Amid the rising tension between India and Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met a group of armed forces veterans on Friday and had an extensive interaction on various issues related to the current situation.
India's right-hand batter Shubman Gill lauded the Indian Army for protecting our country in these difficult times after terrorist camps were destroyed at nine locations in the neighbouring country under Operation Sindoor.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that the Indus Waters Treaty is in abeyance and emphasised that India has responded to recent developments in a "responsible and just way."
The former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur on Friday said that the Indian armed forces have taught the "terror factory" Pakistan a befitting lesson. Our brave forces have responded to Pakistan's brick with stones and bullets with bombs.
Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday said that 140 crore people of the country stand in support of the armed forces.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday praised the Indian armed forces for carrying out a strong counter-strike under 'Operation Sindoor', and said the military action gave a "befitting reply" to Pakistan for killing innocent civilians.
Former Indian Ambassador Vidya Bhushan Soni criticised Pakistan amid ongoing tensions, calling it a "failed state" incapable of responding effectively due to internal disarray. He praised India's measured response and highlighted the professionalism of the Indian armed forces.
The Panchkula administration has placed the district on high alert and announced that a complete blackout will be enforced across Panchkula tonight starting at 7 pm till further notice.
Retired Indian Army officer Major General Dhruv C Katoch on Friday said that Pakistan attempted to escalate tensions with India, but the Indian armed forces responded strongly, including by destroying Lahore's air defence system.
CM Yadav also noted that it is a challenging yet proud moment of the Indian Armed Forces and PM Modi's leadership as the Indian Army had shot down over 50 Pakistani drones and neutralised Pakistan military's attempts at a large-scale drone and missile attack on multiple Indian military insta
Hussain's comments highlight the Indian Army's efforts to counter Pakistan's nefarious activities, following air strikes conducted by the Armed forces on terror infrastructures in Pakistan and then thwarting drone strikes.