India targets terror, not civilians; defence exports surge to Rs 24,000 crore: Rajnath Singh

October 3, 2025 7:38 PM

India targets terror, not civilians; defence exports surge to Rs 24,000 crore: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that India’s military actions, including the 2016 Surgical Strikes, the 2019 Balakot Air Strikes, and Operation Sindoor in 2025, stand as proof of the nation’s firm resolve to safeguard its citizens and sovereignty. Speaking at an event organised by the Jain International Trade Community (JITO) in Hyderabad, Singh said, “When we responded to the Pahalgam terror attack, we did not ask the dharma of the terrorists. We targeted terror, not civilia...

Operation Sindoor, surgical strike, Balakot air strike proof of India’s hard power when talks fail: Rajnath Singh

September 17, 2025 4:14 PM

Operation Sindoor, surgical strike, Balakot air strike proof of India’s hard power when talks fail: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said Operation Sindoor, the 2016 surgical strike and the 2019 Balakot air strike demonstrated that India is committed to dialogue but will not hesitate to use hard power when negotiations fail. Speaking at an event marking Hyderabad Liberation Day, Singh asserted that a strong and resolute India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes in peace and goodwill but knows how to give a “befitting reply” when required. Referring to Operation Sindoor...