At least ten satellites are operating around the clock to ensure the safety and security of Indian citizens, according to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan. He made these remarks during the 5th convocation of the Central Agricultural University (CAU) in Imphal, emphasizing the strategic role of satellites in monitoring national security, especially amid ongoing tensions with Pakistan.
“In the context of our neighbors, ensuring the safety of our country requires satellite support. We must continuously monitor our 7,000 km coastline and the northern regions. Without satellite and drone technology, achieving this is not feasible,” Narayanan stated.
The recent unrest along the northern and western International Borders (IB) has escalated, but the Army reported a significant decrease in tensions during the night of May 11 and May 12. Areas of Jammu and Kashmir experienced calm, with no violations of the cessation of hostilities, marking a rare peaceful night following a series of cross-border skirmishes and artillery shelling attributed to Pakistan as a response to India’s Operation Sindoor.
Over recent days, Pakistan launched heavy attacks across border areas in Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Gujarat, disrupting peace efforts. However, these attempts were largely thwarted by India’s air defense systems. In retaliation, Indian Armed Forces reported destroying 11 air bases within Pakistan, significantly impacting its military capabilities.
During a press conference on Sunday, key military leaders, including Lieutenant General Rajeev Ghai, Vice Admiral A. N. Pramod, and Air Marshal A. K. Bharti, detailed the outcomes of Operation Sindoor. General Ghai discussed his communication with his Pakistani counterpart, which initially led to an agreement to halt cross-border firings and air intrusions effective May 10 at 17:00 hrs. However, he expressed disappointment that the Pakistan Army violated this agreement within hours, leading to further cross-border skirmishes.
“My conversation with the Pakistani Director General Military Operations (DGMO) took place yesterday at 15:35 hrs and resulted in a mutual cessation of hostilities. However, violations followed soon after,” he noted. These breaches were met with robust responses from India, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, targeted nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir as a direct response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, focusing on dismantling significant terrorist capabilities in those areas.
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Publish Date: 2025-05-12 09:53:00
