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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
‘Dakshina mein PoK chahiye': Jagadguru Rambhadracharya to Indian Army chief Upendra Dwivedi
Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited the spiritual leader Jagadguru Rambhadracharya on Wednesday at Rambhadracharya's ashram in Chitrakoot. Speaking about the visit, Rambhadracharya said he asked for Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir as Dakshina from the Army chief. He said, 'I gave him the same Diksha (initiation) with the Ram Mantra which Lord Hanuman had received from Maa Sita and then conquered Lanka. I have asked for Dakshina from him, and I want PoK back.' The chief of army staff visited the ashram and inaugurated the simulator machine at Sadguru Netra Chikitsalya. A member of the Sadguru Sewa Centre said that Upendra Dwivedi and Jagadguru visited their facility and observed the operation theatre process. He also said General Dwivedi was also shown the simulator machine used for medical training. The machine is used by doctors to first learn the procedures before treating the patients. 'It's a vital step in ensuring precision and safety," he said. Further, talking about the machine, the member said there are only about four to five such machines in India, and this is the first machine in Madhya Pradesh. He added that the army chief was also told about the 140 vision centres and the same number of eye surgeons operating across their network. He said that the army chief was 'deeply impressed by the scale and efficiency of the work.' Following this, there was also a discussion on how Sadguru Sewa Centres could collaborate with the service personnel to benefit them. A post on Jagadguru Rambhadracharya's official account also mentioned the visit, stating that General Dwivedi arrived at Tulsi Peeth Chitrakoot Dham and spoke about the valour of the Indian Army in front of all the saints and students. General Dwivedi, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and Air Force Chief Marshal AP Singh played a crucial role in India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.
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First Post
7 days ago
- Politics
- First Post
FirstUp: India to conduct mock drills, Macron to visit Singapore... Headlines of the day
India is set to hold another round of mock drills today in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir, all of which border Pakistan. PM Modi will participate in Sikkim's statehood day celebrations, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be visiting Jammu to review the security situation. French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Singapore as part of his Asia tour read more Mock drills will take place today across four states in India in districts bordering Pakistan. ANI It is set to be a busy Thursday with several events lined up for the day. Firstly, India will conduct mock drills across four states bordering Pakistan today. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron will be in Singapore as part of the Asia tour he is currently undertaking. PM Modi will attend Sikkim's statehood day celebrations today while Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be visiting Jammu and the border district Poonch to review the security situation. Meanwhile, New Zealand Deputy PM Winston Peters will be on a visit to India. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Here is all that is set to take place throughout the day. India to conduct mock drills India is set to conduct mock drills in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir today (May 29). It is to be noted that the drills will be held in districts bordering Pakistan. Notably, mock drills were announced for May 7 in 244 districts of bordering states and union territories (UTs). The mock drills come weeks after India launched Operation Sindoor on the night of May 6-7 against terrorists and their backers in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK). Emmanuel Macron to visit Singapore French President Emmanuel Macron will be visiting Singapore today. He will also address the Shangri-La Dialogue on Friday (May 30). Macron is on a week-long tour of Asia from Sunday (May 25) to deepen ties in defence, energy and technological innovation. Earlier, he took to social media platform X and said that he was in the region to strengthen cooperation in 'key areas such as defence, innovation, the energy transition and cultural exchanges.' Emmanuel Macron is currently on a week-long tour of Asia. File image/AP The trip reflects France and the European Union's broader effort to build stronger commercial and strategic relationships in Asia, especially amid concerns over US tariff policies under President Donald Trump. PM Modi to attend Sikkim's statehood day celebrations Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Sikkim to attend the golden jubilee celebrations of statehood day today in the Paljor Stadium. He will participate in the 'Sikkim@50: Where Progress Meets Purpose and Nature Nurtures Growth' programme around 11 am, stated an official notice. 'The PM will also lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects in Sikkim. The projects include a new 500-bed district hospital worth over Rs 750 crore in Namchi district, passenger ropeway at Sangachoeling, Pelling in Gyalshing district, statue of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji at Atal Amrit Udyan in Gangtok, among others,' it said. The release further stated, 'He will also release the commemorative coin, souvenir coin and stamp of 50 years of statehood.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Amit Shah to visit Jammu, Poonch Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Jammu and the border district of Poonch on May 29 and 30. Notably, this will be his first visit to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir following Operation Sindoor. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be in Jammu today to take note of the security situation. File image/PTI According to official sources, Shah is expected to convene a security review meeting in Jammu on May 29. On May 30, he is slated to visit Poonch, the district most severely impacted by recent Indo-Pak military escalations, where he will meet families who have suffered losses of loved ones and homes due to cross-border shelling from Pakistan. New Zealand Deputy PM to visit India Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand Winston Peters will be on a two-day visit to India from today. He is scheduled to meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the Hotel Taj Mahal in New Delhi, reported news agency ANI. According to ANI, Peters' schedule for Friday (May 30) includes a meeting with Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda, at the Hotel Taj Mahal at 3:30 pm. He is slated to depart from the country on the same day. Since Indian migration commenced around the 1860s, people-to-people contacts between India and New Zealand have significantly strengthened. Currently, about 300,000 individuals of Indian origin and non-resident Indians reside in New Zealand, with the vast majority establishing permanent roots there. With inputs from agencies
Hans India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
New Photos Reveal Military Chiefs Monitoring Operation Sindoor Strikes on May 7
Newly released images from the Indian Army provide a rare glimpse into the war room during Operation Sindoor, where the heads of India's three armed forces were seen overseeing precision air strikes conducted on May 7 against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The photos show Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy Chief Admiral DK Tripathi, and Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh alongside a senior Army officer, closely monitoring live drone footage, satellite imagery, and real-time mission data. Coordinated Retaliation for Pahalgam Attack The operation was launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, where 26 civilians were killed in the Baisaran Valley. Codenamed Operation Sindoor — a tribute to the widows of the victims — the strikes targeted multiple high-value terror locations. One of the photos, timestamped 1:05 am on May 7, captures General Dwivedi and the senior officer intently observing mission feeds as Indian fighter jets, SCALP cruise missiles, and drones struck nine terror-linked sites, killing more than 140 terrorists. Targets included terror hubs used by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen, located in Bahawalpur, Muridke, Sialkot, Chakamru, and multiple locations in PoJK, such as Kotli, Bhimber, Gulpur, and Muzaffarabad. Key Terror Facilities Targeted Muridke: Headquarters of Lashkar-e-Taiba, led by Hafiz Saeed Headquarters of Lashkar-e-Taiba, led by Hafiz Saeed Bahawalpur: Operational base of Jaish-e-Mohammed, associated with Masood Azhar These locations have long been flagged by Indian intelligence and international observers as training and logistics hubs for cross-border terrorism. Pakistan Retaliation and India's Defensive Shield Following the strikes, Pakistan launched artillery fire and conducted drone and missile attacks on Indian military positions and civilian areas in Jammu and Kashmir. India's multi-layered air defence network — consisting of systems like MANPADS, Spyder, Akash, MRSAM, and S-400 — was instrumental in intercepting and neutralizing incoming threats. Also read: Guardians of the Sky – Inside India's Air Defence Network India's Measured Counter-Offensive In response to Pakistan's escalation, India launched a precision retaliation targeting 11 Pakistani air bases, including: Sargodha Nur Khan (Chaklala) Bholari Jacobabad Sukkur Rahim Yar Khan Skardu Pasrur Murid Rafiqui Chunian On May 8, Indian forces also targeted an air defence system in Lahore using an armed drone. Satellite imagery accessed by NDTV reveals significant damage at key installations including Sargodha, Chaklala, and Jacobabad, confirming the impact of India's strategic response. A Shift in Security Doctrine In a national address following the operation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a new security doctrine, stating that: India will no longer tolerate nuclear brinkmanship from Pakistan. Any future dialogue with Islamabad will focus solely on terrorism and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The nexus between Pakistan's state machinery and terrorist organizations is now 'exposed and undeniable.' Calling Muridke and Bahawalpur the 'global universities of terror,' the Prime Minister linked these sites to international terror attacks, including 9/11 and the London Tube Bombings.
Hans India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Top brass in action: Army, Navy and Air Chiefs tracked Op Sindoor live
New Delhi: In a rare and striking release, a few images have emerged from the Indian Army's war room, offering a behind-the-scenes look at 'Operation Sindoor', precision military strike by the Indian forces against terrorist infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) on May 7. The pictures show the Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy Chief Admiral DK Tripathi, and Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh standing shoulder-to-shoulder, while monitoring real-time updates of the operation in a high-security command centre. Another senior officer of the Army is also visible along with them. The top brass of the Indian armed forces are seen monitoring the coordinated and multi-branch offensive against Pakistan-based terror infrastructures. The second photo, timestamped 1:05 am, captures the exact moment Operation Sindoor was launched. General Dwivedi and the senior officer are seen intently watching live feeds from drone footage and satellite imagery, as Indian Air Force fighter jets, drones, and naval assets executed surgical strikes on nine terror targets. These targets in fact included camps used by major terror organisations operating with support from across the border in Pakistan. According to the Army's official account, over 140 terrorists were eliminated in the precision operation. The strikes reportedly involved the use of SCALP cruise missiles, laser-guided bombs, and armed UAVs, demonstrating the jointness and technological edge of India's armed forces. Experts believe that the release of these photos by the Indian army is a significant development. It not only showcases the real-time involvement of India's military leadership but also sends a strong strategic message about India's readiness and resolve to neutralise cross-border threats from Pakistan or anywhere. The Indian Army has also published an internal booklet on Operation Sindoor to brief its personnel about the operation's scope, coordination, and execution — a rare move that highlights the scale and significance of the strikes. With these images, the Indian armed forces have made a bold statement: when it comes to national security, the top brass is not just in command — they are in the war room.
NDTV
26-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
New Op Sindoor Photos Show Three Service Chiefs Monitoring May 7 Strikes
New Delhi: The Indian Army has released a booklet for its personnel on Operation Sindoor, which shows Army, Navy and Air Force chiefs in the 'Operations Room', monitoring the May 7 strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Two new pictures have been released showing Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy Chief Admiral DK Tripathi, Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and a senior Army officer are in the war room. Indian Army has released a booklet to its personnel on #OperationSindoor where it has shown the Indian Army Operations Room from where the operation was being monitored by top military brass, including Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and Air… — ANI (@ANI) May 26, 2025 The second picture shows General Dwivedi and the senior officer looking at a screen at 1:05 am, when Operation Sindoor began on May 7. The two officers are looking at drone footage, satellite images, and getting real-time updates on the operation, in which Indian fighter jets with precision-guided bombs, SCALP cruise missiles, and drones struck nine targets, killing over 140 terrorists. The service chiefs monitored the strikes in real-time using drone footage, satellite imagery. On May 7, India avenged the Pahalgam attack in which 26 civilians were killed by terrorists in the Baisaran valley. The strikes were codenamed 'Operation Sindoor' - an ode to the women who lost their husbands in the attack. India's strike dismantled key logistical, operational, and training infrastructure used by LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Hizbul Mujahideen, and other affiliated networks in Pakistan's Bahawalpur, Muridke, Sialkot, Chakamru and Kotli, Bhimber, Gulpur and two sites in Muzaffarabad that are located in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. One of the sites, Muridke, is the headquarters of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, which is run by Hafiz Saeed, and Bahalwapur in Pakistan's Punjab province is the base of Jaish-e-Mohammad, an outfit run by Masood Azhar. 100-Hour Missile, Drone Battle After India's precision strikes, Pakistan opened fire and launched artillery shelling on Poonch, Rajouri and other areas of Jammu and Kashmir, which was followed by multiple drone and missile attacks on Indian military bases and cities over the next three days. India's multi-layered air defence system is credited with safeguarding cities and military infrastructure from Pakistan's attack. The multi-layered air defence system, as explained through a diagram, shows Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS), ack-ack air defence guns like the L70, ZSU 23 Shilka, Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) forming the inner layer of air defence for very-short range aerial targets like low-flying drones. This is followed by the second layer, which includes point defence systems that protect a specific area or an asset, short-range surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) like Spyder, Pechora, and OSA-AK. The third layer is formed by the medium-range SAMs like Akash and the Indo-Israeli MRSAM, and the outer layer for area-defence is done by long-range SAMs like the S-400 and the fighter jets. India responded with force and struck 11 air bases of Pakistan in response to the continued attacks after the May 7 strikes. Sargodha, Nur Khan (Chaklala), Bholari, Jacobabad, Sukkur and Rahim Yar Khan, Skardu, Pasrur, Murid, Rafiqui, and Chunian bases of Pakistan using a combination of cruise missiles, precision-guided bombs, and drones. On May 8, India struck Pakistan's air defence launcher in Lahore with a drone. Satellite images accessed by NDTV showed extensive damage to Pakistan's Sargodha, Nur Khan (Chaklala), Bholari, Jacobabad, Sukkur and Rahim Yar Khan after India's "measured and calibrated" response. In his address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined India's three principles of security doctrine toward Pakistan, which underwent a paradigm shift after Operation Sindoor. The Prime Minister also outlined the terms under which India will engage with Pakistan in the future and said it will not tolerate any "nuclear blackmail" from Islamabad. The Prime Minister said the Bahawalpur and Muridke have become global terror universities and they have been linked to the 9/11 attacks, the London Tube Bombings and every attack on Indian soil in the last decade. The Prime Minister, in his speech, made sure that the nexus between the Pakistan government, army and the terrorists is highlighted. He said any future talks with Pakistan will only happen on terrorism and on Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, and nothing else.
