April 30, 2026 2:50 PM

Rajnath Singh says India halted Operation Sindoor on its ‘own terms’, calls Pakistan ‘epicentre of terrorism’

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India halted Operation Sindoor on its "own terms" and was fully prepared for a prolonged conflict if required, while describing Pakistan as the “epicentre of international terrorism.” Addressing the ANI National Security Summit 2.0, Singh underlined that India’s response to terrorism has fundamentally changed under the leadership of Narendra Modi, stressing a policy of “zero tolerance.” Recalling Operation Sindoor, launched in response ...

December 28, 2025 3:09 PM

PM Modi reflects on country’s achievements in ‘Mann Ki Baat’, says 2025 gave India greater self-confidence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled the major and historic events that occurred in the country in 2025, saying the year gave India “even greater self-confidence,” and added that the nation is now ready to move forward in 2026 with new hopes and resolutions. Addressing his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi said, “In just a few days, the year 2026 will knock on our door, and today, as I speak to you, memories of the entire year are swirling in my mind – many ...

July 29, 2025 11:09 PM

J.D. Vance tried to call me four to five times on May 9, but I did not pick up his calls: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told the Lok Sabha that he did not take phone calls from US Vice President J.D. Vance on May 9 as he was attending a key national security meeting. “The US Vice President tried calling me four to five times. But I was in a meeting regarding national security. I could not receive his calls... I called him back later,” the PM said, addressing the House during a debate on Operation Sindoor. PM Modi said the US Vice President had reached out amid heighte...

July 29, 2025 11:09 PM

Operation Sindoor got support from many countries, but not Congress: PM Modi slams Opposition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led Opposition, saying that it gave a “clean chit” to Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack and did not support India’s fight against terrorism. Dismissing Congress’s claims of a foreign policy failure following Operation Sindoor, PM Modi asserted that no nation opposed India’s military strikes against Pakistan. “Out of 193 countries, only three supported Pakistan—either through d...

July 29, 2025 1:47 AM

TRF ban a diplomatic win; BRICS, China supported Sindoor: Jaishankar in LS

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday credited Indian diplomacy for the U.S. decision to designate The Resistance Front (TRF), a Pakistan-backed terror outfit, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the debate on Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar said Pakistan continued to shield the TRF even after its involvement in deadly attacks on Indian soil had been widely exposed. “TRF has twice claim...

July 29, 2025 1:46 AM

There was no call between PM Modi and Trump during Operation Sindoor: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday reiterated that India maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism, particularly when it emanates from across the border in Pakistan. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a high-stakes debate on Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar also categorically denied reports of any phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and then U.S. President Donald Trump during the period of military engagement. “There was no call between Prime Minister Narendra ...

May 27, 2025 7:20 PM

Indian all-party delegation concludes visit to Kuwait, highlights united stand against terrorism

An all-party delegation from India, led by Member of Parliament Baijayant Panda, concluded a two-day visit to Kuwait aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and reinforcing India’s unified approach against terrorism. Kuwait was the second stop in the delegation’s four-nation diplomatic outreach following a visit to Bahrain. The visit comes in the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which the Indian side described as a deliberate attempt to disrupt peace and d...

May 26, 2025 7:38 PM

A country like Pakistan thinks terrorism is tourism; this is a big threat to the world: PM Modi in Bhuj

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lambasted Pakistan for endorsing cross-border terrorism, saying that it views "terrorism as tourism," which he called a serious threat to the world. Addressing a rally in Bhuj, PM Modi referred to Operation Sindoor, in which India launched precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoJK, describing it as a mission to save humanity and end terrorism. "Our policy against terrorism is one of zero tolerance. Operation Sindoor made our stance crystal cl...

May 8, 2025 12:40 AM

Gujarat tightens security across key locations; ups surveillance in coastal, border areas

A high-security alert has been issued across several states, with Gujarat intensifying its preparedness measures following the Indian Armed Forces' pre-dawn airstrikes on Wednesday on nine terror hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under "Operation Sindoor," an official said. Security agencies in coastal and border areas, particularly in Jamnagar, have launched extensive checking and surveillance operations. The Special Operations Group (SOG), Marine Police, and Task Force comman...