NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Thursday changed the display pictures on his social media handles to mark the one year of the Operation Sindoor, and asked everyone to do the same as a mark of respect to the armed forces and their success. The profile picture of PM Modi on his handles on X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp channel have been changed to an image with the text ‘Operation Sindoor’ on a black background. The picture has a tricolour, with one of the ‘O’s of ‘SINDOOR’ filled with vermilion or sindoor — a symbol of married Hindu women.Defence minister Rajnath Singh, EAM S Jaishankar, home minister Amit Shah and other top ministers on Thursday changed the display pictures on their social media profiles following a call by PM Modi. In a post on X, PM Modi said a year ago, during Op Sindoor, the Indian armed forces showcased their valour and gave a firm response to those who attacked our people and every Indian is proud of the country’s armed forces. “As a mark of respect to our forces and their success during Operation Sindoor, let us all change our display pictures on social media, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp to the picture shared below,” he said referring to the image he uploaded on his social media handles.Operation Sindoor was carried out by the three defence forces along with the BSF along the western border, targeting terrorist and military facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir from May 7-10, 2025.Rajnath Singh took to social media ‘X’ and said, “On the anniversary of Op Sindoor, we salute the valour and sacrifices of our armed forces, whose courage and dedication continue to safeguard the nation. Their actions during the operation reflected unmatched precision, seamless jointness and deep synergy across services, setting a benchmark for modern military operations.”He further said, “Op Sindoor stands as a powerful symbol of national resolve and preparedness, showing that our armed forces are always ready to act decisively when it matters most. It also stands testament to India’s steady advance towards achieving Atmanirbharta, enhancing capability while reinforcing resilience.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEyewitness Details Shocking Bike-Borne Shooting Near Hospital in North 24 ParganasOperation Sindoor One Year Later: How India’s Defence Tech Is Rewriting War StrategyMother of Suvendu Adhikari’s PA Chandra breaks down, Demands ‘Life Imprisonment’ For KillersOperation Sindoor Anniversary: Heavy Security Deployed in Poonch Market Area, Situation CalmOperation Sindoor Anniversary: Rajnath Singh Salutes Courage And Synergy of Armed ForcesHamirpur boat accident: Search underway for 6 missing in Yamuna River‘Congress Will Be Wiped Out Everywhere’: DMK Warns Cong Over Support To Vijay’s TVK2 Dead, 200+ FIRs, 433 Arrested, Over 1100 Detained In Post-Poll Violence In West Bengal‘Asked Me To Pay Rs 5 Crore’: Ex-Cricketer Makes Shocking Claim On TMC After Bengal PollsPakistan Navy Helps Stranded Indian Ship In Arabian Sea After Distress Call: Report123Photostories5 common tiger safari mistakes tourists make and how to avoid themHow to use baking soda in your garden to boost flowers, deter pests, and moreTop 10 real estate markets in India driving growth in 2026Kharegaon toll naka project gathers pace on busy Mumbai-Nashik routeThrowback Thursday: When Maharani of Baroda Radhikaraje Gaekwad stunned in a Kalamkari saree with an Afghan hasliDo restaurants keep veg and non-veg ladles separate? Chef Sanjeev Kapoor reveals the truth’Pushpa’ to ‘Leo’: How character-based titles became Indian cinema’s biggest success formula before ‘Raaka’Most common insects and bugs that might be hiding behind refrigerators and other kitchen appliances in your houseGK Fact of the Day: 7 deadly plants that look surprisingly beautifulHow to use pinecones to help keep garden pests away naturally123Hot PicksBihar ministers listDelhi traffic advisoryDelhi rainPune child rape-murder casePerambur election resultIndia-New Zealand FTASugarcane price hikeTop TrendingKerala CMWest Bengal ViolenceTamil Nadu Class 12 Result 2026Maharashtra Board SSC Result 2026Stock Market todayBihar cabinet expansionWBBSE Madhyamik Result 2026Salil AnkolaBihar Ministers ListRCB vs LSG IPL Match Today
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Thursday changed the display pictures on his social media handles to mark the one year of the Operation Sindoor, and asked everyone to do the same as a mark of respect to the armed forces and their success. The profile picture of PM Modi on his handles on X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp channel have been changed to an image with the text ‘Operation Sindoor’ on a black background. The picture has a tricolour, with one of the ‘O’s of ‘SINDOOR’ filled with vermilion or sindoor — a symbol of married Hindu women.Defence minister Rajnath Singh, EAM S Jaishankar, home minister Amit Shah and other top ministers on Thursday changed the display pictures on their social media profiles following a call by PM Modi. In a post on X, PM Modi said a year ago, during Op Sindoor, the Indian armed forces showcased their valour and gave a firm response to those who attacked our people and every Indian is proud of the country’s armed forces. “As a mark of respect to our forces and their success during Operation Sindoor, let us all change our display pictures on social media, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp to the picture shared below,” he said referring to the image he uploaded on his social media handles.Operation Sindoor was carried out by the three defence forces along with the BSF along the western border, targeting terrorist and military facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir from May 7-10, 2025.Rajnath Singh took to social media ‘X’ and said, “On the anniversary of Op Sindoor, we salute the valour and sacrifices of our armed forces, whose courage and dedication continue to safeguard the nation. Their actions during the operation reflected unmatched precision, seamless jointness and deep synergy across services, setting a benchmark for modern military operations.”He further said, “Op Sindoor stands as a powerful symbol of national resolve and preparedness, showing that our armed forces are always ready to act decisively when it matters most. It also stands testament to India’s steady advance towards achieving Atmanirbharta, enhancing capability while reinforcing resilience.”
