Operation Sindoor, a precision military strike on May 7, 2025, targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, responding to the Pahalgam attack that killed 26. The operation aimed to dismantle networks tied to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. Escalating cross-border hostilities, including drone attacks, missile intercepts, and retaliatory strikes, have sharply raised tensions. Follow HT’s verified, real-time updates as the events unfold.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh reached in Udhampur to participate in International Day of Yoga celebrations with the soldiers of the Northern Command, said officials
The Congress criticized the Indian government after US President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir for lunch, calling it a setback for Indian diplomacy. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted Munir's military role and past provocative statements, emphasizing the negative implications of Trump's warm reception and remarks regarding India-Pakistan relations.