Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that India will continue striking terror hubs as long as a neighbouring country sponsors them. Speaking at a conclave in the capital, he stressed that peace should not be mistaken for weakness while reaffirming India’s preference for non-occupation of foreign territory. The remarks came amid ongoing commemorations linked to earlier
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned against the “perimeter fallacy” of viewing national security only through geographical borders. He said modern threats include drones, cyber attacks, lone-wolf actions and disinformation alongside conventional forces. Singh underlined a shift from deterrence by denial to deterrence by punishment. Any terror attack from Pakistani soil would be treated as an
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told a New Delhi conclave that viewing national security only in terms of geographical boundaries was a perimeter fallacy. He said modern threats included drones, cyber attacks, lone-wolf operations and disinformation. Singh reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthen preparedness and highlighted a near threefold rise in the defence budget. He pointed
1External Affairs Minister held discussions on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly with counterparts, including the US Secretary of State. Concerns over recent sanctions legislation affecting energy and regional partners were flagged. Bilateral relations and Indo-Pacific cooperation also featured. Joint statements emphasised continued engagement. 2Defence production and procurement updates confirmed progress on indigenous systems.
Defence sources confirmed ongoing high-level reviews of border infrastructure projects. Progress on all-weather roads and forward logistics hubs featured in the assessments. Inter-service coordination meetings examined readiness indicators. Parliamentary panels are expected to receive classified briefings in coming weeks. 2External-affairs consultations continued with key partner nations on Indo-Pacific frameworks. Agenda items included maritime domain awareness
A special investigation team examining thefts at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya identified 105 instances after reviewing CCTV and records. A chargesheet is expected by 25 September. A Delhi court set aside a magistrate’s order and directed a fresh look at a plea seeking an FIR against Sonia Gandhi over an alleged pre-citizenship voter roll
· The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Delhi has generated notices for about 33.13 lakh voters over discrepancies, including prominent figures such as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his wife, former Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani and family members, former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Election Commissioner S.S. Sandhu, and AAP leaders
This digest reflects the most widely reported and consequential developments of the period based on contemporaneous coverage from major Indian news organisations. Events continue to evolve, particularly around the West Bengal bypolls, monsoon withdrawal, and defence inductions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked his 76th birthday and 25 years in public life. Leaders across parties and states lit lamps and offered wishes. BJP organised nationwide events. The Election Commission froze the Trinamool Congress name and “flowers and grass” symbol amid a factional dispute between Mamata Banerjee and a rival group. Both sides were
Union Cabinet raised the mandatory EPFO wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 a month, effective immediately. More than 51 lakh additional workers are expected to come under provident fund, pension and insurance cover. Annual government outgo estimated around ₹11,339 crore. Employers’ contributions will rise. India and Pakistan traded formal protests after the Arabian Sea naval