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Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicIAF Strikes

Topic: IAF Strikes

Western Naval Command on high alert, ‘fully prepared’ following strikes on terror camps

The Mumbai Police are also on a high alert following the air strikes, said an official.

Balakot is the first time one nuclear power has used air strikes on another’s territory

Only twice have two nuclear powers indulged in violent conflict — the Soviet Union against China in 1969, and the India-Pakistan Kargil War in 1999.

Pakistan strike, metro ride, rally & message to ‘demons’ — another day at work for Modi

Despite the IAF air strikes on Pakistan's Balakot terror camps, PM Modi stuck to his schedule, with only one 'unplanned' addition.

India has called Pakistan’s nuclear bluff again, but Modi cannot become complacent

Pakistan and the world will have to keep the redefined red lines in mind. But India can’t be complacent, because Pakistan’s compulsive bad habits return.

Kejriwal postpones his indefinite hunger strike for full statehood of Delhi

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said he was postponing his protest in "view of the prevailing Indo-Pak situation".

This is not war against Pakistan, but against terrorists based there: Kargil war general

General V.P. Malik (retd) says Pakistan could retaliate via strong military action or by activating terrorists who could carry out attacks across India.

IAF’s Balakot strike lasted 21 mins, used 1,000 kg Israeli bombs fed with GPS coordinates

Initial plan was for the Mirage 2000 aircraft to fire the bombs from inside the LoC, but strong winds made them cross over to take better aim.

Sensex ends 240 points lower after India carries out air strikes in Pakistan

The rupee depreciated 38 paise to 71.35 against the US dollar in early trade, and was still trading 9 paise lower over its previous close of 70.97

India hopes China will ease Jaish stance as foreign secretary briefs P5 envoys on IAF strike

China, a Pakistan ally, has stonewalled India's efforts to get Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar recognised as a global terrorist by the UNSC.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan alerts army & citizens to be prepared for all eventualities

A statement from his office said that the Indian govt had once again resorted to a self-serving, reckless and fictitious claim on IAF bombing.

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

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

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.