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Experts Back IAF Claim of Downing Pakistani Aircraft

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

International military aviation analysts and historians have endorsed Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh’s statement that the Indian Air Force (IAF) shot down at least five Pakistani fighter jets and one large airborne early warning aircraft during Operation Sindoor. IAF Chief’s Statement The IAF Chief stated that most of these aircraft were intercepted using India’s

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Operation Sindoor: India Shoots Down Six Pakistani Aircraft

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

On August 9, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, confirmed that during Operation Sindoor in May, India shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one large military surveillance aircraft, believed to be an AWACS, using the advanced S-400 missile defense system. The surveillance aircraft was destroyed at a distance […]

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Debate on Operation Sindoor Backfired on Opposition – PM Modi

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Opposition’s demand for a debate on Operation Sindoor ended up damaging their own credibility. According to Modi, instead of gaining political ground, the Opposition lost public trust by appearing unsupportive of the armed forces. Operation Sindoor: National Security vs Politics Operation Sindoor was launched following

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Pakistan Felt Psychological Impact of India’s Strikes – CDS Anil Chauhan

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has stated that India’s long-range precision strikes in May had a strong psychological impact on Pakistan. He confirmed that the military operation, named Operation Sindoor, is still active and has not officially ended. Strikes Were a Response to Pahalgam Attack The operation was launched on May 7, […]

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Rahul Gandhi Dares PM Modi to Call Trump a Liar

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

During the Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor on July 29, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to publicly refute U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims about brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Gandhi directly addressed the Prime Minister, saying, “If he is lying and you have even half the […]

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Priyanka Gandhi Demands Truth on Pahalgam Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took aim at the Modi government during a heated session in the Lok Sabha, questioning the decision to pause Operation Sindoor and demanding answers on the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. She criticized the ruling party for focusing on emotional appeals and historical references, while avoiding the core issue—why the […]

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Modi Says No World Leader Asked India to Stop Sindoor

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Lok Sabha that no international leader asked India to halt Operation Sindoor. Dismissing speculation about foreign pressure, Modi said India made its decisions independently and was fully prepared to retaliate if Pakistan escalated the situation. Modi recalled that U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance had attempted to contact him on […]

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Congress MP Calls Operation Sindoor a “Tamasha”

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Congress MP Praniti Shinde on Monday referred to Operation Sindoor as a “tamasha” in the Lok Sabha, sparking controversy and sharp responses from the ruling benches. She accused the government of turning the military action into a media event and demanded greater transparency on what was actually achieved. Shinde asked whether any aircraft were lost, […]

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Operation Sindoor Paused After Objectives Met: Rajnath Singh

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the Lok Sabha on July 28 that Operation Sindoor was paused on May 10 because all its objectives had been achieved. He clarified that the decision to pause the operation was made independently by India and was not influenced by any external pressure, including from the United States. Singh stated […]

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PM Modi Lauds Jaishankar’s Speech on Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for his address in Parliament on Operation Sindoor, calling it “outstanding” and a strong reflection of India’s diplomatic strength. Modi said the speech sent a powerful message to the world that India will not tolerate terrorism. Jaishankar Details India’s Diplomatic Strategy During his