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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicIAF Strikes

Topic: IAF Strikes

If US can carry out an operation to kill Osama bin Laden, India can too: Arun Jaitley

Arun Jaitley's remarks came after the Indian Air Force pounded terror camps in Pakistan.

Pakistan claims it has taken 2 IAF pilots prisoner after shooting down Indian jets

Pakistani military spokesperson Major General Asif Ghafoor claimed that two IAF pilots were taken into custody, of which one was shifted to a hospital.

Those who ‘commit, incite, support’ terror must be held accountable: India, China & Russia

In a joint statement after meeting in China, foreign ministers urge international community to strengthen UN-led global counter-terrorism cooperation.

Nine airports in northern India shut as tensions between India and Pakistan rise

Operations at airports of Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, Pathankot, Amritsar, Shimla, Kangra, Kullu Manali and Pithoragarh have been suspended.

Pakistan ‘downs’ two Indian jets in worst escalation since 1971 war

Pakistan military spokesman Asif Ghafoor said one IAF jet fell inside PoK and the other fell inside Jammu & Kashmir.

Pakistan suspends flights in major airports in Punjab & Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

Geo News reported that all local and international flights from Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Sialkot and Islamabad airports were suspended till further orders.

India must explicitly seek escalation to establish a deterrence regime

Indian leaders must prepare forces, equipment, intelligence and plans for further escalation, and leverage our conventional superiority over Pakistan.

Pakistani ‘security expert’ Twitter handle uses old images to fuel tension

The handle/blog tried to pass off images from 2014 and 2016 as present-day troop build-up. The images are actually of a well-known artillery gun position.

Why air strikes on Pakistan may not help Narendra Modi win the election

People care about national security, but not more than the money in their pockets.

India media declares Balakot air strike a victory

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India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

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