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Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
23 applications seeking trademark for Op Sindoor filed across India
The phrase 'Operation Sindoor' the name of the recent Indian military strike launched in retaliation to the terror attack in Pahalgam, has become the subject of a trademark battle across India. At least 20 applications to trademark the phrases Operation Sindoor and Ops Sindoor have been filed with India's Trademark Registry in categories such as entertainment, media, advertising, and telecommunications. A search conducted on the Indian government's IP India website shows that, as of May 19, 23 trademark applications, including the now-withdrawn application filed by Reliance Industries Ltd, are listed in categories ranging from food products to cosmetics, and clothing to entertainment services. The filings came just days after Indian armed forces launched 'Operation Sindoor' on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure across the border in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The operation was named in tribute to the grieving wives of victims of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, many of whom were seen wearing sindoor, the traditional mark of marriage, in haunting images that resonated nationwide. Among the Indian applicants are corporations, small businesses, and individuals. The filings span classification sections 1 (chemicals), 3 (cosmetics), 5 (pharmaceuticals), 9 (scientific), 19 (construction materials), 25 (clothing), 29 and 30 (food items), 32 (beverages), 35 (advertising), and 41 (entertainment and education). While Reliance Industries Limited was among the earliest to file a trademark application under Class 41, it promptly withdrew the filing, clarifying that the application had been made 'inadvertently' by a junior employee. In a statement posted on its official X account, the company described 'Operation Sindoor' as a phrase that symbolises Indian bravery and which should not be commercialised. But other applicants persist. Filings include those by Vedashree Labs Pvt Ltd, Dinesh Kumar Rathore, and Prabhleen Sandhu operating as Almighty Motion Picture, all seeking to use the phrase for entertainment-related services. Two of the earliest applications filed under Class 41 for entertainment and education were filed by retired Group Captain Kamal Singh Oberh and Mukesh Chetram Agarwal. While Obreh's application has cleared the formalities check phase, Agarwal's application has been sent for numerical codification. Another more recent application has been filed by an individual proprietor, one Jayaraj T, seeking to register the phrase, 'OPERATION SINDOOR - SINDOORA YUDDHAM under Class 9. There is also another application under Class 9 seeking to register the phrase 'OPS-SINDOOR,' filed by a firm named Jet Synthesis. As per the website, several of these applications have crossed the initial verification stage , signifying that the initial review of the application has been successfully completed. Several others are pending at the stage of code assignment under the Vienna Codification that is an internation system of classification for trademarks. Reliance's application number 6994264 to register the term 'Operation Sindoor' under Class 41 is now shown as withdrawn on the website. Legal experts say that the trademarking of a military operation's codename, particularly something that is linked to a national tragedy such as the Pahalgam terror attack, can face hurdles. In India, while the Ministry of Defence does not automatically claim intellectual property rights over military operation names, the Trade Marks Act, 1999, empowers authorities to reject applications that they believe are misleading, offensive, or contrary to public order or morality. A recent social media post by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM) expressed strong disapproval of the 'Operation Sindoor' trademark filings, indicating they may be rejected . Section 9(2)(d) of the Act restricts names prohibited under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950, particularly those implying government patronage. Clause 7 of the Act's schedule bans use of any name suggesting a connection with the Indian government or its agencies. Despite this, unless the government formally objects or intervenes, these trademark applications remain under consideration.
The Print
17-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Op Sindoor: Inside story of what led Pakistan DGMO to make frantic calls for ‘ceasefire'
'India sent out a clear message that no matter where, India can carry out pinpointed conventional strikes anywhere in Pakistan. Pakistan learnt that if needed, India can launch a barrage of missiles and not just the numbers that were used this time. The messaging was very clear to the Pakistanis,' a source in the Indian defence and security establishment told ThePrint. But what really changed in these 72 hours? New Delhi: Pakistan, which 'brusquely turned down' the request of Indian DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai on 7 May 'with an intimation that a severe response was inevitable and, in the offing,' was desperately reaching out to him on 10 May to ensure a ceasefire, ThePrint has learnt. ThePrint has also reliably learnt that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) lost at least a couple of aircraft between 8 and 10 May. Director General of Air Operations Air Marshal A.K. Bharti had publicly said that Pakistani aircraft were hit and technical analysis is being done, following which the armed forces would share more details. Asked if the Indian Air Force (IAF) shot down Pakistani aircraft, he had said 'Their planes were prevented from entering inside our border…definitely, we have downed a few planes…definitely, there are losses on their side which we have inflicted.' He added that the exact numbers are with the IAF, but it is still analysing technical details and will come out with a report soon. The IAF has also said that details of its own losses will be made public in due course. However, all pilots have been accounted for ThePrint is withholding information garnered so far of the onslaught by India and the damage caused to Pakistan since the operation is still ongoing and will wait for IAF to release the details formally. However, even as the IAF finalises its report based on technical and visual evidence, ThePrint has learnt that the strikes were much deeper and wider than what has been claimed by both sides officially. Sources said that India does not want Ops Sindoor to be about claims and counter claims and hence is very careful about the information it is putting out in public. This is directly opposite to the tactics of the Pakistan military which claimed a lot without any evidence. Pakistan even showcased forged satellite images to show damage on the Indian side but got called out by international experts. The IAF, it is learnt, does not wish to state anything which might be questioned due to lack of immediate tangible proof like what happened in the aftermath of the Balakot strikes when doubts were raised on the extent of damage inflicted. For instance, even during the strike on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK on 7 May, India used missiles like the Crystal Maze which relays back video till the second it strikes, as was visible in one of the videos released by the Indian defence ministry. Almost all strikes of 7 May were covered by high-resolution reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles and post damage satellite pictures. For all strikes post 7 May, India has claimed only those videos of which were shot by the public and shared on social media, or for which clear satellite pictures are available. There are some more strikes that Pakistan has obviously not claimed and neither has India. Talking about the operations, sources also said that the much talked-about Chinese air-to-air missile PL-15, could not score a single hit. The IAF, on the other hand, used a host of aircraft and air defence systems since 7 May with major setbacks inflicted to PAF from 8 May onwards. The initial part of Operation Sindoor focussed on nine terror camps which were taken out by the IAF and the Army in pinpointed strikes with major casualties inflicted on the terror infrastructure. From 8 May onwards, the strikes focussed on showing real raw power of the IAF to the Pakistani defence establishment, sources said. A plethora of missiles, loitering munitions were used by the IAF to strike back at the Pakistani military. It is learnt that several Chinese-supplied HQ-9B long-range air defence systems and HQ-16 medium-range air defence systems were taken out by Harpy and Harop loitering munitions—in use with the IAF for years even before the word 'drones' caught the fancy of the world in the wake of the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh. The Government of India had formally said last Friday that the Indian military 'bypassed and jammed Pakistan's China-supplied air defence systems', borne by the fact that loitering munitions travelled deep inside Pakistan to strike at places close to what Pakistan Army considers as its fiefdom. Missiles fired by the IAF include the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, which Pakistan claims were fired from air (IAF has both air and ground versions), SCALP long-range air-to-ground missiles, Hammer air-to-ground missiles, Rampage air-to-ground missiles and Spice 2000 among others. The Indian medium-range surface-to-air missile system (MRSAM also known as Barak 8) and the indigenous Akash too saw action, and so did the S-400. 'It was a combined shock and awe operation using long-range missiles, air defence missiles, loitering munitions and strikes at specific sites that caused wide range damage to Pakistani military forces that forced them to seek ceasefire on the fourth day itself,' said one source. Maximum damage caused to Pakistan Air Force assets on the ground was by way of missile strikes on its primary logistics hub, the Nur Khan base in Rawalpindi, and the Bholari air base. PAF Air Marshal Masood Akhtar (Retd) on a Pakistani news channel said he had information that a Saab Erieye, an Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&C), was destroyed when India struck the hangar at Bholari. It is reliably learnt that the actual loss may be higher than what Pakistan is showcasing, both officially and unofficially. Pakistan operates 9 Saab Erieye and two IL 78 mid-air refuellers. Incidentally, Pakistan has also put out names of five PAF personnel it said were killed in the strike on Bholari air base. Sources said it was on the morning of 10 December, after India carried out hits on PAF bases in Chaklala, Rafiqui, Rahim Yar Khan, Sargodha, Bhulari, and Jacobabad, that Pakistan's DGMO made frantic calls to his Indian counterpart, wanting a ceasefire. 'On 7 May when our DGMO wanted to talk, they shrugged it off vowing retaliation. On 10 May, they reached out desperately. Clearly shows that the message was overwhelmingly delivered to Pakistan,' a source said. Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif, addressing an event Friday, said that 'At around 2.30 am on 10 May, General Syed Asim Munir called me on a secure line and informed me that India's ballistic missiles have hit Nur Khan Airbase and other areas'. Incidentally, it was after that Pakistan was desperately seeking a ceasefire. As Air Marshal Bharti said earlier, 'Did we achieve our military objective? 'A thumping yes.' (Edited by Amrtansh Arora) Also Read: Operation Sindoor is a springboard in India's new confidence in Make in India weapons
News18
11-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
India Pakistan War News
India Pakistan War News | UP CM Yogi Adityanath Lauds PM Modi And Indian Armed Forces | News18 Last Updated: May 11, 2025, 14:27 IST India UP CM Yogi Adityanath lauds PM Modi and the armed forces for Ops Sindoor, saying the operation shows India's strength. 'BrahMos has shown its power. Any act of terror will now face a decisive response,' he said. n18oc_india News18 Mobile App - homevideos India Pakistan War News | UP CM Yogi Adityanath Lauds PM Modi And Indian Armed Forces | News18 CNN name, logo and all associated elements ® and © 2024 Cable News Network LP, LLLP. A Time Warner Company. All rights reserved. CNN and the CNN logo are registered marks of Cable News Network, LP LLLP, displayed with permission. Use of the CNN name and/or logo on or as part of does not derogate from the intellectual property rights of Cable News Network in respect of them. © Copyright Network18 Media and Investments Ltd 2024. All rights reserved.
Economic Times
08-05-2025
- Economic Times
Pakistan drones target Jaisalmer, Indian Air Defence fires back, blast projectiles
In an attempt to retaliate following Ops Sindoor, Pakistan has targeted Jaisalmer, Rajasthan on May 08. In a befitting reply, the Indian Air Defence guns are in action and firing back at Pakistan's munitions. Explosions can be heard, and flashes in the sky can be seen as complete blackout has been enforced throughout the city. A complete blackout has been enforced in multiple cities of J&K and Punjab's Amritsar. Show more 02:32 04:17 03:50 09:03 01:52 03:55 04:04 08:08 03:06 03:05 03:06 03:34 02:42 06:08 04:44 03:32 04:39 03:34 06:04 05:56 09:40 03:32 03:19 08:02 03:29 03:06 02:13 03:36 09:20 03:04 17:01 03:04 03:13 02:59 07:47 08:30
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Time of India
Pakistan drones target Jaisalmer, Indian Air Defence fires back, blast projectiles
In an attempt to retaliate following Ops Sindoor, Pakistan has targeted Jaisalmer, Rajasthan on May 08. In a befitting reply, the Indian Air Defence guns are in action and firing back at Pakistan's munitions. Explosions can be heard, and flashes in the sky can be seen as complete blackout has been enforced throughout the city. A complete blackout has been enforced in multiple cities of J&K and Punjab's Amritsar. Show more Show less
