VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html 210‑million‑year‑old crocodile cousin’s ‘time slice’ reveals how they evolved into diverse forms What you need to do on Friday to attract wealth and money Bengaluru techie spots neighbour filming her while bathing, fears social media leak; accused held Image: IANS, ANI Makkal Needhi Maiyam (MNM) president and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan on Thursday said not inviting TVK to form the government in Tamil Nadu, despite emerging as the single largest party, would amount to “disrespecting the mandate of the people”.He urged constitutional authorities to allow the party to prove its majority on the floor of the House.”The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, led by Mr @TVKVijayHQ, has won 108 seats. Not inviting him to form the government would amount to disrespecting the mandate of the people of Tamil Nadu. The 233 elected members are still unable to take their oaths. This is an insult to the state; a damage to democracy,” Haasan said through a post on X.Referring to the Supreme Court’s ruling in the S R Bommai case, he said the court had clearly held that “a majority must be proved on the floor of the House, not in Raj Bhavan.”Haasan also referred to outgoing chief minister M K Stalin’s statement accepting the verdict and functioning as a “responsible opposition”, saying he respected Stalin’s “political maturity”.”My brother, Mr @mkstalin has announced that ‘we respect the people’s verdict; we shall function as a responsible opposition’. I respect his political maturity,” he said.Meanwhile, sources said Vijay could be sworn in as the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu once he demonstrates majority support in the Assembly, with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said to be keen on ensuring a “stable” government, as cited by ANI.Sources added that Vijay could take oath as chief minister as soon as he proves the required numbers.The development comes amid continuing political activity in the state, with Vijay meeting the Governor for a second time earlier in the day and staking claim to form the government with the backing of 112 MLAs, including five from Congress.Supporters of TVK also staged protests outside Lok Bhavan, demanding Vijay’s immediate swearing-in as chief minister.Vijay is expected to resign from one of the two Assembly seats he contested, reducing the effective strength of the 234-member House to 233 and bringing down the majority mark to 117. With support from 112 MLAs, TVK remains five short of the halfway mark.Earlier, Congress Legislature Party leader S Rajeshkumar said the party’s support to TVK was aimed at respecting the people’s mandate and working for the welfare of the state.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMother 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: ReportTVK Emerges Largest, But Vijay Needs Critical Backing To Form Govt; Will He Succeed?Election Commission Blocks 68 Lakh Cyber Attacks; ECINET Handles Record Traffic on Counting Day123Photostories10 strangest trees in the world and where travellers can find them10 deadliest snakes in the world: One drop of venom can kill hundreds; what travellers should know5 smart style hacks to look slimmer in a saree7 Affordable décor ideas for a bachelor’s studio roomPersonality test: Woman in mirror, skull or both? 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The loss in this critical contest presents before the Left its biggest challenge of continuing to be relevant at the national level in the face of declining influence in election after election.However, despite the setback, the left’s liberal-progressive narrative still appeals to a rights-based framework and is seen spearheading agenda-setting on issues ranging from environment, livelihoods of marginalised communities to gender and labour issues among others.How far the left is able to reinforce itself among its core support groups is going to be critical. Infact when in Bihar assembly polls last year CPI(ML) faced a severe setback plummeting from 12 seats to a mere two, it brought into focus that though the left traces its beginnings to mass movements and grassroots mobilisation, it is increasingly unable to retain its strongholds signalling the need to reinvent its outreach and reconnect with its core support base.The defeat in Kerala also raises the possibility of the left losing some heft in asserting itself in the opposition’s INDIA bloc. There is speculation that the poll outcome is expected to pave the way for some sort of realignment within the bloc itself with two key allies TMC and DMK ousted from power in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.While BJP remains the key target of the INDIA bloc, whether new entrant TVK will be part of the alliance or not will also be a factor in how the power equations within the alliance – formed to challenge the BJP led NDA in Lok Sabha elections 2024 – take shape.In Kerala, stakes were high for the LDF right from the outset both from anti-incumbency and a poll that was seen as a referendum on Pinarayi Vijayan. Vijayan created history in 2021 as the first CM in the state to be re-elected after a full five-year term. Earlier to that, the state has had a four-decade-old tradition of alternating govts.In a high – pitched battle with a resurgent Congress led UDF, both sides crossed swords and engage in scathing attacks. BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA)’s attempts to expand its footprint beyond traditional pockets also played a role in pushing the LDF to the ropes.In West Bengal, the CPI(M) which once led govt in the state for 34 years, was ahead in just one seat till late evening. In Assam, where the left parties – CPI(M), CPI and CPI(ML) fought as part of the Congress-led alliance, failed to open their account. In Tamil Nadu, where the left parties fought as part of the DMK-led alliance, they looked set to win four seats till late in the evening.Reflecting on the polls results, CPI(M) general secretary on behalf of the Polit Bureau of the party said, “the two major features of the assembly election results are the serious setback to the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala and the victory of the BJP in West Bengal.”Alleging that in West Bengal, the BJP benefited from several factors, including the strong anti-incumbency against the “corrupt” TMC govt, Baby said, “even in such a polarised situation, the left could marginally improve its performance.”Refusing to see the poll outcome as a reflection on the growing irrelevance of Left, Baby agreed that despite having an organisational presence, impact was not getting converted to support in the electoral arena. He claimed that the left was still at the forefront in raising issues of the marginalised and “in the upcoming Polit Bureau and Central Committee meetings they will introspect on the reasons that led to the defeat of the LDF in Kerala and take corrective measures”.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMother 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: ReportTVK Emerges Largest, But Vijay Needs Critical Backing To Form Govt; Will He Succeed?Election Commission Blocks 68 Lakh Cyber Attacks; ECINET Handles Record Traffic on Counting Day123Photostories10 deadliest snakes in the world: One drop of venom can kill hundreds; what travellers should know5 smart style hacks to look slimmer in a saree7 Affordable décor ideas for a bachelor’s studio roomPersonality test: Woman in mirror, skull or both? 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Is ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ ready? Filming update revealed just six months before the December release One drop of venom can kill hundreds; what travellers should know Defence Minister Rajnath Singh takes close look at Thar Roxx-based ATV: Details Bihar cabinet expansion: Nishant Kumar among leaders inducted in Samrat Choudhary govt; check full list of ministers “A little while ago, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir,” the ministry of defence said in a statement issued at 1.44 am on May 7, 2025.”Altogether, nine (9) sites have been targeted,” the statement added, while making it clear that no Pakistani military installations had been struck and that the operation was “focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature.”Today India marks one year of ‘Operation Sindoor’ and it is still seen as a defining moment in the country’s counter-terror doctrine, a swift military response launched after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Conducted in a rapid 25-minute window between 1.05 am and 1.30 am on May 7, the operation targeted terror infrastructure linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen.April 22: Pahalgam attack shocks nationThe chain of events began in Pahalgam’s Baisaran Valley on April 22, 2025. What is usually known as a scenic tourist meadow turned into the site of one of the deadliest terror attacks in Kashmir since Pulwama in 2019.Terrorists belonging to The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, entered a civilian area, allegedly separated victims based on religion, and killed 26 people, including a Nepali national. The attack triggered outrage across India and drew condemnation from world leaders.April 23-24: India downgrades ties with PakistanExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar, foreign secretary Vikram Misri and MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal briefed the media on New Delhi’s measures.India downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan, suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, sealed the Attari-Wagah border, declared Pakistani diplomats persona non grata, and suspended visas for Pakistani nationals. India also carried out naval missile tests and large-scale Indian Air Force drills.A day later, during a rally in Bihar’s Madhubani, Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed action, saying, “India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers.” Pakistan retaliated diplomatically by suspending visas for Indians, shutting its airspace to Indian-operated aircraft, halting trade, and suspending the Simla Agreement.April 27-30: War clouds gatherAddressing the nation during Mann Ki Baat on April 27, Modi said, “As I speak to you in Mann Ki Baat today, there is deep anguish in my heart. The terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 has pained every citizen of the country.” On April 30, Pakistan claimed India was preparing military action. Pakistan’s information minister Attaullah Tarar said Islamabad had “credible intelligence” that India intended to launch military operations within 24-36 hours. May 7: Operation Sindoor beginsIn the early hours of May 7, India launched Operation Sindoor from Indian soil, targeting nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The tri-services operation, carried out from Indian soil, targeted nine terror camps linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).Foreign secretary Vikram Misri, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Lt Colonel Sofiya Qureshi later briefed the media, reiterating that the strikes were “focused and non-escalatory”.Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said, “Nine terror camps were targeted and destroyed” in direct retaliation for the Pahalgam attack. “The targets for Operation Sindoor were based on credible intelligence inputs and locations that were selected to avoid damage to civilian infrastructure and loss of civilian lives,” she added.The operation was carried out in a swift 25-minute window between 1.05 am and 1.30 am.Lt Colonel Sofiya Qureshi later detailed the nine terror sites that were hit:Shawai Nallah Camp, Muzaffarabad (PoK): An LeT training facility linked to the Sonamarg and Gulmarg attacks in 2024, as well as the Pahalgam attack.Muridke, Pakistan: A major terror hub where 26/11 attackers Ajmal Kasab and David Headley were trained.Sarjal Camp, Sialkot: An LeT facility located around 6 km inside Pakistan, linked to attacks on J&K Police personnel.Markaz Ahle Hadith, Barnala (PoK): A centre for weapons, IED and jungle warfare training.Markaz Abbas, Kotli (PoK): A camp used for training fidayeen attackers.Mehmoona Joya Camp, Sialkot: A Hizbul Mujahideen control centre linked to operations in the Kathua-Jammu belt and the Pathankot airbase attack.Markaz Subhan Allah, Bahawalpur: The headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammed.Syedna Bilal Camp, Muzaffarabad: A JeM weapons and explosives training facility.Maskar Raheel Shahid Gulpur Camp, Kotli: An LeT camp linked to the 2023 Poonch attack and the 2024 pilgrimage bus attack. Mock drills were also conducted across several Indian cities, including Delhi, Chandigarh and Varanasi, to prepare civilians for any escalation.In the days that followed, India intercepted Pakistani drones across 36 locations stretching from Jammu and Kashmir to Gujarat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi later described the operation as a “new normal” and said India would continue to respond to terrorism “in a language they understand.”May 7-8: Pakistan’s drone offensive and India’s responsePakistan responded with drone strikes and heavy shelling along the Line of Control (LoC), triggering a sharp escalation in tensions between the two countries.On the night of May 7 and 8, Pakistan attempted multiple airspace violations across India’s western border and launched nearly 300-400 drones across 36 locations targeting military infrastructure. Indian forces intercepted and neutralised many of the drones using both kinetic and non-kinetic systems.Foreign secretary Vikram Misri said India’s response remained “precise” and “non-escalatory”, stressing that only terrorist infrastructure was targeted. He also condemned Pakistan’s attacks, which killed 16 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir.Lt Colonel Sofiya Qureshi detailed the scale of the Pakistani offensive during a media briefing. “On the night of May 7 and 8, the Pakistani army violated Indian airspace several times over the entire western border with the intention of targeting military infrastructure. Not only this, the Pakistani army also fired heavy caliber weapons along the Line of Control,” she said.”Around 300 to 400 drones were used to attempt infiltration at 36 locations. The Indian armed forces shot down many of these drones using kinetic and non-kinetic means,” she added.Qureshi said the large-scale aerial intrusion appeared aimed at testing India’s air defence network and gathering intelligence.”The possible purpose of such large-scale aerial intrusions was to test air defence systems and collect intelligence. Forensic investigation of the wreckage of the drones is being done. Initial reports suggest that they are Turkish Asisguard Songar drones,” she said.May 9: India escalates retaliationIndia launched a major retaliatory strike on May 9 after Pakistan targeted Indian military bases. IAF drone strikes destroyed a Chinese-origin HQ-9 surface-to-air missile and radar system in Lahore. Other locations targeted included Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Attock, Bahawalpur, Miano and areas near Karachi.Earlier in the day, Pakistan attempted strikes on Indian Air Force bases in Awantipura, Srinagar and Uttarlai, along with Army installations in Jammu, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Bathinda and Chandigarh. India’s multi-layered air defence network, led by the S-400 ‘Triumf’ missile system, intercepted the attacks.Lt Colonel Qureshi said Pakistan “used drones, long-range weapons, loitering munitions and fighter jets to attack India’s military sites.” “Pakistan tried to infiltrate via air at more than 26 places, and they damaged our equipment and personnel at air force bases in Udhampur, Bhuj, Pathankot and Bathinda,” she said.”They used high-speed missiles at 1:40 am to target Punjab’s air base. They even attacked health facilities and schools,” she added. She further said Pakistan targeted Army hospitals in Srinagar, Avantipur and Udhampur.Meanwhile, the Border Security Force (BSF) said Pakistan initiated “unprovoked firing” on BSF posts in the Jammu sector. “The terrorist launch pad at Looni, District Sialkot opposite Akhnoor area was completely destroyed by the BSF. Our resolve to protect India’s sovereignty is unshaken,” the BSF said.May 10: Ceasefire announced, violations followIndia confirmed that an understanding had been reached between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries to halt all military activity across land, air and sea.Foreign secretary Vikram Misri said Pakistan’s DGMO contacted his Indian counterpart at 3.35 pm on May 10, after which both sides agreed to stop all firing and military operations from 5 pm IST.But only hours later, explosions were heard again in Srinagar and adjoining areas. Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah reacted sharply on social media, posting: “What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!! This is no ceasefire. The air defence units in the middle of Srinagar just opened up.”A complete blackout was imposed in Barmer and Jaisalmer in Rajasthan; Ferozepur, Pathankot, Moga, Fazilka and Patiala in Punjab; Ambala in Haryana; and Jammu, Kathua, Nagrota, Rajouri and Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir.Normalcy returned in states along the India-Pakistan border. During a three-day confrontation, the armed forces had inflicted significant damage on Pakistani military assets during the three-day confrontation. DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai stated that 35-40 Pakistani military personnel were killed. Defence minister Rajnath Singh later said more than 100 terrorists had been eliminated during Operation Sindoor.May 12-13: PM Modi addresses nationOn May 12, Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation for the first time since the operation began, dedicating Operation Sindoor “to every mother of our country, to every sister of the country.” A day later, Pakistan confirmed that 11 of its military personnel had been killed and 78 injured in the Indian strikes.One year later: A new doctrineMonths after the operation, Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi described the military phase of Operation Sindoor as an “88-hour” campaign and warned Pakistan against repeating “something that barbaric again” .One year later, the Indus Waters Treaty remains suspended, reflecting India’s hardened position that “terror and talks cannot go together” .In his Independence Day speech in 2025, PM Modi had said, “India has now decided, blood and water will not flow together.” The suspension of the treaty marked one of the biggest strategic shifts in India-Pakistan relations in decades. The agreement, signed in 1960, governed the sharing of waters from the Indus river system, including the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej rivers.As India marks one year of Operation Sindoor, the operation is increasingly being viewed as a turning point in New Delhi’s approach towards cross-border terrorism, one that established what the government has repeatedly described as a “new normal” in India’s security doctrine.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMother 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: ReportTVK Emerges Largest, But Vijay Needs Critical Backing To Form Govt; Will He Succeed?Election Commission Blocks 68 Lakh Cyber Attacks; ECINET Handles Record Traffic on Counting Day123Photostories10 deadliest snakes in the world: One drop of venom can kill hundreds; what travellers should know5 smart style hacks to look slimmer in a saree7 Affordable décor ideas for a bachelor’s studio roomHow to make light and comforting Soy and Mushroom Fried Rice for lunchTop 5 residential areas in Bhubaneswar for property investmentHow Ananya Birla absolutely owned her Met Gala debut with three couture looks and left no crumbsOperation Sindoor anniversary: How India’s 88-hour military response played out – in photosWhat attracts snakes to your home and garden6 things kids should know about love, boundaries and respect before growing up4 smart ideas to reuse and turn your old glasses into stylish wall decor in minutes123Hot PicksGSEB 10th Result 2026Delhi traffic advisoryDelhi rainPune child rape-murder casePerambur election resultIndia-New Zealand FTASugarcane price hikeTop TrendingHow to download Minecraft Beta VersionWest Bengal ViolenceTamil Nadu Class 12 Result 2026Maharashtra Board SSC Result 2026Stock Market todayBihar cabinet expansionWBBSE Madhyamik Result 2026NEET 2026: Exam-day guideGSEB Class 10th result 2026RCB vs LSG IPL Match Today Updated: May 07, 2026, 12:38 IST CBSE Class 12 result 2026: Students wait for date announcement, spark meme fest online King Charles’ US visit sparks tension between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: ‘It sends a wrong message’ – Report 5 smart style hacks to look slimmer in a saree ‘They said fathers from Delhi wouldn’t be able to save us’: Mother of Chandranath Rath on son’s killing . NEW DELHI: The Crime data yet again brings into focus abuse faced by women within the confines of their homes and the growing crime against children. Crime against children marked a worrying increase of nearly 6% in 2024 when compared to 2023.NCRB data for 2024 shows that cases of “cruelty by husband and relatives” like every year, continued to top the list among crime against women accounting for over 1.20 lakh cases (27%). On the whole over 4.41 lakh cases of crime against women were registered during 2024, showing a decrease of 1.5% over 2023 (over 4.48 lakh cases).‘Kidnapping and abduction of women’ made up the second biggest category of crimes (67,829 cases, 15%) followed by ‘Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act cases (67,809 cases, 15%) and ‘Assault on women with intent to outrage her modesty’ (48,303 cases, 10.9%). The crime rate registered per lakh women population was 64.6 in 2024 in comparison with 66.2 in 2023.As far as “crime against children” goes data shows that over 1.87 lakh cases of crime against children were registered during 2024, showing an increase of 5.9% over 2023 (over 1.77 lakh cases).In percentage terms, major crime heads under ‘crime qgainst children’ during 2024 were ‘kidnapping and abduction’ (75,108 cases, 40%) and ‘Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act cases’ (69,191 cases, 37%).The crime rate registered per lakh children population was 42.3 in 2024 in comparison with 39.9 in 2023.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMother 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: ReportTVK Emerges Largest, But Vijay Needs Critical Backing To Form Govt; Will He Succeed?Election Commission Blocks 68 Lakh Cyber Attacks; ECINET Handles Record Traffic on Counting Day123Photostories10 deadliest snakes in the world: One drop of venom can kill hundreds; what travellers should know5 smart style hacks to look slimmer in a saree7 Affordable décor ideas for a bachelor’s studio roomPersonality test: Woman in mirror, skull or both? 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NEW DELHI: Congress on Thursday targeted the government over the handling and aftermath of Operation Sindoor, claiming that despite India’s diplomatic outreach after the military action, Pakistan was not isolated globally as it had been after the 2008 Mumbai terror attack.Taking to X, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also launched a sharp critique of the government’s handling of the military operation and its diplomatic aftermath.”As we celebrate the first anniversary of the launch of Operation Sindoor and salute the achievements of our armed forces, it would be useful to recall the following: The first announcement of the cease fire that halted Operation Sindoor unexpectedly was made at 5:37 PM IST on May 10 2025 by the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio who claimed that it was intervention by President Trump that had made this possible,” Ramesh said on X.”Subsequently, the US President has repeated this claim over a hundred times in different countries without ever having been refuted even once by his good friend Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” he added.Ramesh also referred to statements made by senior military officials after the operation. He said Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, speaking in Singapore on May 30, 2025, had stated that India suffered initial losses because of tactical errors but later carried out precision strikes deep inside Pakistan after reviewing and correcting those mistakes.He further recalled that on June 10, 2025, at a seminar in Jakarta, the Defence Attache at the Indian embassy in Indonesia acknowledged that India had lost aircraft on May 7, 2025 due to constraints imposed by the political leadership.Referring to another statement, Ramesh said Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt General Rahul Singh had, on July 4, 2025, highlighted China’s deep involvement in Pakistan’s response to Operation Sindoor through equipment, ammunition, satellite imagery and real-time targeting support.”Yet, the Modi Government’s calibrated capitulation to China continues unabated, including the loss of traditional patrolling rights in Ladakh, record Chinese imports, relaxation of FDI norms, etc.,” Ramesh alleged.”In spite of extensive diplomatic outreach by India, Pakistan did not get isolated as it had been following the Mumbai terror attack in November 2008. On the contrary, its army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has been embraced with extraordinary warmth by President Trump from June 2025 onwards and the world’s leading sponsor of cross-border terrorism, namely Pakistan, has come in for praise from the US military establishment,” he said.Ramesh also recalled that after the Kargil War ended in July 1999, the Vajpayee government had set up a four-member Kargil Review Committee headed by strategic affairs expert K. Subrahmanyam to examine the sequence of events and make recommendations.Operation Sindoor was launched by India on May 7, 2025 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed. India carried out airstrikes on nine terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.The strikes led to a sharp escalation in tensions, with Pakistan launching retaliatory attacks that were largely thwarted by the Indian military. The hostilities ended on May 10 after talks between military officials of the two countries over a hotline led to an understanding on halting military actions.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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