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The ABRSM hosted “Saluting Our Heroes – Operation Sindoor” in Hyderabad, paying tribute to India’s armed forces and commemorating the May 2025 counter-terror operation. The event featured dignitaries, cultural tributes, and the launch of a patriotic theme song.

CPI(M) leader Tammineni Veerabhadram criticised the BJP for using Operation Sindoor politically and attacked PM Modi’s foreign policy decisions. He also accused the Election Commission of voter targeting and warned of protests over the Sitarama project design

In Varanasi, PM Modi invoked Lord Shiva to hail Operation Sindoor’s success against terror hideouts in Pakistan, accusing the Opposition of disrespecting the armed forces. He announced BrahMos missile production in UP and reaffirmed India’s indigenous military strength

Parliament missed a historic chance to show unity after the Pahalgam terror attack – a moment that could have sent clear message that India has drawn a new red line in the fight against terrorism

During ‘Operation Sindoor’, the Indian government blocked over 1,400 URLs spreading anti-India, misleading, and communally sensitive content, mostly from Pakistan-based accounts. A 24x7 control room and PIB Fact Check Unit coordinated real-time action to counter disinformation

PM Modi said no world leader asked India to halt Operation Sindoor and accused Congress of echoing Pakistan’s propaganda. He called the military strike a success, asserting that India destroyed key terror hubs and demonstrated its growing defence capabilities to the world

The BJP criticised Congress for excluding Manish Tewari and Shashi Tharoor from the Operation Sindoor debate in Parliament, alleging the party is suppressing its own leaders to control the narrative. Tewari's cryptic post added fuel to the internal rift speculation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Parliament that Operation Sindoor reflects a "new normal" in India’s anti-terror strategy, rejecting mediation claims and nuclear threats. He outlined a five-point doctrine and confirmed the US designation of TRF as a global terror group

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi attacked the Modi government in Lok Sabha over the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, questioning alleged security lapses, jet losses, and the role of foreign pressure in halting military action against Pakistan. He demanded accountability from the Home and Defence Ministers

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that the strikes ended only after destroying terror bases in Pakistan and warned that any future misadventure would invite a strong response

The Supreme Court slammed MP minister Vijay Shah for only issuing an online apology after making controversial remarks about Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The court directed the SIT to submit a report and appear on August 18

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has demanded full transparency from the Union government on Operation Sindoor ahead of a key parliamentary debate. The Opposition plans pointed interventions as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Prime Minister Modi are expected to address both Houses of Parliament

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told Parliament that Operation Sindoor was completed in 22 minutes, killing over 100 terrorists. The mission targeted terrorist bases without crossing borders. Opposition protests over Bihar's SIR exercise delayed the debate multiple times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s decisive response to any threat to its sovereignty, boosting national confidence. At a Tamil Nadu event honoring Rajendra Chola-I, he announced grand statues and highlighted India’s ancient democratic Kudavolai system

Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted on the first day of the Monsoon session due to opposition protests demanding a discussion on Operation Sindoor. Despite Speaker Om Birla’s assurance to allow debate post-Question Hour, the House was adjourned till noon

The US President, however, did not clarify which country’s aircraft were downed or provide evidence to support the claim

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh mocked Donald Trump for repeating his claim 22 times in 65 days that he stopped a potential India-Pakistan nuclear war through trade. India maintains the ceasefire was achieved through direct military talks, not foreign mediation

Ajit Doval also asserted that not a single intended target in Pakistan was missed during the May 7 military offensive, which was in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 persons dead.

China denied Indian Army claims that it supported Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, calling its ties with Pakistan “normal” and not aimed at any third party. It urged peaceful India-Pakistan dialogue and reiterated its willingness to improve relations with New Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stressed that peace is an illusion and urged constant readiness. Praising Operation Sindoor and Indian-made defence gear, he called for faster reforms, financial agility, and viewing defence spending as an economic investment, not just expenditure