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September 27, 2026 12:04 PM

Surgical strike demonstrated new example of India’s counter-terrorism policy: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled the 2016 surgical strikes against terrorist hideouts in Pakistan, describing the operation as a historic milestone that demonstrated to the world a new example of India’s counter-terrorism policy. Addressing the nation in the 138th episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi said the surgical strike highlighted the role of the Indian Army in carrying out the operation across the Line of Control (LoC). “Ten years ago, on...

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...

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...