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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the armed forces exercised restraint during Operation Sindoor despite having the capability to escalate their response after the Pahalgam attack. He credited strong coordination and improved border connectivity for the operation’s success and broader security gains

India and Russia will hold high-level defence talks on Thursday, focusing on faster delivery of military equipment, additional S-400 missile systems, upgrades to Sukhoi-30 jets, and potential Su-57 purchases, ahead of the Modi-Putin summit in New Delhi

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised President Donald Trump for brokering multiple peace deals, including what he called “very dangerous” ones like India–Pakistan, asserting Trump deserves major credit for reshaping US foreign policy. India, however, continues to deny any third-party mediation

India has entered the “major power” category in the Asia Power Index 2025, driven by economic growth and improving military capability. However, significant gaps remain between India’s potential and its actual influence, particularly in diplomatic relationships and defence networks

US President Donald Trump claimed he defused tensions between India and Pakistan by threatening 350% tariffs, saying both PM Modi and Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif called to acknowledge backing down. India has repeatedly denied any third-party mediation, asserting the ceasefire was agreed through DGMO-level talks.

The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission accused Beijing of orchestrating a disinformation campaign to undermine French Rafale sales in favor of its J-35s, exploiting Operation Sindoor and India-Pakistan conflict.

Investigations reveal JeM’s Faridabad module planned a nationwide terror campaign, targeting Delhi first to challenge security. Coordinated blasts, including at Ayodhya, aimed to recruit youth and avenge Operation Sindoor losses, with expansion plans for the rest of India underway

The Congress on Thursday demanded an immediate all-party meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged that Parliament’s Winter Session be advanced to debate the Delhi blast. The party questioned the government’s “new normal doctrine” and sought accountability

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised India’s “measured and professional” investigation into the Red Fort car explosion, calling it a terrorist attack. He affirmed US support if needed, while India vowed zero tolerance for terrorism and ongoing high-level monitoring

Families of Kashmiri doctors allegedly linked to the Delhi blast near the Red Fort have denied any knowledge of their involvement. Locals described the accused as religious but hardworking, with no visible terror leanings. Raids continue across J&K and Haryana

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif thanked Donald Trump for allegedly mediating the May India-Pakistan ceasefire, despite India denying third-party involvement. Speaking at Azerbaijan’s Victory Day parade, Sharif praised Trump’s role in peace efforts and emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the record voter turnout in Bihar’s first phase of assembly polls reflected people’s faith in the track record of the NDA under him and Nitish Kumar, asserting that the alliance is set for its biggest victory

US President Donald Trump again claimed that India and Pakistan “made peace” in May after he threatened to halt trade deals amid their military standoff. India has repeatedly denied any third-party mediation in the conflict, insisting the ceasefire was bilateral.

An encounter erupted in J&K’s Kishtwar district after terrorists fired on a security search team in the Kalaban forest area. The gunfight continues as forces tighten counter-terror operations under a new strategy targeting the broader terror ecosystem.

With heightened border security and infiltration attempts nearly down to zero post Operation Sindoor, Pakistan’s ISI is resorting to online propaganda to spread disinformation, incite communal tension, and push local recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir, intelligence agencies have warned.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being “scared” of former US President Donald Trump and “remote-controlled” by industrialists Ambani and Adani. He also claimed Modi halted Operation Sindoor after Trump’s call and favours corporates over citizen

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s controversial remark about Pakistan and the BJP’s response has ignited a political storm, with the Congress high command facing heat ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections. The BJP has condemned the statement as an insult to the armed forces.

Donald Trump, while praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi as ‘tough as hell’, claimed he stopped a recent India-Pakistan conflict by threatening to withhold trade deals. Speaking in South Korea and Japan, the US President repeated inconsistent accounts of his supposed role in ending hostilities

In a historic moment, President Droupadi Murmu flew in a Rafale fighter jet at Ambala, becoming the first Indian President to do so

President Droupadi Murmu flew a Rafale fighter jet at Ambala Air Force Station, receiving a ceremonial welcome. The sortie follows her earlier Sukhoi-30 MKI flight, highlighting the IAF’s capabilities and Rafale jets’ role in recent anti-terror operations