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NDTV
26-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"Pak Lives On Hatred For India, They Only Want To Harm Us": PM Modi
Dahod: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a scathing attack on Pakistan, asserting that its sole objective is to foster hatred towards India and orchestrate harm, and at the same time, India remains steadfast in its pursuit of poverty eradication and economic advancement. Addressing a large gathering in Gujarat's Dahod, the Prime Minister lauded "Operation Sindoor," describing it as not merely a military operation but a "profound expression of India's ethos and feelings." The operation was launched during the intervening night of May 6 and May 7 with the Indian Air Force targeting nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir which included the headquarters of banned outfits of Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. This operation was launched by India to avenge the gunning down of 26 people, mainly tourists, at Pahalgam on April 22 by Pakistan-supported terrorists. "How can India and Modi sit quiet after such a terrorist attack?" the Prime Minister questioned, eliciting a thunderous cheer from the crowd. "Anyone who dares to erase the sindoor from the foreheads of our sisters will surely be eliminated," he said, and added that terrorists may not have imagined in their wildest dreams how difficult it would be to fight against Modi. Sindoor is a sign of marriage, and its wiping off signifies widowhood. The Prime Minister said the decisive action was a direct fulfilment of the responsibility entrusted to him by the nation's citizens when they made him 'pradhan sevak' on May 26, 2014 and added that he had granted complete autonomy to the three wings of the armed forces, enabling them to execute actions unseen globally for decades. Criticising Pakistan, the Prime Minister said "the (neighbouring) country that came into existence after partition, lives on hatred for India. It only wants to harm Bharat. However, India's goals are to remove poverty, bring about economic development and become a developed nation." In a strong appeal to the public, the Prime Minister asked them to prioritise 'Made in India' products, especially during festivals like Holi, Diwali, and Ganesh Puja. "Don't you think we have to stop using imported products?" he questioned, lamenting the use of imported items like firecrackers and Ganesha idols during Indian festivals. "To ensure our country's progress, everyone should take a resolve to purchase only Made in India products," he urged, stressing that everything essential for India's progress must be manufactured domestically. Prime Minister Modi launched Rs 24,000 crore development projects, including a locomotive manufacturing plant at the Dahod event. He unveiled the country's first 9,000 horsepower locomotive engine as well as a rolling stock workshop built at a cost of Rs 21,405 crore. He flagged off the Ahmedabad-Veraval Vande Bharat service and Valsad-Dahod express trains and told the gathering that state-of-the-art Vande Bharat trains were now operational on 70 routes across the country. "There was a time when India had to import locomotives and coaches. Today, we manufacture them in India and export them to other countries," the PM said. The Vande Bharat service launched during the day between Sabarmati station in Ahmedabad and Veraval station will be a boon for devotees visiting the renowned Somnath Temple in Gir Somnath district. He also announced that 100 per cent electrification of railway lines has been achieved in Gujarat. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi held a roadshow in Vadodara upon his arrival in Gujarat for a two-day visit. Family members of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who came into the spotlight for holding regular press briefings about Operation Sindoor', were also present among the enthusiastic crowd that gathered to greet the prime minister. Colonel Qureshi hails from Vadodara, and her parents, brother Mohammad Sanjay Qureshi and sister Shyna Sunsara, were at the roadshow.
India.com
26-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
No One Should Meddle With India: HM Amit Shahs Stern Warning
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that Operation Sindoor has not only sent a message to Pakistan but to the entire world, forever, that no one should meddle with India's army, people, and borders, otherwise, they will have to face the consequences. At a Shankhnad rally, the Home Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it clear that if anyone attacks the innocent citizens, a bullet will be answered with a cannon. 'This operation was named Operation Sindoor for sending a message to the entire world that the vermilion on the foreheads of our mothers, sisters, and daughters is not cheap. If anyone dares to harm their vermilion, they will have to answer with their blood,' he said. Shah said that on April 22, Pakistan-supported terrorists committed a cowardly act, targeting and killing innocent travellers in front of their families after questioning their religion. 'PM Modi had said in Patna that no matter where you hide, you will be found and reduced to dust. Pakistan forgot that PM Modi's government has been here for 11 years now. Terrorists attacked Uri, we conducted a surgical strike. They attacked Pulwama, we carried out an air strike. They attacked Pehalgam, we executed Operation Sindoor and razed their main bases to the ground. Hundreds of terrorists were obliterated in our airstrike,' he added. Shah further said that on May 7 at 1:04 AM, the Indian armed forces destroyed nine terrorist locations in 22 minutes and also blew up their headquarters. 'On May 8, Pakistan carried out attacks with drones and missiles. But our air defence system was so robust that not a single missile, not a single drone of theirs could touch Indian soil; they were all neutralised in the air,' he said. He added that we have to build a Viksit Bharat by 2047, but also create an India that no one dares to attempt any misadventure against. 'While Operation Sindoor was underway, Operation Black Forest was also in progress. Our CRPF, Chhattisgarh Police, and BSF have successfully destroyed many Maoists. So far, numerous Maoists have been killed, and many more have surrendered. Let me assure you that by 31 March 2026, we will be a Maoist-free nation,' said the Union Home Minister.
Hans India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
‘No one should meddle with India': HM Amit Shah on Operation Sindoor
Nanded: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that Operation Sindoor has not only sent a message to Pakistan but to the entire world, forever, that no one should meddle with India's army, people, and borders, otherwise, they will have to face the consequences. At a Shankhnad rally, the Home Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it clear that if anyone attacks the innocent citizens, a bullet will be answered with a cannon. 'This operation was named Operation Sindoor for sending a message to the entire world that the vermilion on the foreheads of our mothers, sisters, and daughters is not cheap. If anyone dares to harm their vermilion, they will have to answer with their blood,' he said. Shah said that on April 22, Pakistan-supported terrorists committed a cowardly act, targeting and killing innocent travellers in front of their families after questioning their religion. 'PM Modi had said in Patna that no matter where you hide, you will be found and reduced to dust. Pakistan forgot that PM Modi's government has been here for 11 years now. Terrorists attacked Uri, we conducted a surgical strike. They attacked Pulwama, we carried out an air strike. They attacked Pehalgam, we executed Operation Sindoor and razed their main bases to the ground. Hundreds of terrorists were obliterated in our airstrike,' he added. Shah further said that on May 7 at 1:04 AM, the Indian armed forces destroyed nine terrorist locations in 22 minutes and also blew up their headquarters. 'On May 8, Pakistan carried out attacks with drones and missiles. But our air defence system was so robust that not a single missile, not a single drone of theirs could touch Indian soil; they were all neutralised in the air,' he said. He added that we have to build a Viksit Bharat by 2047, but also create an India that no one dares to attempt any misadventure against. 'While Operation Sindoor was underway, Operation Black Forest was also in progress. Our CRPF, Chhattisgarh Police, and BSF have successfully destroyed many Maoists. So far, numerous Maoists have been killed, and many more have surrendered. Let me assure you that by 31 March 2026, we will be a Maoist-free nation,' said the Union Home Minister.
Mint
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Varanasi man arrested for ‘spying' for Pakistan, shared ‘ghazwa-e-hind' messages with 600+ contacts via WhatsApp
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested Tufail, son of Maqsood Alam and a resident of Doshipura, Jaitpura in Varanasi, on charges of spying for Pakistan, according to an official statement released on May 22, 2025. The arrest follows intelligence inputs indicating Tufail's involvement in sharing sensitive information with Pakistan-backed anti-national groups aimed at undermining India's sovereignty, unity, and integrity. The ATS received credible intelligence that Tufail was active in WhatsApp groups created by Pakistan-supported organisations with anti-India agendas. Investigations revealed that he was communicating with over 600 Pakistani contacts, sharing videos of Maulana Saad Rizvi, the leader of the banned Pakistani terrorist outfit Tehreek-e-Labbaik. These messages included calls for "Ghazwa-e-Hind," a radical concept advocating a holy war in India, revenge for the Babri Masjid demolition, and the imposition of Sharia law. Tufail reportedly circulated images and details of several strategic Indian locations, including Rajghat, Namoghat, Gyanvapi, the railway station, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, and Nizamuddin Auliya, to Pakistani contacts. The Varanasi resident also disseminated links to Pakistan-run WhatsApp groups among numerous individuals in Varanasi, facilitating the spread of extremist propaganda. Further inquiry revealed Tufail's contact with a Pakistani woman named Nafisa from Faisalabad, whose husband is reportedly a member of the Pakistani Army. According to police reports, communication between them occurred via Facebook, suggesting a broader network of cross-border interactions. On Thursday, May 22, Tufail was apprehended from Adampur, Varanasi, under FIR No. 05/25, registered at the ATS Police Station in Lucknow, under Sections 148 and 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). His mobile phone and SIM cards were seized as part of the investigation. He is scheduled to be presented before the appropriate court for judicial proceedings. Jyoti Malhotra, a 33-year-old YouTuber from Haryana, was arrested recently on charges of spying for Pakistan. Jyoti Malhotra, known for her travel vlogs, was reportedly in contact with Pakistani intelligence operatives, including Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a staff member at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi who was expelled earlier this month. Alongside her, other accused include Guzala from Punjab, a local quack, a factory worker, a student, and security personnel, all suspected of passing sensitive information to Pakistan.
Mint
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Varanasi man arrested for ‘spying' for Pakistan, shared ‘ghazwa-e-hind' messages with 600+ contacts via WhatsApp
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested Tufail, son of Maqsood Alam and a resident of Doshipura, Jaitpura in Varanasi, on charges of spying for Pakistan, according to an official statement released on May 22, 2025. The arrest follows intelligence inputs indicating Tufail's involvement in sharing sensitive information with Pakistan-backed anti-national groups aimed at undermining India's sovereignty, unity, and integrity. The ATS received credible intelligence that Tufail was active in WhatsApp groups created by Pakistan-supported organisations with anti-India agendas. Investigations revealed that he was communicating with over 600 Pakistani contacts, sharing videos of Maulana Saad Rizvi, the leader of the banned Pakistani terrorist outfit Tehreek-e-Labbaik. These messages included calls for "Ghazwa-e-Hind," a radical concept advocating a holy war in India, revenge for the Babri Masjid demolition, and the imposition of Sharia law. Tufail reportedly circulated images and details of several strategic Indian locations, including Rajghat, Namoghat, Gyanvapi, the railway station, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, and Nizamuddin Auliya, to Pakistani contacts. The Varanasi resident also disseminated links to Pakistan-run WhatsApp groups among numerous individuals in Varanasi, facilitating the spread of extremist propaganda. Further inquiry revealed Tufail's contact with a Pakistani woman named Nafisa from Faisalabad, whose husband is reportedly a member of the Pakistani Army. According to police reports, communication between them occurred via Facebook, suggesting a broader network of cross-border interactions. On Thursday, May 22, Tufail was apprehended from Adampur, Varanasi, under FIR No. 05/25, registered at the ATS Police Station in Lucknow, under Sections 148 and 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). His mobile phone and SIM cards were seized as part of the investigation. He is scheduled to be presented before the appropriate court for judicial proceedings. Jyoti Malhotra, a 33-year-old YouTuber from Haryana, was arrested recently on charges of spying for Pakistan. Jyoti Malhotra, known for her travel vlogs, was reportedly in contact with Pakistani intelligence operatives, including Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a staff member at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi who was expelled earlier this month. Alongside her, other accused include Guzala from Punjab, a local quack, a factory worker, a student, and security personnel, all suspected of passing sensitive information to Pakistan. Of the 12 arrested, six are from Punjab, five from Haryana, and one from Uttar Pradesh. The network is believed to have been involved in sharing classified military intelligence and facilitating espionage activities linked to the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
