Explosions heard in Iran hours after ceasefire with Israel: Reports
Tehran: Hours after a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was announced by the U.S. President Donald Trump, loud explosions were reported in the Iranian capital, Tehran, shortly after both nations had agreed to halt hostilities and that Tel Aviv would not launch an attack on Iran, reported India Today.
Citing the Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA), Aljazeera stated that witnesses heard explosions near the northern city of Babolsar, where air defences were reportedly activated.
Israel claimed it carried out a retaliatory strike on an Iranian radar installation in response to Tehran allegedly launching two ballistic missiles.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly told President Trump that he could not cancel a planned military response, citing Iran’s breach of the ceasefire, according to a report by Axios.
Air raid sirens blared across northern Israel, with Tel Aviv alleging that Iran fired a new wave of missiles in the wake of the ceasefire agreement. In response, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the military had been ordered to "respond forcefully" to what he described as a “clear violation” of the truce.
However, Iran denied the accusation. State media reported that no missiles were fired towards Israel after the ceasefire took effect, dismissing Tel Aviv’s claims as misinformation.
Meanwhile, President Trump expressed frustration over the escalation. In comments reported by Al Jazeera, he criticized both nations for violating the agreement, but stated that he was "really unhappy" with Israel’s actions. He urged the Israeli leadership to halt airstrikes and “bring your pilots home, now.”
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Nation was under Emergency when Vande Mataram completed 100 years: PM Modi in LS
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lamented that when national song Vande Mataram completed 100 years, the Constitution was "throttled" and nation chained by Emergency.
Initiating a discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, Modi noted that when Vande Mataram completed 50 years, India was reeling under colonialism.
"When Vande Mataram completed 50 years, country was under colonial rule while at its 100th anniversary the nation was under Emergency," he said.
The prime minister noted that the mantra of Vande Mataram gave power and inspiration to the entire country during freedom struggle
"The mantra energised and inspired India’s freedom movement and showed the path of courage and determination. Remembering that sacred Vande Mataram today is a great privilege for all of us in this House.
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"It is a matter of pride for us that we are witnessing the historic occasion of Vande Mataram completing 150 years," he said.
"When Vande Mataram completed 100 years, the nation was chained by the Emergency. At that time, the Constitution was throttled and those who lived and died for patriotism were pushed behind prison bars. The Emergency was a dark chapter in our history. Now we have the opportunity to restore the greatness of Vande Mataram. And I believe this opportunity should not be allowed to pass," Modi said.
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