Op Sindoor: Villagers from Wagah town, near India-Pak border, evacuate fearing Indian retaliation - The Economic Times Video
Indian Armed Forces launched 'OPERATION SINDOOR' over terror infrastructures of Pakistan and PoK on May 07. Panicked Pakistan launched mortar shells and targeted innocent civilians in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab. In retaliation, Indian Armed Forces targeted Air Defence Radars and systems in Lahore, Pakistan. On May 08, Pakistan fired 8 missiles at in parts of J&K, all were intercepted by Indian air defence, sources said. Amidst India-Pakistan conflict, civilians are bearing the brunt in the border areas of Jammu Kashmir and Punjab.
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Hindustan Times
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- Hindustan Times
Plane crash: DNA matching completed for 251 bodies, 24 handed over to families
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United News of India
16 minutes ago
- United News of India
Stealth frigate Tamal to be inducted into Indian Navy on July 1
New Delhi, June 22 (UNI) The Indian Navy is all set to commission its latest stealth multi-role frigate, 'Tamal', at Kaliningrad in Russia on July one. Tamal is the eighth in the series of Krivak class frigates inducted from Russia over the past two decades. It is the second ship of the Tushil Class, which are the upgraded versions of their predecessors, Talwar and Teg classes having three ships each, an official statement said here on Sunday. The ship has 26 percent indigenous components, including the BrahMos long-range cruise missile for targeting both at sea and land. The ship has significant upgrades in its arsenal in comparison to its predecessors, such as vertically launched surface-to-air missiles, improved 100 MM gun, new age EO/IR (Electro-Optical/Infrared) system in addition to the standard 30 MM CIWS (close-in weapon system), heavyweight torpedoes, urgent-attack anti-submarine rockets, and a host of surveillance and fire control radars and systems. India as part of the broader contract for Tushil class is also building two similar frigates, called the Triput class, at Goa Shipyard Limited with transfer of technology and design assistance from the Russian side. By the conclusion of this series of ships, Indian Navy will be operating 10 ships with similar capabilities and commonality in equipment, weapon and sensor fit over four different classes. Tamal has been built at Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia, and is the last warship to be inducted from a foreign source, in line with the Government of India's impetus on Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives. The crew, comprising of over 250 personnel, have undergone rigorous ashore as well as afloat training in extremely challenging winter conditions of St Petersburg and Kaliningrad, Russia. Tamal has successively completed extensive sea trials undertaken over three months, proving its systems, weapons and sensors. The ship's name, Tamal, symbolises the mythical sword used for combat by Indra - the King of the gods. The ship's mascot is inspired by the congruence of the 'Jambavant' the immortal bear king of Indian mythology and the Russian national animal - the Eurasian Brown Bear. The ship's crew collectively takes great pride in calling themselves the 'The Great Bears'. Tamal stands as a testament to the longstanding Indo-Russian cooperation and friendship which has stood the test of time. The ship's motto, 'Sarvada Sarvatra Vijaya' (Victorious Always Everytime) signifies the Indian Navy's undying commitment to operational excellence in every mission, complementing its motto 'Combat Ready, Credible, Cohesive and Future Ready Force Safeguarding National Maritime Interests – Anytime, Anywhere'. The 125 metre long, 3900-ton warship, packs a lethal punch. Tamal is an impressive blend of Indian and Russian cutting-edge technologies and best practices in warship construction. Upon commissioning, Tamal will join the 'Sword Arm' of the Indian Navy, the Western Fleet, under the Western Naval Command. It will not only be a symbol of Indian Navy's growing capabilities but also exemplifying collaborative strength of the India-Russia partnership. UNI RBE SS
The Print
22 minutes ago
- The Print
‘No 1 rogue nation,' CPI(M)'s MA Baby condemns US strikes on Iran, calls it ‘naked declaration of war'
Baby further stated that the strike is similar to the lies about weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) that preceded the Iraq war. He warned that this attack's economic and political fallout would be global, including for India. Baby described the US as the 'No. 1 Rogue State' and called for protest action wherever possible. CPI(M)'s Baby expressed that his party unequivocally condemns the attack, which was reportedly carried out on the orders of the US President Donald Trump, ignoring the US intelligence. In an official post on X on Sunday, MA Baby said, 'We unequivocally condemn the US attack on Iran's nuclear sites — a grave violation of international law. Trump ordered this strike, ignoring US intelligence that Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons. This mirrors the Iraq war lies — lies about WMDs then and nukes now. The economic & political fallout will be global, including for India. The US has proved itself to be the No. 1 Rogue State. Call for Protest action wherever possible.' Additionally, while speaking to ANI on the issue, Baby declared that the CPI(M) and other left parties have called upon people to come out in protest against the 'naked declaration of war' by the US and Israel. They have also demanded that the Indian government take a firm stand against the attack on Iran. 'We condemn this attack unequivocally. We, the CPIM and other left parties, call upon people to come out in protests against this naked declaration of war. We want the Indian government to take a firm stand against the attack on Iran by the USA and Israel…' MA Baby told ANI. The statement comes in the wake of heavy military strikes by the United States, targeting nuclear facilities in Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow. Iran condemned the attacks, calling them a violation of international law and vowed to continue its nuclear program. A statement issued by AEOI confirmed that early on Sunday morning, Iran's nuclear sites were 'subjected to savage aggression–an act in violation of international laws, particularly the NPT.' 'This action, which violates international regulations, unfortunately took place under the indifference–and even complicity–of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),' it said.'The American enemy, through virtual space and by the declaration of its president, has taken responsibility for the attacks on the mentioned sites, which are under continuous IAEA monitoring in accordance with the Safeguards Agreement and the NPT,' the statement read. Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation said that it expects the international community to condemn the actions and support Iran in asserting its rights.'The Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran assures the great nation of Iran that despite the malicious plots of its enemies, with the dedication of thousands of revolutionary and motivated scientists and experts, it will not allow the development of this national industry–built on the blood of nuclear martyrs–to be halted. This organisation is taking the necessary steps to defend the rights of the noble Iranian people, including legal actions', the statement concluded. According to a CNN report, the US likely used six B-2 bombers to drop a dozen GBU-57 A/B 'bunker buster' bombs, also known as Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOP), on the Fordow nuclear site, which is Iran's main location for uranium enrichment. A US official also told CNN that a full payload of bombs was dropped on his first public remarks following the strikes, President Trump warned that further action could be taken if Tehran fails to agree to a satisfactory peace settlement.'There will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran, far greater than we've witnessed over the last eight days,' Trump said in his address to the nation from the White House on Saturday (local time). In a Truth Social post, he added, 'This cannot continue. There will be either peace or there will be a tragedy for Iran far greater than we have witnessed over the last eight days. Remember, there are many targets left. Tonight's was the most difficult of them all, by far, and perhaps the most lethal. But if peace does not come quickly, we will go after those other targets with precision, speed and skill.' Trump also praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating: 'I want to thank Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu. We worked as a team like perhaps no team has ever worked before, and we've gone a long way to erasing this horrible threat to Israel.'He also lauded the military minds behind the joint operation: 'I want to thank the Israeli military for the wonderful job they've done and most importantly I want to congratulate great American patriots who flew those magnificent machines tonight, and all of the United States' military on an operation the likes of which the world has not seen in many, many decades. Hopefully, we will no longer need their services in this capacity. I hope that so.' Trump was joined by key members of his administration, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth , as he delivered the remarks from the White House. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
