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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Free hand to forces under Modi government: Nadda
NEW DELHI: BJP national president and Union minister J P Nadda on Saturday claimed the Armed Forces have been given a free hand under the Narendra Modi government to retaliate strongly against unprovoked firing from across the border. 'If bullets are fired from other side (across the border), the Modi government has given free hand to Armed Forces to rain the 'gola' (shells) on the other side,' he asserted, highlighting how the current government has empowered the military and security forces to respond decisively. Speaking at an event commemorating the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas at the BJP's central office, Nadda asserted that India's defence policy has also undergone a sea change under PM Modi. Unlike earlier times, when the armed forces had to await orders from Delhi to respond to cross-border firing, they now have the autonomy to act swiftly, he said, highlighting the Centre's resolve against those who provoke national integrity through terrorism. He further asserted that 'giving a strong and befitting' response to external attacks has become the new standard practice for the Indian Armed Forces. Citing Operation Sindoor, he emphasised that India has now adopted a 'new normal' in its approach to Pakistan-linked terrorism, taking the fight directly to enemy territory. 'If anyone attacks us, he will be given a befitting reply, this is India's new normal,' Nadda said, adding, India is now fully prepared to respond effectively to threats from across all domains – land, water, and air. Describing what he called 'New India's' assertive stance on defence, he declared that if anyone dares to provoke India, the country will no longer hold back. 'Instead, India will deliver such a powerful retaliation that those responsible will regret their audacity', he said. He also said Operation Sindoor is still ongoing, and every act of terrorism will be avenged, including those who support it. 'This is done and happens when a nation is led by the right leader,' the Union minister said.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Defence forces once waited for order from Delhi, now giving befitting reply: J P Nadda
NEW DELHI: BJP president J P Nadda on Saturday said India's defence policy has undergone a sea change under the Modi government as armed forces had to earlier wait for orders from Delhi to react to firing from across the border but they are now free to give a befitting reply. Speaking at an event to commemorate the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, he cited Operation Sindoor to assert that India has established a "new normal" in dealing with Pakistan-linked terrorism by taking the fight to the enemy country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it clear that those perpetuating terrorism and those supporting them will be punished equally, Nadda said. India has called Pakistan's nuclear bluff, he added. He said India's defence production and export have risen under the Modi government, claiming that the armed forces under the previous UPA dispensation suffered from a shortage of bulletproof jackets but the country now sells it abroad. A defence minister under the preceding Congress-led government defended not building border roads citing that enemy troops cannot move quickly in case of attack, Nadda said. Under Modi, 8,000 kilometre of all-weather and 400 double-lane bridges have been built near the border, he said.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
3 held for stoking communal hatred
Lucknow: With the arrest of three people, Uttar Pradesh Police on Monday claimed to have foiled an alleged Pakistan-linked digital conspiracy to incite communal riots and possible terror attacks during the Kanwar Yatra in western UP. The miscreants were arrested for allegedly circulating morphed and inflammatory videos and audios designed to provoke communal hatred, police said. Police confirmed the footage was from Muzaffargarh in Pakistan and was related to an incident involving the murder of a woman and her seven children by her husband in April last year. The conspirators misrepresented this incident to spark communal violence. A special police team arrested Mohammed Nadeem (25), Mansher (45), and Rahees alias Furkan (35) from Kakrauli. Three mobile phones used for spreading the content were seized, and a case under relevant BNS sections and the UAPA Act has been registered. Investigations are underway to identify other collaborators, with possible links to radical outfits and Pakistani agencies, said police officers in the DGP headquarters. "The digital diagnostics revealed that the morphed message originated from Pakistan," said Bhanu Bhaskar, additional DG, Meerut zone. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Nikoo Homes: Luxury Starts @ ₹1.2 Cr* Nikoo Homes Sadahalli Learn More Undo Given Muzaffarnagar's sensitive law-and-order environment, the security was intensified with the deployment of the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Rapid Action Force and rigorous social media monitoring. The police identified a WhatsApp group, 'Kakrauli Yuva Ekta', where fake videos and audios were being circulated to inflame tensions. "This was not just an attempt to spread communal hatred but a premeditated plan to provoke riots and possibly orchestrate a lone-wolf terror attack," said a senior officer. On the directions of DGP Rajeev Krishna, the police are continuously monitoring social media, said Bhanu Bhaskar.
NDTV
17-07-2025
- NDTV
Amarnath Pilgrim Dies After Being Hit By Shooting Stone, Yatra Suspended
Jammu: The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on Thursday due to heavy rain in the valley, and after a woman was killed by a shooting stone along the Baltal route of the yatra in Ganderbal district. Three others were also injured in a landslide along the route on Wednesday. This is the first time the yatra, which began on July 3, has been suspended from Jammu this year. A dramatic video of a mudslide along the Baltal route has also emerged, showing a large number of people stranded on the track. In the video, two devotees were seen being swept away by a muddy torrent. They were rescued by people on the track. Many people were also seen holding onto railings installed on the pathway to save themselves from the mudslide. The teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and their state counterparts, SDRF, were then immediately deployed to the accident site to evacuate people. According to reports, the Border Roads Organisation has started restoration work on the Yatra track. Officials said the yatra will remain suspended till the time restoration work is completed. The yatra is undertaken via the twin tracks - the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district that is shorter but steeper. Over two lakh pilgrims have so far paid obeisance at the 3,880-metre-high shrine this year. Thousands of troops, paramilitary personnel and police have been deployed for the yatra, which is scheduled to conclude on August 9. The security arrangements come in the wake of a terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, in which 26 civilians were killed by Pakistan-linked terrorists.
See - Sada Elbalad
09-07-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
India Blocks Over 2,300 X Accounts
Israa Farhan The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has voiced serious concern after receiving a directive from the Indian government to block 2,355 accounts within the country. Among the targeted accounts were two belonging to international news agency Reuters, raising renewed fears over press freedom and digital censorship in India. In a statement published on its platform, X revealed that on July 3, 2025, it was instructed by India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to immediately restrict access to the accounts. The ministry allegedly demanded that the blocks be implemented within one hour and maintained indefinitely, without offering any justification. The order reportedly included accounts linked to international media outlets. Although many of the blocked accounts were reinstated within hours following public backlash, X said the government had initially insisted the accounts remain suspended. India's Ministry of Electronics has denied issuing such an order, with an official spokesperson stating there was no intention to block a major global news organization. Still, X maintained that noncompliance with the directive could have exposed the platform to criminal liability under Indian law. The platform, owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, condemned what it described as censorship against journalism in India. Following growing criticism, the Indian government reportedly asked X to lift the restrictions on the @Reuters and @ReutersWorld accounts. Rights groups have consistently warned about the shrinking space for free expression in India, particularly since Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in 2014. The country has frequently ordered large-scale internet shutdowns during civil unrest and has taken strict action against social media platforms accused of spreading misinformation. In April, Indian authorities banned over 10 Pakistan-linked YouTube channels for allegedly promoting provocative content after a militant attack in Kashmir. Several of those channels have since returned under new aliases. While X has stated that it is reviewing all available legal options, it also acknowledged that its actions remain constrained by Indian law. The episode adds to growing international scrutiny of India's digital policy and its impact on free speech and journalistic independence. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
