On Wednesday, at midnight, ‘Operation Sindoor‘ was launched where India destroyed 9 terrorist bases inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The tri-services operation – conducted jointly by the Army, Navy and the Air Force – was carried out from the Indian soil. This was an answer from India after the Pahalgam terrorist attack.Many celebs reacted to ‘Operation Sindoor’ and lauded our Armed Forces. Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi have also now reacted to it, after many other celebs expressed their views. As quoted by Hindustan Times, Rajkummar Rao said, “Of course we stand by our Armed Forces, we stand by our nation. Whatever decision that our administration (government) is taking, we are with them, in it, because what happened shouldn’t have happened (Pahalgam terror attack). It made us all very very angry, very sad. So I think, yeah, we are absolutely in it together as a nation and we are very extremely proud of our Armed Forces.”Wamiqa Gabbi added, “That’s exactly how all three of us (Rajkummar, Wamiqa and Karan) are feeling and I think the whole nation is feeling. And yeah, we are with them, I mean hum hi toh hain. Toh bilkul. Jaise bhi hai, jo bhi, we are with the nation. For sure.”Meanwhile, Kangana Ranaut wrote, “Jo hamaari rakhsha karte hain, ishwar unki rakhsha kare (May God protect those who protect us). Wishing our forces safety and success #operationsindoor.”Singer Adnan Sami, who was born in Pakistan and became an Indian citizen in 2016, has shown his support for ‘Operation Sindoor’. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Adnan wrote, “Jai Hind!! #OperationSindoor”

It marks Foxconn’s first major contract in the fast-growing EV sector [File]
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The EV unit of Taiwanese technology giant Foxconn has agreed in principle to develop and supply an electric vehicle model to Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors, the companies said Wednesday.

It marks Foxconn’s first major contract in the fast-growing EV sector, and comes as analysts say many Japanese automakers will need to seek alternative partners to stay competitive as cars become more high-tech.

Mitsubishi Motors and Foxtron Vehicle Technologies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding and would “proceed with discussions towards a definitive agreement”.

“The EV model to be supplied to Mitsubishi Motors… will be developed by Foxtron, manufactured in Taiwan by Yulon Motor Co., Ltd, and introduced in the Oceania region (Australia and New Zealand) in the second half of 2026,” they said.

The model’s “excellent driving performance and infotainment functions as an electric vehicle make it ideal for the region”, their statement added.

Foxconn — also known as Hon Hai — is the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer and builds devices for major tech companies, including Apple’s iPhones.

It has recently been pushing into areas ranging from electric vehicles to semiconductors and servers.

Foxconn said in February it was open to buying Renault’s stake in Japan’s Nissan.

Experts also say Honda, whose merger talks with Nissan fell through in February, could also be a good candidate for a Foxconn tie-up as it has technologies Honda wants.

Honda and Nissan’s failed merger had been seen as a way for the auto giants to catch up with Chinese rivals on electric vehicles.

China’s highly competitive EV market is the largest in the world, led by Shenzhen-based carmaker BYD which is accelerating its overseas expansion.

Singer Adnan Sami, who was born in Pakistan but became an Indian citizen in 2016, has spoken out in support of ‘Operation Sindoor’. This was a military action by India targeting nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). On X (formerly Twitter), Adnan wrote, “Jai Hind!! #OperationSindoor,” showing his strong backing for the Indian Armed Forces.He also took a dig at Pakistani TV News by putting up a post saying “Pakistani TV News Anchors Right Now!! “AAAAL IS VELLLL !!!”Adnan Sami’s strong words on Pakistan’s armyBefore praising the operation, just a few days ago on May 4, Adnan had shared a story.He said, “Met some very sweet Pakistani boys while walking on the beautiful streets of Baku, Azerbaijan… They said “Sir, You are very lucky.. You left Pakistan in good time.. We also want to change our citizenship…WE HATE OUR ARMY…They have destroyed our country!!” I replied, I knew”Bollywood celebs praise ‘Operation Sindoor’Apart from Adnan, many Bollywood celebrities also praised the Indian Armed Forces for their efforts in ‘Operation Sindoor’. Actress Kangana Ranaut showed her support for the successful mission by posting on her X handle, “Operation Sindoor: Zero tolerance to terror. The Indian Armed Forces launched a precision mission, Operation Sindoor; 9 terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir neutralized (sic).”Actor Akshay Kumar shared his feelings with a simple message: “Jai Hind. Jai Mahakaal!” Riteish Deshmukh wrote, “Jai Hind Ki Sena…Bharat Mata Ki Jai!” and Nimrat Kaur added, “United with our forces. One country. One mission.”What is Operation Sindoor?The Ministry of Defence announced on Wednesday morning that the Indian Armed Forces have launched a new mission called ‘Operation Sindoor’. This operation involved targeted attacks on nine terrorist camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. These places were believed to be key bases where attacks against India were being planned and managed.In its official statement, the Ministry said, “A little while ago, the Indian Armed Forces launched ‘OPERATION SINDOOR’, hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed. Altogether, nine (9) sites have been targeted.”The Ministry also said that the operation was carefully planned and carried out in a controlled way. “Our actions have been focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature. No Pakistani military facilities have been targeted. India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution.”This mission was a direct answer to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April, where 25 Indian citizens and one Nepali tourist were killed. The Ministry added, “These steps come in the wake of the barbaric Pahalgam terrorist attack… We are living up to the commitment that those responsible for this attack will be held accountable.”