September 17, 2026 10:14 PM

PM Modi taking India towards league of developed nations: Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking India towards the league of developed nations. Participating in the Varanasi–Vadnagar Seva Sankalp Abhiyan programme in Varanasi on Thursday to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public service, he said PM Modi believes that serving the people is serving the nation. According to a release by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Chandrababu Naidu called Kashi the karmabhoomi...

September 2, 2026 7:01 PM

Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra first CEO of Ram Temple trust, Govind Dev Giri new general secretary

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Wednesday appointed retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as its first chief executive officer, former treasurer Govind Dev Giri as its new general secretary, and Mahesh Bhagchandka as treasurer at a meeting held in Ayodhya. Mishra, who headed the Western Air Command during Operation Sindoor, was selected from a shortlist of three candidates after the trust’s selection committee scrutinised 5,585 applications. The other shortlisted candidates we...

August 30, 2026 11:36 AM

60-hour airlift: Turkiye, China flood Pakistan with weapons after Op. Sindoor losses to India?

A massive, secretive 60-hour military airlift into Pakistan has put South Asian security planners on high alert. Between 19th and 21st August, open-source flight-tracking telemetry captured an extraordinary logistical surge: A continuous, high-frequency cargo bridge executed by Turkish and Chinese military transport aircraft into Pakistan’s primary airbases. The round-the-clock operation has turned local runways into hotbeds of intense military activity.  While the official cargo manifests r...

August 29, 2026 1:50 PM

Operation Sindoor showcased India’s indigenous defence capabilities: Union Minister Verma

Operation Sindoor demonstrated the strength of India's indigenous weapons and missile systems and showed that the country is no longer behind any other nation in defence capabilities, Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Social Justice and Empowerment B L Verma said on Saturday. Addressing the 115th Foundation Day celebrations of the National Test House (NTH) and the inauguration of its new Bengaluru facility, Verma said Operation Sindoor highlighted t...

August 9, 2026 6:51 PM

Operation Sindoor showed India will go to any extent to protect its citizens: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said Operation Sindoor sent a clear message to the world that India would go to any extent to ensure the safety of its citizens while protecting the dignity symbolised by the sindoor worn by women. Addressing the ‘Sindoor Maharaktadan Yatra’ blood donation camp at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantonment, Singh lauded the armed forces for their valour during Operation Sindoor and said they had eliminated terrorists and their handlers based in Pakistan, ensuri...

July 18, 2026 3:35 PM

Operation Sindoor showcased India’s defence readiness shaped by ‘Nation First’, ‘Forces First’ approach: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India's "world-class" defence preparedness, crediting the transformation of the country's defence sector over the past 12 years under the Narendra Modi government and its emphasis on 'Nation First' and 'Forces First'. Addressing an event in New Delhi, Singh described the operation as proof of the armed forces' operational capability and India's growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing. He said the operation ref...

July 9, 2026 6:04 PM

Echoes of strikes on terror camps were heard across the world during Operation Sindoor: PM Modi in Melbourne

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's military action during Operation Sindoor demonstrated the capability and credibility of the country's defence platforms, asserting that the "echoes" of strikes on terrorist camps were heard across the world. Addressing the Indian community at the "Melbourne Meets Modi" event, the Prime Minister said the operation showcased India's growing defence capabilities. "The world is witnessing the capability and credibility of India's defence platfo...

May 29, 2026 4:33 PM

Rajnath Singh releases commemorative book on Operation Sindoor, chronicling soldiers’ testimonies

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday released a commemorative volume on Operation Sindoor, documenting the personal experiences and testimonies of 100 officers, sailors, airmen and soldiers who participated in the operation. The publication, unveiled during a ceremonial event in New Delhi, aims to capture the human dimension of modern warfare by highlighting the courage, leadership and resilience displayed by personnel across the armed forces during the operation. In a post on X, Singh sai...

May 26, 2026 3:38 PM

Amit Shah praises BSF for “befitting reply” to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday lauded the Border Security Force (BSF) for its role during Operation Sindoor, saying the force gave a “befitting reply to Pakistan” whenever required while maintaining high morale among residents in border areas. Addressing BSF personnel during his visit to the Sanchu Border Outpost along the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan’s Bikaner sector, Shah praised the force for standing firm against challenges during the operation. “I would also like t...

May 8, 2026 5:40 PM

Operation Sindoor showcased India’s new military ethos, collective resolve: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday described Operation Sindoor as a “short-duration, deep-penetration, high-intensity and high-impact” operation that demonstrated India’s growing military capabilities and collective resolve. Addressing the second edition of the Joint Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur, the defence minister said the operation reflected the Indian armed forces’ swift, precise and joint response in safeguarding national interests. “Operation Sindoor is a testament...