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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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NEW DELHI: Cases of cybercrime jumped by nearly 18% from 86,420 in 2023 to 1,01,928 in 2024, with fraud emerging as the biggest motive, the NCRB report has revealed.According to the report, 73,987 cases of fraud — including financial frauds, computer-related offences and cheating — were registered across the country during the year, followed by cases related to sexual exploitation (3,190), extortion (2,488), causing disrepute (2,231) and personal revenge (1,850). Over 15,300 cases were marked under the ‘others’ category. Women were the victims in over 18,600 cases and in 1,753 cases the victims were minors.Telangana saw the highest number of such cases (27,230), marking a spike of nearly 50% over previous year, when 18,236 cyber offences were recorded in the state. More than 70 cases per one lakh population were recorded in Telangana. Karnataka (21,003) saw the secondhighest number of cases being registered, followed by UP and Maharashtra.Nearly 35,000 cases were registered in metropolitan cities in 2024, up from 34,000 in 2023 and 24,000 in 2022, the data showed.Combined with over one lakh pending cases from previous years, enforcement agencies faced the challenge of probing over two lakh cases in 2024, of which final reports were submitted in over 53,000 cases (31.9%), while alleged criminals were chargesheeted in nearly 25,000 cases. Nearly 1.2 lakh cases, or 61.6%, were pending investigation with agencies.About 75,000 cases were pending trial before courts at the start of 2024, and investigating agencies sent more than 25,000 new cases during the year.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOperation 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 Day‘Directly Promoting ISI Narrative’: BJP Slams Bhagwant Mann’s Remark On Punjab BlastsIndia–Vietnam Upgrade Ties | $25 Billion Trade Push, UPI Link & Big Strategic Signal to China123Photostories4 smart ideas to reuse and turn your old glasses into stylish wall decor in minutes10 adorable baby boy names starting with letter AKL Rahul’s Bangalore home is a crores-worth luxury retreat built on cricket success and strong family rootsContainer gardening UK: 7 best vegetables to grow in pots at home (and how to care for them)From Karan Johar to Dwayne Johnson: How Manish Malhotra quietly took over the Met Gala 2026’s fashion carpetMorning affirmation at 5 am: Start your day with clarity and calmHow to make Oats, Besan, and Chaach Chilla for a light summer breakfastAre you storing fruits all wrong? 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West Bengal has seen the number fall from 59 to 37, while the figure for Bihar has dropped from 19 to 11 and for Rajasthan from 11 to 6.While this is not only about BJP, its nationwide rise has changed the incentive structure for elections. In many states, the party has won large mandates with very little Muslim candidature, pushing rivals to balance minority representation with broader caste and community arithmetic. In Bengal and Assam (where BJP contested 90 seats and won 82), BJP did not field any Muslim candidate this time, unlike in 2021 when in Bengal it had fielded nine and in Assam, eight. The Assam BJP dissolved its minority cell soon after all its Muslim candidates lost. Nationally, BJP has only two Muslim MLAs — Achab Uddin from Manipur and Tafajjal Hossain from Tripura.The gap is stark. In Bengal, Muslims constitute about 27% of the population but now account for only 12.6% of MLAs. In Bihar, they are nearly 17% of population but hold about 4.5% seats. In Assam, where Muslims comprise over a third of the population, their assembly share is roughly 17%. Maharashtra and Karnataka have Muslim MLA shares of only 3-4%, despite Muslim population shares of above 10%.Congress has the highest number of Muslim MLAs at 61, followed by National Conference with 39, and Trinamool and Samajwadi Party with 34 each. Kerala, Jammu and Kashmir and Tamil Nadu remain among the better represented spaces.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. 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