On the one-year anniversary of the Pahalgam attack, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered remarks in Germany that were cryptic yet direct toward Pakistan. He stressed India has never attacked anyone unprovoked, while implying that provocations will not be tolerated. The comments have reignited attention on India’s security stance and cross-border tensions.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh toured Germany’s TKMS shipyard and inspected a Type 212 submarine, during a visit that also followed key India Germany defence cooperation agreements. The deals focus on joint training, capability development, and closer security collaboration, signaling deeper alignment on future defence equipment cooperation between the two countries.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India may play a diplomatic role in bringing peace amid the West Asia crisis. He indicated New Delhi could help initiate peace efforts while Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged both sides to end the conflict and is pursuing a balanced approach, signalling potential engagement without taking sides.
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