Ahmedabad: As per the directive of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, a civil defence mock drill codenamed "Operation Shield" is being conducted today in the border states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and Jammu. These states have been selected as they share borders with Pakistan, a hostile neighbour. In Gujarat, the mock drill and blackout exercise are being carried out across 18 districts. The aim of these exercises is to assess and strengthen emergency response systems in the even...Read More

Gandhinagar: A press conference and arms exhibition was organized today at the Gujarat Frontier Headquarters in Gandhinagar by the Inspector General. During the event, Inspector General of Gujarat Frontier, Mr. Abhishek Pathak, provided information about the Border Security Force (BSF) and the challenging terrain covered by the Gujarat Frontier. He stated that the BSF is responsible for securing the India–Pakistan and India–Bangladesh borders. From the snow-covered peaks of Jammu and Kashmir...Read More

Gandhinagar: Security agencies are set to conduct comprehensive drills in Gujarat and other states sharing a border with Pakistan on May 31. The operation will be carried out in Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu & Kashmir, with a focus on enhancing preparedness and raising awareness in areas vulnerable to cross-border threats. The decision comes after a recent postponement of similar drills that were originally planned for Thursday. The Ministry of Home Affairs, in an official order t...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited the chiefs of all three Indian Armed Forces, top-ranking officers, and soldiers for the IPL final match in Ahmedabad to celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor. The match will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera on June 3. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the development, stating the gesture is meant to celebrate the successful completion of Operation Sindoor—India’s military response to the Pahalgam ...Read More

Vadodara: Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off his two-day visit to Gujarat on Monday with a grand roadshow in Vadodara—his first trip to the state since Operation Sindoor. Crowds lined the streets, showering flower petals as the Prime Minister waved and greeted them. In a notable moment, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi’s family joined PM Modi’s roadshow, celebrating with enthusiasm and showering rose petals on him. Furthermore, numerous African students enthusiastically lined up to witness the...Read More

In an age of multi-domain warfare, where threats evolve faster than borders shift, India's national security architecture has demonstrated the strength of jointness and strategic foresight. Operation SINDOOR, initiated on May 7, 2025, in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians showcased a calibrated, tri-services response that embodied precision, professionalism, and purpose. Operation SINDOOR was conceived as a punitive and targeted ...Read More

New Delhi: In the dark skies, a new kind of warrior awakened. It did not roar like a fighter jet or flash like a missile. It listened. It calculated. It struck. This invisible shield, Akashteer, is no longer a concept confined to defence journals. It is the sharp edge of India’s air defence, the unseen wall that stopped a barrage of missiles and drones on the night of May 9th and 10th, when Pakistan launched its deadliest attack on Indian military and civilian areas. Akashteer is India’s f...Read More