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August 16, 2025 8:45 AM

PM Modi, Amit Shah, other leaders extend greetings on Janmashtami

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended warm greetings to the people across the country on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, calling it a sacred festival of faith, joy, and enthusiasm. "Heartfelt Janmashtami greetings to all countrymen. May this sacred festival of faith, joy, and enthusiasm infuse new energy and zeal into your lives. Jai Shri Krishna!" PM Modi said on social media platform X. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also conveyed greetings on Janmashtami. "Hail Shri Kris...

August 15, 2025 7:29 AM

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh extend greetings on 79th Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to the people on the country's 79th Independence Day. In a post on X, PM Modi said: "Wishing everyone a very happy Independence Day. May this day inspire us to keep working even harder to realise the dreams of our freedom fighters and build a Viksit Bharat. Jai Hind!" Union Home Minister Amit Shah also wished countrymen on the 79th Independence Day and urged all the citizens of the country to contribute towards building a developed, sel...

August 14, 2025 7:39 PM

Operation Sindoor showcases India’s new art of warfare, says Rajnath Singh in Independence Day message to soldier

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in his ‘Sandesh to Soldiers’ broadcast on Akashvani on the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, hailed Operation Sindoor as a balanced military response to global asymmetric warfare, reflecting India’s advanced technology, precise intelligence, and self-reliance in defence. The operation, conducted under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, targeted nine terror training camps, including the headquarters of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, wit...

August 14, 2025 4:43 PM

Rajnath Singh meets 30 tribal students from Andaman & Nicobar under ‘Aarohan’ Programme

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday interacted with 30 meritorious higher secondary students from tribal communities of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands at South Block, New Delhi. The meeting was part of 'Aarohan: Dweep to Delhi' - a seven-day National Integration Tour organised by the Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC). The students will also attend the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on August 15. During the interaction, Singh emphasised the importance of human values, ...

August 10, 2025 3:32 PM

Operation Sindoor showcases India’s self-reliance in defence: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday hailed Operation Sindoor as a testament to India’s ability to defeat its adversaries with indigenous strength, calling it a “befitting reply” to the terrorist attack on civilians in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the BEML Rail Hub for Manufacturing (BRAHMA) in Umariya, Singh emphasised that India’s decisive response to the attack sent a clear message that the nation will not tolerate assaults on i...

August 6, 2025 3:25 PM

DAC approves defence proposals worth ₹67,000 crore to boost armed forces’ operational capability

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹67,000 crore aimed at enhancing the combat readiness and operational capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces. The approvals include key procurements for the Army, Navy, and Air Force under the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) framework, reinforcing India’s push for modernisation and indigenisation in the defence sector. For the Indian Army, the DAC a...

August 5, 2025 11:51 AM

NDA meeting: PM praised for retaliation against terror, armed forces honoured

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary party on Tuesday lauded the success of Operation Sindoor and saluted the Indian Armed Forces for their heroic valour in teaching the country’s enemies a lesson. The NDA meeting, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other top ministers of the BJP and its allies, heaped praise on the exceptional and exemplary leadership by the PM in the wake of the dastardly terror attack in Kas...

July 29, 2025 1:53 PM

DRDO successfully conducts range validation tests of ‘Pralay’ missile system

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested the range capabilities of the indigenous quasi-ballistic missile system 'Pralay' over two consecutive days from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. The trials were conducted as part of the User Evaluation Trials in collaboration with the Indian Armed Forces. According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, both minimum and maximum range capabilities of the missile were validated during the flight ...

July 29, 2025 10:47 AM

Parliament to resume debate on Operation Sindoor today

The Rajya Sabha is set to begin a special discussion on Operation Sindoor on Tuesday. The operation was launched by the Indian Armed Forces in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people. Operation Sindoor targeted terror infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), with the objective of dismantling cross-border networks used to facilitate and execute terror attacks on Indian soil. Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha will continue the debat...

July 28, 2025 2:32 PM

Rajnath Singh initiates discussion on Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday initiated the long-awaited discussion on Operation Sindoor on the floor of the Lok Sabha. Describing the military operation launched by the Indian armed forces as “historic,” Singh paid tribute to the soldiers who are always prepared to lay down their lives for the nation. “The Parliament is ready to discuss Operation Sindoor. First of all, I would like to extend my gratitude, on behalf of the House, to the brave jawans who have sacrificed for the...