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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
India, Pakistan discuss border issues in DGMO talks
L-R) DGMO Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Air Marshal AK Bharti and Vice Admiral AN Pramod during the press conference on 'Operation Sindoor', in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan on Tuesday conducted their weekly talks through the hotline between the offices of the rival DGMOs, during which "border management issues" were discussed in line with the ongoing truce along the border. "They were routine talks that take place between middle-rung officers through the DGMO hotline every Tuesday," an officer said. The two armies are discussing "measures to ensure troop reduction from the borders and forward areas" after Indian DGMO Lt-General Rajiv Ghai and his Pakistani counterpart Major General Kashif Abdullah reached the understanding on May 10 to cease cross-border hostilities which had started on May 7. The two sides are also continuing with their confidence building measures to progressively reduce the "high alertness levels" between the rival militaries to ensure that neither side "fires or initiates any aggressive and inimical action", as reported by TOI earlier. India has repeatedly stressed that the ongoing understanding, which came into effect at 5 pm on May 10 after India's deep precision strikes on nine Pakistani airbases as well as a few radar sites earlier that day, is conditional and depends on Islamabad's behaviour. "If Pakistan's behaviour improves, it is fine. But if there is any disturbance, harshest punishment will be given," defence minister Rajnath Singh had said. In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack , Pakistan had moved several reserve army formations, tanks and Chinese-made SH-15 self-propelled 155mm howitzers closer to the Line of Control as well as the international border. India had further carried out some forward deployments, which included the multi-layered air defence network that eventually thwarted the waves of drones and some missiles unleashed by Pakistan against Indian civilian and military targets.
India.com
25-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Influenced by Pakistan, anti-India Yunus is planning a dangerous move against India, it's planning to buy..., it's dangerous because...
Bangladesh's interim government chief Professor Muhammad Yunus In a significant development after India-Pakistan tensions, reports have it that there are grow concerns that India should monitor the ongoing development in ties between Bangladesh and China. A recent report carried by Navbharat Times indicated that a seven-member Bangladeshi Army delegation under Major General Moazzem Hossain will visit China from May 25. The delegation is expected to observe live firing of 155mm SH-15 self-propelled howitzers made by China's state-owned NORINCO. Here are all the details you should know about the recent development and also why India should be worried. The report has said that the Bangladesh Army is planning to purchase truck-mounted self-propelled howitzers from the state-owned China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO). For a background, NORINCO is a major Chinese defence company, which is known for supplying weapons and equipment to the People's Liberation Army of China. About SH-15 artillery system The SH-15 artillery system was inducted by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) between 2018 and 2020. Although a new weapon of the Chinese defense company, it has been exported to several countries, including Pakistan. The gun is capable of firing a variety of shells, including conventional and rocket-assisted rounds. Readers should note that Pakistan had used the same artillery gun on the LoC against India during the recent tensions with India. Update on China-Bangladesh relations After Bangladesh Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to leave the country, a post-Hasina Bangladesh seemed like a fresh opportunity for China to steer a more pro-China Bangladesh, especially in policies where the previous government showed preference for India, especially the Teesta project. As per a report by IANS, China maintained a cautious and calculative approach with Dhaka with this intention. As a display of its 'non-interference' approach, Beijing sought engagements with not only the interim government, but also political parties across all factions (except the now ostracized Awami League) via 'heavy endorsement'. Elections in Bangladesh Readers should note that the Bangladesh elections are slated to be held within December-June, although with no clear roadmap, the Chinese Communist Party has already embarked a party-to-party engagement by inviting delegates of several political parties to visit China. (With inputs from agencies)
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pak Deploys Chinese Howitzers Near LoC; India Makes Mirror Moves, Warns of Fierce Response
Pakistan has deployed tanks, reserve troops, and Chinese SH-15 howitzers near the Line of Control following the Pahalgam terror massacre. A major military buildup was observed in the Shakargarh Bulge, echoing tactics from the 1971 war. In response, India has made "mirror deployments" of forces and warned of a "fierce and punitive" retaliation. Fresh ceasefire violations, including drone activity in Jammu and a blackout in Punjab's Hoshiarpur, further escalated tensions. PM Modi reaffirmed that Operation Sindoor is only paused, not ended. Watch
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Post Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan amassed troops at Shakargarh Bulge
Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai during a press briefing on Operation Sindoor on Monday NEW DELHI: The Indian defence establishment was outraged when Pakistan violated the understanding to stop all cross-border military action from 5pm onwards on Saturday by sending another wave of drones across the entire western front later that night. Lt General Ghai had on Sunday declared that India would deliver "a fierce and punitive response" if Pakistan violated the bilateral understanding, with Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi granting "full authority" to commanders for "counteraction in the kinetic domain" to any more misadventures. As for the build-up after the Pahalgam terror massacre, Pakistan has moved several reserve army formations, tanks and Chinese-made SH-15 self-propelled 155mm howitzers closer to the LoC as well as the International Border. India, of course, had also made "mirror deployments" of its forces. Sources said the Shakargarh Bulge, which protrudes into India between the Chenab and Ravi rivers, was one of the places where a major build-up of tanks and armoured vehicles by the Pakistan army was spotted. The area's flat terrain and its proximity to Indian cities such as Amritsar, Pathankot, Batala and Gurdaspur as well as road links to Jammu makes it a high priority area for the Indian Army. It was the site of the famous 'Battle of Basantar' during the 1971 war.
Economic Times
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Pakistan missile misfires became routine
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel New Delhi: A major disaster was averted on Saturday when a missile fired by Pakistan Army missed its intended target and landed near a Gurudwara in a civilian-populated area of Jammu and one was injured in the blast that shattered window panes and caused panic among the Sikh community. Officials said the missile could have caused mass casualties had it struck during prayer hours."This isn't an isolated case. Pakistan's missile system has a long record of poor targeting and guidance failure," said an on Saturday, a Pakistani missile was intercepted over Haryana's Sirsa. "Fateh-1 missile has proven to be a complete disaster. It has failed multiple times-crashing, veering off course, or simply failing to launch," the official missile's failure highlights the sham of Pakistan's so-called indigenous capability, as per targeted 26 locations in India on Friday, using Chinese SH-15 artillery, Turkish drones and Fatah-2 missiles, along with F-16 and JF-17 aircraft, officials the Border Security Force on Saturday said it has "completely destroyed" a terrorist launchpad opposite Akhnoor in Jammu in response to unprovoked firing from the other side of the international base was located at Looni in Pakistan's Sialkot district, a BSF spokesperson said. This came after Pakistan initiated "unprovoked" firing on BSF posts in Jammu sector from 9 pm on Friday. The BSF responded in a commensurate manner, causing widespread damage to the posts and assets of Pakistan Rangers, the spokesperson said.
