Jalandhar, May 12 (UNI) An alert has been sounded in Jalandhar, Amritsar, Dasuya, Pathankot and Hoshiarpur after some flying objects, said to be UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), were seen near these areas. The civil administration of these districts has ordered a black out. Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal said that as a precautionary measure, lights…
New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) Batting great Sachin Tendulkar on Monday led tributes to Virat Kohli on his retirement from Test cricket, recalling a deeply personal gesture from the former India captain during his own farewell Test in 2013. “As you retire from Tests, I’m reminded of your thoughtful gesture 12 years ago, during my…
New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) India and Pakistan on Monday agreed to take steps towards immediate reduction of troops on the borders and forward areas and desist from firing shots. The Army said that talks between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan, were held at 5 PM an Monday and it was discussed that both…
New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) Two days after the ceasefire agreement with Pakistan was announced, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tonight said that ‘Operation Sindoor’ has only been suspended and if Islamabad resorts to any further provocation, the reaction will be severe and the “Nuclear blackmail” will no longer be tolerated. In a televised Address to…
Washington/New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) US President Donald Trump today said the US “helped a lot” in bringing about the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, and added that the US “stopped a nuclear conflict, I think it could have been a bad nuclear war”. In a statement to the media, the US President also said…
Suva/New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) Fiji became an economic powerhouse in the Pacific due to the hard work of the Indian migrants who arrived during the indentured labour system, Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka emphasised. While delivering his message on the 146th Girmit Day at Subrail Park in Labasa, Prime Minister Rabuka emphasised the contribution…
New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) Director General Air Operations Air Marshal AK Bharti on Monday dismissed speculation that India had hit targets at Kirana Hills in Pakistan that allegedly housed nuclear installations. Replying to a question about the buzz on social media that India had targeted a site in Kirana Hills which was supposed to…
New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) India on Monday said that Operation Sindoor was a complete success and it achieved desired objectives, while inflicting heavy damage on Pakistan’s air defence system, including Turkiye-made missiles and various defence installations. Air Marshal AK Bharti said while Pakistan’s military infrastructure was damaged by the airstrikes, Indian airbases continue to…
Beijing/New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) China has expressed the hope that India and Pakistan will consolidate and maintain the momentum of the ceasefire, and avoid renewed conflict. Beijing has also offered its good offices to mediate between both nations to achieve a lasting ceasefire. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, asked to comment on the…
Melbourne/New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong today spoke with her Indian and Pakistani counterparts to welcome the ceasefire and urge respect for its terms. EAM Jaishankar in his talk stressed “the importance of zero tolerance against terrorism”. Wong said in a post on X that de-escalation between India and Pakistan and…
