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Times of India liveblog |
2025-05-11 |
SUMMARY India on Saturday accused Pakistan of violating a ceasefire agreement reached earlier the same day between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations. Speaking at a late-night press conference, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Indian forces had been directed to give a firm response to any further ceasefire breaches along the Line of Control (LoC) and the international border. “An understanding was reached this evening between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan to halt the ongoing military action. However, in the last few hours, Pakistan has violated this understanding,” Misri stated. He confirmed that Indian forces were already retaliating against the latest cross-border attack, which he called “extremely condemnable.” Misri held Pakistan fully accountable for the renewed hostilities and called on Islamabad to immediately put an end to these provocations. “The armed forces are maintaining strict vigilance, and instructions have been issued to deal strongly with any further violations,” he added. Earlier, Misri had confirmed that both sides agreed to stop all military operations — whether by land, air, or sea — from 5:00 pm IST. But within hours, reports of gunfire emerged from Pakistan’s side in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir, along with sightings of multiple drones near the border. Tensions between the two countries are at their highest in years, sparked by India’s launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025. Early Friday, powerful explosions shook Jammu city, leading to a complete blackout shortly after Indian forces thwarted Pakistani attempts to hit military targets near the border. Reports suggested that loitering munitions were present in the airspace. In a similar pattern, loud blasts were heard in the border town of Jaisalmer, while blackouts were enforced across several districts in western Rajasthan bordering Pakistan, throwing entire areas into darkness. A senior official confirmed that explosions continued for nearly an hour. Several parts of Punjab, Chandigarh, and Haryana — including Panchkula, Ambala, and Sirsa — were also affected by blackouts. These were seen as precautionary steps amid mounting military friction and fears of airstrikes following Operation Sindoor. The operation itself was launched in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, including 25 Indians and one Nepali national. The strike targeted nine key terror infrastructure sites tied to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), located across both Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Sources said the operation began at 1:05 am and wrapped up by 1:30 am, with follow-up hits reported at 1:44 am. Officials stated that the mission deliberately avoided Pakistani military assets to prevent wider escalation while still delivering a strong counter-terror message. Key targets included JeM’s base in Bahawalpur and LeT’s hub in Muridke. Other locations hit included sites in Sialkot and Tehra Kalan in Pakistan, and Muzaffarabad and Kotli in PoK. The Indian military described the strikes as "focused, measured, and non-escalatory," exclusively aimed at terror networks. The operation was jointly detailed by Foreign Secretary Misri, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh at a media briefing in New Delhi. In retaliation, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the strikes as an “act of war,” asserting that Pakistan’s response was already in motion. He declared the full backing of the Pakistani people for their armed forces and warned of further retaliatory action, fuelling fears of a broader conflict. Back in India, the government defended the move as necessary and justified. At a cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the armed forces for their precision and courage. He expressed satisfaction with the success of the operation and emphasised the need for ongoing alertness. The conflict has drawn international attention. US President Donald Trump commented on the situation, expressing alarm over the worsening scenario. "It’s so terrible," he said, while noting his strong ties with both India and Pakistan. Trump voiced hope that the two sides could bring the hostilities to an end. "Hopefully they can stop now, as they have gone tit-for-tat," he said, offering to assist with de-escalation if required. 04:17 (IST) May 11 Pakistan violates ceasefire: Firing, drones trigger blackouts in J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat Shortly after the ceasefire pact between India and Pakistan was announced, multiple ceasefire violations and drone intrusions were reported across the western front, including along the LoC and international border in J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. Firing and drone sightings occurred in Rajouri, Jammu, Akhnoor, R S Pura, Udhampur, and Srinagar, triggering explosions and panic. Nearly 50 drones were reportedly shot down over Srinagar, with similar activity noted in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer and Barmer, and Gujarat’s Kutch. The violations led to widespread blackouts in border districts to avoid detection of targets, as advised by Indian defence authorities. Local administrations in affected regions enforced night-time blackouts, and residents were urged to remain in bunkers. In response to Pakistani aggression, Indian forces retaliated strongly, causing heavy damage to Pakistan Rangers’ posts and destroying a terror launchpad in Sialkot, PoK. 03:47 (IST) May 11 India-Pakistan Tensions Live: Lashkar’s Muridke HQ chief among 140 terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor India’s covert Operation Sindoor, carried out on the night of May 6-7, resulted in the elimination of around a dozen top-tier terrorists in Pakistan, including IC-814 hijacker Yusuf Azhar, Lashkar’s Muridke head Abu Jundal alias Mudassar, and the son of the 2016 Nagrota attack planner. Sources confirmed that the strikes, launched in retaliation for the recent Pahalgam massacre, killed an estimated 130-140 terrorists. The operation dealt a severe blow to Pakistan's military-terror nexus, as seen in the high-profile funerals of several terrorists, attended by Pakistani military and political leaders. Among the key targets was Yusuf Azhar, a long-wanted terrorist with an Interpol Red Notice, and Mudassar, who was given a military-style funeral by Pakistan Army. Lashkar's Abu Akasha and JeM’s Mohammad Hassan Khan were also killed. India’s intelligence claimed to possess video proof of military officials at these funerals, confirming direct links between the Pakistani state and terrorist groups. Two major terror hubs—Muridke and Bahawalpur—were destroyed in the strikes. These facilities had been central to planning and training for attacks like Pulwama (2019) and Nagrota. Officials called Operation Sindoor a clear signal of India’s capability to locate and eliminate high-value targets across the border. 03:19 (IST) May 11 Pakistan shelling kills 2 Army men, an IAF Sergeant and a BSF SI in Jammu Intensified shelling and drone attacks by Pakistani forces across the Jammu region resulted in the loss of four Indian security personnel. Among the casualties were an Army JCO and a rifleman, an IAF sergeant stationed in Udhampur, and a BSF sub-inspector positioned along the international border in the RS Pura sector. 01:31 (IST) May 11 India-Pakistan Tensions Live: Soldier injured in firing at Nagrota Army station in Jammu, search ops underway to track intruder An alert sentry at Nagrota Military Station thwarted a potential intrusion, sustaining minor injuries during a brief exchange of fire. Simultaneously, a precautionary blackout was enforced in parts of Punjab. India reported ceasefire violations by Pakistan, responding firmly and maintaining a strong vigil along the border and Line of Control after terrorist attack in Pahalgam. 00:21 (IST) May 11 Loud explosions, red streaks and sirens haunt Jammu and Kashmir, border districts again as Pakistan breaches ceasefire: What we know so far Despite a newly agreed ceasefire, loud explosions and drone sightings have triggered widespread concern across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan, prompting a complete blackout in several districts. Following the explosions in Srinagar, air defense units were activated, while a firing incident occurred at an Army unit near Jammu. Security forces are investigating the threats as tensions escalate. 00:16 (IST) May 11 Ceasefire violations: India accuses Pakistan, orders strong response to border breaches India on Saturday held Pakistan responsible for breaching a ceasefire understanding reached earlier in the day between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries. Foreign secretary Vikram Misri, addressing a late-night press briefing, said Indian armed forces had been directed to respond firmly to any further violations along the Line of Control (LoC) and the international border. "An understanding was reached this evening between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan to halt the ongoing military action. However, over the past few hours, Pakistan has breached this understanding," Misri said. 00:11 (IST) May 11 India Pakistan News Live: Nagrota Military Station; Sentry injured in brief gunfire after spotting suspicious movement A sentry posted at the Nagrota Military Station opened fire after detecting suspicious movement near the perimeter late Friday night, the White Knight Corps said in a statement. Upon issuing a challenge, the sentry was met with retaliatory fire, resulting in a brief exchange. The sentry sustained a minor injury during the incident but managed to alert security forces immediately. A search operation has since been launched in and around the area to trace the suspected intruder(s). SUMMARY India on Saturday blamed Pakistan of breaching a ceasefire understanding reached earlier in the day between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries. At a late-night press briefing, foreign secretary Vikram Misri said Indian armed forces had been instructed to respond firmly to any further violations along the Line of Control (LoC) and the international border. “An understanding was reached this evening between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan to halt the ongoing military action. However, in the last few hours, Pakistan has violated this understanding,” Misri stated. He confirmed that Indian forces were retaliating against the latest cross-border intrusion, which he termed “extremely condemnable.” Misri said Pakistan bore full responsibility for the latest escalation and urged Islamabad to act immediately to halt the provocations. “The armed forces are maintaining strict vigilance, and instructions have been issued to deal strongly with any further violations,” he added. Earlier in the day, Misri announced that the DGMOs had agreed to cease all military activity — including on land, air, and sea — starting at 5:00 pm IST. However, just hours later, firing was reported from the Pakistani side in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir, with multiple drone sightings along the border. On Friday morning, panic gripped parts of Jammu following air-raid sirens and explosions near the LoC in Poonch and Rajouri. The Border Security Force (BSF) also thwarted an infiltration attempt in Samba late Thursday night. Meanwhile, the Indian Army reported shooting down more than 50 swarm drones during several Pakistani attempts to breach defences. Advanced air defence systems including L-70, Zu-23mm, and Schilka guns were deployed across critical areas such as Udhampur, Jammu, Nagrota, Akhnoor, Samba, and Pathankot. Unverified reports claimed that a Pakistani Air Force jet may have been downed over the Pathankot sector. Two Pakistani drones were also destroyed in the Naushera sector amid intense artillery exchanges. The Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) confirmed that key Indian military installations in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur were targeted with drones and missiles, all of which were successfully intercepted with no casualties. Union home minister Amit Shah chaired an emergency meeting with top officials from border forces and CISF to review security across India’s borders and airports. Internationally, US Vice President JD Vance, who was in India during the Pahalgam terror attack, called the situation a “regional conflict” and said the US would not intervene but would support dialogue. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has been in touch with global leaders, assuring them that India’s response has been “targeted, proportional, and focused on terror infrastructure.” India strongly rejected Pakistan’s accusation that it targeted the Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), warning Islamabad against using such “blatant lies” as pretext for further escalation. Foreign secretary Misri reiterated that the current crisis was triggered by the Pahalgam attack and said the onus now lay on Pakistan to de-escalate. He also accused Pakistan of running a disinformation campaign. Pakistan, meanwhile, reportedly launched another round of drone and missile strikes on Thursday night, targeting areas including Satwari, RS Pura, and Arnia. All eight missiles were intercepted. Authorities confirmed the recovery of drone and missile debris from multiple sites, offering clear evidence of the assault. |
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Vikram Misri Criticises Pakistan For Giving State Honour To Terrorists, Sat Photos Released of 2 Sites India Hit Wednesday |
2025-05-09 |
[OneIndia] Addressing the media on escalating tensions between India and Pakistain, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri slammed Pakistain for giving state-honour funerals of three terrorists. These individuals were eliminated in strikes by the Indian military as part of Operation Sindoor. Misri highlighted the unusual practice of draping coffins with Pak flags and conducting the funerals with state honors, a treatment typically reserved for civilians. This occurrence raises questions about the nature of the individuals being honored in such a manner. During the briefing, Misri pointed out the contradiction in Pakistain's claim that the Indian military had targeted civilians in their recent operation. He underscored that the strikes on May 7 specifically targeted terrorist infrastructure, based on precise intelligence. The presence of Pakistain Army personnel at these funerals, Misri argued, sends a telling message about the identities of the dear departed. According to Misri, the practice of giving Lions of Islam state funerals seems to be a norm in Pakistain, which he finds perplexing and unjustifiable. INDIA'S COUNTERTERRORISM EFFORTS HIGHLIGHTED India undertook military action against nine terrorist facilities under 'Operation Sindoor' in response to a terror attack on April 22 in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir ...a disputed territory lying between India and Pakistain. After partition, the Paks grabbed half of it and call it Azad (Free) Kashmir. The remainder they refer to as "Indian Occupied Kashmir". They have fought four wars with India over it, the score currently 4-0 in New Delhi's favor. After 72 years of this nonsense, India cut the Gordian knot in 2019, removing the area's special status, breaking off Ladakh as a separate state, and allowing people from other areas to settle (or in the case of the Pandits, to resettle) there.... , which resulted in the death of 26 civilians. This operation aimed to dismantle the infrastructure supporting terrorism, with India confirming the successful elimination of several terror targets. Despite Pakistain's claims that the strikes resulted in civilian casualties, India maintains that the operation was focused exclusively on combatting terrorism. The targeted strike in Muridke, situated about 40 kilometers from Lahore, resulted in the deaths of Qari Abdul Malik, Khalid, and Mudassir. This action was part of India's broader strategy to disrupt the operations of terrorist groups. The funeral for these individuals was conducted under strict security measures and saw the attendance of not just Pakistain Army personnel but also members of the civil bureaucracy and Jamaat-ud-Dawa ...the front organization of Lashkar-e-Taiba... h (JuD), a banned ...the word bannedseems to have a different meaning in Pakistain than it does in most other places. Or maybe it simply lacks any meaning at all... organization led by Hafiz Saeed ![]() . The ceremony, led by Hafiz Abdul Rauf, included prayers for the nation's safety and security. Misri also addressed Pakistain's allegations that India had targeted religious sites during its operation. He categorically denied these claims, emphasizing that the operation focused solely on terrorist infrastructure and facilities linked to cross-border terrorism into India. Misri accused Pakistain of misusing religious sites to radicalize, instruct, and train terrorists, thereby endangering the region's security. Proof From Above: Satellite Pics Show Extent of 5/7 Terror Site Damage in Operation Sindoor - Before-After Photos [OneIndia] High-resolution satellite images released by Maxar Technologies provide clear visual confirmation of the extensive damage caused by Operation Sindoor, which targeted nine sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. These sites were linked to terrorist groups Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen. The imagery offers striking before-and-after comparisons of two major targets: the Markaz Subhan Allah compound near Bahawalpur and the Markaz Taiba complex in Nangal Sadhan, Muridke. Both facilities, key ideological and operational centres for JeM and LeT, respectively, now appear severely damaged with visible craters, collapsed roofs, and scattered debris, as seen in images dated May 7. Established in 2015, this compound functioned as JeM's central hub for operations and training. It housed the group's top leadership, including chief Masood Azhar and deputy Abdul Rauf Asghar. The centre was reportedly involved in planning multiple attacks, including the 2019 Pulwama bombing. MARKAZ TAIBA, MURIDKE In operation since 2000, this LeT stronghold served as a key training and radicalisation centre. It offered weapons training, religious indoctrination, and fitness programs to nearly 1,000 recruits annually. Notably, it was a training site for the 2008 Mumbai attackers, including Ajmal Kasab and David Headley. Historical intelligence suggests Osama bin Laden contributed significantly to building its mosque and guesthouse. Satellite imagery shows severe structural damage to several buildings. Additional sites targeted in Operation Sindoor include Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Rawalakot, Chakswari, Bhimber, Neelum Valley, Jhelum, and Chakwal. Indian intelligence had been monitoring these locations for months, tracking suspicious movement patterns, satellite phone activity, and vehicular logistics consistent with terror operations. THE OPERATION Operation Sindoor was launched in retaliation for the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 25 lives, including that of a Nepali tourist. India attributed the attack to LeT operatives trained across the border. The offensive employed a mix of air-launched cruise missiles, loitering munitions (kamikaze drones), and long-range artillery. The Indian Air Force executed four strikes across the international border, while five others targeted sites within Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Defence officials clarified that no Pakistani military installations were hit, describing the operation as "measured, focused, and non-escalatory." Meanwhile, Indian Defence Minister Rajanth Singh has said that 100 terrorists were killed in the Wednesday operation. He has reportedly said that such operation will continue. |
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Pak round-up: Seven dead, 38 injured as Pakistan Army targets civilian areas along LoC in J&K, shoots down IAF jets, destroys brigade HQ | |||
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[TIMESOFINDIA.INDIATIMES] Seven persons, including a woman and two children, were killed and 38 others injured Wednesday as Pakistan Army pounded dozens of forward villages with artillery and mortar shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, officials told news agency PTI. Officials said the Indian Army is responding proportionately to ceasefire violations by Pakistani forces, which began after India conducted missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The Poonch district has been the worst affected, with seven fatalities and 25 others injured, according to reports.In addition, ten people were injured in the Uri sector of Baramulla district, while three others sustained injuries in Rajouri district, officials added. In the early hours of Wednesday, India launched "Operation Sindoor", executing a series of precision strikes that successfully destroyed nine terrorist bases located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation was a joint effort by the Army, Navy, and Air Force, and was conducted entirely from Indian soil. Key targets included the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) headquarters in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) base in Muridke. The strikes served as a decisive response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which had claimed the lives of 26 civilians. Using advanced precision weaponry and real-time intelligence, the Army, Navy, and Air Force conducted the strikes in coordination, avoiding any engagement with Pakistani military installations.India employed a range of high-precision, long-range strike weapons during the operation, including the SCALP cruise missile, the HAMMER precision-guided bomb, and loitering munitions. Pakistan shoots down five Indian jets, destroys brigade headquarters in retaliatory strikes [GEO.TV] The Pakistain armed forces, in retaliatory strikes, shot down five Indian Air Force (IAF) jets, a drone and destroyed brigade headquarters after India carried out missile strikes in cities of Punjab ...1. Little Orphan Annie's bodyguard 2. A province of Pakistain ruled by one of the Sharif brothers 3. A province of India. It is majority (60 percent) Sikh and Hindoo (37 percent), which means it has relatively few Moslem riots .... and Azad Kashmir ![]() Azad (Free) Kashmir. The remainder they refer to as "Indian Occupied Kashmir". They have fought four wars with India over it, the score currently 4-0 in New Delhi's favor. After 72 years of this nonsense, India cut the Gordian knot in 2019, removing the area's special status, breaking off Ladakh as a separate state, and allowing people from other areas to settle (or in the case of the Pandits, to resettle) there.... The Pakistain armed forces also destroyed an enemy post in the Dhundial sector of the Line of Control (LoC). Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director-General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on early Wednesday that at least eight Paks were martyred and 35 were maimed in Indian missile attacks on cities in Punjab and Azad Kashmir. DG ISPR elaborated that India launched 24 attacks on six sites in Pakistain, and all targets hit were civilian in nature, with most being mosques. The Indian munitions also caused damage to the surrounding residential structures. The Indian strikes come amid heightened tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours in the aftermath of an attack on tourists that left 26 dead in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir's (IIOJK) Pahalgam. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has confirmed that the Pakistain Air Force has shot down at least five Indian fighter jets in response to India's recent cross-border aggression. Speaking to Geo News, the defence minister said Pakistain had gained the upper hand in its retaliatory action, while responding to the Indian forces' strikes with strength and precision. He stressed that the Pak armed forces acted decisively to defend the country's illusory sovereignty and territorial integrity. "Pak armed forces are giving a befitting response to Indian aggression," the military spokesperson said shortly after Pakistain launched its own counter-strikes.
Daily Mail (photos!): India attacks Pakistan with air strikes as Karachi threatens to retaliate - prompting fears of war between nuclear-armed giants BBC liveblog: India launches air strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Excerpt: [SamaaTV] In a dramatic turn of events along the Line of Control (LoC), the Indian Army reportedly hoisted a white flag at the Chora Complex, signalling surrender after suffering significant losses at the hands of the Pakistan Army. The move came in the aftermath of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) successfully destroying five Indian aircraft -- not just three as admitted by the Indian authorities. The action was taken in response to what Pakistan has labelled as an unprovoked and cowardly Indian attack on civilian and military targets across the border." Did a China / US proxy war (quickly) break bad for Mr. Trump? Related: Line of Control: 2025-05-04 Kashmiris face rising violence across India following Pahalgam attack Line of Control: 2025-05-02 India And Pakistan Director Generals of Military Operations Hold Talks Over Hotline Line of Control: 2025-05-01 Pakistan warns it has 'credible intelligence' India is planning military attack within next 36 hours as nuclear-armed rivals inch towards war after Kashmir atrocity Related: Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry 03/15/2025 India main sponsor of terror incidents in Balochistan, says DG ISPR on Jaffar Express attack Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry 07/23/2024 Army says it's time for nation to 'stand up against militants, digital terrorists' Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry 05/09/2024 Security forces eliminate six terrorists in separate KP operations Related: Azad Kashmir: 2025-05-04 India hatching conspiracies to create unrest in AJK, says Anwar ul Haq Azad Kashmir: 2025-04-25 Bloody Terror Attack Brings Two Nuclear Powers in Asia to Brink of War Azad Kashmir: 2024-01-11 Two Pakistan Army sepoys martyred in Lakki Marwat shootout Related: Punjab: 2025-05-06 India attacks Pakistan Punjab: 2025-05-04 Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadees''s Senator Professor Sajid Mir passes away Punjab: 2025-04-29 Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates: India Bans 16 Pakistani Channels For Spreading Misinformation Related: Jammu and Kashmir: 2025-05-06 India attacks Pakistan Jammu and Kashmir: 2025-05-04 India hatching conspiracies to create unrest in AJK, says Anwar ul Haq Jammu and Kashmir: 2025-05-02 India And Pakistan Director Generals of Military Operations Hold Talks Over Hotline Related: Khawaja Asif 05/02/2025 Islamabad again urges India to accept neutral investigation offer Khawaja Asif 04/30/2025 Another shootout occurred on the border between India and Pakistan Khawaja Asif 04/29/2025 Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates: India Bans 16 Pakistani Channels For Spreading Misinformation Related: Jaish-e-Mohammed: 2025-04-27 India v Pakistan, Day 5 post-Pahalgam round-up: Preparing for war, cutting off water, search and raids in Kashmir, gunfire along the border Jaish-e-Mohammed: 2025-04-25 Bloody Terror Attack Brings Two Nuclear Powers in Asia to Brink of War Jaish-e-Mohammed: 2024-11-04 Jammu And Kashmir: Terrorists Kill Two Migrant Workers From Uttar Pradesh In Budgam Related: Bahawalpur: 2024-07-26 UN experts urge halt to violence against Ahmadis in Pakistan Bahawalpur: 2023-10-30 CTD nabs 10 members of banned outfits across Punjab Bahawalpur: 2023-09-26 Punjab CTD arrests 13 militants Related: Lashkar-e-Taiba: 2025-05-03 Trump administration takes hard line on Haitian violence, labels gangs foreign terrorist organizations Lashkar-e-Taiba: 2025-04-30 India's Modi gives army freedom to act as tensions rise with Pakistan after deadly terror attack Lashkar-e-Taiba: 2025-04-28 Pakistani Troops Violate Ceasefire For Fourth Night Amid Rising Tensions After Pahalgam Attack | |||
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Blue-haired NYC perv with long rap sheet busted for groping women |
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Edwin Page — a 28-year-old from Harlem with at least 10 prior arrests and more than a dozen mental health outbursts, according to sources — is now charged with sex abuse, forcible touching and assault as a hate crime in the rash of broad-daylight attacks across Chelsea and Midtown South. ''He stands before the court charged with five separate incidents involving five different strangers,'' Assistant District Attorney Shara Safer said in Manhattan Criminal Court Wednesday, adding the incidents were captured on surveillance video. |
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One India’s Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates for April 26th 2 Hours Ago 335 Indians return from Pakistan, 75 Pakistanis cross back Protocol Officer Arun Mahal informed that around 10 AM today, after the immigration and customs offices opened, 75 Pakistani nationals crossed the border to return to Pakistan, while 335 Indian nationals, who had traveled to Pakistan on visas, returned to India. 5 Hours Ago Pakistan Deploys Army Near Rajasthan Border After Pahalgam Attack As India steps up search efforts and finds local militants connected to Pakistan-based terror groups, Pakistan has stationed its army in bunkers close to the Rajasthan border in the wake of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. Apr 26, 2025, 10:33 AM IST Security forces have razed the houses of five terrorists involved in the Pahalgam Terror Attack. Apr 26, 2025, 10:20 AM IST Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta tweets, "The Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India, has revoked all Visas issued to Pakistani Nationals, except Medical, Diplomatic & Long-Term visas, with effect from 27th of April, 2025. The existing medical visas shall also stand invalid after 29th of April, 2025. No new visas will be issued to Pakistani Nationals henceforward. Delhi Government is ensuring strict compliance with these orders. Every violation is being sincerely tracked, and necessary action will follow." BIG BREAKING The suspect in the House of Pahalgam terror attack, Ahsan ul Haq Sheikh, was killed in a blast in the Murran area of Pulwama in South Kashmir. Ahsan, who had received training in Pakistan in 2018, had recently returned to the Valley. Women With Pakistan Connection Asked To Leave India Over Pahalgam Attack [OneIndia] The social media attack against Sania Mirza started after videos of Muslim women speaking about the separation of their family members over the visa cancellation. Many women are stranded in Attar border as the authorities have denied permission to enter the country. "I am an Indian citizen who got married in Pakistan 10 years ago. Both of my children were born in India, but they hold Pakistani passports. Due to current restrictions, only individuals holding a green passport are being allowed to cross the border. As someone with an Indian passport, I am unable to join my children. I humbly request the government to kindly consider my situation and grant me permission to cross the border," Indian Express quoted a woman at Attari-Wagah border as saying. Sadvi Alvi, an Indian passport holder and married in Pakistan, was spotted at the Attari border with her son as she to leave. "My five-year-old son is a Pakistani national. He has to go back as the Indian government has ordered all Pakistanis to leave the country in 48 hours, but he cannot travel alone. Nobody is there to take care of my child in Pakistan as my mother-in-law is bedridden. My visa was still valid for more than two months, Please help me.'' A Deputy Passport Officer had earlier told the English publication: "A child having parents of two different nationalities used to automatically get an Indian passport if he or she was born in India. But the rules have changed. Now, the child's name has to be registered with the Ministry of Home Affairs to get an Indian passport." Pakistan Deploys Army Near Rajasthan Border After Pahalgam Attack [OneIndia] As India steps up search efforts and finds local militants connected to Pakistan-based terror groups, Pakistan has stationed its army in bunkers close to the Rajasthan border in the wake of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. Reports state that the growing security worries in the area have prompted the Pakistani troops to stay in bunkers. As part of increased security, the Border Action Team (BAT) and Pakistani Rangers have been positioned in these bunkers. In addition, as the situation worsens, a medical team in Sindh has practiced a war drill, indicating Pakistan's readiness for possible confrontation. This action comes after the devastating terrorist attack that claimed the lives of several Indians in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Concern has been generated in Pakistan by India's prompt response and strong military posture. Pakistan has taken precautionary measures along its border with Rajasthan in response to the rising tension, which is a reflection of worries about India's willingness to take action. India TV claims that in response to the growing threat of cross-border terrorism, the country has begun a massive security operation. To find militants who are thought to have been trained and assisted by terror groups located in Pakistan, authorities are coordinating their efforts. SOUTH KASHMIR SEARCH OPERATIONS ARE UNDERWAY Security forces, such as the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), have begun a massive cordon-and-search operation in South Kashmir. The staff is making sure that every place is carefully inspected by performing in-depth searches of residences and rooms. As part of the security steps to capture possible extremists, roads are also being cleared. India's continuous efforts to uphold security and take firm action against the menace of terrorism include these measures. THE LIST OF 14 LOCAL MILITANTS IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR IS RELEASED BY INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES. Indian intelligence services have created a list of 14 local militants active in Jammu and Kashmir in reaction to the terrorist incident in Pahalgam. These militants, who range in age from 20 to 40, have been helping foreign extremists who are infiltrating the area from Pakistan by offering them logistical support. The affiliations of these terrorists with Hizbul Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), three significant terror groups located in Pakistan, have been verified by sources. These militants are believed to be actively collaborating with Pakistan-based terror outfits, contributing to the ongoing unrest in the region. Authorities have vowed to take strict action to neutralize these threats and ensure the safety of civilians. The arrest and dismantling of these militants' network is considered critical in curbing the cross-border terrorism linked to Pakistan. | |
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'Things Are Moving Quickly' in Maine State Rep's Censure Appeal |
2025-04-26 |
''We have filed an emergency appeal in the First Circuit Court of Appeals, and so, that is moving forward,'' Libby told Newsmax. ''We'll be looking for a quick response, because my 9,000 constituents are disenfranchised every day that I cannot speak or vote on their behalf. I'm headed to session from here, and I won't be able to represent them fully.'' Libby stated at the time that she has no plans to back down, saying that ''[B]ullies are pretty predictable. And so, as anticipated, Speaker Ryan Fecteau and the Democrat majority did censure me. And they have declared that I cannot vote or speak on the floor until I apologize." ''But if there's one thing that I know about bullies, is you don't back down," she added. "And so, I have no intention of backing down from this fight and will continue to speak up for Maine girls.'' In a subsequent interview, Libby made the point that ''[W]hat's shocking about it is the biological male participating in girls' sports in Maine. Shortly after President Trump issued his executive order, Maine went against it, and a biological male won the girls' pole vault championship — state championship here in Maine.'' President Trump signed an executive order earlier this year banning men from women's sports, giving federal agencies the power to ensure that Title IX is followed in order for federal funding to be given. The Trump administration states that Title IX's interpretation of ''sex'' means biological sex. |
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Government Corruption |
Martha MacCallum Obliterates Condescending Teacher Union Boss Randi Weingarten During Segment on America’s Failing Schools |
2025-04-23 |
[THEGATEWAYPUNDIT] One of America's biggest villains received an epic beating on Fox News today when she tried to defend the indefensible and insulted her interviewer. Randi Weingarten, the President of the American Federation of Teachers, is the chief proponent of trapping everyone in failing public schools and refusing to hold crooked school authority figures accountable. She was also arguably the loudest advocate for shutting down schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused irreparable harm to the cognitive development of many children across the country. Weingarten was invited on Fox News's ''The Story with Martha MacCallum'' to discuss the ongoing public school failures and pornographic books prevalent throughout school libraries. Things got heated quickly when MacCallum lit up Weingarten for slamming school choice and for saying we should throw more money at the problem. ''So, if we can find other areas around the country where the proficiency levels are also ABYSMAL and should be embarrassing to every education organization, then we can start making assessments and say it's because of (school) choice or money,'' MacCallum said. ''We know that money does not equate to a better outcome.'' MacCallum cited an example from New Jersey that proves her astute point. Upon hearing this, Weingarten lost her patience and attempted to patronize the Fox News anchor. ''Martha, Martha, sweetheart,'' she began before an angry MacCallum cut her off. ''Don't call me sweetheart!'' MacCallum fired back. Related: Randi Weingarten 02/05/2025 White House press secretary on reports Trump will disband education department: 'Expect him to deliver' Randi Weingarten 05/15/2024 Call them racist? Teachers union worked with feds to neutralize parents with concerns about CRT Randi Weingarten 03/07/2024 Big win for school choice in Texas Related: American Federation of Teachers: 2025-02-02 The college/Hamas nexus round-up: Jan 12 - Feb 1, 2025 American Federation of Teachers: 2024-12-02 The Hamas-university nexus, doing Iran’s work for the vicious joy of it: 11/24-11/30 American Federation of Teachers: 2024-08-21 Chicago teachers union locks 320,000 kids out of class so they can be indoctrinated by the DNC Related: Martha MacCallum 11/07/2024 RFK Jr. says ‘entire departments' at FDA ‘have to go' Martha MacCallum 08/04/2024 Trump agrees to debate Kamala on Fox Sept 4 in PA, Kamala refuses Martha MacCallum 06/18/2024 Ex-Bernie Sanders Staffer Says Biden Must Cut ‘Some Checks' To Sway Black Voters In Swing State Related: New Jersey: 2025-04-22 Security spending at many US Jewish schools has soared since Oct. 7 — study New Jersey: 2025-04-22 Nadine Menendez -- wife of ex-Sen. ''Gold Bar'' Bob Menendez --convicted of sprawling bribery scheme New Jersey: 2025-04-21 Waste of the Day: States Failed to Recover Pandemic Overpayments [$10B] |
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-Lurid Crime Tales- |
Shocking bodycam footage captures Utah cops shooting man who fatally stabbed parents |
2025-01-22 |
The cops went to the West Valley City home at about 5:15 p.m. after someone called 911 — and although the operator couldn't hear anyone talking, they heard screaming in the background, according to People. The unwitting officers stumbled into a scene of unimaginable horror when they found 35-year-old Erik Bertelsen gouging parents Terrie, 63, and Kerry, 67, with a knife, a video published by the Daily Mail showed. ''Show me your f—king hands!'' one cop yelled, his pistol pointing at the crazed killer as the officer rushed through the basement door. ''Show me your hands! Get your hands up!'' But Bertelsen ignored them and continued to hack away at one of the victims, his blood-soaked arms pistoning up and down as he did his grisly work. ''Drop it! Drop it!'' the cops yelled — then one of the officers squeezed off two rounds, sending Bertelson slumping forward. The officers continued to yell for the still-moving stabber to drop the blade. ''If you do not drop that knife, you will get shot again!'' the panting officer said between heavy breaths, before warning another cop not to get too close because the blade was ''hidden in that other hand.'' ''Take a deep breath, dude, take a deep breath,'' the second officer said after calling in the shooting. ''Breathe, breathe.'' Eventually, the cop who pulled the trigger lowered his handgun and stepped outside after the other officers asked him to ''take a breather.'' West Valley City Police Chief Colleen Jacobs told ABC 4 that she saw a ''tragedy'' when she watched the footage. ''A very tragic incident that happened with the parties involved, and for the officers involved as well,'' the chief said, adding that cops had gone to the home in the past. The Bertelsens' step-daughter, Chasity Ulibarri, told KMYU that she ''kinda felt like something was going to happen'' before the savage killings. ''I sent the cops over here for a welfare check four days ago because I knew he would keep taking their phones, and it wasn't them that was answering me,'' she told the station. The officer who shot Bertelsen has since been put on leave, as per the department protocol. Retired deputy police chief Chris Bertram told the station that he thought the officers showed solid discipline in a tough situation. ''I evaluate officer's actions quite often,'' he said. ''I read reports, I see these body cams, and I will tell you this was a difficult day for them. They did an excellent job.'' Bertelsen had a lengthy rap sheet, and had most recently been arrested three days before Christmas for ''running outside of his house and on the road in front of his house wearing only his boxers,'' according to a police booking affidavit reviewed by KSL-TV. When officers asked him why he was outside, he told them he'd used ''a lot of meth.'' |
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-Short Attention Span Theater- |
Trump refuses to rule out military force to take control of Greenland, Panama Canal |
2025-01-08 |
[IsraelTimes] Incoming president comments as son flies into Greenland, says both vital for US interests; also says he will use ‘economic force’ to encourage Canada to unite with US. I’m confused. Is he trolling or moving the Overton Window? One of each? …and the internet provides an answer, though without clarifying if the answer is truth or merely more speculation:
… While I believe he is serious about the strategic importance of Greenland and the Panama Canal, I also believe that he knows that this issue is sensationalistic, dramatic stuff and will suck all of the air out of the news cycle. This in turn will draw attention away from the Hegseth/Tulsi/RFK nominations and will give him the freedom to engage in immediate and drastic actions on 1/21 without the media being able to fully commit their usual journalistic malpractice about what he is doing with executive orders. This is a tactic the Democrats have been using for years--get a dramatic issue in this news cycle so they can do bad stuff undetected. Greenland = SQUIRREL! |
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Syria-Lebanon-Iran |
Mapping who controls what in Syria |
2024-12-04 |
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Home Front: WoT |
Kenyan Jihadi is convicted of plotting a 9/11-style terror attack in America on behalf of al-Shabab |
2024-11-06 |
Cholo Abdi Abdullah, 34, was found guilty on all six accounts he faced for the 9/11 style attack by a federal jury in Manhattan on Monday, court records show. He's faces a mandatory minimum of 20 years in prison when he is sentenced in March. Abdullah was arrested in 2019 in the Philippines with an improvised explosive device, a hand grenade and a gun, CNN reported at the time. Prosecutors said he planned the attack for four years, undergoing extensive training in explosives and how to operate in secret and avoid detection. He then moved to the Philippines in 2017 where he began training as a commercial pilot. Abdullah was almost finished with his two-year pilot training when he was arrested in 2019 on local charges. He was transferred the following year to US law enforcement authorities, who charged him with terrorism related crimes. Prosecutors said Abdullah also researched how to breach a cockpit door and information 'about the tallest building in a major US city' before he was caught. The State Department in 2008 designated al-Shabab, which means 'the youth' in Arabic, as a foreign terrorist organization. The militant group is an al-Qaida affiliate that has fought to establish an Islamic state in Somalia based on Shariah law. Abdullah represented himself during the trial, which opened last week. He declined to give an opening statement and did not actively participate in questioning witnesses. In court papers filed ahead of the trial, prosecutors said Abdullah intended to 'merely sit passively during the trial, not oppose the prosecution and whatever the outcome, he would accept the outcome because he does not believe that this is a legitimate system.' Lawyers appointed to assist Abdullah in his self-defense didn't respond to an email seeking comment Monday. |
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