A former Indian Army officer working with the United Nations was killed in Gaza as the Israel-Hamas war continues to rage on. The incident took place when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in strife-torn Rafah. The deceased retired Indian army officer was identified as Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale. The identity of Kale was revealed by UN Secretary-General Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq issuing a statement. UN condemns all the attacks and has called for a full investigation and sent condolences to the family members. As per BBC, The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said that the vehicle was struck in an active combat zone. The vehicle route in which the UN staffers were travelling was not been made aware to them. Watch video.
15 May,2024 11:48 AM IST
Amid the Lok Sabha Polls in India, voices to merge Pakistan-occupied Kashmir has grown louder. Time and again, India has remained resolute, calling entire Jammu and Kashmir including PoK as part of India. Meanwhile, anti-Pak protests in several regions of Pakistan’s illegally occupied Kashmir have rocked the neighbor. People in the region, particularly the younger generation, have confronted Pakistani forces on the streets. Clashes have also ensued between security personnel and protesters in Muzaffarabad, Dadyal, Mirpur, and other parts of PoK. Amid the unrest, Political Activist Amjad Ayub Mirza appealed to India to focus on PoJK as the situation is getting out of hand there. Taking a step ahead, he said that India must not follow the footsteps of previous regimes by ignoring PoJK. Earlier on April 04, EAM Jaishankar reiterated India’s stance and said “we will never accept that PoK is not an integral part of India”
12 May,2024 12:44 PM IST
As Lok Sabha Elections 2024 moves to the 4th phase, armed forces have activated an extreme-level security grid in Poonch for a straight 6th day in Jammu & Kashmir. An extensive search operation has been launched in J&K’s Poonch after a dastardly ambush attack on an IAF convoy on May 04. Equipped with high-end weapons, the Indian Army and SOG have been scanning thick dense forests in the region to flush out terrorists. Undeterred by adverse climate and high altitude, the security forces remain alert at a height of 6,000 feet. As per reports, several terrorists are still taking cover in the thick vegetation as sharp eyes are on the hunt. Earlier, on May 07, security forces neutralized two top TRF terrorists in an encounter followed by the arrest of 6 suspects. Security has been heightened across the Union Territory amid LS Polls 2024 to thwart terror bids. Several encounters have broken out between security forces and terrorists in the last few weeks in Kashmir. In April, a Rajouri resident was killed in a targeted attack and a few days later a VDG member was shot dead in Udhampur.
11 May,2024 12:47 PM IST
Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), infamous for its notorious attempts of waging asymmetrical war against India, once again bit the dust as its major ‘honey-trapping’ bid was foiled in Gujarat and a man was arrested in the case. This time, an ISI was eyeing information on India’s one of the most advanced missile system, BrahMos. A Pakistani agent, posing as a girl from Chandigarh, ‘honey-trapped’ Indian man Pravin Mishra through Facebook. Who is Pravin Mishra? Pravin Mishra, an aeronautical engineer by profession, worked at a factory in Gujarat’s Ankleshwar. The company supplied synthetic chemical to Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). The Pakistani agent, who was in pursuit of sensitive details related to BrahMos, befriended Mishra through social media and attempted to persuade him to leak information. While Pravin shared some details with ISI, Indian intel agencies were quick to nab him. Pravin has now been arrested and FIR has been registered. The further probe is underway.
10 May,2024 04:41 PM IST
In a major success, security forces on May 07 neutralised two terrorists in J&K’s Kulgam in an encounter. Based on inputs of movement of suspicious individuals, armed forces activated security grid in the area. After long hours of fierce gun battle on May 06, security forces killed top ‘The Resistance Force’ (TRF) terrorists. Terrorists were gunned down days after attack on IAF convoy in Poonch which killed one personnel on May 04. Security has been heightened across the Union Territory amid LS Polls 2024 to thwart terror bids. Several encounters have broken out between security forces and terrorists since last few weeks in Kashmir. In April, a Rajouri resident was killed in a targeted attack and a few days later a VDG member was shot dead in Udhampur.
08 May,2024 11:25 AM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on May 06 arrived in Chhindwara, the native place of slain IAF soldier Corporal Vikky Pahade, to attend his last rites. Vikky Pahade lost his life in the Poonch Sector after an IAF vehicle convoy was attacked by terrorists on May 04.While speaking to ANI, Mohan Yadav said, “Guard of Honour and State honours will be given to Corporal Vikky Pahade but no one can fill the personal loss. We are very proud of Vikky Pahade.” Watch video.
06 May,2024 03:51 PM IST
The mortal remains of Corporal Vikky Pahade were brought to Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara on May 06. The family members of deceased IAF personnel were in grief after hearing about the demise. However, there was a sense of pride amongst them that he had sacrificed his life for the nation.Corporal Vikky Pahade lost his life in a terror attack that happened in J&K’s Poonch on May 04.His sister said, “I want to send this message to the people of the country that every son should be dedicated to the country. I am proud of my brother. I want that justice should be served.” One of the members of his family said, “We got to know about it a day before yesterday. We were informed that he was shot and he has been airlifted to the hospital. Then later we got to know that he lost his life. This is a shock for the family as he was the only brother of three sisters.”
06 May,2024 01:10 PM IST
The Indian Army and the Air Force are planning to jointly deploy MQ-9B Predator drones at two key air bases for upgrading their surveillance capabilities all along the Line of Actual Control with China from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh. The drone deal, expected to be worth around USD 4 billion is being done at tri services level with the Indian Navy leading the negotiations for it with the American side. "The MQ-9B drones require a significant runway length for take off and landing which are available with the Indian Air Force. That is why, the Army drones are planned to be deployed with the IAF at airbases in Sarsawa and Gorakhpur," defence officials told ANI. As per of the drone deal with the US, 31 MQ-9B drones are being acquired of which 15 would be for coverage of the maritime zone and would be deployed by the Indian Navy. The IAF and the Army will have eight each of these highly capable long endurance drones and would be able to cover almost all the areas of interest along the LAC with support from other existing assets, the officials said. The American side has given its letter of acceptance to the Indian side at a price tag of around USD 4 billion. There is also a provision of transfer of technology of some equipment to Indian entities under the agreement, they said. With a flight time of over 36 hours at heights over 40,000 feet, the drones can be armed with Hellfire air-to-ground missiles and smart bombs, this fighter-sized drone specializes in (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) missions. The Predator drones are expected to significantly enhance India's ability to conduct unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance patrols, particularly in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and along its land borders with China and Pakistan. MQ-9B has proven to be a critical asset in safeguarding India's security interests as it was used to extensively to monitor anti-piracy operations from naval headquarters to get a clear picture of the actions taking place almost 3,000 km from Indian shores.
06 May,2024 11:52 AM IST
Slamming Pakistan over continuous cross-border terrorism, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on May 04 said that the neighbour will get an appropriate response adding that the Modi government will never make a compromise with the national security. Addressing an event in Bhubaneshwar, S Jaishankar said, “When it comes to national security, the Modi government will never make a compromise, it can be cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, it can be pressure on the border from China. It can be terrorism we had in the past from the Myanmar border before we did the land boundary agreement, even from Bangladesh.”
05 May,2024 12:47 PM IST
Sharpening his diatribe, Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir spewed venom against India again. This time, he was addressing the passing out parade at the Pakistan Air Force Academy in Risalpur. While addressing the passing out cadets, General Asim Munir once again raked up Kashmir conflict. Gen Munir also talked about aerial engagements between Indian and Pakistani air forces in 2019 post Pulwama attack. He said, “The professionalism in brilliance of Pakistan Air Force is being displayed in war against our arch-rivals and profoundly in Feb 2019 in short but several engagements against the misplaced calculus of our rival who mistook our initial restraint as weakness. We shall never allow anyone to challenge our territorial integrity, sovereignty and security of our beloved homeland. Regardless of what are adversaries say, another region where forces violently trampling over Human Rights and muzzling voices to self-determination is Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The silence of the world over Kashmir is deafening. But, we will continue to extend moral, political and diplomatic support to the people of Kashmir till the day they are empowered to exercise their rights of self-determination.” Ever since 1947, relations between India and Pakistan have been tense and Kashmir has been major of conflict. The countries have fought several wars and in 2019, the relations nosedived when the Article 370 was abrogated. India has reiterated its stance on numerous occasions that entire Jammu and Kashmir is integral part of the country.
03 May,2024 06:58 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
