India Warns Pakistan On Terror
Rajnath Singh Warns Pakistan That Cross-Border Terror Acts Will Be Treated As War
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At News18 DEFCON 2026, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan that hostile actions originating from its soil would be treated as acts of war, saying India’s response to terrorism had shifted toward deterrence through punishment. He said past operations, including Operation Sindoor, showed India’s resolve and that the armed forces had operational freedom. Singh also called for a broad defence strategy that accounts for emerging threats in cyber and space as well as traditional domains, emphasizing technology, indigenous weapons and defence self-reliance. He cited increased research funding, support for industry and academia, and efforts to develop domestic AI and unmanned systems.
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Singh argued that defence diplomacy must be balanced with military preparedness, saying India needs to rethink its approach as security challenges evolve.
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He said, “A peace which comes from fear of war is condemnable, a war that is fought for peace is essential.”
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Singh said 5,522 items had been added to India’s positive indigenisation list, adding that the aim should be for all of them to be made in India.
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He cited indigenous unmanned aerial vehicles including Rustom, Ghatak and Nagastra as examples of domestic capabilities, and said India’s drone-warfare capabilities were seen during Operation Sindoor.
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