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Hans India
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
If India is attacked, we will not just light candles, we will launch Brahmos
Hyderabad: Union Minister and BJP Telangana State President G Kishan Reddy said that if India is attacked, 'We will not just light candles, but will launch Brahmos,' and urged everyone to participate in the 'Tiranga Rally' held at Hyderabad's Tank Bund on May 17, regardless of political affiliations. Speaking at the Mahila Morcha meeting on Thursday, he emphasised the importance of making the rally a success in support of the Indian soldiers who are defending the country and to honour their sacrifices. He remarked, 'We have witnessed the unbearable pain of wives who have lost their husbands in front of their eyes. This is why a strong response was necessary against Pakistan.' The Union Minister highlighted the significant success of India's 'Operation Sindoor,' which was executed without any loss of innocent lives. He noted that India has showcased its military prowess through advanced technological capabilities, making a memorable impression on the world. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the surgical strikes, air strikes, and Operation Sindoor have received strong support from the 1.4 billion people of India. Reddy clarified that India is not fighting against the Pakistani Army but against terrorists. Prime Minister Modi has declared that the objective is to eliminate terrorist groups completely. He underscored that Operation Sindoor is not yet finished and emphasised that there is no reason to remain silent as long as Pakistan supports terrorist activities or attempts to disrupt Tiranga Rally, G Kishan Reddy, Operation Sindoor, India-Pakistan Relations, BrahMos Missile, National SecurityIndian unity.
Hans India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
CM appeals to youth to join civil defence units
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday appealed to youthsto join civil defence organisations as volunteers to serve the youths represent hope, strength and trust of the nation, he said, and urged them to come forward to join the civil defence organisations with the spirit of nationalism. In a video message, Majhi said, 'The security of the lives and property of the common people of the country are the responsibility of all of us. Security and service are our top responsibilities. Therefore, I appeal to all people, especially youths, to join civil defence organisations as volunteers. The interested youths can apply to the District Collectors to join the civil defence organisations, he said, adding that the Collectors are the controllers of civil defence at the district said training will be provided to the volunteers, and if needed, they will be mobilised to serve the public with the spirit of present, civil defence units are functioning at 12 places in the State. 'I have instructed officials to establish new such units as per requirement,' the Chief Minister said. Majhi also expressed hope that many young people will come forward to join the civil defence organisations with a spirit of service and nationalism. In a related development, the Chief Minister has congratulated Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the inauguration of the BrahMos missile manufacturing facility in Lucknow.' This milestone will give a major boost to Bharat's defence capabilities and strengthen our journey towards self-reliance in defence production. Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji's visionary leadership continues to propel India towards #AtmanirbharBharat in defence and beyond,' Mjahi wrote on X. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida too congratulated the Defence Minister for the inauguration of the BrahMos Missile manufacturing facility in Lucknow, terming it a significant step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence. 'Congratulations to @DefenceMinIndia on the inauguration of the #BrahMosMissile manufacturing facility in Lucknow, marking a significant step towards #atmanirbharbharat in Defence,' she posted on X.' PM Shri @narendramodi Ji's vision and Union Defence Minister Shri @rajnathsingh Ji's efforts are driving India towards self-sufficiency in Defence Production,' she Deputy Chief Minister also said that 'Operation Sindoor' is a symbol of India's political, social and military willpower.
Scroll.in
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Scroll.in
Pakistan targeted temples, gurdwaras and churches in India, says Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that Pakistan 'not only targeted civilian areas in India but also attempted to attack temples, gurdwaras and churches'. 'We never targeted their civilians,' he said while virtually inaugurating the BrahMos Missile complex in Uttar Pradesh. 'With valour and bravery, Indian armed forces displayed restraint and gave a befitting reply by targeting other locations in Pakistan.' The minister's remarks came a day after an agreement between India and Pakistan to put an end to four days of military tensions that escalated on May 7 when the Indian military carried out strikes – codenamed Operation Sindoor – on what it claimed were terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes were in response to the Pahalgam terror attack , which killed 26 persons on April 22. The Pakistan Army retaliated to Indian strikes by repeatedly shelling Indian villages along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. On Sunday, Singh said that Operation Sindoor was not just a military operation but also 'a symbol of India's political, social and strategic willpower'. Expressing gratitude to the Indian armed forces, he said that Operation Sindoor was launched to 'demolish terrorist infrastructure' in Pakistan. 'We not only targeted military bases near the border but the reverberation of Indian armed forces was heard even in Rawalpindi where the headquaters of Pakistani Army is located,' he said. 'After Pahalgam incident, the world is watching when India entered Pakistan and carried out multiple strikes.' Singh added: 'Following the path of zero tolerance against terrorism, our PM [Prime Minister] Narendra Modi has made it clear that it is 'Naya Bharat' which will take effective steps against terrorism on both sides of the border.' #WATCH | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says, "...The anti-India & terror organisations which attacked the crown of Bharat Mata (Kashmir) and erased the 'sindoor' from several families, Indian armed forces got justice for them through #OperationSindoor. So, the entire country is… — ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2025 On Thursday, the Indian armed forces said they had neutralised attempts by Pakistan to use drones and missiles to target military installations in 15 towns and cities on Wednesday night. That evening, India said it had repulsed several attacks using drones and other munitions along the western border. Overall, 21 persons have been killed in India due to shelling and strikes by Pakistan. Hours after the the agreement between India and Pakistan to stop military operation, Islamabad on Saturday withdrew the closure of Pakistani airspace to civil aircraft operations, The Indian Express reported. Earlier in the day, the country had issued a Notice to Airmen, or a NOTAM, announcing the closure of its airspace till 12 pm on Sunday, according to the newspaper. However, a new NOTAM was issued in the evening cancelling the earlier notice. However, the ban on Indian aircraft from the Pakistani airspace, imposed on April 24, remained in place, The Indian Express reported. India's ban on Pakistani aircraft using its airspace continued to remain in effect.
Hindustan Times
11-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Rajnath Singh thanks armed forces for giving ‘befitting reply' to Pakistan
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday thanked armed forces for giving a befitting reply to Pakistan through Operation Sindoor after the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, and said India has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. 'Through Operation Sindoor, India gave a clear message to the entire country of its willingness to respond to terrorist attacks,' Singh said while virtually inaugurating the BrahMos Missile complex in Uttar Pradesh. 'This is not the first time that India has responded to terrorist attacks. The Uri surgical strike, Balakot air strike and now after the Pahalgam attack, India has shown the world how it can respond to terrorist attacks,' Singh said. 'We have adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism... On behalf of everyone, I thank our arm forces for giving a befitting reply to Pakistan through Operation Sindoor,' he said. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 through which the Indian Air Force carried out air raids against nine targets in Pakistan administered Kashmir and Pakistan's Punjab province. Commenting on the BrahMos facility in Uttar Pradesh's state capital Lucknow, Singh said that now India is fast emerging as a Defence Industry hub. The BrahMos production unit has come up on 80 acres of land in Bhatgaon in Sarojini Nagar Tehsil in Lucknow, provided free of cost by the Yogi Adityanath government. Completed at a cost of ₹300 crore in three-and-a-half years, the facility will manufacture the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile—a joint India-Russia project with a range of 290 to 400 km and a top speed of Mach 2.8. The BrahMos can be launched from land, sea, or air and uses a 'fire and forget' system, making it highly precise and difficult to intercept. The project is part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the UP Investors Summit in Lucknow on February 21, 2018, the corridor spans six strategic nodes—Kanpur, Jhansi, Lucknow, Aligarh, Agra, and Chitrakoot—under the supervision of the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA). The six nodes in Uttar Pradesh's corridor are located near major expressways like the Purvanchal Expressway and the Ganga Expressway. This ensures smooth transport and logistics. Singh said that Kanpur, which was known as Manchester of East in the past, will regain its lost glory due to the Defence Corridor project. Singh pointed out that till date around ₹4,000 crore MOUs have been rolled out in the state under the Defence Corridor project. 'The inauguration of BrahMos today holds much importance as it was on this day on May 11 ,1998, India had carried out Nuclear tests at Pokhran range in Rajasthan,' Singh said. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, deputy CMs Keshav Pradad Maurya, Brajesh Pathak and industrial development minister Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi' and others were present at the event. Rajnath Singh joined the event virtually from New Delhi. 'The project has been completed in record 40 months due to the support of CM Yogi Adityanath for making available all resources,' said Singh. Earlier, addressing the gathering, Adityanath said, 'This is the same Uttar Pradesh which was once called a 'Bimaru' state. Today we are a revenue surplus state. Today, Uttar Pradesh has the largest network of expressways and metro in the country. Today the state has maximum airports, and four international airports are in operation. Soon, Asia's biggest airport (Noida Int'l airport) will be operational.' Adityanath said. On the Defence Corridor project, he said that work was in progress in all six nodes of the corridor.
Business Upturn
11-05-2025
- Business Upturn
Explained: What is the BrahMos missile system and why it matters to India's defence strategy
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on May 11, 2025, 12:41 IST In the wake of India's retaliatory precision strikes on multiple Pakistani military installations, the spotlight is once again on the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile—a cornerstone of India's strategic and tactical military capabilities. The BrahMos missile, jointly developed by India's DRDO and Russia's NPOM, is one of the fastest cruise missiles in the world, capable of speeds up to Mach 3. It is a two-stage missile, with a solid propellant booster for the initial stage and a liquid ramjet engine for sustained supersonic cruise. Key Features of the BrahMos Missile: Speed: Up to Mach 3 (supersonic) Up to Mach 3 (supersonic) Range: Up to 400 km (with newer variants extending further) Up to 400 km (with newer variants extending further) Warhead: 200–300 kg conventional payload 200–300 kg conventional payload Accuracy: Strike accuracy of 99.99% Strike accuracy of 99.99% Flight Profile: Sea-skimming trajectory and fire-and-forget capability Its stealth features, pinpoint accuracy, and low radar visibility make it a formidable weapon capable of neutralising fortified military targets with minimal collateral damage. Launch Platforms: BrahMos is universal in design—capable of being launched from: Land (mobile launchers) (mobile launchers) Air (Su-30 MKI aircraft) (Su-30 MKI aircraft) Sea (warships) (warships) Submarine (vertical launch from underwater) Variants in the BrahMos Series: BrahMos-NG (Next Gen) Smaller, lighter , and harder to detect. , and harder to detect. Can be deployed on fighter jets, submarines, and torpedo tubes . . Range: 290 km | Speed: Mach 3.5 BrahMos-II (Hypersonic Variant) Under development. Expected speed: Mach 7 Range: 450–600 km Will counter high-end air defences with extreme speed and manoeuvrability. BrahMos in All Three Armed Forces: Army : Land-attack versions along borders : Land-attack versions along borders Air Force : Modified Su-30 MKIs carry BrahMos missiles for deep strike capability : Modified Su-30 MKIs carry BrahMos missiles for deep strike capability Navy: Warships and submarines fitted with BrahMos for anti-ship and land attack Why BrahMos is Critical for India: Deterrence : Sends a strong signal to adversaries about India's retaliatory capacity. : Sends a strong signal to adversaries about India's retaliatory capacity. Indigenous Capability : Reflects India's push for self-reliance in defence. : Reflects India's push for self-reliance in defence. Export Power: India signed a $375 million BrahMos export deal with the Philippines and is in talks with over 12 other countries. Conclusion: As modern warfare evolves into multi-domain operations, the BrahMos missile offers versatility, speed, precision, and stealth—factors that are crucial in ensuring India's defence preparedness in a volatile geopolitical environment. Disclaimer: The information above is compiled from open sources and for informational purposes only. Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
