Rajnath Singh gave lot of information but did not say as Defence Minister how terrorists came to Pahalgam: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi
July 28, 2025 3:27 pm
Gogoi says country wants to know, 100 days have passed since Pahalgam attack but the government has not brought terrorists to justice.
Operation Sindoor has not ended, it has been paused; will re-start strikes if Pakistan resorts to any misadventure: Rajnath Singh
July 28, 2025 3:22 pm
He says PM Modi brought strong policy against terror, carried out attacks inside Pakistan, which should have been adopted by earlier governments. Rajnath Singh further says that the SCO defence ministers' meeting did not issue any joint statement as India objected to dilution of its stand on terrorism.
Pakistan's rulers know their soldiers cannot defeat India, hence they nurture terrorism and then claim innocence: Rajnath
July 28, 2025 3:21 pm
He says Operation Sindoor is symbol of our strength, which demonstrated that India will not remain silent if anyone harms its citizens.
Under PM Modi's leadership, dossiers replaced by decisive action; India goes to root of terrorism, has strength to uproot it: Rajnath Singh
July 28, 2025 3:15 pm
He says today's India thinks and works differently. When adversary makes terrorism strategy, firm and decisive action only option, added Rajnath.
We once spoke language of 'Lahore bus journey', but Pakistan did not understand that; we now respond with 'Balakot strike': Rajnath Singh
July 28, 2025 3:13 pm
He says 'India first extends hand of friendship, but it also knows how to twist the wrist if any country betrays it.'
Opposition asking how many of our aircraft were shot down, never asked how many enemy aircrafts came down: Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha
July 28, 2025 3:12 pm
Opposition should ask whether Operation Sindoor was successful? The answer is, yes, says the Defence Minister.
Pakistan could not hit our targets, there was no damage to any of our important assets: Rajnath Singh
July 28, 2025 3:03 pm
The Defence Minister says that in response to May 10 attack by Pakistan, India's action has been bold, concrete, and effective. Purpose of Operation Sindoor was to target terrorist camps, their supporters and to destroy them, he says.
Pakistan carried out attack on Indian targets, it was repulsed by S-400 and other air defence systems: Rajnath
July 28, 2025 3:02 pm
He says on May 7, Indian DGMO called Pakistan DGMO and informed him about rationale of the attacks and told him they were non-escalatory. Rajnath Singh said that India's air defence systems, counter-drone system and electronic equipment foiled Pakistan's attack.
Operation Sindoor historic military action; effective, decisive demonstration of our policy against terror: Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha
July 28, 2025 2:56 pm
The Defence Minister says we salute the brave sons of India who displayed valour in the battlefield. Before executing Operation Sindoor, our forces studied every aspect and chose option that would cause maximum damage to terrorists, he said. Rajnath Singh said the Indian Armed Forces carried out coordinated strikes against nine terror sites and the operation was completed within 22 minutes.
Opposition members going back on their commitment to start a discussion on Op Sindoor by putting precondition for assurance on debate on SIR: Lok Sabha Speaker
July 28, 2025 1:44 pm
“There is something called commitment. Leaders of all parties had sought a discussion on Operation Sindoor, and now you are in the Well of the House raising other issues," Birla says while addressing opposition members.
Opposition running away from discussion on Operation Sindoor after initial agreement, now putting precondition: Rijiju
July 28, 2025 12:42 pm
Union minister Kiren Rijiju says opposition demanded assurance on discussion on SIR in Bihar minutes before start of debate on Operation Sindoor.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid Opposition's vociferous protests
July 28, 2025 12:31 pm
The Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned twice as Opposition protests over various issues, including electoral rolls revision in Bihar, continued to rock the House. As soon as the House reassembled for the Question Hour at 12 noon, various Opposition MPs were on their feet and Sushmita Dev (TMC) trooped into the Well, and sought to raise various issues. As the din continued, the proceedings were adjourned again till 2 pm.