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News18
09-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
India Repels Pakistan's Attacks: Decoding Islamabad's Strategy
Last Updated: Pakistan's missiles targeting Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan were successfully intercepted by India's S-400 air defence system. Defence sources decode their strategy Pakistan on Thursday night launched Hamas-style artillery fire, drone, and missile attacks on multiple locations in India, including a key airstrip in Jammu, a day after India's precision strike s in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to avenge the Pahalgam massacre. According to security agencies, Pakistan's missiles targeting Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan were successfully intercepted by India's S-400 air defence system. In response, India swarmed Islamabad, Lahore and Rawalpindi with drones. Defence sources decode Pakistan's strategy. THE SEQUENCE India launched precision strikes under Operation Sindoor on nine terror targets in Pakistan and PoK following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. The strikes killed at least 10 family members of JeM chief Masood Azhar and four close aides. In retaliation, Pakistan first shelled J&K's Poonch, killing 16 and injuring over 50. It later attempted to target military installations at 15 locations in India, but its attempts were foiled. 'On the night of 07-08 May 2025, Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in Northern and Western India including Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj, using drones and missiles. These were neutralised by the Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems, The debris of these attacks is now being recovered from a number of locations that prove the Pakistani attacks," the Ministry of Defence said on Thursday afternoon. Pakistan's Air Defence units of HQ-9 air defence missile launchers suffered heavy damagea nd the Air Defence system at Lahore was neutralised. How India's war guns L-70, ZSU-23, Schilka played a major role in taking down Pakistan's drones @ShivaniGupta_5 | #OperationSindoor #PahalgamTerrorAttack #Pahalgam #IndiaPakistanTensions #Jammu #DroneAttack — News18 (@CNNnews18) May 9, 2025 ON THURSDAY NIGHT Around 8.45 pm, Pakistan launched missiles, drones and artillery fire on Jammu, which was intercepted by India's air defence systems. The prime targets, according to reports, were Jammu airport and army camps in the city. Within minutes, Pakistan attacked other cities too, including Kupwara, Rajouri and Baramulla in J&K Pathankot in Punjab; and Jaisalmer and Ganganagar in Rajasthan. Loud explosions were reportedly heard in Jaisalmer as India intercepted Pakistani drones. The Defence Ministry said the Pakistani military attempted to target Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj. Sources say over 45-50 drones were successfully neutralised during a large-scale counter-drone operation conducted by Indian Army air defence units in the areas of Udhampur, Samba, Jammu, Akhnoor, Nagrota, and Pathankot areas. India retaliated with attacks in Islamabad, Sialkot and Lahore. On early Friday morning, Pakistan once again resorted to heavy shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch, Rajouri, Uri and Chowkibal Kupwara, and Poonch, to which India promptly responded. Several houses were damaged in Uri and Chowkibal Kupwara, while one woman was reportedly killed in Uri. WHAT IS PAKISTAN'S STRATEGY? 'India hit Pakistan badly last night. We sent 14 loiter ammunitions and hit their 12 air defence systems last night in Sialkot, Lahore and Karachi," said top defence sources. 'What they sent were very weak ammunitions. They were either for testing or checks because in most of them, no ammunition was found. This test was possibly to check our preparedness and assessment of air defence systems," they said. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: May 09, 2025, 15:22 IST
News18
09-05-2025
- Business
- News18
After 9 Terror Hubs, India Plans To Attack Pakistan's ‘Easy Money' At IMF Meet: Inside Details
Last Updated: Strike on terror funding: India wants to ensure Pakistan's IMF aid is stopped and it is put on FATF grey list. News18 accesses points India may raise to cut their economic lifeline As India gives a befitting response to Pakistan through Operation Sindoor, there is another operation for which it is burning the midnight oil — to ensure the country is deprived of its economic lifeline. After hitting Pakistan domestically through snapping of trade ties and Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), India now wants to tell the world, that if Pakistan is given funds, it would only stoke terror. The critical International Monetary Fund (IMF) meeting is scheduled late at night, Indian Standard Time (IST). While earlier a verbal communication was given to the IMF, India wants to ensure that aid is cut and Pakistan is put on the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) grey list. So another more aggressive response has been prepared for the meeting. — PIB India (@PIB_India) May 9, 2025 News18 has accessed some of the points to be raised by India's representative at the IMF. The first thing the IMF stakeholders have been told is that they 'must see what Pakistan has been doing". The IMF, and other multilateral development banks like Asian Development Bank (ADB) provide aid and funds to countries to help with development projects and work. Pakistan has received 24 bailouts recently and also more than 1.3 billion dollars in multiple aids. India plans to ask — Where has this money been used? Where is the development? India will tell the stakeholders that there has been a noticeable spike in Pakistan's defence spending in the past few months. If the country needs additional funds for development work, where has the money for defence come from, India plans to ask. How India's war guns L-70, ZSU-23, Schilka played a major role in taking down Pakistan's drones @ShivaniGupta_5 | #OperationSindoor #PahalgamTerrorAttack #Pahalgam #IndiaPakistanTensions #Jammu #DroneAttack — News18 (@CNNnews18) May 9, 2025 'It is clear that the money Pakistan is getting as aid is being used to fund terror," said the top source. In the past few hours, India has been seeing multiple posts from Pakistan, suggesting that it is reeling under poor economic condition because of Operation Sindoor. But government sources say that India thinks Pakistan playing the victim card and the world should see their lies. Finally, the point which will be made is that Pakistan's terror outfits are connected to other terror organisations such as Hamas. 'Not just India, the world will be affected if Pakistan keeps getting funds. It is up to the conscience of IMF to cut the economic lifeline to Pakistan," the source said. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 09, 2025, 14:03 IST
News18
28-04-2025
- News18
Man's Zipline Selfie Unknowingly Captures Pahalgam Terror Attack, Tourists Running For Life
A week after the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, which killed 26 people, videos by tourists are under scrutiny Nearly a week has passed since the terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 people. Several videos filmed by tourists in Pahalgam are now under scrutiny. A new video has emerged showing a man recording his zipline ride in Baisaran meadow while some tourists can be seen running on the ground, seemingly from terrorists. The man, possibly unaware of the attack at the time, was at a considerable height. Gun shots can heard in the background. #Exclusive | CNN-News has accessed a video of a man on zip line ropeway that captured first gunshots of Pahalgam terror attack @Ieshan_W shares more details #PahalgamTerrorAttack #Pahalgam | @ShivaniGupta_5 — News18 (@CNNnews18) April 28, 2025 The 53-second video starts with the zipline operator chanting 'Allahhu Akbar" (God is the greatest) before sending the man on the ride. Initially, everything seems normal, but as he continues, people can be seen running away. Over 100 people were in the Baisaran meadow at the time. One tourist fell while running for his life. Terrorists on April 22 opened fire in Baisaran, a popular tourist spot in the upper reaches of Pahalgam in Anantnag district, killing 26 people, mostly holidayers from other states. First Published: April 28, 2025, 18:51 IST
News18
23-04-2025
- Politics
- News18
Pahalgam Attack: Where Are LeT's Training Camps In Pakistan & Can India Dismantle Them? Exclusive
The Resistance Front, a shadow outfit of Pakistan's Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has claimed responsibility for Pahalgam attack. News18 gets exclusive details from intelligence sources As a shadow outfit of terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir on Tuesday, CNN-News18 accessed details of the LeT's training camps and launch pads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Resistance Front (TRF) claimed it carried out the attack in Kashmir which killed at least 26. The camps and launch pads are run by Lashkar trainers under the guidance of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), said top intelligence sources. #PahalgamTerrorAttack | As time passes rationality sets it, and coming to a decision gets even more difficult. We have to take some action which will hurt Pakistan more: @rakesharma15, Former Adjutant General @ShivaniGupta_5 | #PlainSpeak #Kashmir #Pakistan — News18 (@CNNnews18) April 23, 2025 TRAINING CAMPS MAINLY NEAR LOC The LeT operates training camps primarily near the Line of Control (LoC). A look at the locations, according to top intelligence sources: Non-Miran Shah (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) training camp: It is active since 1998. This area has many long-standing camps used for training militants from junior to senior level courses. Hyderabad, Sindh training camp: It is operational since 1993 and is linked to LeT's infrastructure in southern Pakistan. Islamabad Airbase: It has a functional camp, located within a military facility, since 1990, thus indicating state involvement. Mansehra Forest and Khost: It is in remote forest areas and used for covert training activities. Swat Valley, Peshawar, and Quetta: These are recruitment hubs near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, leveraging tribal areas for new recruits. Muridke, Punjab: It is the headquarter of LeT, hosting ideological indoctrination and logistical planning. LAUNCHING PADS NEAR LOC Intelligence sources have also identified the launching pads: Samba Region IB has four launch pads: Masroor Bada Bhai, Sukhmal, Chapral, Looni. They were identified in 2016 and are used by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and LeT for cross-border infiltration. Rawalakot (Poonch District, PoJK) is a known staging ground for attacks, recently hosting joint events with Hamas and JeM. Nur-ul-Islam Border Outpost is used to drop off militants near the LoC. Non-Miran Shah and Mansehra are remote locations ideal for surgical strikes, but require specific intelligence to avoid civilian casualties, said sources. Muridke and Islamabad Airbase are politically sensitive due to proximity to urban centers and military infrastructure, while aquatic camps (Mangla/Head Maral) are high value targets due to specialised training, but guarded by Pakistan's security apparatus, they said. However, strikes near LOC launch pads could disrupt infiltration, sources added. According to sources, these camps are frequently moved post strikes as part of relocation tactics. The ISI and Pakistan Army's alleged involvement in bunker construction and ceasefire violations to aid militants also prove to be a hindrance in dismantling, said sources. They added that strikes near urban centres such as Muridke could trigger a diplomatic fallout. Get breaking news, top headlines, and live updates on politics, weather, elections, law and crime, much more. Stay informed with real-time coverage and in-depth analysis of current events across India with News18. First Published:
