The Indian armed forces launched "Operation Sindoor" on May 7, 2025, hitting nine sites linked to terror groups in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. The strikes came two weeks after the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people were killed..
The operation was announced by the Indian Army at around 2 am on May 7 with a social media post: "Justice is served."
The initial phase of the operation focused on dismantling terrorist infrastructure linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and Hizbul Mujahideen, from where attacks against India have been planned and directed.
In the latter phase of Operation Sindoor, Indian Armed Forces launched strikes on Pakistani military infrastructure, including air bases, after attemps by the Pakistan military to target Indian installations.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who's considered close to President Donald Trump, has called for dumping Pakistan as mediator in the US-Iran talks, citing reports that Islamabad had allowed Iran to use their airbases to park military aircraft.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate 2026 has been cancelled following a widespread paper leak involving a multi-state organised network. Investigations reveal the paper circulated fifteen days prior to the exam, leading the Central Bureau of Investigation to take over the probe.
This India Today special broadcast covers significant political shifts following the latest assembly election results in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
In Tamil Nadu, actor-politician Vijay’s TVK faces a political standoff as Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar demands proof of a 118-seat majority before government formation.
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's aide was shot at point-blank range near Kolkata on Wednesday. The BJP alleged a targeted political revenge killing by the Trinamool Congress, while the TMC denied involvement and sought a CBI investigation.
The political crisis in Tamil Nadu intensifies as Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar refuses to invite the TVK chief Vijay to form the government without proof of a majority.
The big focus of this episode 5 Live is on the political standoff in Tamil Nadu, where Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has paused the swearing-in of TVK chief Vijay asking to return only after securing signatures of 118 MLAs to prove majority support.
A political war has erupted as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann alleged BJP's involvement in twin blasts in Punjab, while the saffron party leaders criticised the state government for its handling of cross-border threats.
One year after the Pahalgam terror attack, India has fundamentally shifted its anti-terror doctrine from reactive measures to preemptive action.
This edition of News Today focusses on escalating tensions in West Asia following Iran's seizure of two vessels, including an India-bound ship, in the Strait of Hormuz.
As India observed the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, we raise these questions on the show: Has geopolitics changed since Pahalgam attack? Is the world now ready to ignore Pakistan's terror links? Watch as General VP Malik,former Army Chief, and Vivek Katju, former diplomat, share their perspectives on these and more on the show.
Tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz as Iranian forces seize commercial vessels, demanding the United States lift its maritime blockade. While the US President extended a ceasefire citing fractured leadership in Tehran, Pakistan’s mediation efforts face scrutiny.
Nearly a year after Operation Sindoor, India Today brings this ground report from Rann of Kutch in Gujarat where the Indian Army not only countered Pakistani threats during Operation Sindoor, but has been dominating this particular terrain with capability, enhancement, and preparedness.
The Indian Air Force conducted a major preparedness drill on the Purvanchal Expressway near Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, transforming a 3.2-kilometre stretch into an emergency landing strip.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said the constitution amendment bill has nothing to do with women's reservation but is an attempt by the government to change the country's electoral map.
On Day 34 of the US-Iran conflict, Iran issued a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump’s claims of military dominance, questioning the status of its navy and airpower amid threats of strikes on power plants.
As the US-Iran war enters its 33rd day, President Donald Trump has indicated openness to a ceasefire, conditional on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
In this episode of 5 Live, the focus is on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic 2-day Israel visit.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched 'PRAHAAR', India's first comprehensive national counter-terrorism policy, establishing a zero-tolerance framework against evolving security threats.
This episode of India First focusses on the mega defence deal to acquire 114 Rafale jets for the Indian Air Force and Pakistan’s Supreme Court order for an urgent medical evaluation of former Prime Minister Imran Khan after a report said he has lost 85% of vision in his right eye.
