May 8, 2026 12:15 PM

Indian Army, Assam Rifles mark first anniversary of Operation Sindoor across Northeast

The Indian Army and the Assam Rifles on Thursday commemorated the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor through a series of events organised across different Northeastern states, officials said. A defence spokesperson said that, as part of its continued commitment to community outreach and national awareness, the Indian Army organised a special outreach programme at Manipur University in Imphal on Thursday. The spokesperson said the initiative was organised for students and faculty members of...

May 8, 2026 12:08 PM

India’s resolve to fight terrorism ‘strong as ever’: Kirti Vardhan Singh

Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday led a commemoration marking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, which he described as a strong response to Pakistan for allegedly supporting and sheltering terrorists. Addressing the gathering, Singh said India’s resolve to combat terrorism remained “as strong as ever”. The event, organised at India’s UN Mission, paid tribute to “the bravery and professionalism of our armed forces, which is unparalleled”, while commemorating the anniversary o...

May 8, 2026 12:04 PM

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh holds ‘productive meeting’ with UN Chief Guterres on IMRF sidelines

India’s Minister of State of External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) to discuss issues of mutual concern. After the meeting, Singh took to social media platform X and wrote: “Had a productive meeting with Secretary General of United Nations HE Mr. Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the IMRF.” Singh is in New York to attend the UN’s Second International Migration Review Forum. He ...

May 7, 2026 3:53 PM

Op Sindoor not over, it is the beginning: Armed Forces’ message on first anniversary

Marking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, India’s top military leadership gathered at the South Western Command in Jaipur on Thursday and delivered a strong message against terrorism, declaring that the operation represented not an end, but the beginning of a new strategic resolve. Addressing a joint press conference, senior officers from the Army, Air Force, and Navy said India would continue taking decisive action to safeguard national security and prevent terror attacks like the ...

May 7, 2026 12:25 PM

“Brutal attack at Pahalgam met with befitting and exemplary precision”: President Murmu on Op Sindoor anniversary

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, praising the armed forces for their strong action against terrorism and their role in safeguarding national security. She said Operation Sindoor stands as a strong example of India's resolve against terrorism and those threatening the country's sovereignty and citizens. In a post on X, the official account of President Murmu shared, "Operation Sindoor stands as a defining testament to India's unwavering res...

May 7, 2026 10:30 AM

History will remember Op Sindoor for precise striking power of our armed forces, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that Operation Sindoor stands as an "epochal mission" of India that will always remind the country's enemies of the "infallible striking power" of Indian armed forces. India on Thursday is marking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a decisive military action carried out by Indian armed forces on this day last year against the high-value terror infrastructures and terrorists across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan. In a post on...

May 7, 2026 9:55 AM

PM Modi, Union Ministers change display pictures of social media accounts to mark ‘Op Sindoor’ anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior Union Ministers updated their social media profile pictures on Thursday to mark the anniversary of Operation Sindoor. The Prime Minister led the digital tribute on 'X', replacing his display picture with a commemorative image of the operation to honour the courage and legacy of the mission. The move was swiftly followed by members of the Union Cabinet.  India on Thursday is marking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a decisive military...

May 7, 2026 9:41 AM

“India’s firm response against terrorism”: PM Modi hails Armed Forces’ courage on Op Sindoor anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor reflected India's firm response against terrorism and reaffirmed the country's commitment to protecting national security. Marking one year of the operation, the Prime Minister praised the courage, precision and professionalism of the Indian armed forces in responding to the Pahalgam terror attack. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "A year ago, our armed forces displayed unparalleled courage, precision and resolve during Operation Si...

May 2, 2026 11:03 PM

Rajnath Singh hails Operation Sindoor as a golden chapter, salutes soldiers’ unmatched valour

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday hailed the armed forces for their “unmatched valour and indomitable spirit”, describing Operation Sindoor as a golden chapter in India’s military history.  Speaking at the ‘Shaurya’ event in New Delhi ahead of the operation’s first anniversary, he said the mission reflected the Narendra Modi government’s firm resolve to tackle terrorism through decisive action. Paying tribute to the soldiers, Singh said their commitment to “Nation Fir...

April 23, 2026 4:56 PM

Operation Sindoor anniversary: A year after, India reflects on a defining military response

India marks the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a landmark tri-service military operation launched in May 2025 in response to the dastardly terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. The operation is widely seen as a turning point in India’s counter-terrorism strategy, combining precision strikes, technological capability, and coordinated action across land, air, and sea. Operation Sindoor was initiated on the night of May 6-7, 2025, targeting terror infras...