November 17, 2025 8:48 PM

Days after Delhi blast, Army Chief warns Pakistan: “Talks and terror cannot go together”

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday reiterated that India will not engage in dialogue with Pakistan in the presence of terrorism, stating that “blood and water cannot flow together” and warning that any misadventure will be met with a decisive response. Speaking at the Curtain Raiser of Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, General Dwivedi referred to Pakistan’s alleged sponsorship of terrorism and the recent car blast attack in Delhi. “Whe...

November 11, 2025 8:27 PM

Operation Sindoor showcases modern warfare capabilities: CDS

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday said that Operation Sindoor is a compelling example of modern warfare, where precision strike capabilities, network-centric operations, digitised intelligence, and multi-domain tactics were effectively deployed within a compressed time-frame. He made the remarks during his special address on ‘Impact of Technology on Modern Warfare’ at the Delhi Defence Dialogue in New Delhi. Highlighting the importance of technological superiority...

October 27, 2025 6:10 PM

Rajnath Singh hails success of Made-in-India defence systems in Operation Sindoor, calls for accelerated self-reliance

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that the effective use of Made-in-India equipment during Operation Sindoor has significantly bolstered India’s reputation both regionally and internationally, underscoring the growing strength of the country’s indigenous defence capabilities. He was addressing the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) Annual Session 2025, held in New Delhi on the theme ‘Defence Self-Reliance: Strengthening National Security through Indigenous Industry...

October 24, 2025 4:12 PM

All is not well in UN, decisions don’t address global priorities, says EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday said that “all is not well” within the United Nations, asserting that the organisation’s decision-making no longer reflects its membership nor addresses global priorities. He was speaking at an event marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations in New Delhi, where a commemorative postage stamp was launched by the Department of Posts. Jaishankar lauded the ministry’s open competition on the MyGov portal for designing the UN@80 posta...

October 23, 2025 9:41 PM

Operation Sindoor has given Pakistan a “good dose of caution”: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that Pakistan will now think twice before attempting any misadventure against India after the decisive response it received during Operation Sindoor. Interacting with soldiers during a Barakhana event in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, Singh said the Indian Armed Forces had given Pakistan a “good dose of caution.” He reiterated that the operation has been halted, not ended, and warned that any future provocation would invite an even stronger response. ...

October 21, 2025 2:59 PM

Operation Sindoor reflected Lord Ram’s teachings to fight injustice: PM Modi in Deepavali letter to Nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Deepavali greetings to the people of India on Tuesday, drawing a parallel between the teachings of Lord Ram and India’s recent military operation, Operation Sindoor. In a letter addressed to the nation, the Prime Minister said that the operation exemplified the country’s resolve to uphold righteousness and avenge injustice - values central to Lord Ram’s life and message. “This is the second Deepavali after the grand construction of the Ram Temple in...

October 20, 2025 6:01 PM

Over 100 districts free from maoist terror, nation breathes in freedom: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while celebrating Diwali with the Indian Navy aboard the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off the coasts of Goa and Karwar, highlighted a major national achievement: over 100 districts in India are now free from Maoist influence. Addressing the naval personnel, PM Modi recalled that before 2014, around 125 districts were affected by Maoist violence. Through persistent efforts over the past decade, this number has dramatically reduced, with only 11 districts ...

October 20, 2025 2:09 PM

‘BrahMos makes many nervous’, says PM Modi; hails India’s missile might

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded India’s indigenous missile systems, including BrahMos and Akash, highlighting their critical role during ‘Operation Sindoor’ and noting that their performance has made many apprehensive. Addressing naval personnel on board the INS Vikrant during Diwali celebrations, the Prime Minister said, “Our missiles like BrahMos and Akash have proved their capability in Operation Sindoor as well. The name BrahMos itself is so renowned that just hearing ...

October 16, 2025 11:17 PM

Operation Sindoor is a glowing testimony to India’s growing indigenous prowess: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday described Operation Sindoor as a “glowing testimony to India’s growing indigenous prowess,” crediting the government’s unwavering efforts to build a self-reliant defence manufacturing ecosystem. He was addressing students at the convocation ceremony of Symbiosis Skills and Professional University in Pune. Singh recalled the challenges faced at the beginning of India’s journey towards self-reliance in defence and underlined how determined lead...

October 14, 2025 10:21 AM

India turns spotlight on litany of Pak atrocities on children at UNGA

In a powerful address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Nishikant Dubey, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) parliamentarian, launched a sharp critique of Pakistan’s human rights violations, particularly its failure to protect children in conflict zones. Representing India’s parliamentary delegation, Dubey accused Pakistan of being “one of the most serious violators” of the UN’s Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) agenda, citing the UN Secretary-General...