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Operation Sindoor vs Balakot: India raises the stakes with deep strikes in Pakistan
Indian armed forces executed Operation Sindoor, targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. This action avenged the Pahalgam terror attack. Strikes hit JeM and LeT headquarters, plus Hizbul Mujahideen sites. India used precision munitions and loitering drones. The operation aimed to dismantle terror infrastructure. It signifies a major escalation beyond previous cross-border actions.
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Operation Sindoor impact on stock market: Sensex drops over 300 points
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, swung between red and green on Wednesday. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited says, "What stands out in “Operation Sindoor” from the market perspective is its focused and non-escalatory nature.
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'Pagal nhi bola': Rahul Vaidya reveals why he called Virat Kohli 'joker'
Singer Rahul Vaidya faced backlash after calling Virat Kohli a "joker" in a video mocking the cricketer's accidental like on actress Avneet Kaur's photo. Vaidya sarcastically blamed Instagram's algorithm, further escalating the situation. After revealing Kohli blocked him, Vaidya's comment about Kohli's fans being "bigger jokers" triggered angry reactions, including personal attacks.
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'Operation Sindoor is tribute to women like my mother': Son of Pune victim
Following India's precision strikes on terror bases in Pakistan and PoK, Kunal Ganbote, son of a Pahalgam attack victim, hailed the operation 'Sindoor' as justice. The tri-services operation targeted Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, aiming to dismantle terror infrastructure linked to the deadly attack that killed 26, including six from Maharashtra.
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IPL playoffs scenarios: A look at the probabilities
With the league stage nearing its end, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad are out of playoff contention. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, and Punjab Kings are likely to advance, while Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals have a chance. Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders face slim odds, with 16,384 possible result combinations remaining.
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Operation Sindoor: Full list of 9 terror sites targeted by Indian Army in Pakistan, PoK
Under 'Operation Sindoor,' the Indian Armed Forces targeted nine terror facilities linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. These strikes, conducted after the Pahalgam massacre, aimed to dismantle terrorist infrastructure used for planning attacks against India. The targeted locations included Markaz Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur and Syedna Bilal Camp in Muzaffarabad.
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Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for today
Stock market recommendations: Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers' Mehul Kothari recommends buying Jubilant Ingreva, Adani Total Gas, and Southern Petro. Jubilant Ingreva is poised for a breakout, while Adani Total Gas shows strong reversal signs. Southern Petro is in a steady uptrend, supported by its rising trendline.
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Sound of sirens: Nationwide drill tests war readiness today
India is set to conduct a large-scale civil defence exercise, "Operation Abhyaas," across multiple states, prompted by heightened Indo-Pak tensions following a terrorist attack. Border states like J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat will lead the drills, featuring blackouts, sirens, and evacuation simulations. Other regions, including Bengal, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, will also participate to enhance emergency preparedness and civilian safety.
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Bollywood applauds Indian armed forces after Operation Sindoor
Following the tragic Pahalgam attack, the Indian Armed forces launched 'Operation Sindoor,' targeting terror camps in Pakistan. Bollywood stars, including Riteish Deshmukh, Madhur Bhandarkar, and Paresh Rawal, swiftly expressed their support for the armed forces' decisive action. The strikes, confirmed by the Defence Ministry, targeted Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, drawing widespread praise and reinforcing national unity.
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'3 civilians killed in indiscriminate firing by Pak military across LoC, IB'
In a significant escalation, the Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked firing and artillery shelling along the Line of Control and International Border in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the tragic deaths of three civilians. This aggression follows India's launch of 'Operation Sindoor,' a counter-terror operation targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK, in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
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Air India diverts two international flights amid 'Operation Sindoor' airspace curbs
Air India diverted two international flights to Delhi due to air traffic disruptions following India's military action, 'Operation Sindoor', against terror camps in PoK. IndiGo and SpiceJet cautioned about potential delays and cancellations for flights to and from several northern cities.
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Inside Operation Sindoor: How India carried out precision strikes on Pak
In a retaliatory move for the Pahalgam terror attack, India launched "Operation Sindoor," executing precision strikes on nine terrorist bases across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
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Operation Sindoor: India targets JeM & LeT headquarters in Pakistan
Indian Armed Forces launched 'Operation Sindoor,' targeting nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on terrorist infrastructure of Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, including their headquarters in Bahawalpur and Muridke. The strikes, a response to the Pahalgam terror attack, were precise and non-escalatory, specifically avoiding Pakistani military facilities.
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Operation Sindoor: Flight service impacted in Northern India
Following India's 'Operation Sindoor' against terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after the Pahalgam attack, IndiGo Airlines reports flight disruptions. Airspace changes over northern India are causing delays and cancellations for flights to and from Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, and Bikaner. Indian air defence units along the border are on high alert amid heightened tensions.
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Operation Sindoor: India avenges Pahalgam terror attack, strikes 9 sites in Pak
In response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 25 Indians and one Nepalese citizen, Indian Armed Forces initiated 'Operation Sindoor,' targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The strikes were described as focused and non-escalatory, avoiding Pakistani military facilities.
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NSA Ajit Doval speaks to US counterpart as India launches 'Operation Sindoor'
Following India's launch of Operation Sindoor, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval briefed his US counterpart and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, assuring them the strikes were precise, non-escalatory, and targeted only terror camps. US President Donald Trump, upon being informed, expressed hope for swift de-escalation.
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Pahalgam terror attack: Justice is served, says Indian Army
Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Indian armed forces initiated 'Operation Sindoor,' targeting terrorist infrastructure within Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes were described as focused and non-escalatory, avoiding Pakistani military facilities. Simultaneously, a nationwide civil defence mock drill is scheduled to enhance emergency preparedness across 244 districts.
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'Weapon systems of all three forces used in Op Sindoor': What we know
India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan, following the Pahalgam attack that killed 25 Indian citizens and one Nepali national. The Ministry of Defence emphasized the operation was precise, restrained, and non-escalatory, focusing on locations used for planning attacks against India. A detailed briefing is scheduled, with the Indian Army declaring, "Justice is served."
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France President says US is committing error by withdrawing researchers’ visas
European leaders are actively courting American researchers with substantial financial incentives, viewing U.S. cuts to research funding as a critical mistake. France and the European Commission have pledged significant investments, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars, to attract talent and bolster their own research programs.
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