Aneesh Poojary Venoor

In response to Pakistan's drone attacks in Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab, the Indian Army launched Operation Sindoor, destroying terrorist launch pads near the Line of Control. The operation, executed on May 8-9, targeted hubs used for planning attacks on Indian civilians and security forces. Earlier, Indian air defense units intercepted and destroyed multiple armed drones over Amritsar.

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India launched retaliatory precision strikes on military targets within Pakistan following Islamabad's latest aggression, including missile attacks on Indian air bases and infiltration attempts. India targeted technical installations, command centers, and radar sites while ensuring minimal collateral damage.

India reports responding firmly to Pakistan's escalating provocations, including armed drone incursions. Foreign Secretary Misri addressed the nation, highlighting the interception of Pakistani UAVs over Amritsar. The BSF retaliated by destroying a Pakistani post and a terrorist launch pad used for drone attacks. Civilian areas in Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir experienced attacks and shelling, causing injuries and panic.

Following India's surgical strike on JeM’s terror camp, speculation arose about the death of Abdul Rauf Azhar, brother of Jaish chief Masood Azhar. Rauf is considered the mastermind behind several terror attacks, including the IC814 hijack and the Pulwama attack

Following Operation Sindoor, PIB FactCheck has debunked several fake social media posts spreading misinformation. Claims of crashed IAF jets, ATM closures, airport shutdowns, and electricity grid failures due to cyberattacks are all false.

As Krishna told the original peacenik of the Mahabharata—the man who put the “him” in Ahimsa—there comes a time when even the most reluctant warrior must pick up his bow.

During the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Virat Kohli hinted at retiring from Test cricket, a notion initially dismissed. Despite a desire to lead again, the BCCI, focused on the future, didn't entertain it, earmarking Shubman Gill for captaincy. Kohli's decision, potentially influenced by form or captaincy discussions, means India will likely miss his presence at No.4 in Tests.