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Admirer of the Great King Shri Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj! Retweet is not endorsement

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully executed its assigned tasks in Operation Sindoor, with precision and professionalism. Operations were conducted in a deliberate and discreet manner, aligned with National Objectives.

Since the Operations are still ongoing, a detailed briefing will be conducted in due course. The IAF urges all to refrain from speculation and dissemination of unverified information.

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[ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY @adgpi]

OPERATION SINDOOR

Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous cease fire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.

The drone attacks were effectively repulsed and befitting reply was given to the CFVs.

#IndianArmy remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignity and territorial integrity of the Nation. All nefarious designs will be responded with force.

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Military Stations of Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur in proximity to the International Boundary, in Jammu & Kashmir targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones.
No losses.
Threat neutralised by #IndianArmedForces as per SoP with kinetic & non-kinetic means.

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[Directorate General of Recruiting - Indian Army @DIRECTORATERTG]

WE PROTECT. WE STRIKE. WE PREVAIL.

The Indian Army — Unmatched. Unstoppable.
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Justice is Served.

Jai Hind!

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Always Prepared, Ever Vigilant - #IndianArmy

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

I pay homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti.

His valour and visionary leadership laid the foundation for Swarajya, inspiring generations to uphold the values of courage and justice. He inspires us in building a strong, self-reliant and prosperous India.

[T chan @javelin768]

@NeeraTanden46 What about people living here over 15 years LEGALLY waiting for green cards? Over a million in backlog...you people will help undocumented before them!! Shame on you.

[Shefali Vaidya. 🇮🇳 @ShefVaidya]

The other day, I got a call from someone I consider as my younger brother. He sounded so dejected and desolate. ‘BJP lost Ayodhya Akka, how could this happen, we were there on the 22nd January, we saw how saffronised everything was, how could this happen in less than six months’, he asked.

I could almost feel the weight of his disappointment through the phone. It made my heart ache. I knew I needed to step in and help him see the bigger picture.

I reminded him of a shloka from the Geeta that helps us prod through tough times; "sukh-duḥkhe same kṛitvā, lābhālābhau jayājayau," which means to treat joy and sorrow, gain and loss, victory and defeat with equal calmness. These words remind us that true strength lies in remaining stoic and steady, no matter the outcome.

Modi’s speech at the BJP HQ on the evening of the 6th is a great example of living that shloka. He did not sound bitter, subdued, or even fatigued. Despite all the setbacks he faces, Modi keeps pushing forward with an unyielding spirit and that’s what makes him an exceptional leader. If this setback hurt us, his ordinary supporters so much, it should have affected Modi a lot more, but he showed the equanimity and stoicism that is the hallmark of a true leader.

I could see that he was feeling better, but not quite convinced yet, so I thought I would remind him of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Maharaj built an empire from zero, and just when Hindavi Swarajya was taking shape, he was forced to sign the humiliating treaty of Purandar, cede 90% of his forts and go to Agra, where he was taken prisoner by Aurangzeb, far away from his homeland and his people.

It seemed like an insurmountable setback. But Shivaji Maharaj didn't give up. He waited for the right time to meticulously plan his escape, disguising himself and his son as labourers carrying sweet baskets. Against all odds, they managed to flee Agra. When he returned to Raigad, his kingdom was a shadow of its former self. But Shivaji Maharaj wasn’t dejected. He started again and didn't just reclaim his lost territories; he expanded them to build into an even greater empire. 350 years to this day, he was crowned as Chhatrapati in a glittering Vedic ceremony revived after centuries.

Shivrajyabhishek was one of the greatest events in Bharat’s history. If Shivaji Maharaj could rise above such immense challenges, so can we, an electoral setback is nothing in comparison to the monumental challenges Maharaj faced.

I could tell he was starting to see things differently, but I wanted to make sure he truly understood the deeper meaning behind his efforts. I asked him ‘why are you so passionate about this cause? And then I shared with him a zen koan I'd read that always stuck with me.

There was a monk walking along the beach, and he noticed hundreds of starfish washed ashore, struggling to survive. One by one, he started throwing them back into the ocean. A passerby saw this and asked, 'Why are you doing this? You can't possibly save them all. What difference does it make?' The monk didn’t pause as he picked up another starfish, threw it back into the ocean, and said, 'It made a difference to this one’.

In this case, we are the monk and we are the starfish. Helping the starfish live provided the monk with a sense of purpose and fulfilment, which is why he was doing it. Hindutva is like that for us. We fight not just for political victories, but for the satisfaction of knowing that we didn't go quietly into the night. Our struggles and efforts are about standing firm in our beliefs, drawing strength from our heritage, and making a difference in our lives and the lives of those around us.

By the end of our conversation, I could sense a change in his tone. ‘Thanks Akka’, he said, I needed this dose. I smiled. He didn’t know it, but I needed that dose too, and in calling me, he had given me the chance to administer it to myself

Shefali Vaidya

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#25YearsofKargilVijay
#KVDRajatJayanti

Havildar Tsewang Rigzin
Ladakh Scouts
30 May 1999

Havildar Tsewang Rigzin played a pivotal role in pre-empting the occupation of the glaciated area by the enemy on #LOC. He bravely led his section negotiating a steep ice wall and despite grievous injuries, killed two enemy personnel. Awarded #VirChakra (Posthumous).

We pay our tribute!

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[सूत्रधार - भारत की कहानियाँ @MySutradhar]

When Kunti met Karna?

This was a very significant event in Mahabharata, a mother meeting her long lost son to tell him that he is about to go to war against his own brothers. The cinematic value of this scene is such that every adaptation of the great epic depicts this scene in great detail, however they often take one very specific creative liberty.

Usually this scene is depicted to show how Kunti worried about her sons seeks a boon from Karna to spare them in battle. This isn't exactly how this scene took place in the text though.

[Lone Wolf Ratnakar @SadaaShree]

He defeated the Dutch, ended their reign in India, founded the state of Travancore, created a modern army on European lines, built a robust administrative system, patronized arts and culture.

Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma, one of the great Hindu rulers, whose story needs to be known.

[Lone Wolf Ratnakar @SadaaShree]

Blinded in one eye, lost an arm, injured in a leg.
Had to fight a bitter battle with his brothers for the throne.
Yet united all the Rajput clans, routed the Sultans of Malwa, Gujarat and the Lodhis.
Expanded Mewar to it's largest extent.
Rana Sanga, one of the great Ranas, whose Jayanti it is today. Sadly historians judge him on his loss to Babur at the Battle of Khanwa

[Manu Sisti @Manu_Sisti]

Here are 14 quotes from Abraham Lincoln that give me chills every time I read them.

Learn how to be a good human being in a world full of evil.

Study and then implement ⇩

[R S 🇮🇳🇮🇳 @rs_rajender]

And the world still thinks Egypt is the most ancient civilization 😂😂

#sanatandharma #HarHarMahadevॐ

[Rahul Roushan @rahulroushan]

The emperor is here 🙏

[Cine Vichaar @Cine_vichaar]

Who is acting? What is acting?

[RVCJ Media @RVCJ_FB]

He was way ahead of her 😂💯

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[Congressman Rich McCormick, MBA MD @RepMcCormick]

The immigration system is broken for those who are trying to legally come to our country for a better way of life. It’s time to change this.

My legislation will be a win for all Americans as it will improve our inefficient immigration system which has contributed to illegal immigration over time.