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India launched Operation Sindoor, a decisive counter-terror strike, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Precision air, artillery, and drone strikes hit Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba bases, including headquarters in Bahawalpur and Muridke. This tri-service operation demonstrated India's resolve to eliminate terror sanctuaries.

Operation Sindoor, a year after its execution, is remembered as India's firm response to terrorism, marked by precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan. This high-tech military action showcased India's advanced arsenal, including Rafale jets, SCALP missiles, and loitering munitions, demonstrating a shift towards modern, precision warfare.

On the first anniversary of India’s military response to Pahalgam, an Air Vice Marshal (retd) writes that armed forces did an exceptional job in conveying India’s new resolve to Pakistan

Lara Dutta shared a delightful social media video dancing with her daughter Saira to 'Don't Mind,' humorously captioning it as "parent embarrassment abuse." The relatable clip showcased a fun mother-daughter bonding moment. Dutta, last seen in ‘Ranneeti’, is gearing up for ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ and is rumored for Nitesh Tiwari's ‘Ramayana’.

It took roughly 300 minutes and changed India, but the anniversary barely makes a ripple beyond worn-out memorials and a few residents keeping bits of its past alive

During the debate on the women’s reservation bill, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi both referenced Priyanka Gandhi during the discussion. Rahul Gandhi praised his sister in his speech, while also making comments on the Prime Minister that drew protests from ruling party MPs. Amit Shah later responded, targeting Rahul Gandhi over his remarks. The bill ultimately failed to secure the required two-thirds majority.

A year after a devastating terror attack claimed 26 lives in Pahalgam, the valley grapples with lingering fear and a fractured tourism economy. India responded with Operation Sindoor, a cross-border military action, and extensive diplomatic efforts. While security has been bolstered, the region's recovery remains fragile, with businesses and residents still navigating the profound impact of the violence.

The balakot airstrike after the Pulwama attack appears to have worked in BJP’s favour especially in Barmer, Jodhpur, Sikar and Jhunjhunu with large population of defence personnel voting for BJP. While the BJP candidates themselves did not highlight balakot during their campaigns, Modi spoke about it extensively in all the rallies.

The camp, 20 kms from the balakot town, was used for "battle inoculation" and its trainers were ex-officers of the Pakistan Army. Several "inspirational lectures" were delivered by JeM founder and terror mastermind Masood Azhar and other terrorist leaders on several occasions.

Directed by Santosh Singh, 'Ranneeti: balakot & Beyond' stars Lara Dutta and Jimmy Shergill. The show explores the intricacies of the balakot operation, delving into lesser-known aspects, strategies, and challenges. It also features Ashutosh Rana, Ashish Vidyarthi, Prasanna, and many more.

Almost 200 years before the IAF bombed the terror camps at balakot, a man from Bareilly, Syed Ahmed Barelvi (1786-1831), used the place as a launch pad for what is considered by many to be the first “jihad” of the modern era.

Hundreds of terrorists were shifted from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to a resort style camp in a hilltop forest in balakot after the Pulwama attack, providing Indian forces with "a sitting duck target" when they carried out an air strike early Tuesday, killing up to 350 terrorists, sources said.

Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Muhammed has revived its terror training facility in balakot, months after it was bombed by the Indian Air Force in cross-border airstrikes.

The IAF carried out a long-range precision strike mission against a practice target at Pokhran in Rajasthan to mark the second anniversary of the pre-dawn bombing of the JeM terror facility at balakot in Pakistan on February 26 in 2019. The mission was conducted by the same Mirage-2000 fighter jet squadron that had conducted the balakot strikes.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “leaking” prior information on India’s airstrikes on balakot in Pakistan in February 2019 to an Indian journalist.

Former Western Air Command chief Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar on Tuesday vouched for the authenticity of the balakot air strikes and said one should not believe in the “lies” being spread by people like Digvijaya Singh who questioned the strikes carried out by the IAF against Pak-based terror training centres.

The Indian Air Force carried out a long-range precision strike against a practice target to mark the second anniversary of the balakot Operations, sources said on Saturday. The strike was carried out by members of the squadron which conducted the air strikes on terror launch pads in balakot in Pakistan.

Images of destruction caused by an earthquake in 2005 in Pakistan's balakot are now being shared by many on WhatsApp claiming it to be the impact of the Indian Air Force air strike on terror camps of Jaish-e-Mohammed on February 26.

Air Force Chief Marshal AP Singh voiced his regret over the absence of video evidence from the 2019 balakot airstrike, which fueled doubts among opposition leaders regarding its effectiveness. He highlighted that Operation Sindoor addressed this issue by providing recorded footage of airstrikes, effectively dispelling the "ghost of balakot.

For the first time since the Indian Air Force jets targeted a Jaish-e-Muhammed terrorist camp in balakot, Pakistani authorities on Wednesday allowed a group of journalists working for foreign news organisations, and foreign diplomats based in Islamabad, access to the site. The expectation among some of the visitors was that it might help settle mysteries over attack.

Slamming BJP, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said, "balakot! balakot! Did the line (LoC) change? Did we get back any piece of land from Pakistan? The line is still there. We dropped our own aircraft there. What did we get? Instead, BJP came to power. They are doing it today too. They are spreading hatred to win Uttar Pradesh assembly elections".

Popular filmmaker Bhushan Kumar has come together with producers Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Mahavir Jain and Pragya Kapoor for an upcoming project titled '2019 balakot Airstrike. Kumar took to his Twitter profile to announce the film which will be helmed by Abhishek Kapoor.

PM Narendra Modi said that he took the decision for the IAF to conduct balakot air strikes as he thought that "the game" should be played from where terrorism is being remote-controlled. "Now they have to hide it. They are not allowing anybody to go there. We've been told the balakot area is being reconstructed to show that a school is being run there," he said.

The message of the balakot air strike was to tell the Pakistani establishment and terrorist organisations that there will be a cost to pay for terror attacks in India which was effectively conveyed, said former Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa. He was speaking during a discussion on 'Understanding The Message of balakot' on the second day of the Military Literature Festival organised here by the Punjab government and the Chandigarh administration.

While responding to a question of why people are branded as "anti-national" and "Tukde Tukde" gang, if they ask for proof of balakot air strike and Surgical strikes, the Home Minister, in an exclusive interview to ANI, said: "No one is termed anti-national for asking questions, we always give answers to relevant questions...Why should one ask for proof from Indian Air Force, who only bombed the terrorist centre. Should they count the bodies and give proof?"