Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Friday said that 4 to 5 Pakistani fighter jets, most likely F-16s, were destroyed on the ground during air strikes carried out as part of Operation Sindoor.
The agrarian town of Zehri, situated about 120 kilometres from Khuzdar, is reeling under an extensive military siege by Pakistani forces, with reports of civilian suffering, destruction of property, and a complete communication blackout. The operation has left residents trapped under curfew,
"The accidents that occurred during the immersion of Durga in the villages of Jamli in Khargone and the Ingoria police station area near Ujjain are extremely tragic. I express my condolences to the bereaved families", the Chief Minister posted on X.
In a joint operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police successfully apprehended two criminals and recovered two pistols along with magazines from the backyard of a house in Gendhu Kilcha village, Ferozepur district, on Thursday.
On the occasion of Vijayadashmi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performed Shastra Puja at the Bhuj Military Station in Gujarat and asserted that the balance of "Shaastra" (knowledge) and "Shastra" (weapons) kept our civilisation "vibrant and invincible".
Since the launch of passenger train services from Sairang on September 13, 2025, the response from travellers has been overwhelming, with several trains recording well above full occupancy.
Speaking at the event, DPA Chairman Sushil Kumar Singh lauded the Operation Sindoor and linked it to 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat,' stating that India was establishing a new identity in the world.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the joint effort of the Army, Navy, and Air Force enabled Operation Sindoor to be executed in record time.