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THE HEADLINES:

Indian Armed Forces neutralise Pakistan’s attempt to engage a number of military targets in northern and western parts of the country.

In retaliation with same intensity, Indian forces target air defence radars and systems at many locations in Pakistan, destroying Air Defence system at Lahore.

Pakistan increases the intensity of its unprovoked firing across the Line of Control; 16 innocent lives lost, including three women and five children.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterates India’s intention not to escalate the situation with Pakistan, asserts if there are military attacks, they will be met with a very firm response.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs high-level meeting with Secretaries of various Ministries and Departments to review preparedness concerning national security.

Defence Minister says, Operation Sindoor was successfully executed because our Armed Forces were equipped with high-quality equipment.

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Indian Armed Forces targeted Air Defence Radars and systems at a number of locations in Pakistan this morning. According to the Defence Ministry, it has been learnt that an Air Defence system at Lahore has been neutralised. The Ministry said, Indian response has been in the same domain with same intensity as Pakistan.

Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in northern and western India including Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj, using drones and missiles last night. These were neutralised by the Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems.

The Ministry said, Pakistan has increased the intensity of its unprovoked firing across the Line of Control using mortars and heavy calibre artillery in areas in Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, Poonch, Mendhar and Rajouri sectors in Jammu and Kashmir. The Ministry said, sixteen innocent lives have been lost, including three women and five children, due to Pakistani firing. In retaliation, India was compelled to respond to bring mortar and artillery fire from Pakistan to a halt. Indian Armed Forces have reiterated their commitment to non-escalation, provided it is respected by the Pakistani military.

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India today stressed that the Pahalgam terror attack of 22nd April is the original escalation and India is only responding to it. In a special briefing on Operation Sindoor in New Delhi this afternoon, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said New Delhi’s intention has not been to escalate matters, and only terrorist infratsructure in Pakistan has been hit.

The Foreign Secretary said that Pakistan’s reputation as centre of global terrorism is rooted in various terrorist attacks across the globe. He warned that any further action by Pakistan is nothing but escalation and will be responded to appropriately. Mr Misri pointed out that when discussion was going on in UNSC on the Pahalgam attack at the UN Security Council, Pakistan opposed the mention of of The Resistance Front in the press statement that was to come out. He said Pakistan did this even after TRF claimed the responsibility of the attack.

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India today reiterated that its intention is not to escalate the situation with Pakistan, but if there are military attacks, it will be met with a very firm response. This was stated by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar while co-chairing the India-Iran 20th Joint Commission Meeting along with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi in New Delhi. Dr. Jaishankar said, Pahalgam attack compelled India to respond by striking at cross-border terrorist infrastructure and the response was targeted and measured.

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Indian Armed Forces have used high-quality equipment in Operation Sindoor which resulted in killing of a large number of terrorists in Pakistan and Pak occupied Jammu and Kashmir.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, the way the armed forces destroyed terror camps in Pakistan and PoK is a matter of pride for the country. Speaking at the National Quality Conclave in New Delhi today, Mr Singh congratulated the country’s armed forces for their action, courage and valour they displayed.

The Defence Minister assured the countrymen that no limit will become a hindrance for the government in protecting India’s sovereignty. He said that India is fully prepared for such responsible responses in the future as well.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed Secretaries of different Ministries and Departments to undertake a comprehensive review of their operations and ensure fool-proof functioning of essential systems, with special focus on readiness, emergency response and internal communication protocols. Mr Modi also called for continued alertness, institutional synergy, and clear communication as the nation navigates a sensitive period. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to national security, operational preparedness, and citizen safety. The Prime Minister chaired a high-level meeting with Secretaries of various Ministries and Departments of the Government today to review national preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination in light of recent developments concerning national security. Our correspondent has the details.

Strengthening of civil defence mechanisms, efforts to counter misinformation and fake news, and ensuring the security of critical infrastructure as well as maintaining close coordination with state authorities and ground-level institutions were discussed during the high level meeting. Mr Modi also reviewed the planning and preparation by ministries to deal with the current situation. Meanwhile,India has discontinued the web-series, films, songs, podcasts and other streaming media content having its origins in Pakistan with immediate effect. The Information and Broadcasting Ministry today issued an advisory to OTT and media streaming platforms as well as intermediaries operating in India in this regard citing the interest of national security in view of Pahalgam terror attack. The Ministry advised them to stop the streaming of Pakistani content whether made available on a subscription based model or otherwise. With Anupam Mishra, Pallavi Parmar, Akashvani News, Delhi

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After India’s retaliatory strikes, a seemingly nervous Pakistan has resorted to spreading fake news and misinformation in digital space. It is fabricating stories of miraculous military victories which reflect Islamabad’s deliberate attempt to mislead the media, distort the global narrative, and manipulate public perception. Here is a report from our correspondent on the blatant lies being peddled by Pakistan on social media.

Losing its thunder after India’s retaliatory action following Pahalgam Terror attack, desperate Pakistan has stooped to circulating fake and misleading information. The nervousness is so palpable that Pakistan is claiming that its missile has hit India’s air defence system by sharing an image of a fire at a military site in Moscow which took place in 2023 Another laughable attempt one can see is where an old video from Indonesia, is being shared to claim an attack on an Indian military colony. Similarly, an image is being circulated from the Ukraine-Russia conflict as Pakistan Army intercepting a UAV drone. All these show that a nervous Islamabad is trying hard to shift the focus from its nefarious design to protect terrorists and control the narrative with a barrage of lies and digital theatrics. With Diwaker, Saklen Akhtar for Akashvani News, Delhi

Listeners, as Pakistan has been resorting to spreading propaganda on social media, it is crucial to scrutinize every piece of information carefully in this critical time. If you encounter dubious content, especially concerning the Indian Armed Forces, you must report it to PIB Fact Check. You can also share such content on WhatsApp number 8799711259 and Email ID-socialmedia@pib.gov.in

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Leaders of all political parties today hailed the valour of Indian Armed Force for their retaliatory action against terrorism and extending their support in one voice during an all party meeting on Operation Sindoor. The meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Parliament House in New Delhi was attended by Leaders from over dozen of parties. During the meeting, Mr Singh briefed them about the operation where India has striked at nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

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President of Brazil Lula de Silva today spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and conveyed condolences at the loss of lives in the terrorist attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. He expressed support and solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism.

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UK Conservative Party MP Priti Patel extended support to India, saying that it has the right to take reasonable and proportionate steps to defend itself, and to dismantle the vile terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan.

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In the Khelo India Youth Games, Maharashtra has maintained its top position in the medal tally with 52 medals, including a haul of 19 gold.

Karnataka recaptured second position today with 10 gold, 15 silver, and three bronze medals, followed by Rajasthan, which has 18 medals, including 10 gold.

On the 5th day, a large number of Judo medals across different weight categories were decided. In the boys’ categories across different weight slabs, Punjab secured eight medals, including two gold and three silvers.

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India Meteorological Department has forecast that rainfall is likely to continue over Northwest and central India for next 4 to 5 days. Light to moderate rainfall is likely over Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan.

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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN:

Indian Armed Forces neutralise Pakistan’s attempt to engage a number of military targets in northern and western parts of the country.

In retaliation with same intensity, Indian forces target air defence radars and systems at many locations in Pakistan, destroying Air Defence system at Lahore.

Pakistan increases the intensity of its unprovoked firing across the Line of Control; 16 innocent lives lost, including three women and five children.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterates India’s intention not to escalate the situation with Pakistan, asserts if there are military attacks, they will be met with a very firm response.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs high-level meeting with Secretaries of various Ministries and Departments to review preparedness concerning national security.