national command authority

Following Pakistan's cross-border drone and missile attacks targeting Indian military and civilian sites, India retaliated by targeting multiple Pakistani air bases. Pakistan's national command authority convened in response to discuss the situation. This escalation follows India's Operation Sindoor, which included strikes on terror targets in PoK and Pakistan, initiated after the Pahalgam terror attack.

Amid escalating tensions with Pakistan, the defence ministry has granted the Army Chief expanded authority to mobilise the Territorial Army. This decision, enabled by Rule 33 of the Territorial Army Rules 1948, allows for the deployment of Territorial Army units to bolster security and support regular army operations across various commands.

INS Kochi, a frontline Indian Navy destroyer, arrived in Malé alongside MNDF’s CGS Huravee, which underwent refit in Mumbai. The visit reinforces India-Maldives maritime ties and regional security cooperation. Diplomatic and defence engagements, including meetings and joint activities, are planned during the port call. CGS Huravee was officially handed back to the MNDF.

British police have apprehended five men, including four Iranian citizens, in connection with a suspected terror plot targeting a London location. Simultaneously, three other Iranian men were arrested for a separate national security offense. These arrests follow warnings from intelligence agencies about escalating threats linked to Iran, including previous foiled plots and attacks on Iranian dissidents in the UK.

In response to heightened India-Pakistan tensions, Odisha Police have significantly increased security at Puri and the Jagannath Temple. This includes deploying armed personnel, conducting anti-terror drills with the NSG, and establishing a specialized security force. Intensified inspections, heightened coastal patrols, and strict verification protocols are in place to ensure tourist and pilgrim safety.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, along with Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, briefed the media on Operation Sindoor, a decisive response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The operation targeted and destroyed nine terror hideouts belonging to Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This action underscores India's commitment to holding those responsible for the attack accountable.

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