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28 Jul

Rajnath Singh Opens Lok Sabha Debate on Operation Sindoor, Declares: “Not a War, But a Just Retaliation”

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New Delhi (National Times): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh kick-started a high-voltage debate in the Lok Sabha on Monday with a powerful and detailed account of Operation Sindoor, India's strategic military response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Singh praised the valour of Indian soldiers, outlined the precision of the strikes, and asserted that India’s actions were aimed at neutralizing terror infrastructure, not escalating war. “I begin by paying heartfelt tribute to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives for the country,” said Singh, addressing the House. “Operation Sindoor was a calibrated, well-planned military initiative. Within just 22 minutes, nine terror…

26 Jul

NCERT to Introduce Special Modules on Operation Sindoor for School Students

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New Delhi: The National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT) is preparing two dedicated educational modules on Operation Sindoor India’s recent strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan to raise awareness among students about the nation’s military capabilities, sources from the education ministry confirmed on Saturday.These modules aim to highlight the achievements of India and its Armed Forces. One version will be designed for students in Classes 3 to 8, while the second, more advanced version will be intended for students from Classes 9 to 12. Each module will span eight to ten pages, narrating how India decisively responded to…

27 Jun

India Plans Major Upgrade of Sukhoi-30MKI Fleet with Advanced Avionics and Indigenous Systems

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New Delhi, June 28, 2025 — India is set to undertake a significant upgrade of its fleet of Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets, integrating advanced avionics, modern radars, and indigenous systems, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed following discussions with his Russian counterpart, Andrey Belousov.The proposed upgrade, aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force (IAF), will involve 78 per cent indigenous content, a major push toward self-reliance in defence manufacturing.Singh met Belousov on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, China, where both leaders held wide-ranging discussions on geopolitical developments, cross-border terrorism, and…

26 Jun

India Declines to Sign SCO Defence Declaration Over Pahalgam Attack Omission

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New Delhi, June 26, 2025 — India refused to sign the joint defence declaration of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Qingdao, China, citing the deliberate omission of the Pahalgam terror attack while referencing Pakistan’s internal conflict in Balochistan. The move marks a strong diplomatic statement against selective acknowledgment of terrorism.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh represented India at the summit and objected to the exclusion of the April 2025 Pahalgam attack, where 26 Indian soldiers lost their lives. In contrast, the draft declaration explicitly mentioned militant activity in Pakistan’s Balochistan region, including the March hijacking of the Jaffar Express train.Calling it…

26 Jun

Rajnath Singh Calls for Unified Stand Against Terrorism at SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in China

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Qingdao (China) (National Times): In a strong and clear message at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting in Qingdao, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reiterated India’s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism, urging all SCO member states to unite against the menace and reject double standards in combating terror. “We have demonstrated that terrorism's epicentres are no longer safe havens. India will not hesitate to take decisive action against them,” Singh asserted during his address, without naming any country, though the remarks were widely seen as a veiled reference to Pakistan. Singh joined his counterparts, including Chinese Defence Minister Admiral…

29 May

Rajnath Singh: PoK Residents Are Part of Indian Family, Will Return Voluntarily

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New Delhi, May 29, 2025: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaffirmed India's long-standing position on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Wednesday, declaring that the people of PoK are part of India's extended family and expressing confidence that they will voluntarily return to the Indian fold.Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Business Summit, Singh stated, “The people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are our own. They are part of our family. A day is not far when they will, on their own, say ‘I am India, I have returned.’”He stressed that this sentiment is not rooted in coercion but in cultural and…

08 May

100 Terrorists Killed in Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh Briefs Leaders at All-Party Meet

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New Delhi, May 8, 2025 — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh revealed in an all-party meeting today that at least 100 terrorists were killed during India’s precision airstrikes under Operation Sindoor. The strikes, carried out across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, were launched in retaliation for the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives.According to Singh, the operation targeted nine terror camps using advanced weapons, including SCALP missiles and HAMMER bombs, striking key militant hubs in Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Muzaffarabad. He emphasized that the strikes were focused, and that India remains alert and prepared for any escalation, though…

16 Feb

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Nitin Gadkari Mourn Victims of New Delhi Railway Station Stampede

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New Delhi, February 16, 2025 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari have expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday, which claimed at least 15 lives and left several injured. Government Response and Condolences Home Minister Amit Shah discussed the incident with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, and the Delhi Police. He directed authorities to provide all possible assistance to those affected."Spoke to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav ji and other concerned officials regarding the accident at New…