pakistan of seeking to destroy livelihoods there with April's deadly attack on tourists. He was speaking on his first visit to the Himalayan region since attackers targeted tourists in the popular Pahalgam area, killing 26, triggering hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbours that ended in a ceasefire last month. "The atmosphere of development that emerged in Jammu and Kashmir will not be hindered by the attack ... I will not let development stop here," Modi said in remarks after inaugurating infrastructure projects. Key among these was a $5-billion rail link between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of India, which has been more than 40 years in the making and features the world's highest railway arch bridge. Others include highways, city roads and a new medical college. India has accused Pakistan of backing the April attack, a claim denied by Islamabad, and they engaged in four days of fierce fighting last month before agreeing to a ceasefire. Pakistan aimed to disrupt the livelihoods of the poor in Kashmir, who rely heavily on tourism, Modi said, adding that he would face down any obstacle to regional development. Pakistan rejects Modi's remarks Pakistan's Foreign Ministry rejected Modi's remarks on Friday and said it remained steadfast in its "principled support" for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. "Claims of hollow against the backdrop of an unprecedented military presence, suppression of fundamental freedoms, arbitrary arrests, and a concerted effort to alter the region's demography in violation of international law," it said. Last month, Islamabad said a just and peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute was essential to ensure lasting peace in the region, known for its snow-topped mountains, scenic lakes, lush meadows, and tulip gardens. The region, which drew more than 3 million visitors last year, is at the heart of the hostility between the old foes, both of which claim it in full, but rule it in part and have fought two of their three wars over it. India also accuses Pakistan of supporting militants battling security forces in Jammu and Kashmir, but Islamabad denies the accusation. Trains run in the Kashmir Valley but the new link is its first to the wider Indian railway network. Apart from boosting the regional economy, it is expected to help revive tourism, which plummeted after the April attack. ($1=85.7500 Indian rupees)
SBS Australia
17 hours ago
- Business
- SBS Australia
India report: Karnataka Chief Minister takes action over Bengaluru stampede, officials face arrest
India set to host 4th round of talks with central Asian nations Chenab Bridge opens today: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates world's highest rail arch in Jammu and Kashmir Karnataka Chief Minister acts on Bengaluru stampede, officials face arrests Opposition Congress party accuses Prime Minister of 'Surrendering to Adani, China' SBS Hindi 06/06/2025 12:00 SBS Hindi 05/06/2025 06:10
SBS Australia
28-05-2025
- Business
- SBS Australia
India report: Health authorities urge vigilance as India's COVID-19 tally rises
Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah holds cabinet meet in Pahalgam Omar Abdullah urges tourism be kept 'above politics' Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges nation to prioritise 'Made in India' goods for economic growth India Meteorological Department maintains 'above normal' monsoon Health authorities urge vigilance as India's COVID-19 active tally rises to 1,000+ SBS Hindi 27/05/2025 06:01 SBS Hindi 28/05/2025 06:37
Russia Today
21-05-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
India deployed Russian T-72 battle tanks against Pakistan
The Indian Army used T-72 main battle tanks to destroy several Pakistani cross-border posts between May 7 and May 10, according to local media reports. The tanks were put in position ahead of India's military strikes on suspected terrorist facilities in Pakistan-controlled territory, codenamed Operation Sindoor, to take on specific targets marked out by the army, the NDTV website reported. The key role of the T-72s was to destroy the routes through which terrorists could infiltrate into India, according to the report. 'We also hit enemy posts which were facilitating infiltration. We know which posts are used as bases for infiltration by the enemy. An informed call was taken – and the targets were hit,' NDTV cited an Indian Army colonel as saying. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 in response to a terrorist attack in April in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir that claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists. India has blamed the attack on a front that is an offshoot of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, while Islamabad has denied any direct or indirect involvement. Hours after Indian missiles struck Pakistani targets on May 7, Islamabad responded with attacks on various locations in Jammu and Kashmir, which New Delhi said resulted in at least 16 fatalities and dozens of injuries. Fighting between the South Asian neighbors continued until May 10 when a ceasefire was agreed upon by both sides. T-72 tanks have long been a mainstay of the Indian Army's armored fleet. In March, New Delhi signed a $248 million contract with Rosoboronexport, the Russian state agency for defense exports, to procure engines for the Indian Army's T-72s. The deal included technology transfer to support local production under New Delhi's 'Make in India' initiative, which aims to increase self-reliance on domestic defense manufacturing. From 2005 to 2025, Rosoboronexport signed contracts with India worth $50 billion, with total Russian military equipment supplies to the country reaching $80 billion. India also used the Russian-made S-400 mobile surface-to-air system to repel Pakistani attacks. 'Platforms like the S-400 have given unprecedented strength to the country,' Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in an address to soldiers last week. Around 60% of the Indian military's hardware is of Russian origin, and the two countries have expressed their willingness to further deepen ties.
Russia Today
20-05-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
India deployed T-72 battle tanks against Pakistan
The Indian Army used T-72 main battle tanks to destroy several Pakistani cross-border posts between May 7 and May 10, according to local media reports. The tanks were put in position ahead of India's military strikes on suspected terrorist facilities in Pakistan-controlled territory, codenamed Operation Sindoor, to take on specific targets marked out by the army, the NDTV website reported. The key role of the T-72s was to destroy the routes through which terrorists could infiltrate into India, according to the report. 'We also hit enemy posts which were facilitating infiltration. We know which posts are used as bases for infiltration by the enemy. An informed call was taken – and the targets were hit,' NDTV cited an Indian Army colonel as saying. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 in response to a terrorist attack in April in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir that claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists. India has blamed the attack on a front that is an offshoot of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, while Islamabad has denied any direct or indirect involvement. Hours after Indian missiles struck Pakistani targets on May 7, Islamabad responded with attacks on various locations in Jammu and Kashmir, which New Delhi said resulted in at least 16 fatalities and dozens of injuries. Fighting between the South Asian neighbors continued until May 11 when a ceasefire was agreed upon by both sides. T-72 tanks have long been a mainstay of the Indian Army's armored fleet. In March, New Delhi signed a $248 million contract with Rosoboronexport, the Russian state agency for defense exports, to procure engines for the Indian Army's T-72s. The deal included technology transfer to support local production under New Delhi's 'Make in India' initiative, which aims to increase self-reliance on domestic defense manufacturing. From 2005 to 2025, Rosoboronexport signed contracts with India worth $50 billion, with total Russian military equipment supplies to the country reaching $80 billion. India also used the Russian-made S-400 mobile surface-to-air system to repel Pakistani attacks. 'Platforms like the S-400 have given unprecedented strength to the country,' Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in an address to soldiers last week. Around 60% of the Indian military's hardware is of Russian origin, and the two countries have expressed their willingness to further deepen ties.
