POLITICS
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May- 2025 -8 May
Andhra Pradesh CM commends Indian Armed Forces for strikes against terror camps in Pakistan, PoK
The Chief Minister made these remarks on ‘Operation Sindoor’, India’s retaliation to the recent Phalalgam terror attack Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday commended the Indian Armed Forces for “their successful strikes against terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK)”. The Chief Minister made these remarks on ‘Operation Sindoor’, India’s retaliation to the recent Phalalgam terror attack. “With pride, I salute the brave warriors of the Indian Armed Forces for swiftly avenging the Pahalgam terror attack. With their unmatched bravery and precision, they have again demonstrated that our nation will defend itself with iron will,” said Naidu in a post on X. The Chief Minister said that the world has witnessed India’s strength and determination…
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8 May
Pahalgam terror attack victims’ kin from Andhra Pradesh hail Operation Sindoor
Two tourists — JC Chandra Mouli (68) and S Madhusudan (45) — from Andhra Pradesh were among the 26 shot dead by terrorists at Pahalgam in Kashmir on April 22 Amaravati: The families of the Pahalgam terror attack victims from Andhra Pradesh welcomed ‘Operation Sindoor‘, India’s retaliation against terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, on Wednesday. Two tourists — JC Chandra Mouli (68) and S Madhusudan (45) — from Andhra Pradesh were shot dead by terrorists at Pahalgam in Kashmir on April 22. Along with the two from the state, as many as 26 people were killed in that attack. “The name itself says it—’Operation Sindoor’. Sindoor means we all lost our husbands, that means our lives. In one way, I should thank Modi (the Prime…
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8 May
Hyderabad: 1971 Indo-Pak war hero CV Parker says Pakistan has to pay for Pahalgam terror attack
A resident of Secunderabad’s Vayupuri, he is the only living Maha Vir Chakra recipient from the Telugu States Hyderabad: As India continues to hail its Armed Forces for Operation Sindoor, down South in Secunderabad’s Vayupuri, there is one man who was the country’s hero for a similar air attack way back in 1971. All of 93 years now, “partially blind and partially deaf” in his own words, Air Vice Marshal Cecil Vivian Parker (Retd) is still “preoccupied” with his own chores at home. But he has not disconnected from what is happening on the border. “Pakistan has to pay for Pahalgam,” was his response when contacted. For those who do not know Parker, he is the only living Maha Vir Chakra…
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8 May
Old crash video falsely shared as Pakistani strike: PIB Fact Check
The fact-check comes amid a surge in online misinformation following India’s high-intensity strikes under Operation Sindoor targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir Hyderabad: In the wake of India’s ‘Operation Sindoor,’ several Pakistani social media accounts are circulating a video claiming that the Pakistan Air Force has shot down another Indian fighter jet. However, the Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit (PIB Fact Check) has debunked the claim, confirming that the video is misleading and unrelated to any recent events. The now viral video shows the crash of an Indian Air Force Mirage 2000 that took place in February 2025 near Shivpuri, Gwalior. According to the PIB, the aircraft went down during a routine training mission, and the incident had no connection…
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8 May
Pahalgam Attacks: Nearly 60% tourists cancel travel plans to Jammu and Kashmir
With the onset of summer and beginning of summer vacation for children, May is considered the peak travel month for the northern-most State. However, with the sudden change of atmosphere following Pahalgam massacre, many tourists have begun cancelling their long-planned vacations Hyderabad: The terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam and the following retaliation operation by the Indian government codenamed ‘Operation Sindoor‘ could severely impact the tourism sector in J&K. With the onset of summer and beginning of summer vacation for children, May is considered the peak travel month for the northern-most State. However, with the sudden change of atmosphere following Pahalgam massacre, many tourists have begun cancelling their long-planned vacations.
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8 May
Operation Sindoor: Indian Army posts video of ‘Target 2’ on X with #JusticeServed
The video posted on x by the official account of the Additional Directorate General of Public Information, IHQ of MoD (Army), was put out with a caption highlighting the location coordinates and other details of the attack. Hyderabad: The Indian Army has on Wednesday posted the second video of strikes carried out by the Indian Armed Forces in nine different locations across Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir and Pakistan under ‘Operation Sindoor‘. The video posted on x by the official account of the Additional Directorate General of Public Information, IHQ of MoD (Army), was put out with a caption highlighting the location coordinates and other details of the attack. The post read: “OPERATION SINDOOR #JusticeServed. Target 2 – Gulpur Terrorist Camp at Kotli. Distance…
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8 May
Centre to call all-party meeting today to brief about ‘Operation Sindoor’
At the meeting, political parties will be briefed on several aspects of ‘Operation Sindoor’, including the objectives of the operation, the specific terror targets hit, the strategic and security impact, and India’s preparedness in the event of any retaliatory actions from Pakistan. New Delhi: The Central government has called an all-party meeting at 11 a.m. on Thursday to brief political leaders on the military strikes carried out by the Indian armed forces targeting the terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Meanwhile, at the meeting, political parties will be briefed on several aspects of ‘Operation Sindoor’, including the objectives of the operation, the specific terror targets hit, the strategic and security impact, and India’s preparedness in the event of any retaliatory…
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8 May
Air India, Air India Express offer refunds of tickets for armed forces
The Tata-owned airline said on Wednesday that the offer is applicable on both Air India and Air India Express flights. New Delhi: In a strong gesture of support for India’s armed forces, Air India and Air India Express have offered free rescheduling of tickets or full refunds on cancellations for defence personnel who have bookings with the airlines, following the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam and the subsequent launch of Operation Sindoor. The Tata-owned airline said on Wednesday that the offer is applicable on both Air India and Air India Express flights. The airline noted that defence personnel holding special fares and booked on Air India and Air India Express flights till May 31, 2025, will be eligible…
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8 May
10 members of my family, 4 others killed in India’s missile attack: JeM chief Masood Azhar
Azhar said those killed in the attack on Jamia Masjid Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur included the JeM chief’s elder sister and her husband, a nephew and his wife, another niece, and five children from his extended family Lahore: Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar acknowledged on Wednesday that 10 members of his family and four close associates were killed in India’s missile attack on the outfit’s headquarters in Bahawalpur. A statement attributed to Azhar said those killed in the attack on Jamia Masjid Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur included the JeM chief’s elder sister and her husband, a nephew and his wife, another niece, and five children from his extended family. The statement further mentioned that the attack also claimed the lives…
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8 May
Russia, Japan express concern over escalating India-Pak tensions
“We are deeply concerned by the heightened military tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of a terror attack near the town of Pahalgam,” Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said. Moscow: Russia and Japan expressed deep concern on Wednesday over escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan. “We are deeply concerned by the heightened military tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of a terror attack near the town of Pahalgam,” Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said. The remarks came after the Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine high-value terror locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the dastardly April 22 terror attack, which killed 26 innocent civilians. “Russia resolutely condemns acts of terrorism as…
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