Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif admitted that Indian missiles, including BrahMos, struck multiple locations inside Pakistan, including Rawalpindi airport. Sharif recounted Pakistan's planned retaliation, which was preempted by further Indian strikes following Operation Sindoor. India has rejected dialogue overtures, insisting that talks can only occur when Pakistan ceases cross-border terrorism and vacates PoK.
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Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited the Akhnoor sector to assess operational readiness amidst Operation Sindoor, praising troops for their performance. He emphasized vigilance and acknowledged the BSF's integration with the Army, commending Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari's bravery. General Dwivedi also recognized ex-servicemen's contributions and reviewed the security situation in the Sunderbani sector.
The Delhi High Court upheld the 2017 termination of an Army officer who refused to participate in regimental religious parades due to his Christian faith. The court emphasized that the armed forces are united by their uniform, not divided by religion, and the officer's behavior was against the secular norms of the Army.
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