BALAKOT
Today's India has zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism: PM Modi
"There was a time when serial blasts had become a common occurrence. It was in this very month of September, specifically on September 13, 2008, that many innocent lives were lost in serial blasts in Delhi. Just a few weeks later, the massive 26/11 attack took place in Mumbai... In the past too, there used to be demands for action against Pakistan following every terror attack, but such calls were often not given due attention; time to pass by was simply awaited," Modi said.
Uproar over SIR unfortunate, says Yogi Aditynath; demands apology from Congress, allies
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has criticized the Congress party for weakening democratic institutions. He stated that the Congress and its allies should apologize for their remarks about the Election Commission. Adityanath highlighted that the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has occurred multiple times previously.
India possesses 'power of argument' as well as 'argument of power': Rajnath Singh at defence conclave
Rajnath Singh underscored the necessity of harmonizing military strength with diplomatic efforts as integral to India's national security framework. He asserted that India embodies both persuasive diplomacy and firm military resolve. Singh noted that recent military operations reflect India's readiness to safeguard its interests, cautioning against the risks of favoring diplomacy without robust military readiness. He called for a comprehensive strategy to tackle evolving national security challenges.
Armed forces given freedom, resources to respond decisively to threats: Rajnath Singh
India's defense minister stated forces have freedom and resources to strike adversaries inside their territory. The nation believes in peace but distinguishes it from weakness, responding decisively to terrorism. India is moving forward with independent agency amid geopolitical uncertainties and foiled adversary designs. The defense sector has transformed, boosting indigenous production and exports significantly. The government aims for self-reliance in defense and global leadership by 2047.
Pakistan will remain major security concern, threat for times to come: ex-CDS Chauhan
Former CDS Anil Chauhan expressed concerns about Pakistan's new defense agreement. He stated that such accords might induce overconfidence and lead to miscalculations. Pakistan will remain a significant security concern for India in the future. Operation Sindoor and other measures aim to induce behavioral change in Pakistan. India must maintain credible deterrence against terrorism and proxy war.
Pakistan will remain major security concern, threat for times to come: ex-CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
Former CDS Gen Anil Chauhan has raised concerns regarding Pakistan's possible overconfidence stemming from new defense agreements. He emphasized that Pakistan continues to pose a serious security threat to India. Strategies like Operation Sindoor are part of India's efforts to drive behavioral changes in Pakistan. The stability-instability paradox underpins Pakistan's reliance on proxy warfare and terrorism, necessitating India to uphold strong deterrence across all fronts to thwart these dangers.
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Civil Aviation Minister welcomes Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman to civil aviation
Group Captain Abhinandan (Retd) has transitioned to civil aviation after his IAF career. He is credited with downing a Pakistani F-16 during the Balakot operations. The fighter pilot will now serve as a commercial pilot with a private airline. His bravery in 2019 earned him the Vir Chakra gallantry medal. This move marks a new chapter connecting people across India.
Abhinandan Varthaman quits IAF: How FLY91 hired the fighter pilot who shot down Pakistan's F-16 with an older-gen fighter jet
Abhinandan varthaman retired: Former IAF Group Captain and Vir Chakra awardee Abhinandan Varthaman has joined Goa-based regional airline FLY91 as a commercial pilot after leaving the Indian Air Force and obtaining the required NOC from the Defence Ministry. As per reports, he has obtained a NOC from the defence ministry for transition from fighter pilot to a commercial pilot.
Suspected Pakistan drone spotted along LoC in Jammu & Kashmir's Poonch, search operation underway
A drone suspected from Pakistan was observed over forward areas in Poonch district. Security forces initiated a comprehensive search operation in the Mendhar sector early Saturday. Simultaneously, extensive search operations are ongoing in Udhampur and Kathua forest belts. Villagers reported suspicious movement of two armed individuals in Rajouri district.
'Were able to take care of ghost of Balakot': Air Force Chief on showing evidence of Op Sindoor success
"In Balakot, we could not get anything from inside, and it became a big issue trying to tell our own people, unfortunately, as to what we have been able to achieve. We had intelligence (human kind of intelligence) on what had gone on inside, where we had a very clear picture of the inside in terms of there having been huge damage. There have been so many terrorists who have been neutralised, but we could not convince our own people that, look, we have achieved that," Air Chief Marshal Sing said while addressing the gathering at the Hal Management Academy.
Uri and Balakot sent their own message: EAM S Jaishankar
India on Monday marked the fifth anniversary of the IAF's air assault on the terrorist base in the Pakistani town of Balakot, which not only sent shockwaves across the world, but also gave a strong message to Pakistan that India wouldn't hesitate to teach it a hard lesson for propagating terrorism in the region.
Balakot Airstrike Anniversary: When India took revenge for the Pulwama attack deep inside Pak
The Balakot airstrike, conducted by the Indian Air Force on February 26, 2019, in retaliation to the Pulwama terror attack, marks its fifth anniversary. The airstrike targeted Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists in Balakot, Pakistan, showcasing India's commitment to national security. The operation was a diplomatic triumph, garnering international support for India's fight against terrorism. The anniversary serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the armed forces and underscores the importance of a proactive stance against terrorism.
Hrithik and Deepika's Fighter releases today. All about Balakot airstrikes in Pakistan that inspired the movie
Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor star in 'Fighter', a high-voltage action adventure film inspired by the real-life Balakot airstrike. The movie pays tribute to the Indian armed forces and specifically focuses on Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania, whose aviator call sign is 'Patty'. The Balakot airstrike, carried out by the Indian Air Force in 2019, targeted a Jaish-e-Mohammed camp in retaliation to a terror attack in J&K. The film is set to release in theaters nationwide on Thursday.
Balakot air strikes displayed forces' capability to strike deep in adversary's territory: Experts
India's warplanes hit a Jaish-e-Mohammed camp in Balakot on February 26, 2019 to avenge killing of 40 CRPF personnel in the Pulwama terror attack.
Balakot air strikes displayed India's strong will to act against terror: Rajnath Singh
On February 26, 2019, Indian Air Force fighter jets crossed the Line of Control and destroyed terror launch pads in Balakot in Pakistan. The strikes were undertaken days after 40 Central Reserve Police Force personnel were killed in a terror attack in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on February 14.
NCP protests against Arnab's purported chats on Balakot strike
The purported chats widely reported in media mentioned that Goswami was privy to information about the Balakot air strike.
Balakot strikes sent out strong message on terrorism: Rajnath
Balakot airstrikes sent out a strong message to Pakistan that terrorist infrastructure across the border cannot be used as a safe haven to wage a “low-cost war” against India, said defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday.
India was ready to attack Pakistan Army posts after Balakot: Former IAF chief BS Dhanoa
"Since the PAF had targeted military installations on the 27th of February (a day after India struck the Jaish-e-Mohammed camp near Balakot), the Pakistan Army had now become a legitimate target and had their strikes been successful, we would have put a considerable weight of attack on their forward brigades,'' Dhanoa said.
Running high on josh: Sanjay Leela Bhansali & Bhushan Kumar to co-produce film on Balakot strike
It will be the second film on the February 26 air strike after 'Balakot - The True Story'.
Attempts being made to reactivate Balakot terror camp: Government
"Inputs indicate that attempts are being made by Pakistan-based terror outfits to reactivate its camp at Balakot and restart their religious and Jihadi indoctrination courses against India," Union minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said replying a written question in Rajya Sabha.
Balakot has been reactivated by Pakistan, says Army Chief
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said around 500 infiltrators were waiting to infiltrate into the country.
What's on voters' mind? Here's what a CVoter poll says
Except for the weeks after the Pulwama attack and the Balakot bombing 12 days later, unmployment has consistently topped opinion polls as the biggest concern of voters, as per the poll.
Balakot witnessed an anti-terror strike 188 years ago too, here's a slice from history
In 1831, two preachers -who wanted to establish an Islamic state- and their followers were killed by Sikh Army.
200 years ago, a Rae Bareli man used Balakot as jihad launchpad
Almost 200 years before the IAF bombed the terror camps at Balakot, a man from Bareilly, Syed Ahmed Barelvi (1786-1831), used the place as a launch pad for what is considered by many to be the first “jihad” of the modern era.
Balakot strike after intel on Pulwama ‘celebration’ meet
The air strikes blew the Balakot facility to smithereens. Intelligence officials said given the extent of destruction, all occupants of the camp would have been killed.
Balakot terror camp used for "battle inoculation"; its trainers ex-officers of Pakistan Army: Sources
Located on the banks of Kunhar river in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, the camp was also used by another terror group Hizbul Mujahideen.
5-star Balakot camp was sitting duck target for IAF, 350 terrorists killed while sleeping: Sources
Everyone at the camp was sleeping and Pakistani defence establishment had no clue that the attack was coming so deep into their country.
Jaish's Balakot base had over 300 terrorists when Indian bombs struck
The air strikes were carried out by Mirage 2000 jets that dropped smart guided bombs from near the Line of Control.
Balakot camp located on bank of Kunhar river in KPK; also used by Hizbul Mujahideen
The Balakot camp was an important training centre for the JeM and other terror organisations and it had several structures to accommodate terrorist trainees and facilities to train them.
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