Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday (Jul 30) slammed former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru for signing the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan in 1960, calling the agreement a method of "appeasement" and not "peace". Commencing Day 2 of the Operation Sindoor debate in Rajya Sabha, he vowed that the treaty would "remain in abeyance" until "Pakistan irrevocably gives up its support of terrorism." Jaishankar insisted that in modern India, “Blood and water will not flow together.” Echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's words from the previous day, he told the opposition that the PM and US President Donald Trump did not talk over a call between April 22 and June 16.Looking back to May, the EAM said that when Indian armed forces commenced Operation Sindoor, “a number of countries were in touch with us to see how serious the situation was and how long it would go.” He revealed that, at the time New Delhi refuted offers of mediation, "We gave the same message to all the countries… that we were not open to any mediation. Anything between us and Pakistan will only be bilateral… And that we were responding to the Pakistani attack, and we would keep responding. If that fighting was to stop, Pakistan must make a request. And that request could only come through the channel of the DGMO."<h2>What did Jaishankar say on the Indus Water Treaty</h2>Speaking in Parliament during Day 2 of the Operation Sindoor debate, EAM Jaishankar condoled the death of civilians in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. Slamming the Congress party and the then PM Nehru, he alleged that the "Indus water treaty with Pakistan, signed by then Prime Minister, was not to buy peace, but for appeasement". Jaishankar added that thanks to the efforts of the Modi government, now, "Terrorism is now on the global agenda". He stressed that the Indus Water Treaty "will be held in abeyance until Pakistan irrevocably gives up its support of terrorism". He added that "Blood and water will not flow together".&nbsp;

Commencing Day 2 of the Operation Sindoor debate in Rajya Sabha, EAM S. Jaishankar vowed that the treaty would "remain in abeyance" until "Pakistan irrevocably gives up its support of terrorism." Jaishankar insisted that in modern India, “Blood and water will not flow together.”

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday (Jul 30) slammed former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru for signing the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan in 1960, calling the agreement a method of "appeasement" and not "peace". Commencing Day 2 of the Operation Sindoor debate in Rajya Sabha, he vowed that the treaty would "remain in abeyance" until "Pakistan irrevocably gives up its support of terrorism." Jaishankar insisted that in modern India, “Blood and water will not flow together.” Echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's words from the previous day, he told the opposition that the PM and US President Donald Trump did not talk over a call between April 22 and June 16. Looking back to May, the EAM said that when Indian armed forces commenced Operation Sindoor, “a number of countries were in touch with us to see how serious the situation was and how long it would go.” He revealed that, at the time New Delhi refuted offers of mediation, "We gave the same message to all the countries… that we were not open to any mediation. Anything between us and Pakistan will only be bilateral… And that we were responding to the Pakistani attack, and we would keep responding. If that fighting was to stop, Pakistan must make a request. And that request could only come through the channel of the DGMO." What did Jaishankar say on the Indus Water Treaty Speaking in Parliament during Day 2 of the Operation Sindoor debate, EAM Jaishankar condoled the death of civilians in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. Slamming the Congress party and the then PM Nehru, he alleged that the "Indus water treaty with Pakistan, signed by then Prime Minister, was not to buy peace, but for appeasement". Jaishankar added that thanks to the efforts of the Modi government, now, "Terrorism is now on the global agenda". He stressed that the Indus Water Treaty "will be held in abeyance until Pakistan irrevocably gives up its support of terrorism". He added that "Blood and water will not flow together".

Commencing Day 2 of the Operation Sindoor debate in Rajya Sabha, EAM S. Jaishankar vowed that the treaty would "remain in abeyance" until "Pakistan irrevocably gives up its support of terrorism." Jaishankar insisted that in modern India, “Blood and water will not flow together.”

'Blood and water will not flow together': Jaishankar slams Nehru for Indus Water Treaty, says it'll remain in abeyance till Pakistan stops terrorism

The Congress party launched a fresh attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he said in the Parliament that “no global leader interfered in Operation Sindoor” and accused him of being afraid to confront US President Donald Trump. Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, said the Prime Minister “never said it clearly that Trump was lying” and also accused him of failing to name China despite its alleged support to Pakistan during the armed conflict with India.&nbsp;&nbsp;After the Prime Minister’s speech in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi said, “He never said it clearly that Trump was lying... In his entire speech, not once did he mention China. The whole nation knows that China helped Pakistan in every way, but the Prime Minister and Defence Minister never named China anywhere in their speeches.”&nbsp;

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&nbsp;Congress MP KC Venugopal also targeted the PM and said, “We are asking very clearly whether Trump’s claim is bogus or not, whether he is telling truth or not. No answer... Why is he scared in talking about Trump?”&nbsp;He further accused PM Modi of trying to hide behind Pakistan rhetoric instead of addressing serious questions about India’s sovereignty and military decision making.“When genuine questions are asked by the opposition, he hides behind the Pakistan story,” Venugopal said.

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Earlier during his speech during the Operation Sindoor debate in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi said that if Prime Minister Narendra Modi had even half the courage of his grandmother and former PM Indira Gandhi, he would have called US President Donald Trump a liar for claiming he brokered India-Pakistan peace. “If he has the courage, he will say here that Donald Trump is a liar. 50% Indira Gandhi ka courage hai toh ye bol dega,” Gandhi said throwing a challenge at PM Modi and then went on to fix his reference to the prime minister saying, “bol denge, sorry”. “Pahalgam attack was a brutal attack organised and orchestrated clearly by the Pakistani state,” he said. “Even before Operation Sindoor began, the Opposition committed itself to stand like a rock with the government,” he added “Why is the Prime Minister silent? If Trump is lying (on India-Pakistan ceasefire), say it. Say it in Parliament,” Gandhi dared PM Modi.

Rahul Gandhi further said that US President Donald Trump had hosted Pakistan army chief Asim Munir at the White House last month, but the Indian government did not call out the US President over it.

The Congress party launched a fresh attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he said in the Parliament that “no global leader interfered in Operation Sindoor” and accused him of being afraid to confront US President Donald Trump. Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, said the Prime Minister “never said it clearly that Trump was lying” and also accused him of failing to name China despite its alleged support to Pakistan during the armed conflict with India. After the Prime Minister’s speech in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi said, “He never said it clearly that Trump was lying... In his entire speech, not once did he mention China. The whole nation knows that China helped Pakistan in every way, but the Prime Minister and Defence Minister never named China anywhere in their speeches.”

Rahul Gandhi further said that US President Donald Trump had hosted Pakistan army chief Asim Munir at the White House last month, but the Indian government did not call out the US President over it.

‘Is he scared?’: Congress says PM did not clearly deny Trump’s claims on ceasefire

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (July 29) recalled how Pakistan pleaded for a ceasefire after India's Operation Sindoor. He stressed that the ceasefire on May 10 was announced after Pakistan begged for one, adding that no leader from any country asked India to stop India's counter-operation.Responding to the debate on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha, PM Modi slammed the Opposition and Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, as he asked why he had not directly said anything to US President Donald Trump's claim of mediating a ceasefire."On May 9 and 10, our missiles hit every corner of Pakistan, something they had never even dreamed of. This brought Pakistan to its knees. It was after this that Pakistan called the Indian DGMO and pleaded, 'Stop this. You have hit us hard; we can't take it anymore. Please stop the attacks (Bas karo, bahut maara, ab zyada maar jhelne ki taakat nahin hai. Please hamla rok do)."PM Modi added, "India had made it clear on May 7 itself that its objectives had been met. This had been decided in conjunction with the forces that our objectives were terrorists and their bosses."He further continued, saying that US Vice President JD Vance called him several times on May 9 to inform him about an impending "huge" strike by Pakistan."On the night of 9th May, the Vice President of America tried to talk to me. He tried for an hour, but I was in a meeting with my army, so I could not pick up his call. Later, I called him back," he said.PM Modi continued, "The Vice President of America told me on the phone that Pakistan is going to launch a big attack. My answer was that if Pakistan has this intention, it will cost them a lot. If Pakistan attacks, we will respond by launching a big attack. This was my answer...," he added.PM Modi further said that in the four days beginning May 7, Pakistan fired 1,000 drones and missiles at India, adding that all of them were destroyed in the air.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Responding to the debate on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha, PM Modi slammed the Opposition and Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, as he asked why he had not directly said anything to US President Donald Trump's claim of mediating a ceasefire.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (July 29) recalled how Pakistan pleaded for a ceasefire after India's Operation Sindoor. He stressed that the ceasefire on May 10 was announced after Pakistan begged for one, adding that no leader from any country asked India to stop India's counter-operation. Responding to the debate on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha, PM Modi slammed the Opposition and Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, as he asked why he had not directly said anything to US President Donald Trump's claim of mediating a ceasefire. "On May 9 and 10, our missiles hit every corner of Pakistan, something they had never even dreamed of. This brought Pakistan to its knees. It was after this that Pakistan called the Indian DGMO and pleaded, 'Stop this. You have hit us hard; we can't take it anymore. Please stop the attacks (Bas karo, bahut maara, ab zyada maar jhelne ki taakat nahin hai. Please hamla rok do)." PM Modi added, "India had made it clear on May 7 itself that its objectives had been met. This had been decided in conjunction with the forces that our objectives were terrorists and their bosses." He further continued, saying that US Vice President JD Vance called him several times on May 9 to inform him about an impending "huge" strike by Pakistan. "On the night of 9th May, the Vice President of America tried to talk to me. He tried for an hour, but I was in a meeting with my army, so I could not pick up his call. Later, I called him back," he said. PM Modi continued, "The Vice President of America told me on the phone that Pakistan is going to launch a big attack. My answer was that if Pakistan has this intention, it will cost them a lot. If Pakistan attacks, we will respond by launching a big attack. This was my answer...," he added. PM Modi further said that in the four days beginning May 7, Pakistan fired 1,000 drones and missiles at India, adding that all of them were destroyed in the air.

Responding to the debate on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha, PM Modi slammed the Opposition and Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, as he asked why he had not directly said anything to US President Donald Trump's claim of mediating a ceasefire.

'Please stop attacking, you have hit too hard': PM Modi shares how Pakistan begged for ceasefire during Operation Sindoor

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, alleged on Tuesday that Pakistan and China had succeeded in destroying India's foreign policy post Operation Sindoor. He claimed that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government failed to deter Islamabad with its actions after the Pahalgam terror attack, pointing out that Asim Munir, "the man who carried out terrorism in India", was hosted in the White House by US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;Speaking in the Lok Sabha, the Congress MP also attacked External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.&nbsp;"The EAM and the defence minister said that we deterred Pakistan. Really? The man who committed terrorism in India, Asim Munir, was invited by President Trump to the White House, where even Prime Minister Modi cannot go. President Trump said that the reason he (Asim Munir) is because I wanted to thank him. Thank him for what? For spreading terrorism... I want to ask the EAM on which planet you are sitting? Please come down," he said in the Lok Sabha.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-in-lok-sabha-pahalgam-terrorist-punished-masterminds-having-sleepless-nights-1753794451416">Also read: PM Modi in Parliament: ‘Pahalgam terrorists punished, masterminds having sleepless nights’</a>&nbsp;Rahul Gandhi said that the chief architect of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Asim Munir, having lunch with the President of the United States, was the “new normal”.&nbsp;“The new normal is that the chief architect of the Pahalgam attack is having lunch with the President of the United States. Now, there's another new normal: at the end of the operation, and by the way, the operation is still ongoing, they have declared victory. But the operation hasn’t ended. The Government of India now says, 'Any act of terror is an act of war.' Now, the government has handed over all the power to terrorists, saying that if you want war, just attack India. It’s madness.”&nbsp;Referring to Donald Trump's oft-repeated claim that he had brokered the peace understanding between India and Pakistan after the four-day-long conflict in May, Rahul Gandhi exhorted Prime Minister Narendra Modi to state that the US President had been lying.&nbsp;"US President Donald Trump has said 29 times that he brokered the ceasefire. Fine, if he’s lying, then let Prime Minister Modi say it clearly in his speech here: 'You are lying. If he has the courage of Indira Gandhi, let him stand here and say, “Donald Trump, you are a liar," he added.&nbsp;India has denied that Trump played a role in the ceasefire understanding. New Delhi says Pakistan's DGMO called his Indian counterpart after the Indian armed forces' precision strikes on its air bases, seeking cessation of hostilities.&nbsp;Donald Trump hosted Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir, at the White House in June. The lunch meeting was the first time a US president had hosted the head of Pakistan's army at the White House. At the meeting, Trump expressed "keen interest" in forging a "mutually beneficial trade partnership with Pakistan".

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, alleged on Tuesday that Pakistan and China had succeeded in destroying India's foreign policy post Operation Sindoor. 

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, alleged on Tuesday that Pakistan and China had succeeded in destroying India's foreign policy post Operation Sindoor. He claimed that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government failed to deter Islamabad with its actions after the Pahalgam terror attack, pointing out that Asim Munir, "the man who carried out terrorism in India", was hosted in the White House by US President Donald Trump. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, the Congress MP also attacked External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. "The EAM and the defence minister said that we deterred Pakistan. Really? The man who committed terrorism in India, Asim Munir, was invited by President Trump to the White House, where even Prime Minister Modi cannot go. President Trump said that the reason he (Asim Munir) is because I wanted to thank him. Thank him for what? For spreading terrorism... I want to ask the EAM on which planet you are sitting? Please come down," he said in the Lok Sabha. Also read: PM Modi in Parliament: ‘Pahalgam terrorists punished, masterminds having sleepless nights’ Rahul Gandhi said that the chief architect of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Asim Munir, having lunch with the President of the United States, was the “new normal”. “The new normal is that the chief architect of the Pahalgam attack is having lunch with the President of the United States. Now, there's another new normal: at the end of the operation, and by the way, the operation is still ongoing, they have declared victory. But the operation hasn’t ended. The Government of India now says, 'Any act of terror is an act of war.' Now, the government has handed over all the power to terrorists, saying that if you want war, just attack India. It’s madness.” Referring to Donald Trump's oft-repeated claim that he had brokered the peace understanding between India and Pakistan after the four-day-long conflict in May, Rahul Gandhi exhorted Prime Minister Narendra Modi to state that the US President had been lying. "US President Donald Trump has said 29 times that he brokered the ceasefire. Fine, if he’s lying, then let Prime Minister Modi say it clearly in his speech here: 'You are lying. If he has the courage of Indira Gandhi, let him stand here and say, “Donald Trump, you are a liar," he added. India has denied that Trump played a role in the ceasefire understanding. New Delhi says Pakistan's DGMO called his Indian counterpart after the Indian armed forces' precision strikes on its air bases, seeking cessation of hostilities. Donald Trump hosted Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir, at the White House in June. The lunch meeting was the first time a US president had hosted the head of Pakistan's army at the White House. At the meeting, Trump expressed "keen interest" in forging a "mutually beneficial trade partnership with Pakistan".

Rahul Gandhi's speech in Lok Sabha: The Congress MP also attacked External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.&nbsp;

Rahul Gandhi claims India's foreign policy 'destroyed': 'Asim Munir hosted by Trump'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that India exposed Pakistan’s nuclear bluff by launching Operation Sindoor and proved that Islamabad’s nuclear threats were hollow as Indian forces hit deep and hard and targeted locations that had never been attacked before. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the debate on Operation Sindoor, PM Modi said that the Indian forces exposed Pakistan’s nuclear blackmail as insufficient and added that such nuclear threats will never work, nor will India bow to them in the future.&nbsp;“India has proved that nuclear blackmailing will not work anymore, and neither will India bow down to this nuclear blackmailing. Pakistan’s airbases and assets have suffered heavy damage. And to date, many of their airbases are in ICU,” the PM said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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<h2>‘Pahalgam was a conspiracy to incite riots in India’</h2>&nbsp;PM Modi said that the Pahalgam terrorist attack was a conspiracy to incite riots in India but it was foiled as Indians remained united after the Pahalgam terror attack.“The brutal attack in Pahalgam on April 22, and the way terrorists killed innocent people after asking their religion, was the height of cruelty. It was a planned attempt to incite riots in India. I want to thank the people of India for standing united against that conspiracy,” said Modi.&nbsp;

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“I returned from Saudi and called a meeting. I ordered a strong response to terror… The army was given full freedom to act. They had to decide when, where, and how they would present a challenge. I said it clearly in the meeting, and this was reported in the media as well.” Modi further told the House that Pakistan knew India was going to do something, and so it started issuing nuclear threats, but India carried out the actions as planned, and Pakistan could not do anything.

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&nbsp;<h2>‘They started making threats of nuclear war…’</h2>&nbsp;“They had started making comments on nuclear war but India did what it had to do and Pakistan could not do it… We have fought Pakistan several times, but it was the first time that India went to locations where we had never been before, as Pakistan’s terror infrastructure in Muridke was targeted. No one could even think this could happen, but we reduced terror infrastructure to dust.”&nbsp;“We showed India’s tactical brilliance and targeted Pakistan’s air bases and assets, some of which are still in the ICU,” said the PM.&nbsp;PM Modi said the world witnessed the power of Indian missiles and drones that exposed deep flaws in Pakistan’s arsenal, and the synergy between three air forces defeated Pakistan.&nbsp;“Terrorist bases were destroyed in Pakistan. No one could imagine that we can reach there. Bahawalpur, Muridke have also been razed to the ground. Our forces destroyed the terrorist bases,” he said.&nbsp;<h2>‘In Operation Sindoor, India showed its technical capability’</h2>&nbsp;India has shown its technical capability. This is the era of technology-based war. If we had not made the preparations that we have done in the last 10 years, then we cannot imagine how much loss we could have suffered.&nbsp;Through Operation Sindoor, for the first time, the world recognised the power of self-reliant India. Made in India drones, missiles exposed Pakistan’s weapon system...”

Pakistan's leadership started making comments on nuclear war but India did what it had to do and Pakistan could not do anything. Terror infrastructure in Pakistan’s Muridke was targeted. No one could even think this could happen, but we reduced terror infrastructure to dust, the PM said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that India exposed Pakistan’s nuclear bluff by launching Operation Sindoor and proved that Islamabad’s nuclear threats were hollow as Indian forces hit deep and hard and targeted locations that had never been attacked before. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the debate on Operation Sindoor, PM Modi said that the Indian forces exposed Pakistan’s nuclear blackmail as insufficient and added that such nuclear threats will never work, nor will India bow to them in the future. “India has proved that nuclear blackmailing will not work anymore, and neither will India bow down to this nuclear blackmailing. Pakistan’s airbases and assets have suffered heavy damage. And to date, many of their airbases are in ICU,” the PM said.

Pakistan's leadership started making comments on nuclear war but India did what it had to do and Pakistan could not do anything. Terror infrastructure in Pakistan’s Muridke was targeted. No one could even think this could happen, but we reduced terror infrastructure to dust, the PM said.

‘India exposed Pak’s nuclear bluff, hit deep and hard; some airbases still in ICU’: PM Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (July 29) shared new details about the Operation Sindoor days, saying that the US Vice President JD Vance called him several times on May 9 to inform him about an impending "huge" strike by Pakistan. While speaking in Lok Sabha, PM Modi said Vance tried to reach him for an hour, but he was in a meeting.In a fiery debate in Parliament on Tuesday, PM Modi stressed that the US vice president told him that Pakistan is going to launch a big attack.&nbsp;"On the night of 9th May, the Vice President of America tried to talk to me. He tried for an hour, but I was in a meeting with my army, so I could not pick up his call. Later, I called him back," he said.&nbsp;PM Modi continued, "The Vice President of America told me on the phone that Pakistan is going to launch a big attack. My answer was that if Pakistan has this intention, it will cost them a lot. If Pakistan attacks, we will respond by launching a big attack. This was my answer...," he added.<h2>Rahul Gandhi dares PM Modi to call Trump a ‘liar’</h2>Earlier, in the parliament, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge launched an attack on PM Modi, as they demanded clarity on Trump's claims of mediating peace between India and Pakistan.&nbsp;He further questioned the Modi government and its operational strategy behind Operation Sindoor. He dared the Indian prime minister to confront Trump's claims on the ceasefire.&nbsp;“If he has the courage, he will say here that Donald Trump is a liar. 50% Indira Gandhi ka courage hai toh ye bol denge,” Rahul Gandhi said. “Why is the Prime Minister silent? If Trump is lying, say it. Say it in Parliament.”&nbsp;While Kharge joined Rahul Gandhi in this, saying, "Even after Trump admitted 29 times that he brokered the ceasefire, why is India still not ready to accept it? By the time I finish my speech, he might have said it a 30th time.”<h2>Terrorists are crying</h2>PM Modi further said that the terrorists are crying now, their masterminds are crying, and seeing them cry, adding that "some people are crying here too".&nbsp;"They tried to play a game during the surgical strike, but it didn't work. During the airstrike, they tried playing another game. That didn't work either. When #OperationSindoor took place, they adopted a new tactic - "Why did you stop?" Modi added.&nbsp;"You need one or the other excuse to oppose. So, not just me but the entire country is laughing at you," he said.&nbsp;

PM Modi, during a fiery debate in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday said that US Vice President JD Vance called him  several times to tell him that Pakistan will be launching a big attack. 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (July 29) shared new details about the Operation Sindoor days, saying that the US Vice President JD Vance called him several times on May 9 to inform him about an impending "huge" strike by Pakistan. While speaking in Lok Sabha, PM Modi said Vance tried to reach him for an hour, but he was in a meeting. In a fiery debate in Parliament on Tuesday, PM Modi stressed that the US vice president told him that Pakistan is going to launch a big attack. "On the night of 9th May, the Vice President of America tried to talk to me. He tried for an hour, but I was in a meeting with my army, so I could not pick up his call. Later, I called him back," he said. PM Modi continued, "The Vice President of America told me on the phone that Pakistan is going to launch a big attack. My answer was that if Pakistan has this intention, it will cost them a lot. If Pakistan attacks, we will respond by launching a big attack. This was my answer...," he added. Rahul Gandhi dares PM Modi to call Trump a ‘liar’ Earlier, in the parliament, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge launched an attack on PM Modi, as they demanded clarity on Trump's claims of mediating peace between India and Pakistan. He further questioned the Modi government and its operational strategy behind Operation Sindoor. He dared the Indian prime minister to confront Trump's claims on the ceasefire. “If he has the courage, he will say here that Donald Trump is a liar. 50% Indira Gandhi ka courage hai toh ye bol denge,” Rahul Gandhi said. “Why is the Prime Minister silent? If Trump is lying, say it. Say it in Parliament.” While Kharge joined Rahul Gandhi in this, saying, "Even after Trump admitted 29 times that he brokered the ceasefire, why is India still not ready to accept it? By the time I finish my speech, he might have said it a 30th time.” Terrorists are crying PM Modi further said that the terrorists are crying now, their masterminds are crying, and seeing them cry, adding that "some people are crying here too". "They tried to play a game during the surgical strike, but it didn't work. During the airstrike, they tried playing another game. That didn't work either. When #OperationSindoor took place, they adopted a new tactic - "Why did you stop?" Modi added. "You need one or the other excuse to oppose. So, not just me but the entire country is laughing at you," he said.

PM Modi, during a fiery debate in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday said that US Vice President JD Vance called him &nbsp;several times to tell him that Pakistan will be launching a big attack.&nbsp;

'US VP called me...': PM Modi shares BIG details on Op Sindoor - Here's what JD Vance revealed about 'huge strike' by Pakistan

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday (July 29) made a sarcastic jibe at the Opposition during the Operation Sindoor debate in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of parliament. The session was held on the occasion of Nag Panchami, a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of serpents. Taunting the Opposition, who have been questioning the government on the Operation Sindoor to avenge Pahalgam terror attack, Singh said that feeding snakes milk on the occasion of Nag Panchami was okay, but not every day. He was referring to the Hindu ritual of offering milk to the snakes on the festival.&nbsp;“I only want to say this to Opposition members, or rather, all members present here...today is Nag Panchami,” Singh said, drawing laughter in the parliament. "Feeding snakes milk on Nag Panchami is fine. But not daily," he added for good measure. “Our vision is that Operation Sindoor will continue. It may pause in between, but it will never stop as long as terrorism exists.”&nbsp;The defence minister also issued a stark warning to Pakistan and the world that India will eliminate terrorism. He also expressed hopes that the people of the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir will return and accept that they are Indians.

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&nbsp;<h2>What is the significance of offering milk to snakes on Nag Panchami?</h2>The tradition of feeding snakes during Nag Panchami is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology. Snakes are associated with several deities in Hinduism, including Lord Shiva. The ritual is perceived as an act of devotion. It is also associated with seeking blessings and protection from the powerful serpents.&nbsp;The Hindu ritual is a symbol of fertility, purity, and life, as it is believed to appease the deities, ensuring the well-being of the community. The offering of milk is also believed to pacify the snakes during the monsoon season, when they emerge from their burrows due to rain, and prevent harm.&nbsp;While this ritual is deeply rooted in tradition, in reality, snakes do not naturally drink milk. Although some may appear to drink milk due to dehydration or stress. Dairy products can prove to be harmful for snakes.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh taunted the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, saying feeding snakes milk on Nag Panchami was fine, but not every day.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday (July 29) made a sarcastic jibe at the Opposition during the Operation Sindoor debate in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of parliament. The session was held on the occasion of Nag Panchami, a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of serpents. Taunting the Opposition, who have been questioning the government on the Operation Sindoor to avenge Pahalgam terror attack, Singh said that feeding snakes milk on the occasion of Nag Panchami was okay, but not every day. He was referring to the Hindu ritual of offering milk to the snakes on the festival. “I only want to say this to Opposition members, or rather, all members present here...today is Nag Panchami,” Singh said, drawing laughter in the parliament. "Feeding snakes milk on Nag Panchami is fine. But not daily," he added for good measure. “Our vision is that Operation Sindoor will continue. It may pause in between, but it will never stop as long as terrorism exists.” The defence minister also issued a stark warning to Pakistan and the world that India will eliminate terrorism. He also expressed hopes that the people of the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir will return and accept that they are Indians.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh taunted the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, saying feeding snakes milk on Nag Panchami was fine, but not every day.

Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh's 'feeding milk to snakes' jibe at Oppn amid Operation Sindoor debate. What he said

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that ‘Operation Sindoor’ was India’s clear message to Pakistan and the world that India will go to any extent to eliminate terrorism. Lauding India’s armed forces for the precision strikes and good coordination during the operation, the defence minister said, “We struck nine terror camps, including those operated by Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen. No Pakistani civilian was harmed. Our strikes on targets were precise, and our message was clear.”&nbsp;“India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ was not an act of provocation, but one of self-defence,” Singh added in his address in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.Calling the operation a turning point in India’s security doctrine, Singh said, “Operation Sindoor is redefining India’s global image. We will not allow our soil to bleed.”Singh further said that Pakistan had tried to attack Indian military targets using missiles and drones but failed to cause any damage.“We thwarted every attempt. Not a single Indian installation was hit,” Singh added. He further said that the Opposition should unite in acknowledging the valour of Indian soldiers and it must refrain from indulging in politics over Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;“Not a single soldier was martyred. The entire country should take pride in the professionalism of our armed forces,” the minister said.He further said that the purpose of Operation Sindoor was not to start a war but to compel the enemy to submit through a demonstrative show of force. “On the morning of May 10, when the Indian Army targeted multiple Pakistani airfields, Pakistan suffered massive losses. The operation was halted not by our DGMOs, but by Pakistan’s. It was stopped by Pakistan’s DGMOs.”“We agreed, but only on the condition that if there is another terror attack, ‘Operation Sindoor’ will resume. The operation is not over, it remains active,” he clarified.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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&nbsp;<h2>‘PoK will be part of India’s governance system’</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;Defence Minister further said that a day will come when the people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) will be part of India’s governance system and say with pride that they are Indians. “The people of PoK will return, a day will come when they will say that we are Indians," Singh said in the Upper House.&nbsp;Speaking on ‘Operation Mahadev’ in Srinagar, Singh said that actionable intelligence led to the elimination of three terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgam attack.“Our forces neutralised the perpetrators. We do what we say. I laud security forces for killing 3 terrorists who carried out Pahalgam terror attack in April,” he declared firmly.&nbsp;<h2>‘Terrorism should be eliminated from Pakistan’</h2>The defence minister further said that India wants terrorism should be eliminated from Pakistan and offered to help Pakistan if it is unable to act against terrorism.&nbsp;“India wants terrorism should be eliminated from Pakistan; for entire world terrorism is a challenge. If Pakistan is unable to act against terrorism, India is ready to help,” Singh added.&nbsp;<h2>‘UN failed to tackle terrorism’</h2>&nbsp;Rajnath Singh also targeted the United Nations for its failure to tackle the scourge of terrorism. “If there is one international forum that has the biggest responsibility to work in the direction of counter-terrorism, it is the United Nations. But, unfortunately, some of its decisions, like appointing Pakistan as vice-chair of their Counter-Terrorism panel, raise serious questions,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“India wants terrorism should be eliminated from Pakistan; for entire world terrorism is a challenge. If Pakistan is unable to act against terrorism, India is ready to help,” Singh added. <h2>‘UN failed to tackle terrorism’</h2> Rajnath Singh also targeted the United Nations for its failure to tackle the scourge of terrorism. “If there is one international forum that has the biggest responsibility to work in the direction of counter-terrorism, it is the United Nations. But, unfortunately, some of its decisions, like appointing Pakistan as vice-chair of their Counter-Terrorism panel, raise serious questions,” he said.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Operation Sindoor is a turning point in India’s security doctrine and is redefining India’s global image. Operation Sindoor was India’s clear message to Pakistan and the world that India will go to any extent to eliminate terrorism, he added.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that ‘Operation Sindoor’ was India’s clear message to Pakistan and the world that India will go to any extent to eliminate terrorism. Lauding India’s armed forces for the precision strikes and good coordination during the operation, the defence minister said, “We struck nine terror camps, including those operated by Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen. No Pakistani civilian was harmed. Our strikes on targets were precise, and our message was clear.” “India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ was not an act of provocation, but one of self-defence,” Singh added in his address in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Calling the operation a turning point in India’s security doctrine, Singh said, “Operation Sindoor is redefining India’s global image. We will not allow our soil to bleed.” Singh further said that Pakistan had tried to attack Indian military targets using missiles and drones but failed to cause any damage. “We thwarted every attempt. Not a single Indian installation was hit,” Singh added. He further said that the Opposition should unite in acknowledging the valour of Indian soldiers and it must refrain from indulging in politics over Operation Sindoor. “Not a single soldier was martyred. The entire country should take pride in the professionalism of our armed forces,” the minister said. He further said that the purpose of Operation Sindoor was not to start a war but to compel the enemy to submit through a demonstrative show of force. “On the morning of May 10, when the Indian Army targeted multiple Pakistani airfields, Pakistan suffered massive losses. The operation was halted not by our DGMOs, but by Pakistan’s. It was stopped by Pakistan’s DGMOs.” “We agreed, but only on the condition that if there is another terror attack, ‘Operation Sindoor’ will resume. The operation is not over, it remains active,” he clarified.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Operation Sindoor is a turning point in India’s security doctrine and is redefining India’s global image. Operation Sindoor was India’s clear message to Pakistan and the world that India will go to any extent to eliminate terrorism, he added.

‘Operation Sindoor is redefining India’s global image’: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Indian Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday (Jul 29) launched a scathing attack on the Congress in Parliament, accusing the party—and former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi in particular—of sympathising with terrorists while ignoring the sacrifices of Indian security forces. Speaking during the special debate on Operation Sindoor, Shah slammed the opposition for remaining unhappy even as three Pahalgam attack terrorists were killed by the Indian armed forces. He also brought up the 2008 Batla House encounter in Delhi, where two Indian Mujahideen terrorists were gunned down, and Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma was killed in action.<h2>What Amit Shah said about the opposition</h2>As the centre and opposition locked horns in the Parliament, the Indian home minister slammed the opposition and said, "With the killing of the hardened terrorists, we thought everyone would be happy. However, our calculations went wrong, as the opposition seems to be upset with the news".He also brought up the 2008 Batla House encounter, catching the House by surprise. Shah said the Opposition had no moral ground to question the government's handling of terrorism, accusing the party of going soft on terrorists during its time in power."I would like to remember Salman Khurshid. One day, I was having an early breakfast when I saw him weeping on TV while leaving Sonia Gandhi's house. I thought something big had happened. He said that Sonia Gandhi was in tears over the Batla House incident. If you had to cry, you should have done that for Shaheed Mohan Sharma and not the Batla House terrorists," said the home minister.Earlier in his speech, Shah confirmed that the three terrorists behind the deadly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack were eliminated under Operation Mahadev. He also said forensic tests on recovered machine guns had confirmed the identity of the militants.When Congress MP P. Chidambaram raised doubts about the Pakistani origin of the attackers, Shah accused him of trying to "save Pakistan" and said: “When he says this, it means they (the Congress) are giving a clean chit (to Pakistan).”

Speaking during the special debate on Operation Sindoor, Shah slammed the opposition for remaining unhappy even as three Pahalgam attack terrorists were killed by the Indian armed forces. 

Indian Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday (Jul 29) launched a scathing attack on the Congress in Parliament, accusing the party—and former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi in particular—of sympathising with terrorists while ignoring the sacrifices of Indian security forces. Speaking during the special debate on Operation Sindoor, Shah slammed the opposition for remaining unhappy even as three Pahalgam attack terrorists were killed by the Indian armed forces. He also brought up the 2008 Batla House encounter in Delhi, where two Indian Mujahideen terrorists were gunned down, and Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma was killed in action. What Amit Shah said about the opposition As the centre and opposition locked horns in the Parliament, the Indian home minister slammed the opposition and said, "With the killing of the hardened terrorists, we thought everyone would be happy. However, our calculations went wrong, as the opposition seems to be upset with the news". He also brought up the 2008 Batla House encounter, catching the House by surprise. Shah said the Opposition had no moral ground to question the government's handling of terrorism, accusing the party of going soft on terrorists during its time in power. "I would like to remember Salman Khurshid. One day, I was having an early breakfast when I saw him weeping on TV while leaving Sonia Gandhi's house. I thought something big had happened. He said that Sonia Gandhi was in tears over the Batla House incident. If you had to cry, you should have done that for Shaheed Mohan Sharma and not the Batla House terrorists," said the home minister. Earlier in his speech, Shah confirmed that the three terrorists behind the deadly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack were eliminated under Operation Mahadev. He also said forensic tests on recovered machine guns had confirmed the identity of the militants. When Congress MP P. Chidambaram raised doubts about the Pakistani origin of the attackers, Shah accused him of trying to "save Pakistan" and said: “When he says this, it means they (the Congress) are giving a clean chit (to Pakistan).”

Speaking during the special debate on Operation Sindoor, Shah slammed the opposition for remaining unhappy even as three Pahalgam attack terrorists were killed by the Indian armed forces.&nbsp;

'She cried for terrorists, not our martyrs': Amit Shah attacks Congress, Sonia Gandhi in fiery Operation Sindoor debate

A team of National Investigative Agency members has reached Kashmir Valley to identify the bodies of the killed terrorists in the operation Mahadev, according to the sources in security. The sources also said that the two arrested men who had harboured the terrorists in Baisaran before the Pahalgam attack might be brought to identify the terrorists as well.Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir successfully neutralised three terrorists in the Mahadev Peaks of Zabarwan range after a 95-day-long manhunt across the Kashmir region. Sources in the security said that the elimination of three foreign terrorists responsible for the brutal killings of 26 innocent civilians at Baisaran, Pahalgam, on April 22 has finally been avenged.The operation started after a tip-off on July 27, after which security forces launched a massive search operation in the steep and dense mountain ranges of Lidwas. On July 28th, the terrorists were cordoned off, and a gunfight started from both sides resulting in the killing of three terrorists including Suleiman alias Hashim Musa, Yasir @ Jibran, and Abu Hamza Afghani—terrorists linked to the Pakistan-based group 'The Resistance Front' (TRF), a shadow organization of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).Suleiman, a Pakistani national and former Pakistani Special Services Group (SSG) commando, was identified as the mastermind behind the Pahalgam attack. Suleiman was trained at LeT's Muridke headquarters in Pakistan and operated under multiple names. He was also involved in the Sonamarg tunnel attack in October 2024, in which seven labourers were killed on the Srinagar-Sonamarg highway.The second terrorist killed in the operation was Yasir alias Jibran. He was also a Pakistani terrorist and was involved in the Sonamarg Tunnel attack. He was located multiple times in the forest area of Dachigam. Although his name had not been listed among the Pahalgam attackers.The third terrorist killed in the operation was Hamza Afghani alias Abu Hamza. He was a foreign terrorist, and according to the sources in security, he is possibly of Afghan origin and was associated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba module.The operation also shows the perfect coordination among multiple security agencies, including the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Indian Army, and the Paramilitary forces. These terrorists were holed up multiple times at different locations, but they had managed to escape from those areas. Around five instances where brief encounters were observed in areas like HapatNaar Pahalgam, Tral, Dachigam, and other remote forested areas. Security forces have intensified their operations after Operation Mahadev all across the higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir successfully neutralised three terrorists in the Mahadev Peaks of Zabarwan range after a 95-day-long manhunt across the Kashmir region. 

A team of National Investigative Agency members has reached Kashmir Valley to identify the bodies of the killed terrorists in the operation Mahadev, according to the sources in security. The sources also said that the two arrested men who had harboured the terrorists in Baisaran before the Pahalgam attack might be brought to identify the terrorists as well. Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir successfully neutralised three terrorists in the Mahadev Peaks of Zabarwan range after a 95-day-long manhunt across the Kashmir region. Sources in the security said that the elimination of three foreign terrorists responsible for the brutal killings of 26 innocent civilians at Baisaran, Pahalgam, on April 22 has finally been avenged. The operation started after a tip-off on July 27, after which security forces launched a massive search operation in the steep and dense mountain ranges of Lidwas. On July 28th, the terrorists were cordoned off, and a gunfight started from both sides resulting in the killing of three terrorists including Suleiman alias Hashim Musa, Yasir @ Jibran, and Abu Hamza Afghani—terrorists linked to the Pakistan-based group 'The Resistance Front' (TRF), a shadow organization of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Suleiman, a Pakistani national and former Pakistani Special Services Group (SSG) commando, was identified as the mastermind behind the Pahalgam attack. Suleiman was trained at LeT's Muridke headquarters in Pakistan and operated under multiple names. He was also involved in the Sonamarg tunnel attack in October 2024, in which seven labourers were killed on the Srinagar-Sonamarg highway. The second terrorist killed in the operation was Yasir alias Jibran. He was also a Pakistani terrorist and was involved in the Sonamarg Tunnel attack. He was located multiple times in the forest area of Dachigam. Although his name had not been listed among the Pahalgam attackers. The third terrorist killed in the operation was Hamza Afghani alias Abu Hamza. He was a foreign terrorist, and according to the sources in security, he is possibly of Afghan origin and was associated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba module. The operation also shows the perfect coordination among multiple security agencies, including the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Indian Army, and the Paramilitary forces. These terrorists were holed up multiple times at different locations, but they had managed to escape from those areas. Around five instances where brief encounters were observed in areas like HapatNaar Pahalgam, Tral, Dachigam, and other remote forested areas. Security forces have intensified their operations after Operation Mahadev all across the higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir successfully neutralised three terrorists in the Mahadev Peaks of Zabarwan range after a 95-day-long manhunt across the Kashmir region.&nbsp;

NIA team in Kashmir to confirm identity of slain terrorists as forces avenge Pahalgam killings after 95-day hunt

NCP MP Supriya Sule praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for appointing Opposition leaders to lead the all-party delegations under Operation Sindoor Outreach, and called it the Prime Minister’s “large-heartedness”. “It was PM Modi’s large-heartedness because of which we were sent. I’m thankful the government placed faith in us Opposition members,” Sule said on Monday in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. She added, “When it comes to the country, the country comes first, then the state, then the party, then the family.” The NCP MP’s remarks underscored the importance of putting national interests above political divide in critical times.&nbsp;Sule recalled being called by Union minister Kiren Rijiju, who asked her to dedicate her 10 days for the nation. “It was the greatness of the Prime Minister that he showed faith in opposition leaders to lead delegations,” she said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VIDEO | &quot;When it comes to national duty, first comes the country, then the state, and then party and family. PM Modi has shown a big heart by appointing Opposition leaders to lead the all-party delegation,&quot; said NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule (<a href="https://twitter.com/supriya_sule?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@supriya_sule</a>) in Lok Sabha.… <a href="https://t.co/VvqYYalrSf">pic.twitter.com/VvqYYalrSf</a>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1949842675588600265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>‘Urges not to ignore tragic deaths’&nbsp;</h2>Sule then took a swipe at the BJP over its repeated criticism of the UPA’s response to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. She said, “The BJP keeps saying the Congress government didn’t act. I want to say the police officer who lost his life while capturing Kasab should be credited, not the government.”&nbsp;She also urged the House not to ignore other tragedies while celebrating the success of Operation Sindoor. “Sixteen people were martyred in Poonch and Rajouri, and over 60 were injured. In the Pahalgam attack, 26 people were killed. We should remember them too.”&nbsp;<h2>Slams Tejaswi Surya’s comments &nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Sule also slammed BJP MP Tejasvi Surya’s comments that Jawaharlal Nehru did not encourage India’s defence forces.&nbsp;“I object to the statement he has made,” Sule said. “He has insulted thousands of Indian soldiers and their families who have stood to keep us safe. Tejasvi Surya, if you haven’t read history, then read it.”&nbsp;Highlighting bipartisan cooperation on matters of national security, Sule said, “At the all-party meeting, the Congress party was the first to say that the Congress and the entire opposition will stand with Narendra Modi’s government with full strength.”&nbsp;Sule further said, “Asawari Jagdale, who lost her father in the Pahalgam attack, keeps asking me when her father will get justice? When will the terrorists who killed my father be punished?... She told me that she used to think Kashmir was heaven, but for her and her mother, it has become hell.”

NCP MP Supriya Sule highlighted the bipartisan cooperation on matters of national security and said that at the all-party meeting, the Congress party was the first to say that the entire opposition will stand with Narendra Modi’s government with full strength.

NCP MP Supriya Sule praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for appointing Opposition leaders to lead the all-party delegations under Operation Sindoor Outreach, and called it the Prime Minister’s “large-heartedness”. “It was PM Modi’s large-heartedness because of which we were sent. I’m thankful the government placed faith in us Opposition members,” Sule said on Monday in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. She added, “When it comes to the country, the country comes first, then the state, then the party, then the family.” The NCP MP’s remarks underscored the importance of putting national interests above political divide in critical times. Sule recalled being called by Union minister Kiren Rijiju, who asked her to dedicate her 10 days for the nation. “It was the greatness of the Prime Minister that he showed faith in opposition leaders to lead delegations,” she said.

NCP MP Supriya Sule highlighted the bipartisan cooperation on matters of national security and said that at the all-party meeting, the Congress party was the first to say that the entire opposition will stand with Narendra Modi’s government with full strength.

‘It was his large-heartedness’: Supriya Sule lauds PM Modi for making Opposition leaders lead all-party delegations

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday refuted all rumours about US President Donald Trump playing a role in the India-Pakistan ceasefire after Operation Sindoor and clarified that there was no phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Trump between April 22 and June 17. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar said, “I want to make two things very clear. One, at no stage in any conversation with the United States was there any linkage with trade and what was going on.”&nbsp;“Secondly, there was no call between the Prime Minister [Modi] and President Trump from the 22nd of April when President Trump called up to convey his sympathy and the 17th of June, when he called up Prime Minister [Modi] in Canada to explain why he could not meet,” Jaishankar added.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | During the discussion on Operation Sindoor in the House, EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, &quot;There was no call between PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump from April 22 to June 17...&quot; &quot;At no stage, in any conversation with the United States, was there any linkage with… <a href="https://t.co/jVqX3OB4Z6">pic.twitter.com/jVqX3OB4Z6</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1949828053057626504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The minister’s pointed remarks follow repeated claims by President Trump that he cajoled Delhi and Islamabad into stopping a conflict that escalated sharply after India’s precision missile strikes on terrorist bases and camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.India has firmly shot down Trump’s repeated claims and also rebuffed offers to ‘mediate’ a settlement to Pakistan’s continued illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;India also denied Trump’s linking of trade deal and ceasefire after the US president claimed that he said “fellas, let’s not trade nuclear missiles... let’s trade the things you make so beautifully”.&nbsp;<h2>‘There was no talk linking trade and ceasefire’</h2>&nbsp;The external affairs minister had earlier revealed that he was with PM Modi when US Vice President JD Vance spoke to him on the phone and that there had been no talk linking trade and ceasefire as far as India was concerned.The minister also reiterated that India would not tolerate any terrorist activity on its soil and reserves the right to defend its citizens.Jaishankar further revealed that several countries contacted India on May 10, informing that Pakistan was ready for a ceasefire, but India made it clear to them that it would consider ceasefire talks from Pakistan only if they came through the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) channel.&nbsp;Jaishankar said US Vice President JD Vance had called Prime Minister Modi, warning him of a massive attack from Pakistan—to which Modi replied that India would respond even more strongly.Jaishankar then stated that India had successfully thwarted repeated attacks from Pakistan on May 9 and 10.&nbsp;India launched military strikes under Operation Sindoor on May 7, in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which terrorists killed 26 civilians.&nbsp;Operation Sindoor triggered a massive military conflict between India and Pakistan, as the latter unsuccessfully launched drones and missiles towards Indian territory.&nbsp;The four-day military conflict halted after DGMO of Pakistan reached out to the Indian counterpart for a ceasefire understanding.

Jaishankar’s pointed remarks follow repeated claims by US President Donald Trump that he cajoled Delhi and Islamabad into stopping the conflict that escalated sharply after India’s precision missile strikes on terrorist bases and camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday refuted all rumours about US President Donald Trump playing a role in the India-Pakistan ceasefire after Operation Sindoor and clarified that there was no phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Trump between April 22 and June 17. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar said, “I want to make two things very clear. One, at no stage in any conversation with the United States was there any linkage with trade and what was going on.” “Secondly, there was no call between the Prime Minister [Modi] and President Trump from the 22nd of April when President Trump called up to convey his sympathy and the 17th of June, when he called up Prime Minister [Modi] in Canada to explain why he could not meet,” Jaishankar added.

Jaishankar’s pointed remarks follow repeated claims by US President Donald Trump that he cajoled Delhi and Islamabad into stopping the conflict that escalated sharply after India’s precision missile strikes on terrorist bases and camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

‘No PM-Trump phone call between April 22 and June 17’: Jaishankar refutes mediation claims

India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar while speaking in the Parliament on Monday (July 28) on Operation Sindoor against Pakistan said that "out of the 193 member of UN only three apart from Pakistan opposed operation Sindoor'. The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD), or Quad, a strategic forum comprising four nations: Australia, India, Japan, and the United States also condemned the attack, said Jaishankar.&nbsp;A statement condemning cross-border terrorism was made by BRICS that includes &nbsp;China, Russia, Iran, SA, Egypt, etc, the EAM further said.&nbsp;"It was important to send a clear, strong and resolute message after the Pahalgam attack. Our red lines had been crossed. and we had to make it very apparent that there would be serious consequences as a result," Jaishankar added.&nbsp;During the debate the EAM said that PM Modi had received a call from US Vice President JD Vance warning of a massive Pakistan attack, in response Modi said "if such an attack happened there will be appropriate response.&nbsp;The External Affairs Minister also refuted mediation claims by US and said that there were no talks between Donald Trump and PM Modi in this regard.&nbsp;"I want to make two things very clear. One, at no stage in any conversation with the United States was there any linkage with trade and what was going on," he said in the Parliament.&nbsp;“Secondly, there was no call between the Prime Minister [Modi] and President Trump from the 22nd of April when President Trump called up to convey his sympathy and the 17th of June, when he called up Prime Minister [Modi] in Canada to explain why he could not meet,” Jaishankar added.&nbsp;The minister’s remarks comes amid repeated claims by President Trump that he cajoled Delhi and Islamabad into stopping the conflict.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD), or Quad, a strategic forum comprising four nations: Australia, India, Japan, and the United States also condemned the attack, said Jaishankar.

India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar while speaking in the Parliament on Monday (July 28) on Operation Sindoor against Pakistan said that "out of the 193 member of UN only three apart from Pakistan opposed operation Sindoor'. The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD), or Quad, a strategic forum comprising four nations: Australia, India, Japan, and the United States also condemned the attack, said Jaishankar. A statement condemning cross-border terrorism was made by BRICS that includes China, Russia, Iran, SA, Egypt, etc, the EAM further said. "It was important to send a clear, strong and resolute message after the Pahalgam attack. Our red lines had been crossed. and we had to make it very apparent that there would be serious consequences as a result," Jaishankar added. During the debate the EAM said that PM Modi had received a call from US Vice President JD Vance warning of a massive Pakistan attack, in response Modi said "if such an attack happened there will be appropriate response. The External Affairs Minister also refuted mediation claims by US and said that there were no talks between Donald Trump and PM Modi in this regard. "I want to make two things very clear. One, at no stage in any conversation with the United States was there any linkage with trade and what was going on," he said in the Parliament. “Secondly, there was no call between the Prime Minister [Modi] and President Trump from the 22nd of April when President Trump called up to convey his sympathy and the 17th of June, when he called up Prime Minister [Modi] in Canada to explain why he could not meet,” Jaishankar added. The minister’s remarks comes amid repeated claims by President Trump that he cajoled Delhi and Islamabad into stopping the conflict.

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD), or Quad, a strategic forum comprising four nations: Australia, India, Japan, and the United States also condemned the attack, said Jaishankar.

Only 3 UN member countries opposed Operation Sindoor, Says Jaishankar in Parliament

Acting on precise intelligence, forces recovered the bodies along with a cache of weapons and materials, including a Soviet-designed AK-47 rifle, a US-made carbine, seventeen rifle grenades and other assorted supplies. 

Acting on precise intelligence, forces recovered the bodies along with a cache of weapons and materials, including a Soviet-designed AK-47 rifle, a US-made carbine, seventeen rifle grenades and other assorted supplies.&nbsp;

Operation Mahadev: What are the Soviet-made AK-47 rifles recovered from Pakistani terrorists neutralised by the Indian Army?

While giving details on the Operation Sindoor against nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), the Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the armed forces of the country were given full freedom to choose their targets to achieve the objectives of the operation against terrorism. Singh, while speaking in the parliament on Monday (July 28), said, “The overall politico-military objective of Operation Sindoor was to punish Pakistan for waging a proxy war in the form of terrorism. That is why the armed forces were given complete freedom to choose their targets and give a strong response."&nbsp;The minister said that the aim of Operation Sindoor was not to start a war but to showcase the military power of India that brings the enemies to their knees. "On the morning of May 10, when the Indian Air Force struck multiple Pakistani airfields, Pakistan admitted defeat and tried to end hostilities,” Singh said.&nbsp;The defence minister also said that the Operation Sindoor has been paused and is not over. He said that if Pakistan attempts any misadventure in the future, the operation will resume.&nbsp;“The Indian Air Force's powerful strikes, the Indian Army's strong response along the Line of Control, and the Indian Navy's offensive posturing compelled Pakistan to back down,” Singh added.<h2>'How terrorists reached Pahalgam?'</h2>Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shared details of Operation Sindoor against nine terror sites in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan in the parliament on Monday (July 28). Reacting to that, the Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi targeted the BJP-led government for answering the central question regarding the April 22 Pahalgam attack: How did terrorists reach the area?&nbsp;“This is the age of war of information. The honourable minister spoke a lot, but did not answer how the terrorists could reach Pahalgam at all, and managed to slaughter 26 people there,” Gogoi, deputy leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha, said. The MP said that the opposition demanded a special debate on the operation to ask these precise questions only, but did not get the answer.<h2>'They have not asked us...' &nbsp;</h2>After this, the defence minister said the opposition never asks about the success of Operation Sindoor or the achievements of the Indian armed forces. "A few members of the Opposition have been asking how many of our aircraft were shot down. I feel their question does not adequately represent our national sentiments. They have not asked us how many enemy aircraft our Armed Forces shot down," Rajnath Singh said.&nbsp;“If they must ask a question, it should be whether India destroyed terrorist bases, and the answer to that is, yes,” he added.&nbsp;

Giving fresh details on Operation Sindoor, the Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the armed forces had complete freedom to choose their targets to achieve the objectives of the operation. 

While giving details on the Operation Sindoor against nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), the Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the armed forces of the country were given full freedom to choose their targets to achieve the objectives of the operation against terrorism. Singh, while speaking in the parliament on Monday (July 28), said, “The overall politico-military objective of Operation Sindoor was to punish Pakistan for waging a proxy war in the form of terrorism. That is why the armed forces were given complete freedom to choose their targets and give a strong response." The minister said that the aim of Operation Sindoor was not to start a war but to showcase the military power of India that brings the enemies to their knees. "On the morning of May 10, when the Indian Air Force struck multiple Pakistani airfields, Pakistan admitted defeat and tried to end hostilities,” Singh said. The defence minister also said that the Operation Sindoor has been paused and is not over. He said that if Pakistan attempts any misadventure in the future, the operation will resume. “The Indian Air Force's powerful strikes, the Indian Army's strong response along the Line of Control, and the Indian Navy's offensive posturing compelled Pakistan to back down,” Singh added. 'How terrorists reached Pahalgam?' Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shared details of Operation Sindoor against nine terror sites in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan in the parliament on Monday (July 28). Reacting to that, the Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi targeted the BJP-led government for answering the central question regarding the April 22 Pahalgam attack: How did terrorists reach the area? “This is the age of war of information. The honourable minister spoke a lot, but did not answer how the terrorists could reach Pahalgam at all, and managed to slaughter 26 people there,” Gogoi, deputy leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha, said. The MP said that the opposition demanded a special debate on the operation to ask these precise questions only, but did not get the answer. 'They have not asked us...' After this, the defence minister said the opposition never asks about the success of Operation Sindoor or the achievements of the Indian armed forces. "A few members of the Opposition have been asking how many of our aircraft were shot down. I feel their question does not adequately represent our national sentiments. They have not asked us how many enemy aircraft our Armed Forces shot down," Rajnath Singh said. “If they must ask a question, it should be whether India destroyed terrorist bases, and the answer to that is, yes,” he added.

Giving fresh details on Operation Sindoor, the Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the armed forces had complete freedom to choose their targets to achieve the objectives of the operation.&nbsp;

'Forces had freedom to choose targets, give strong response': Rajnath Singh reveals fresh details of Op Sindoor

In a statement by Rajnath Sing in parliament, stated that Operation Sindhur’s 22-minute strike with precision destroyed terror camps in Pakistan and POK. India’s Air defence and precise planning sent a strong message against terrorism and cross-border threats. Know more below.

In a statement by Rajnath Sing in parliament, stated that Operation Sindoor 22-minute strike with precision destroyed terror camps in Pakistan and POK. India’s Air defence and precise planning sent a strong message against terrorism and cross-border threats. Know more below.

Operation Mahadev: Five revelations made by Rajnath Singh on Operation Sindhoor in Parliament

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shared details of Operation Sindoor against nine terror sites in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan in the parliament on Monday (July 28). Reacting to that, the Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi targeted the BJP-led government for answering the central question regarding the April 22 Pahalgam attack: How did terrorists reach the area?&nbsp;“This is the age of war of information. The honourable minister spoke a lot, but did not answer how the terrorists could reach Pahalgam at all, and managed to slaughter 26 people there,” Gogoi, deputy leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha, said. The MP said that the opposition demanded for a special debate on the operation to ask these precise questions only, but did not get the answer.&nbsp;After this, the defence minister said the opposition never asks about the success of Operation Sindoor or the achievements of the Indian armed forces.&nbsp;A few members of the Opposition have been asking how many of our aircraft were shot down? I feel their question does not adequately represent our national sentiments. They have not asked us how many enemy aircraft our Armed Forces shot down," Rajnath Singh said.&nbsp;“If they must ask a question, it should be whether India destroyed terrorist bases, and the answer to that is, yes,” he added.&nbsp;The defence minister continued describing the success of the Operation Sindoor as he said, “If you have a question to ask, it should be whether the Operation Sindoor was a success. The answer is yes. Were terror heads destroyed? Yes. If you have a question to ask, ask this: Were any of our brave soldiers harmed in this operation? The answer is, no, none of our soldiers were harmed.”

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“I feel proud when I say this, that our defence systems, counter drone systems, and electronic equipment completely foiled Pakistan's attack. Pakistan could not hit any of the targets, and no important asset was damaged… For this, I commend the brave Indian armed forces, who put water on each plan of the enemies," Singh further said. &nbsp;

After Defence Minister Rajnath Singh elaborated about the achievements of Operation Sindoor, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said Singh did not address the core question that how terrorists reached Pahalgam. 

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shared details of Operation Sindoor against nine terror sites in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan in the parliament on Monday (July 28). Reacting to that, the Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi targeted the BJP-led government for answering the central question regarding the April 22 Pahalgam attack: How did terrorists reach the area? “This is the age of war of information. The honourable minister spoke a lot, but did not answer how the terrorists could reach Pahalgam at all, and managed to slaughter 26 people there,” Gogoi, deputy leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha, said. The MP said that the opposition demanded for a special debate on the operation to ask these precise questions only, but did not get the answer. After this, the defence minister said the opposition never asks about the success of Operation Sindoor or the achievements of the Indian armed forces. A few members of the Opposition have been asking how many of our aircraft were shot down? I feel their question does not adequately represent our national sentiments. They have not asked us how many enemy aircraft our Armed Forces shot down," Rajnath Singh said. “If they must ask a question, it should be whether India destroyed terrorist bases, and the answer to that is, yes,” he added. The defence minister continued describing the success of the Operation Sindoor as he said, “If you have a question to ask, it should be whether the Operation Sindoor was a success. The answer is yes. Were terror heads destroyed? Yes. If you have a question to ask, ask this: Were any of our brave soldiers harmed in this operation? The answer is, no, none of our soldiers were harmed.”

After Defence Minister Rajnath Singh elaborated about the achievements of Operation Sindoor, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said Singh did not address the core question that how terrorists reached Pahalgam.&nbsp;

'How terrorists reached Pahalgam?' asks Congress, Def minister says oppn never asks 'how many enemy jets shot down'

Recovering an M4 in Jammu and Kashmir highlights the continued infiltration of advanced small arms into the region. In previous encounters, similar rifles have been traced to foreign networks supplying militants.

Recovering an M4 in Jammu and Kashmir highlights the continued infiltration of advanced small arms into the region. In previous encounters, similar rifles have been traced to foreign networks supplying militants.

Operation Mahadev: What is US-made M4 rifle, recovered from Pahalgam linked terrorists who were neutralised by Indian Army

Parliamentary discussion on Operation Sindoor begins. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has commenced the 16-hour debate on India's action against terrorism through precision strikes on terrorist infrastructure in neighbouring Pakistan. An operation which was a retaliatory action against the dastardly attack on 26 innocent tourists in Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22. Singh highlighted it took ‘22 minutes’ to destroy the terrorist infrastructure. He also saluted the soldiers, who relentlessly work to safeguard the borders.&nbsp;Singh continued, “Soon after the Pahalgam attack, our armed forces took action and hit with precision the nine terrorist infra sites in which more than 100 terrorists, their trainers and handlers were targeted "&nbsp;

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"Crossing the border or capturing territory was not the objective of Operation Sindoor. The politico-military aim of launching Operation Sindoor was to eliminate those terror nurseries that Pakistan had nurtured for many years. It was launched to serve justice to those families who lost loved ones in the terror attack. And that is why the armed forces were given complete freedom to choose their targets. The aim was not to start a war, but to force the adversary to bow down,” he emphasised.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-opposition-party-should-speak-the-language-of-pakistan-union-minister-kiren-rijiju-1753687940517">Opposition should not speak the language of Pakistan: Kiren Rijiju before Operation Sindoor debate</a>&nbsp;After the success of Operation Sindoor, Pakistan indiscriminately fired at civilians across the border but failed to hit any military facility, the defence minister further highlighted.

Parliamentary discussion on Operation Sindoor begins. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has commenced the 16-hour debate on India's action against terrorism through precision strikes on terrorist infrastructure in neighbouring Pakistan. 

Parliamentary discussion on Operation Sindoor begins. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has commenced the 16-hour debate on India's action against terrorism through precision strikes on terrorist infrastructure in neighbouring Pakistan. An operation which was a retaliatory action against the dastardly attack on 26 innocent tourists in Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22. Singh highlighted it took ‘22 minutes’ to destroy the terrorist infrastructure. He also saluted the soldiers, who relentlessly work to safeguard the borders. Singh continued, “Soon after the Pahalgam attack, our armed forces took action and hit with precision the nine terrorist infra sites in which more than 100 terrorists, their trainers and handlers were targeted "

Parliamentary discussion on Operation Sindoor begins. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has commenced the 16-hour debate on India's action against terrorism through precision strikes on terrorist infrastructure in neighbouring Pakistan.&nbsp;

'9 targets were hit, over 100 terrorists neutralised in Pakistan': Def Min Rajnath Singh on Op Sindoor in parliament

The Lok Sabha is set for a high-voltage debate on Monday (Jul 28) as Indian lawmakers take up Operation Sindoor, India's military response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 civilians dead. According to Monday's List of Business, the House will hold a "Special Discussion on India's strong, successful and decisive 'Operation Sindoor' in response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam". The ruling BJP-led alliance and the Opposition are expected to clash over the attack and the subsequent Operation Sindoor, which saw targeted strikes on terror infrastructure across the Line of Control, including in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Discussions are also expected on US President Donald Trump's repeated claims that he brokered peace between India and Pakistan.&nbsp;<h2>Will PM Modi participate in Operation Sindoor debate?</h2>As per reports, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will likely open the discussion in the Lok Sabha. Key figures, including Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, BJP MPs Anurag Thakur and Nishikant Dubey are also expected to weigh in. Amid the opposition's demands for PM Narendra Modi's presence during the debate, he may join and could speak in both Houses.The Rajya Sabha will take up the discussion a day later, on Tuesday (Jul 29). Citing sources, ANI reports that Rajnath Singh and Jaishankar will also take part in the discussion in the upper house.<h2>Which opposition leaders will participate in the Operation Sindoor discussion?</h2>Among opposition speakers, TDP's Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu and GM Harish Balayogi are expected to participate in the discussion. As per the report, the TDP party has been allotted 30 minutes to speak. From the Samajwadi Party, party chief Akhilesh Yadav and MP Rajiv Rai are expected to participate in the debate.<h2>How long will the discussion last?</h2>Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has confirmed the debate would run for 16 hours in each House—July 28 in the Lok Sabha and July 29 in the Rajya Sabha. "All issues cannot be discussed together... The opposition has raised several issues, like the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar and others. We have told them that Operation Sindoor will be discussed first. We will decide which issues to discuss after that. Operation Sindoor will be debated for 16 hours in the Lok Sabha on Monday (July 28) and for 16 hours in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday (July 29)," he told reporters.Opposition leaders have been demanding a discussion on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor and have also been seeking an explanation on Trump's claim that he brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.&nbsp;

Discussions are also expected on US President Donald Trump's repeated claims that he brokered peace between India and Pakistan. 

The Lok Sabha is set for a high-voltage debate on Monday (Jul 28) as Indian lawmakers take up Operation Sindoor, India's military response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 civilians dead. According to Monday's List of Business, the House will hold a "Special Discussion on India's strong, successful and decisive 'Operation Sindoor' in response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam". The ruling BJP-led alliance and the Opposition are expected to clash over the attack and the subsequent Operation Sindoor, which saw targeted strikes on terror infrastructure across the Line of Control, including in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Discussions are also expected on US President Donald Trump's repeated claims that he brokered peace between India and Pakistan. Will PM Modi participate in Operation Sindoor debate? As per reports, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will likely open the discussion in the Lok Sabha. Key figures, including Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, BJP MPs Anurag Thakur and Nishikant Dubey are also expected to weigh in. Amid the opposition's demands for PM Narendra Modi's presence during the debate, he may join and could speak in both Houses. The Rajya Sabha will take up the discussion a day later, on Tuesday (Jul 29). Citing sources, ANI reports that Rajnath Singh and Jaishankar will also take part in the discussion in the upper house. Which opposition leaders will participate in the Operation Sindoor discussion? Among opposition speakers, TDP's Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu and GM Harish Balayogi are expected to participate in the discussion. As per the report, the TDP party has been allotted 30 minutes to speak. From the Samajwadi Party, party chief Akhilesh Yadav and MP Rajiv Rai are expected to participate in the debate. How long will the discussion last? Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has confirmed the debate would run for 16 hours in each House—July 28 in the Lok Sabha and July 29 in the Rajya Sabha. "All issues cannot be discussed together... The opposition has raised several issues, like the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar and others. We have told them that Operation Sindoor will be discussed first. We will decide which issues to discuss after that. Operation Sindoor will be debated for 16 hours in the Lok Sabha on Monday (July 28) and for 16 hours in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday (July 29)," he told reporters. Opposition leaders have been demanding a discussion on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor and have also been seeking an explanation on Trump's claim that he brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

Discussions are also expected on US President Donald Trump's repeated claims that he brokered peace between India and Pakistan.&nbsp;

Parliament monsoon session: Fiery debate expected as Lok Sabha takes up Operation Sindoor today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (July 27) hailed Operation Sindoor as a defining moment in India’s military history, saying it showcased to the world how India would respond if its sovereignty was threatened. Addressing a gathering in Tamil Nadu to commemorate Chola emperor Rajendra Chola-I’s birth anniversary, Modi said the cross-border offensive had instilled a new wave of self-confidence across the country.&nbsp;“The world saw how India responds if someone attacks its security and sovereignty.” “Operation Sindoor proved that for enemies of India, for terrorists, there is no safe haven. When I came here from the helipad, the 3-4 km distance suddenly became a roadshow, and everyone was praising Op Sindoor,” said PM Modi. “Operation Sindoor has created a new awakening, a new self-confidence across the country. The world has to realise India's strength,” the Prime Minister added.&nbsp;Operation Sindoor, a precision military strike carried out on May 7, 2025, was launched in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 innocent people. The operation targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.&nbsp;The event was held to mark the Aadi Thiruvathirai festival, celebrated on the birth anniversary of Rajendra Chola-I during the Tamil month of Aadi. The PM further said the names of emperors Raja Raja Chola and his son Rajendra Chola-I were synonymous with India’s identity and pride. He announced that grand statues would be built for both in Tamil Nadu, adding that these would serve as “modern pillars of our historic awakening.”&nbsp;Modi referred to the democratic principles of the Chola Empire as one of the golden eras in Indian history. The Prime Minister admired the 'Kudavolai system' that was followed by the Cholas, saying it proved that India has followed democratic traditions a long time ago – even before the Magna Carta of the British.

PM Modi in Tamil Nadu Operation Sindoor has given new self confidence to the country

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (July 27) hailed Operation Sindoor as a defining moment in India’s military history, saying it showcased to the world how India would respond if its sovereignty was threatened. Addressing a gathering in Tamil Nadu to commemorate Chola emperor Rajendra Chola-I’s birth anniversary, Modi said the cross-border offensive had instilled a new wave of self-confidence across the country. “The world saw how India responds if someone attacks its security and sovereignty.” “Operation Sindoor proved that for enemies of India, for terrorists, there is no safe haven. When I came here from the helipad, the 3-4 km distance suddenly became a roadshow, and everyone was praising Op Sindoor,” said PM Modi. “Operation Sindoor has created a new awakening, a new self-confidence across the country. The world has to realise India's strength,” the Prime Minister added. Operation Sindoor, a precision military strike carried out on May 7, 2025, was launched in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 innocent people. The operation targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The event was held to mark the Aadi Thiruvathirai festival, celebrated on the birth anniversary of Rajendra Chola-I during the Tamil month of Aadi. The PM further said the names of emperors Raja Raja Chola and his son Rajendra Chola-I were synonymous with India’s identity and pride. He announced that grand statues would be built for both in Tamil Nadu, adding that these would serve as “modern pillars of our historic awakening.” Modi referred to the democratic principles of the Chola Empire as one of the golden eras in Indian history. The Prime Minister admired the 'Kudavolai system' that was followed by the Cholas, saying it proved that India has followed democratic traditions a long time ago – even before the Magna Carta of the British.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Tamil Nadu at an event to honour Chola emperor Rajendra Chola

PM Modi in Tamil Nadu: ‘Operation Sindoor has given new self-confidence to the country’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that everyone recently witnessed the power of ‘Make in India’ during Operation Sindoor, as the weapons played a major role in reducing terrorist hideouts to rubble. PM Modi added that these indigenous weapons are still keeping the masters of terrorism awake at night.Speaking at a public event in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi (or Tuticorin), PM Modi highlighted the key role of indigenous ‘Made in India’ weapons in Operation Sindoor, and said, “Today, the Government of India is strongly emphasising Make in India and Mission Manufacturing. You all recently witnessed the power of Make in India during Operation Sindoor. The weapons made in India played a major role in reducing terrorist hideouts to rubble. Weapons made in India are still keeping the masters of terrorism awake at night.”&nbsp;Operation Sindoor has been one of India’s most forceful military responses to cross-border terrorism. The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 to retaliate against the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where Pakistan-backed terrorists gunned down 26 innocent civilians.&nbsp;Under Operation Sindoor, the Indian armed forces launched precise strikes on nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, killing over 100 dreaded terrorists and destroying terror launch pads and training camps.&nbsp;India’s indigenously developed Akash missile system and legacy platforms like Pechora and OSA-AK played a significant role in its air defence during the military operation against Pakistan.Emphasising India’s growing global stature, the Prime Minister said the world’s increasing trust in India reflects the country’s rising self-confidence.&nbsp;&nbsp;“This is a symbol of the world’s growing trust in India and India’s new self-confidence. With this self-confidence, we will build a developed India, a developed Tamil Nadu. Today, with the blessings of Lord Rameshwar and Thiruchendur Murugan, a new chapter of development is being written in Thoothukudi,” PM Modi said.&nbsp;Prime Minister Modi arrived in Tamil Nadu on Saturday evening after concluding a two-nation visit to the Maldives and the UK.

PM Modi highlighted the role of indigenous ‘Made in India’ weapons in Operation Sindoor. The weapons made in India played a major role in reducing terrorist hideouts to rubble. Weapons made in India are still keeping the masters of terrorism awake at night, he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that everyone recently witnessed the power of ‘Make in India’ during Operation Sindoor, as the weapons played a major role in reducing terrorist hideouts to rubble. PM Modi added that these indigenous weapons are still keeping the masters of terrorism awake at night. Speaking at a public event in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi (or Tuticorin), PM Modi highlighted the key role of indigenous ‘Made in India’ weapons in Operation Sindoor, and said, “Today, the Government of India is strongly emphasising Make in India and Mission Manufacturing. You all recently witnessed the power of Make in India during Operation Sindoor. The weapons made in India played a major role in reducing terrorist hideouts to rubble. Weapons made in India are still keeping the masters of terrorism awake at night.” Operation Sindoor has been one of India’s most forceful military responses to cross-border terrorism. The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 to retaliate against the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where Pakistan-backed terrorists gunned down 26 innocent civilians. Under Operation Sindoor, the Indian armed forces launched precise strikes on nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, killing over 100 dreaded terrorists and destroying terror launch pads and training camps. India’s indigenously developed Akash missile system and legacy platforms like Pechora and OSA-AK played a significant role in its air defence during the military operation against Pakistan. Emphasising India’s growing global stature, the Prime Minister said the world’s increasing trust in India reflects the country’s rising self-confidence. “This is a symbol of the world’s growing trust in India and India’s new self-confidence. With this self-confidence, we will build a developed India, a developed Tamil Nadu. Today, with the blessings of Lord Rameshwar and Thiruchendur Murugan, a new chapter of development is being written in Thoothukudi,” PM Modi said. Prime Minister Modi arrived in Tamil Nadu on Saturday evening after concluding a two-nation visit to the Maldives and the UK.

PM Modi highlighted the role of indigenous ‘Made in India’ weapons in Operation Sindoor. The weapons made in India played a major role in reducing terrorist hideouts to rubble. Weapons made in India are still keeping the masters of terrorism awake at night, he said.

‘Made in India weapons still keeping masters of terrorism awake at night’: PM Modi

The National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT) is developing two special modules on Operation Sindoor—India’s strikes against terror infrastructure across Pakistan—with an aim to make students aware about India’s military power, education ministry sources said on Saturday. Both modules are under preparations and will be introduced soon, sources said. “While the first special module on Operation Sindoor will be for students of Classes 3 to 8, the second will be for Classes 9 to 12. The achievements of India and her Armed Forces will be described in 8 to 10 page modules. The aim of these modules is to make students aware about India’s military power and how Pakistan was defeated once again,” a source said.&nbsp;The aim is to make students understand how nations respond to terror threats and how defence, diplomacy, and coordination between ministries play a role in national security,” said a person aware of the development as per news agency PTI.&nbsp;India launched Operation Sindoor in the early hours of May 7 and struck nine terror and military installations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) after the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 civilians were shot dead by Pakistani terrorists.It was a four-day military confrontation with Pakistan, involving fighter jets, missiles, drones, long-range weapons and heavy artillery.In June, defence minister Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor was conducted in a manner that forced Islamabad to ask for a ceasefire, articulating India’s firm resolve against terror.&nbsp;NCERT designs special modules to supplement standard textbooks, focusing on specific themes of contemporary issues. So far, it has published 16 special modules till June 2025 on various themes including ‘Viksit Bharat,’ ‘Nari Shakti Vandan’ ‘G20’ and ‘Chandrayaan Utsav.’“In the coming months, NCERT will also be publishing special modules on Mission LiFE ('LiFEStyle For Environment'); horrors of partition; India's rise as a space power– from Chandrayan to Aditya L1 to Subhanshu Shukla’s journey to International Space Station,” said another source from the ministry.&nbsp;The NCERT has a set of modules—short publications on specific topics—including some that were launched in May this year.The newly released NCERT’s Class 8 social science textbook has a mention of surgical strike. The book cites Maratha Empire founder Shivaji’s raid on Mughal nobleman Shaishta Khan’s camp at night, forcing him to leave what is now Maharashtra, and likens it to “the modern-day surgical strike.”&nbsp;“The modules aim to provide a comprehensive view of India's progress across sectors-from defence to diplomacy, from sustainable development to space exploration,” the official added.&nbsp;

NCERT designs special modules focusing on specific themes of contemporary issues to supplement standard textbooks. It has published 16 special modules till June 2025 on various themes including ‘Viksit Bharat,’ ‘Nari Shakti Vandan’ ‘G20’ and ‘Chandrayaan Utsav.’

The National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT) is developing two special modules on Operation Sindoor—India’s strikes against terror infrastructure across Pakistan—with an aim to make students aware about India’s military power, education ministry sources said on Saturday. Both modules are under preparations and will be introduced soon, sources said. “While the first special module on Operation Sindoor will be for students of Classes 3 to 8, the second will be for Classes 9 to 12. The achievements of India and her Armed Forces will be described in 8 to 10 page modules. The aim of these modules is to make students aware about India’s military power and how Pakistan was defeated once again,” a source said. The aim is to make students understand how nations respond to terror threats and how defence, diplomacy, and coordination between ministries play a role in national security,” said a person aware of the development as per news agency PTI. India launched Operation Sindoor in the early hours of May 7 and struck nine terror and military installations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) after the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 civilians were shot dead by Pakistani terrorists. It was a four-day military confrontation with Pakistan, involving fighter jets, missiles, drones, long-range weapons and heavy artillery. In June, defence minister Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor was conducted in a manner that forced Islamabad to ask for a ceasefire, articulating India’s firm resolve against terror. NCERT designs special modules to supplement standard textbooks, focusing on specific themes of contemporary issues. So far, it has published 16 special modules till June 2025 on various themes including ‘Viksit Bharat,’ ‘Nari Shakti Vandan’ ‘G20’ and ‘Chandrayaan Utsav.’ “In the coming months, NCERT will also be publishing special modules on Mission LiFE ('LiFEStyle For Environment'); horrors of partition; India's rise as a space power– from Chandrayan to Aditya L1 to Subhanshu Shukla’s journey to International Space Station,” said another source from the ministry. The NCERT has a set of modules—short publications on specific topics—including some that were launched in May this year. The newly released NCERT’s Class 8 social science textbook has a mention of surgical strike. The book cites Maratha Empire founder Shivaji’s raid on Mughal nobleman Shaishta Khan’s camp at night, forcing him to leave what is now Maharashtra, and likens it to “the modern-day surgical strike.” “The modules aim to provide a comprehensive view of India's progress across sectors-from defence to diplomacy, from sustainable development to space exploration,” the official added.

NCERT designs special modules focusing on specific themes of contemporary issues to supplement standard textbooks. It has published 16 special modules till June 2025 on various themes including ‘Viksit Bharat,’ ‘Nari Shakti Vandan’ ‘G20’ and ‘Chandrayaan Utsav.’

Operation Sindoor to be included as part of NCERT lessons for classes 3 to 12

The Indian Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said on Friday (July 25) that the Operation Sindoor against terrorism "still continues" and the country's military preparedness must remain at a "very high" level throughout the year. While addressing &nbsp;a defence seminar hosted at Subroto Park in New Delhi, Chauhan said that the military in future will also need "information warriors, technology warriors and scholar warriors."&nbsp;"In a merging landscape of warfare, a future soldier will need to be a mix of all three: info, tech and scholar warriors," the CDS said, news agency PTI reported.&nbsp;The seminar, which was on 'Aerospace Power: Preserving India's Sovereignty and Furthering National Interests', was held under the aegis of the 'No.4 Warfare and Aerospace Strategy Programme' in the national capital.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/modi-arrives-in-maldives-as-chief-guest-for-60th-independence-day-1753431270446/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/modi-arrives-in-maldives-as-chief-guest-for-60th-independence-day-1753431270446/embed</a>&nbsp;Chauhan was saying that there are no runners-up in a war when he mentioned the Operation Sindoor. "An example is Operation Sindoor, which still continues. Our preparedness level has to be very high, 24x7, 365 days (a year)," the CDS said.&nbsp;&nbsp;On May 7, 2025, India launched a military action against nine terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam attack on April 22. In the attack in Jammu and Kashmir, terrorists killed 26 people, mostly tourists.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pakistan's constant support for terrorism&nbsp;The CDS's statement holds significance as Pakistan's Army chief, Asim Munir, in his first speech after Operation Sindoor, continued talking about Pakistan's stance on its unwavering support for terrorism. In his speech, the Army chief accused India of adopting a "hubristic mindset" and escalating regional tensions. He vowed a decisive response as well to any future "aggression" by India in his latest accusation against the country. "As we steadily but surely build our comprehensive national power, any enemy acting on perceived vulnerability of Pakistan under the illusion of strategic impunity or miscalculation would get an assured, swift and very befitting response," Munir said. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Indian Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said that the Operation Sindoor that India launched against terrorism in Pakistan still continues and the Indian military must remain on very high level. 

The Indian Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said on Friday (July 25) that the Operation Sindoor against terrorism "still continues" and the country's military preparedness must remain at a "very high" level throughout the year. While addressing a defence seminar hosted at Subroto Park in New Delhi, Chauhan said that the military in future will also need "information warriors, technology warriors and scholar warriors." "In a merging landscape of warfare, a future soldier will need to be a mix of all three: info, tech and scholar warriors," the CDS said, news agency PTI reported. The seminar, which was on 'Aerospace Power: Preserving India's Sovereignty and Furthering National Interests', was held under the aegis of the 'No.4 Warfare and Aerospace Strategy Programme' in the national capital. https://www.wionews.com/videos/modi-arrives-in-maldives-as-chief-guest-for-60th-independence-day-1753431270446/embed Chauhan was saying that there are no runners-up in a war when he mentioned the Operation Sindoor. "An example is Operation Sindoor, which still continues. Our preparedness level has to be very high, 24x7, 365 days (a year)," the CDS said. On May 7, 2025, India launched a military action against nine terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam attack on April 22. In the attack in Jammu and Kashmir, terrorists killed 26 people, mostly tourists. Pakistan's constant support for terrorism The CDS's statement holds significance as Pakistan's Army chief, Asim Munir, in his first speech after Operation Sindoor, continued talking about Pakistan's stance on its unwavering support for terrorism. In his speech, the Army chief accused India of adopting a "hubristic mindset" and escalating regional tensions. He vowed a decisive response as well to any future "aggression" by India in his latest accusation against the country. "As we steadily but surely build our comprehensive national power, any enemy acting on perceived vulnerability of Pakistan under the illusion of strategic impunity or miscalculation would get an assured, swift and very befitting response," Munir said.

The Indian Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said that the Operation Sindoor that India launched against terrorism in Pakistan “still continues” and the Indian military must remain on “very high” level.&nbsp;

Operation Sindoor 'still continues': Chief of Defence Staff says Indian military must remain at 'very high' level

India on Tuesday (July 23) responded to Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar's remarks at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), slamming Islamabad's long-standing support for terrorism. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P Harish, said Pakistan is “steeped in fanaticism and terrorism and a serial borrower from the IMF.” Defending Operation Sindoor, India cited the Security Council's April 25 statement on holding sponsors of terrorism accountable. India's response came after Ishaq Dar presided over the Council's open debate and brought up Kashmir as well as India's holding the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack.<h2>India on Operation Sindoor&nbsp;</h2>Operation Sindoor targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) “was focused, measured, and non-escalatory in nature”, he said. Harish warned of terrorism changing the nature of international conflicts. “The nature of conflicts has transformed, with a proliferation of non-state actors, often propped up as proxies by state actors; and cross-border funding, arms trafficking, training of terrorists, and spread of radical ideologies, facilitated by modern digital and communication technologies”, he said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The cessation of military activities in May was directly concluded at the request of Pakistan, Indian envoy to UN <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiaUNNewYork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IndiaUNNewYork</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AmbHarishP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AmbHarishP</a> tells UNSC hours after Pak FM Dar rakes Kashmir <a href="https://t.co/QV6dQsWNCq">pic.twitter.com/QV6dQsWNCq</a>&mdash; Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) <a href="https://twitter.com/sidhant/status/1947821950778413186?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>India calls Pakistan 'steeped in' terrorism'</h2>&nbsp;Ambassador P Harish said, "On one hand there is India, which is a matured Democracy, a surging economy, a pluralistic and inclusive society. At the other extreme is Pakistan, steeped in fanaticism and terrorism, and a serial borrower from the IMF. As we debate promoting International Peace and Security, it is essential to recognise that there are some fundamental principles which need to be universally respected, one of which is Zero Tolerance for Terrorism. It ill behoves the member of the Council to offer homilies while indulging in practices that are unacceptable to the international community"

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Pakistan is steeped in fanaticism and terrorism, and is a serial borrower from the IMF, Indian envoy to UN <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiaUNNewYork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IndiaUNNewYork</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AmbHarishP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AmbHarishP</a> slams Pakistan hours after Pak FM Dar rakes Kashmir <a href="https://t.co/G1a9bi46wf">pic.twitter.com/G1a9bi46wf</a>&mdash; Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) <a href="https://twitter.com/sidhant/status/1947822780428521940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What did Ishaq Dar say?</h2>Ishaq Dar presided over an open debate on “Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and the Peaceful Settlement of Disputes,” and said, “Today’s debate is both timely and critical. Multilateralism is not merely a diplomatic convenience; it is the need of the hour. The peaceful settlement of disputes is not just a principle—it is the lifeline of global stability.” Repeating its old claims about the Indus Waters Treaty, Dar said, "It is most unfortunate and regrettable that India has chosen to illegally and unilaterally hold this treaty in abeyance on baseless grounds, with the intent of choking water flow to 240 million Pakistanis who depend on it for their livelihood and survival,” he alleged. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;“It is most unfortunate and regrettable that India has chosen to illegally and unilaterally hold this treaty in abeyance on baseless grounds, with the intent of choking water flow to 240 million Pakistanis who depend on it for their livelihood and survival,” he alleged.

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P Harish, at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) slammed Islamabad's long-standing support for fanaticism and terrorism. He also defended Operation Sindoor

India on Tuesday (July 23) responded to Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar's remarks at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), slamming Islamabad's long-standing support for terrorism. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P Harish, said Pakistan is “steeped in fanaticism and terrorism and a serial borrower from the IMF.” Defending Operation Sindoor, India cited the Security Council's April 25 statement on holding sponsors of terrorism accountable. India's response came after Ishaq Dar presided over the Council's open debate and brought up Kashmir as well as India's holding the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack. India on Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) “was focused, measured, and non-escalatory in nature”, he said. Harish warned of terrorism changing the nature of international conflicts. “The nature of conflicts has transformed, with a proliferation of non-state actors, often propped up as proxies by state actors; and cross-border funding, arms trafficking, training of terrorists, and spread of radical ideologies, facilitated by modern digital and communication technologies”, he said.

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P Harish, at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) slammed Islamabad's long-standing support for fanaticism and terrorism. He also defended Operation Sindoor

'Pak steeped in terrorism': India slams Pakistan after Ishaq Dar attempts to rake up Op Sindoor, Kashmir at UNSC

The Business Advisory Committee meeting of the Lok Sabha was held on Monday when the monsoon session of Parliament began. According to sources, a discussion on Operation Sindoor is likely to begin next week, with 16 hours allocated to the Operation after a consensus was reached. Oppositon parties have been demanding presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the debate on Operation Sindoor. As per sources, since PM Modi will be embarking on a two-nation tour of the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to July 26, the discussion on Operation Sindoor is likely to take place next week. Sources further added that the Telugu Desam Party, a BJP ally, raised the issue of a debate on the 50th anniversary of the Emergency. &nbsp;Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi told reporters that the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor were not included in the agenda and said the government should clarify its stance for a discussion. "Various parties had requested that a special session be called on Pahalgam and Operation Sindoor. The government rejected the demand for a special session, and now, even in the monsoon session, they are not discussing Pahalgam and Operation Sindoor. We are disappointed with the BAC (Business Advisory Committee) meeting held today, because the agenda consisted of the government's bills. Even in this, Pahalgam and Operation Sindoor were not included. The government should clarify which day they will hold this discussion. It is being mentioned that the Prime Minister is going on a foreign tour, and I believe that is important, but today we were meeting for the first time for the monsoon session. Could the discussion not have happened today? Or could it not happen tomorrow? The government should clarify when it will hold the discussion," he said. BJD MP Sasmit Patra expressed hope of reaching a consensus in Tuesday's meeting on the discussion of Operation Sindoor. "For the Business Advisory Committee meeting, there was allocation of time relating to specific areas of the business that would be coming in. As regards the 167 notice, for that, the time allocation has not been done. Tomorrow, we will have a meeting. Hopefully, we will be able to reach a conclusion regarding when the discussion on Operation Sindoor and related areas will take place. The meeting is scheduled at 1 pm tomorrow and hopefully, we will have clarity on that," he said. Revolutionary Socialist Party MP NK Premchandran told ANI, "It is a good thing that the government is ready to discuss this (Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor) because it is a very important and sensitive national issue; because US President Donald Trump is continuously making statements that insult India's sovereign character, which should also be discussed. We are demanding that the Prime Minister come to the House and make a statement, answering the Opposition's questions." This monsoon session will span from July 21 to August 21, encompassing 21 sittings over 32 days. Both Houses of Parliament will be adjourned from August 12 to August 17 to facilitate Independence Day celebrations, and will reconvene on August 18. &nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi told reporters that the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor were not included in the agenda and said the government should clarify its stance for a discussion.

The Business Advisory Committee meeting of the Lok Sabha was held on Monday when the monsoon session of Parliament began. According to sources, a discussion on Operation Sindoor is likely to begin next week, with 16 hours allocated to the Operation after a consensus was reached. Oppositon parties have been demanding presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the debate on Operation Sindoor. As per sources, since PM Modi will be embarking on a two-nation tour of the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to July 26, the discussion on Operation Sindoor is likely to take place next week. Sources further added that the Telugu Desam Party, a BJP ally, raised the issue of a debate on the 50th anniversary of the Emergency. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi told reporters that the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor were not included in the agenda and said the government should clarify its stance for a discussion. "Various parties had requested that a special session be called on Pahalgam and Operation Sindoor. The government rejected the demand for a special session, and now, even in the monsoon session, they are not discussing Pahalgam and Operation Sindoor. We are disappointed with the BAC (Business Advisory Committee) meeting held today, because the agenda consisted of the government's bills. Even in this, Pahalgam and Operation Sindoor were not included. The government should clarify which day they will hold this discussion. It is being mentioned that the Prime Minister is going on a foreign tour, and I believe that is important, but today we were meeting for the first time for the monsoon session. Could the discussion not have happened today? Or could it not happen tomorrow? The government should clarify when it will hold the discussion," he said. BJD MP Sasmit Patra expressed hope of reaching a consensus in Tuesday's meeting on the discussion of Operation Sindoor. "For the Business Advisory Committee meeting, there was allocation of time relating to specific areas of the business that would be coming in. As regards the 167 notice, for that, the time allocation has not been done. Tomorrow, we will have a meeting. Hopefully, we will be able to reach a conclusion regarding when the discussion on Operation Sindoor and related areas will take place. The meeting is scheduled at 1 pm tomorrow and hopefully, we will have clarity on that," he said. Revolutionary Socialist Party MP NK Premchandran told ANI, "It is a good thing that the government is ready to discuss this (Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor) because it is a very important and sensitive national issue; because US President Donald Trump is continuously making statements that insult India's sovereign character, which should also be discussed. We are demanding that the Prime Minister come to the House and make a statement, answering the Opposition's questions." This monsoon session will span from July 21 to August 21, encompassing 21 sittings over 32 days. Both Houses of Parliament will be adjourned from August 12 to August 17 to facilitate Independence Day celebrations, and will reconvene on August 18. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi told reporters that the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor were not included in the agenda and said the government should clarify its stance for a discussion.

Discussion on Operation Sindoor likely to start next week in Lok Sabha

Lauding the valour and precision of the Indian armed forces, PM Narendra Modi said, 'Operation Sindoor was achieved 100%'. Speaking to the press ahead of the Monsoon Session, the prime minister also highlighted that the country's military power has been noticed by the world. "This monsoon session is a celebration of victory. The whole world has seen the strength of India's military power. The target set by the Indian Army in Operation Sindoor was achieved 100%. Under Operation Sindoor, the houses of the masters of terrorists were razed to the ground within 22 minutes. The world has been very attracted to this new form of Made in India military power. These days, whenever I meet people of the world, the world's attraction towards the Made in India weapons being made by India is increasing," the prime minister said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">&quot;Under Operation Sindoor, the houses of the masters of terrorists were razed to the ground within 22 minutes. The world has been very attracted to this new form of Made in India military power,&quot; says Indian <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PMModi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PMModi</a> Source: ANI <a href="https://t.co/c2PtP4ouI2">pic.twitter.com/c2PtP4ouI2</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1947161904583196993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives and numbed the country. It was the worst act of terrorism the country had endured since the 2006 Mumbai killings. “The brutal massacre in Pahalgam shocked the entire world and drew global attention to terrorism and its epicentre — Pakistan,” he continued.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-world-has-witnessed-the-strength-of-india-s-military-power-pm-modi-ahead-of-monsoon-session-1753074249822">'World has witnessed the strength of India's military power': PM Modi ahead of Monsoon Session</a>&nbsp;“This monsoon session is a celebration of victory. When I say that the season is a season of national pride and victory celebration, then hoisting the Indian tricolour at the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time is a matter of pride for every countryman. This successful journey is instilling a new enthusiasm towards science, technology and innovation in the country. It will be a success when the entire Parliament and the countrymen will join in with one voice the pride that they are experiencing," he further added.

Lauding the valour and precision of the Indian armed forces, PM Narendra Modi said, 'Operation Sindoor was achieved 100%'. Speaking to the press ahead of the Monsoon Session, the prime minister also highlighted that the country's military power has been noticed by the world

Lauding the valour and precision of the Indian armed forces, PM Narendra Modi said, 'Operation Sindoor was achieved 100%'. Speaking to the press ahead of the Monsoon Session, the prime minister also highlighted that the country's military power has been noticed by the world. "This monsoon session is a celebration of victory. The whole world has seen the strength of India's military power. The target set by the Indian Army in Operation Sindoor was achieved 100%. Under Operation Sindoor, the houses of the masters of terrorists were razed to the ground within 22 minutes. The world has been very attracted to this new form of Made in India military power. These days, whenever I meet people of the world, the world's attraction towards the Made in India weapons being made by India is increasing," the prime minister said.

Lauding the valour and precision of the Indian armed forces, PM Narendra Modi said, 'Operation Sindoor was achieved 100%'. Speaking to the press ahead of the Monsoon Session, the prime minister also highlighted that the country's military power has been noticed by the world

Operation Sindoor razed houses of the masters of terrorists: PM Modi

On Sunday (July 20), the Indian Army felicitated young Svarn Singh, who ensured the soldiers embroiled in cross-border fighting with neighbouring Pakistan during Operation Sindoor were provided with food supplies. The 10-year-old brought meals, water, ice, milk, lassi and tea for soldiers posted in Tara Wali village, Punjab. The army recognised and appreciated his efforts and decided to sponsor his education.&nbsp; “In recognition of his courage and enthusiasm, the Indian Army's Golden Arrow Division has committed to fully sponsor &nbsp;Svarn's education. During a ceremony at Ferozepur Cantonment on Saturday, Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, also felicitated the boy,” The Western Command of the Indian Army posted on X.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CapabilityDevelopment?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CapabilityDevelopment</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForeverReady?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForeverReady</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NationBuilding?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NationBuilding</a> Lt Gen <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManojKumarKatiyar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManojKumarKatiyar</a>, PVSM, AVSM,<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ArmyCommander?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ArmyCommander</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WesternCommand?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WesternCommand</a> visited <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoldenArrowDivision?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoldenArrowDivision</a>. He reviewed the operational readiness, infra development projects, digitisation &amp; welfare initiatives of the formation. He… <a href="https://t.co/zQqsArcXMW">pic.twitter.com/zQqsArcXMW</a>&mdash; Western Command - Indian Army (@westerncomd_IA) <a href="https://twitter.com/westerncomd_IA/status/1946608755627692369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The young boy had earlier mentioned that he wants to be a soldier when he grows up and serve his country. Speaking to news agency PTI, his father had said, "We are proud of him. Even soldiers loved him." Svarn is currently studying I class 4, and it has been learned that his actions were not an outcome of anybody else’s thought. He decided by himself to go and supply food to the soldiers fighting against Pakistan. On May 7, India launched Operation Sindoor as a retaliatory move against the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 innocent lives. It was after a fortnight of Pakistan’s inaction against terror outfits operating on its soil. In the precision strikes, New Delhi destroyed terrorist infrastructure deep inside Pakistan and PoK.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-the-pakistani-terrorist-sites-india-struck-and-why-9042624">Operation Sindoor: Why did India choose to strike Muridke, Bahawalpur and other sites?</a>&nbsp;Foreign Minister Vikram Misri, during the initial briefings, had said, "It was deemed essential that the perpetrators and planners of the 22 April attack be brought to justice. Despite a fortnight having passed since the attacks, there has been no demonstrable step from Pakistan to take action against the terror infrastructure on its territory or territory under its control."&nbsp;He added, "Instead, all it has indulged in denials and allegations. Our intelligence monitoring of Pakistan-based terrorist modules indicated that further attacks against India were impending. Thus, there was a compulsion both to deter and to preempt." &nbsp;

10-year-old Svarn Singh served soldiers meals during Operation Sindoor recognised and felicitated by the Indian Army. The boy wants to grow up to be a soldier and serve his country. The army has decided to sponsor his education.

On Sunday (July 20), the Indian Army felicitated young Svarn Singh, who ensured the soldiers embroiled in cross-border fighting with neighbouring Pakistan during Operation Sindoor were provided with food supplies. The 10-year-old brought meals, water, ice, milk, lassi and tea for soldiers posted in Tara Wali village, Punjab. The army recognised and appreciated his efforts and decided to sponsor his education. “In recognition of his courage and enthusiasm, the Indian Army's Golden Arrow Division has committed to fully sponsor Svarn's education. During a ceremony at Ferozepur Cantonment on Saturday, Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, also felicitated the boy,” The Western Command of the Indian Army posted on X.

10-year-old Svarn Singh served soldiers meals during Operation Sindoor recognised and felicitated by the Indian Army. The boy wants to grow up to be a soldier and serve his country. The army has decided to sponsor his education.

10-year-old boy served lassi and meals to soldiers during Operation Sindoor; Indian Army to sponsor his education

Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday (July 20) said that the government is willing to discuss important matters, including Operation Sindoor, during the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament starting from Monday (July 21). Addressing an all-party meeting called prior to the session, Rijiju also urged increased coordination between the government and the opposition to facilitate the smooth functioning of the House. “We are very much open to discussing important issues like Operation Sindoor in Parliament. There should be government-opposition coordination in running Parliament smoothly,” the Union minister said. &nbsp;His statement came against the backdrop of the opposition's intention to raise the controversy over US President Donald Trump's recent assertion that he brokered a peace between India and Pakistan, which resulted in a ceasefire. “Govt will respond appropriately in Parliament,” he said when asked about the opposition’s intent to bring up Trump’s remarks.&nbsp;Rijiju, who has in-charge of parliamentary affairs as well, further said the motion for removal of Justice Varma has already received strong support from lawmakers. “Number of signatures of MPs for motion to remove Justice Varma has already crossed 100,” he said. &nbsp;The monsoon session is likely to be tempestuous, with a number of controversial issues set to be raised by the opposition. The government, however, insists that it is ready for a productive and debate-filled session. During the all-party meeting, opposition leaders flagged a series of issues they will bring to prominence in Parliament, such as so-called irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, the recent terror strike at Pahalgam, and Trump's claim of mediation.&nbsp;Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said his party had demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement in Parliament on Trump’s claim, the lapses that led to the Pahalgam attack, and the ongoing SIR process in Bihar. Sanjay Singh of the Aam Aadmi Party said he raised concerns over what he termed a “poll scam” involving the SIR exercise, and Trump's repeated assertion that he brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.&nbsp;The all-party meeting was presided over by Union minister and Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha JP Nadda, with Kiren Rijiju and MoS Arjun Ram Meghwal on behalf of the government. Representatives from Congress included Gaurav Gogoi and Jairam Ramesh, NCP (Sharad Pawar) MP Supriya Sule, DMK's TR Baalu, and Union minister Ramdas Athawale of the Republican Party of India (A).

Govt open to debate on Operation Sindoor, Trump remarks in Parliament: Rijiju

Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday (July 20) said that the government is willing to discuss important matters, including Operation Sindoor, during the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament starting from Monday (July 21). Addressing an all-party meeting called prior to the session, Rijiju also urged increased coordination between the government and the opposition to facilitate the smooth functioning of the House. “We are very much open to discussing important issues like Operation Sindoor in Parliament. There should be government-opposition coordination in running Parliament smoothly,” the Union minister said. His statement came against the backdrop of the opposition's intention to raise the controversy over US President Donald Trump's recent assertion that he brokered a peace between India and Pakistan, which resulted in a ceasefire. “Govt will respond appropriately in Parliament,” he said when asked about the opposition’s intent to bring up Trump’s remarks. Rijiju, who has in-charge of parliamentary affairs as well, further said the motion for removal of Justice Varma has already received strong support from lawmakers. “Number of signatures of MPs for motion to remove Justice Varma has already crossed 100,” he said. The monsoon session is likely to be tempestuous, with a number of controversial issues set to be raised by the opposition. The government, however, insists that it is ready for a productive and debate-filled session. During the all-party meeting, opposition leaders flagged a series of issues they will bring to prominence in Parliament, such as so-called irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, the recent terror strike at Pahalgam, and Trump's claim of mediation. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said his party had demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement in Parliament on Trump’s claim, the lapses that led to the Pahalgam attack, and the ongoing SIR process in Bihar. Sanjay Singh of the Aam Aadmi Party said he raised concerns over what he termed a “poll scam” involving the SIR exercise, and Trump's repeated assertion that he brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The all-party meeting was presided over by Union minister and Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha JP Nadda, with Kiren Rijiju and MoS Arjun Ram Meghwal on behalf of the government. Representatives from Congress included Gaurav Gogoi and Jairam Ramesh, NCP (Sharad Pawar) MP Supriya Sule, DMK's TR Baalu, and Union minister Ramdas Athawale of the Republican Party of India (A).

The monsoon session is expected to be stormy, with several issues likely to be brought up by the opposition. The government, however, maintains it is prepared for a productive and debate-driven session

The modern aerial combat is becoming more spoofy; what is visible on radar is no longer real. Two recent conflict zones have revealed scenarios of deception in the air. From Operation Sindoor between India and Pakistan, where Rafale jets allegedly dodged Pakistani missiles, to the contest in the airspace over Tehran, where Iran claimed to have downed Israeli F-35s, a new kind of battle is raging, one where ghost jets and phantom kills dominate the narrative. Powered by cutting-edge technologies like X-Guard and ALE-70, the traditions of aerial engagement are rewritten, giving enemies the illusion of victory, making it impossible to differentiate a real shootdown from a high-tech ruse.<h2>Operation Sindoor: X‑Guard decoy</h2>In the 4-day-long Operation Sindoor, India reportedly employed Rafale and Mirage 2000, and Su‑30MKI equipped with an Israeli X‑Guard towed fibre-optic decoy during strikes to deceive Pakistan's air defences. When deployed, X‑Guard mimics the radar signature of the jet and emits jamming signals by creating false radar returns using AI and DRFM tech, while constantly adapting its signature in real-time.According to reports, India had already acquired the X-Gard decoy system, and the May conflict was the first occasion of integrating those on a jet to enhance survivability in contested airspace.Pakistan claimed that they shot down several Rafales, but according to former U.S. pilot Ryan Bodenheimer, these were likely decoys or ghost jets, not actual jets, even advanced Chinese-origin PL-15E missiles failed to detect, demonstrating “the best spoofing and deception ever seen in combat.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistan</a> Air Force Fooled by Indian Electronic Warfare Tactics : Former <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/US?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#US</a> F-15E pilot Ryan Bodenheimer has called the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianAirForce?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndianAirForce</a>&#39;s tactics during <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a> as the &quot;best spoofing and deception we&#39;ve ever seen&quot; and he credited the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rafale?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rafale</a>’s AI powered X-Guard… <a href="https://t.co/W7UcSQXvXF">pic.twitter.com/W7UcSQXvXF</a>&mdash; IDU (@defencealerts) <a href="https://twitter.com/defencealerts/status/1942106168345661495?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Iran vs Israeli F‑35I Adir : ALE‑70 decoy</h2>In West Asia, another 12-day-long conflict unfolded between arch rivals Israel and Iran. In June 2025, Iran claimed to have shot down up to four Israeli F‑35I Adir stealth jets near Tehran; not only that, they also claimed that they had captured one of the women pilots. Israel denied the claims as propaganda. Israel stayed tight-lipped about the specifics of the incident. Iran could not present any meaningful evidence to back its claims.&nbsp;Analysts believe this might be another decoy case. According to a report by Medium, ALE-70 is a small device that is stored under a hatch next to the flare dispenser on the F-35. It creates a false target mimicking radar signatures, deploys within 2 seconds, sustains supersonic speeds, and each F‑35 could carry up to four units.<h2>So, were any jets shot down?</h2>Based on the available reports, there is no credible source that shows that India lost any jets. Iran’s claims regarding Israeli F‑35 shootdowns also lack proof. ALE‑70 decoys may have been mistaken for actual fighters. Both X‑Guard (on Rafale) and ALE‑70 (on F‑35) are sophisticated decoy systems that can imitate real jets on radar. If these systems were used successfully in recent air operations, it could explain why no actual jets have been confirmed lost despite hostile claims. In both cases, we're probably looking at phantom kills, where decoys take the hits while real jets survive.&nbsp;

From Operation Sindoor to Israel's F-35 operation in Iran, the battle in the air is no more about speed, precision, range and firepower. Discover how the two conflicts between India-Pakistan and Israel-Iran have redefined modern aerial warfare.

The modern aerial combat is becoming more spoofy; what is visible on radar is no longer real. Two recent conflict zones have revealed scenarios of deception in the air. From Operation Sindoor between India and Pakistan, where Rafale jets allegedly dodged Pakistani missiles, to the contest in the airspace over Tehran, where Iran claimed to have downed Israeli F-35s, a new kind of battle is raging, one where ghost jets and phantom kills dominate the narrative. Powered by cutting-edge technologies like X-Guard and ALE-70, the traditions of aerial engagement are rewritten, giving enemies the illusion of victory, making it impossible to differentiate a real shootdown from a high-tech ruse. Operation Sindoor: X‑Guard decoy In the 4-day-long Operation Sindoor, India reportedly employed Rafale and Mirage 2000, and Su‑30MKI equipped with an Israeli X‑Guard towed fibre-optic decoy during strikes to deceive Pakistan's air defences. When deployed, X‑Guard mimics the radar signature of the jet and emits jamming signals by creating false radar returns using AI and DRFM tech, while constantly adapting its signature in real-time. According to reports, India had already acquired the X-Gard decoy system, and the May conflict was the first occasion of integrating those on a jet to enhance survivability in contested airspace. Pakistan claimed that they shot down several Rafales, but according to former U.S. pilot Ryan Bodenheimer, these were likely decoys or ghost jets, not actual jets, even advanced Chinese-origin PL-15E missiles failed to detect, demonstrating “the best spoofing and deception ever seen in combat.”

From Operation Sindoor to Israel's F-35 operation in Iran, the battle in the air is no more about speed, precision, range and firepower. Discover how the two conflicts between India-Pakistan and Israel-Iran have redefined modern aerial warfare.

Operation Sindoor to Tehran: The shocking truth behind 'Ghost Jets' and fake kill claims

The Congress on Saturday took a sharp dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Donald Trump's claim that five jets had been lost during the recent&nbsp;India-Pakistan conflict, questioning his friendship and "huglomacy" with the US President. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said that PM Modi must break the silence on whether&nbsp;India lost fighter jets during the conflict. "We don't want a substitute batsman," he quipped.&nbsp;"Since May 10 till today, US President Donald Trump has repeated two things 24 times. First, he stopped the war between India and Pakistan; second, &nbsp;he says that the war should stop if India and Pakistan want trade with the US... Now he has claimed something new that five fighter jets went down... The Parliament is about to begin, and the PM should break his silence... Any other leader will not do. The Congress and the entire Opposition will demand a special discussion, and the PM must answer... We don't want a substitute batsman. Only the PM must answer," he said.&nbsp;Jairam Ramesh demanded a statement by PM Modi in the parliament.&nbsp;"The sensational new revelation by President Trump this time around is that five jets may have been downed. The Prime Minister, who has had years of friendship and huglomacy with President Trump going back to Howdy Modi in Sept 2019 and Namaste Trump in Feb 2020, has to now himself make a clear and categorical statement in Parliament on what President Trump has been claiming over the past 70 days," the Congress Rajya Sabha MP posted on X.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-reiterates-india-pakistan-conflict-claim-says-5-jets-were-shot-down-1752894494296">Also read: Donald Trump's big claim on India-Pakistan conflict, Operation Sindoor: ‘5 jets were...’</a>&nbsp;Donald Trump has claimed on several occasions that it was the US that brokered a ceasefire understanding between warring India and Pakistan in May. India has refuted the claim, saying Pakistani DGMO called his Indian counterpart, seeking a cessation of hostilities.&nbsp;&nbsp;He also claimed that five jets had been downed during the aerial skirmishes.&nbsp;&nbsp;"We stopped a lot of wars. And these were serious, India and Pakistan, that were going on. Planes were being shot out of there. I think five jets were shot down, actually. These are two serious nuclear countries, and they were hitting each other. You know, it seems like a new form of warfare. You saw it recently when you looked at what we did in Iran, where we knocked out their nuclear capability, totally knocked out that," he said.&nbsp;India hasn't officially communicated that it lost aircraft. However, some of the Indian defence officials have hinted at initial losses during the four-day-long conflict.

The Congress on Saturday took a sharp dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Donald Trump's claim that five jets had been lost during the recent India-Pakistan conflict, questioning his friendship and "huglomacy" with the US President.

The Congress on Saturday took a sharp dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Donald Trump's claim that five jets had been lost during the recent India-Pakistan conflict, questioning his friendship and "huglomacy" with the US President. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said that PM Modi must break the silence on whether India lost fighter jets during the conflict. "We don't want a substitute batsman," he quipped. "Since May 10 till today, US President Donald Trump has repeated two things 24 times. First, he stopped the war between India and Pakistan; second, he says that the war should stop if India and Pakistan want trade with the US... Now he has claimed something new that five fighter jets went down... The Parliament is about to begin, and the PM should break his silence... Any other leader will not do. The Congress and the entire Opposition will demand a special discussion, and the PM must answer... We don't want a substitute batsman. Only the PM must answer," he said. Jairam Ramesh demanded a statement by PM Modi in the parliament. "The sensational new revelation by President Trump this time around is that five jets may have been downed. The Prime Minister, who has had years of friendship and huglomacy with President Trump going back to Howdy Modi in Sept 2019 and Namaste Trump in Feb 2020, has to now himself make a clear and categorical statement in Parliament on what President Trump has been claiming over the past 70 days," the Congress Rajya Sabha MP posted on X. Also read: Donald Trump's big claim on India-Pakistan conflict, Operation Sindoor: ‘5 jets were...’ Donald Trump has claimed on several occasions that it was the US that brokered a ceasefire understanding between warring India and Pakistan in May. India has refuted the claim, saying Pakistani DGMO called his Indian counterpart, seeking a cessation of hostilities. He also claimed that five jets had been downed during the aerial skirmishes. "We stopped a lot of wars. And these were serious, India and Pakistan, that were going on. Planes were being shot out of there. I think five jets were shot down, actually. These are two serious nuclear countries, and they were hitting each other. You know, it seems like a new form of warfare. You saw it recently when you looked at what we did in Iran, where we knocked out their nuclear capability, totally knocked out that," he said. India hasn't officially communicated that it lost aircraft. However, some of the Indian defence officials have hinted at initial losses during the four-day-long conflict.

Donald Trump's ‘five jets’ downed claim: Jairam Ramesh demanded a statement by PM Modi in the parliament.

Congress takes 'huglomacy' dig at Modi over Trump's 'five jets shot down' claim

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