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27-04-2025
- Politics
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‘Anytime, Anywhere, Anyhow:' Indian Navy's explosive message to Pakistan from Arabian Sea
The Indian Navy on Sunday (April 27) shared several visuals on social media showing Indian warships firing BrahMos anti-ship and anti-surface cruise missiles read more Amid increased tensions with arch-rival Pakistan, Indian warships have conducted multiple anti-ship firings in the Arabian Sea. The Indian Navy on Sunday (April 27) shared several visuals on social media showing Indian warships firing BrahMos anti-ship and anti-surface cruise missiles. According to reports, warships that participated in the exercise included Kolkata-class destroyers, and Nilgiri and Krivak-class frigates. 'Indian Navy Ships undertook successful multiple anti-ship firings to revalidate and demonstrate readiness of platforms, systems, and crew for long-range precision offensive strike. Indian Navy stands combat-ready, credible, and future-ready in safeguarding the nation's maritime interests Anytime Anywhere Anyhow,' the Indian Navy wrote in an online post. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD #IndianNavy Ships undertook successful multiple anti-ship firings to revalidate and demonstrate readiness of platforms, systems and crew for long range precision offensive strike.#IndianNavy stands #CombatReady #Credible and #FutureReady in safeguarding the nation's maritime… — SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) April 27, 2025 The naval exercise comes as a military action by Indian forces against Pakistan is being speculated in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack. Following the killing of 26 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir, India has ordered Pakistanis to return home and suspended the crucial Indus Water Treaty. In response, Pakistan has suspended all bilateral agreements with India. There have also been repeated ceasefire violations from Pakistan along the Line of Control, but the Indian Army said it retaliated effectively. No casualties were reported. The Pahalgam massacre was the deadliest terror attack since the removal of Article 370. Indian PM Narendra Modi has vowed to pursue the terrorists to the ends of the Earth. In a statement issued earlier on Sunday, the PM said the attack was a desperate attempt by terrorists to derail the progress and tourism industry of the Kashmir region. In his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio address, he said the entire country feels the pain of those who lost their loved ones. 'Peace was returning to Kashmir, but the enemies of the country, of Jammu and Kashmir, did not like this,' he added. The PM promised that terrorism would not go unpunished and India would do everything to deliver justice for the innocent lives lost. He said the punishment would be so harsh that the terrorists could not even imagine it. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Earlier on Saturday, Indian Army had also posted a similar video message on social media, highlighting its combat readiness.
New Indian Express
27-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
'Anytime, anywhere': Indian Navy shares visuals of missile tests, claims to be combat-ready
With the possibility of war looming over India and Pakistan in the aftermath of in Kashmir, the Indian Navy on Sunday morning shared visuals of multiple anti-ship firings in the Arabian Sea, asserting that they are combat-ready. The Navy shared visuals of BrahMos anti-ship and anti-surface cruise missiles being launched from a fleet of warships including Kolkata-class destroyers and Nilgiri and Krivak-class frigates. Pakistan had earlier declared a no-fly zone over the Arabian Sea and issued live-fire warnings amid reports that it is preparing to test a new missile. "Indian Navy Ships undertook successful multiple anti-ship firings to revalidate and demonstrate readiness of platforms, systems, and crew for long-range precision offensive strike. "Indian Navy stands combat-ready, credible, and future-ready in safeguarding the nation's maritime interests. Anytime Anywhere Anyhow," said the Indian Navy in a post on social media platform X . The Indian Navy's public announcement of successful firings comes after the recent terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22 which claimed 26 lives; Pakistan is claimed to be behind the attack. India, in retaliation to the attack, ordered the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty of 1960, expulsion of all Pakistani nationals by April 27, and the closing of the Attari-Wagah border. India has also condemened the repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control. Pakistan, in response, suspended all bilateral agreements with India. In his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, the at length about the pain and anger felt across the nation. He underlined that enemies of the nation and of Jammu and Kashmir were frustrated with the region's progress. 'The terrorists and the masterminds of terror want Kashmir to be destroyed again and hence they executed such a big conspiracy,' he said. Urging the public to remain resolute, he said, 'We have to strengthen our resolve to face this challenge that has surfaced before the country. We have to demonstrate strong willpower as a nation. Today the world is watching, after this terrorist attack, the whole country is speaking in one voice.'
Hindustan Times
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Indian Navy demonstrates ‘readiness for offensive strike' with missile test
Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Navy has successfully conducted multiple anti-ship missile firings in the Arabian Sea, showcasing its long-range precision strike capabilities. The Indian Navy shared visuals of BrahMos anti-ship and anti-surface cruise missiles being launched from a fleet of warships, including Kolkata-class destroyers and Nilgiri and Krivak-class frigates, reaffirming the Navy's operational prowess. The exercises were aimed at revalidating the platforms, systems, and crew for precision offensive strikes at sea. "Indian Navy Ships undertook successful multiple anti-ship firings to revalidate and demonstrate readiness of platforms, systems, and crew for long-range precision offensive strike. Indian Navy stands combat-ready, credible, and future-ready in safeguarding the nation's maritime interests Anytime, Anywhere, Anyhow," the Navy stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter). The successful drills come shortly after Pakistan issued a notification about upcoming missile firings in the Arabian Sea region, raising concerns over escalating military posturing. India's display of maritime strength follows the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, where 26 people were killed in one of the deadliest attacks since the abrogation of Article 370. In response to the attack, India has taken strong diplomatic measures, deporting Pakistani nationals and suspending the vital Indus Water Treaty. Meanwhile, Pakistan has retaliated by suspending all bilateral agreements with India. Tensions have further escalated with repeated ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC), to which Indian forces have responded effectively, though no casualties have been reported so far. Speaking in his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' radio broadcast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the Pahalgam attack, stating, "Every Indian's blood is boiling after the terror attack. Each one of them is feeling the pain of those who lost their own." He added, "Peace was returning to Kashmir, but the enemies of the country, of Jammu and Kashmir, did not like this." INS Surat, recently also completed a successful precision test of the Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM) system against a sea-skimming target in the Arabian Sea. INS Surat, part of the Project 15B Guided Missile Destroyer program, ranks among the most advanced warships globally, featuring 75 per cent indigenous content and equipped with state-of-the-art weapon and sensor systems.
NDTV
27-04-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
India's "Combat-Ready" Warships Carry Out Missile Firings In Arabian Sea
New Delhi: Indian warships have conducted multiple anti-ship firings in the Arabian Sea, demonstrating their preparedness for long-range precision strikes, with the Navy asserting they are combat-ready to protect the nation's interests. Multiple visuals of BrahMos anti-ship and anti-surface cruise missiles being fired from warships in the middle of the sea were shared by the Navy. These warships included Kolkata-class destroyers, and Nilgiri and Krivak-class frigates. #IndianNavy Ships undertook successful multiple anti-ship firings to revalidate and demonstrate readiness of platforms, systems and crew for long range precision offensive strike. #IndianNavy stands #CombatReady #Credible and #FutureReady in safeguarding the nation's maritime… — SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) April 27, 2025 "Indian Navy Ships undertook successful multiple anti-ship firings to revalidate and demonstrate readiness of platforms, systems, and crew for long-range precision offensive strike. Indian Navy stands combat-ready, credible, and future-ready in safeguarding the nation's maritime interests Anytime Anywhere Anyhow," said the Indian Navy in an online post. Pakistan issued a notification for the firings in the Arabian Sea region. The firings come amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. After the massacre of 26 civilians vacationing in Jammu and Kashmir, India has ordered Pakistanis to return to their homeland and suspended the crucial Indus Water Treaty. Pakistan has also suspended all bilateral agreements with Indian. Repeated ceasefire violations from Pakistan's side along the Line of Control have also begun in an attempt to provoke the Indian troops. The Indian side has retaliated effectively, according to the army. No casualties were reported in the exchange of fire. The Pahalgam massacre was the deadliest terror attack since the scrapping of Article 370. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had vowed to pursue the terrorists to the ends of the earth, said this morning that every Indian's blood is boiling after the terror attack. Each one of them is feeling the pain of those who lost their own in the terror attack, he said in his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' radio broadcast. "Peace was returning to Kashmir, but the enemies of the country, of Jammu and Kashmir, did not like this," he added.
