Did Pakistan shoot down Rafale jet during Operation Sindoor? PIB fact check says no
Wednesday, 7 May 2025 Following Indian Army's 'Operation Sindoor' targeting terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, Pakistani media and social platforms spread false claims of retaliatory strikes. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) debunked these claims, including alleged attacks on Srinagar Airbase and downing of an Indian Rafale jet.
Indian missiles struck 9 terror camps across Pakistan and PoK under Operation Sindoor, with unverified footage claiming a Pakistani jet was shot down near Pulwama. The Express Tribune confirmed hits in Muzaffarabad, Kotli, and Bahawalpur. Pakistan responded with intense shelling on Indian villages...
Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale has issued an unconditional public apology and agreed to pay ₹50 lakh in damages after falsely accusing ex-diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri of corruption. The Delhi High Court warned of civil detention if he failed to comply.
But Gokhale’s apology isn’t an isolated incident — it’s just another example in a long line of opposition leaders making defamatory claims, triggering outrage, and then quietly backtracking when confronted by the courts.
From Rahul Gandhi’s RSS allegations to the Rafale lie, from ‘khoon ki dalali’ to defaming NSA Ajit Doval’s son — the pattern is clear: slander first, apologise later.
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar revealed that satellite imagery confirms massive damage to Pakistani military sites during India's 'Operation Sindoor', launched after the Pahalgam terror attack. Jaishankar stated that Pakistan was warned not to intervene, but ignored the message. After 11 major military sites were struck, Islamabad sought a ceasefire. High-res satellite images show significant damage at Pakistani airbases. Echoing PM Modi, Jaishankar reiterated that future dialogue with Pakistan will focus solely on terrorism and the return of illegally occupied Indian territory in PoK.
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In a decisive national address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared India's unwavering stance against terrorism and cross-border aggression. He emphasized that any future discussions with Pakistan would be solely focused on terrorism and the status of illegaly Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), asserting that "terror, talks, and trade cannot go hand in hand." Modi highlighted the success of Operation Sindoor, a strategic military operation that not only targeted terrorist infrastructure but also showcased the efficacy of India's indigenous defense technologies. This operation marks a significant step towards self-reliance in defense, aligning with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and reinforcing India's commitment to national security.
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In a bold address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made India's position crystal clear on its relations with Pakistan. Declining any potential talks with Pakistan, he declared that terrorism, trade, and talks cannot coexist. He emphasized that any future dialogue between India and Pakistan would only focus on addressing terrorism and the issue of Pakistan- illegaly occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Prime Minister’s speech reaffirmed India’s unyielding stance against terror and its commitment to national security. Watch the full details of PM Modi’s powerful message that has shaken the political landscape.
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