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Operation Sindoor

Government and Policy

Major boost to defence sector: Modi govt approves acquisition of S-400 systems, strike drones, transport planes, Dhanush guns and other equipment worth ₹2.38 crore

OpIndia Staff - 28 March, 2026

The Indian government has approved military purchases worth ₹2.38 lakh crore to significantly bolster its air defense and transport capabilities.

News Reports

SC quashes FIR against Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad in Operation Sindoor posts case after Haryana declines prosecution sanction as a ‘one-time magnanimity’

OpIndia Staff - 16 March, 2026

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi recorded the submission made by the state and subsequently quashed the criminal proceedings against the professor.

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US: India attends first meeting of ‘Gaza Board of Peace’ as observer, Donald Trump repeats lies about brokering ceasefire between India and Pakistan

OpIndia Staff - 20 February, 2026

"They were fighting, 11 jets were shot down, very expensive jets, and they were all in," Trump declared during the "Board of Peace" meeting.

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India on verge of biggest defence deal ever: ₹3.25 lakh crore Rafale purchase of 114 jets, 100 to be made domestically

Divya Bharti - 10 February, 2026

The Indian Defence Ministry is set to approve a historic ₹3.25 lakh crore deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets this week. The agreement, coinciding with President Macron’s visit, emphasizes "Make in India," with 100 jets to be manufactured locally through advanced technology transfers.

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Modi govt awards Padma Shri to Satyanarayan Nuwal: Read how the weapon systems of his company, Solar Industries, were successfully battle-tested during Operation...

Rukma Rathore - 26 January, 2026

Solar Industries is currently one of India's key private-sector partners in strategic weapons manufacturing for multiple Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)-made missiles, such as Pralay, Pinaka, Akash and other guided weapon systems. It is also a major supplier of solid rocket motors and propulsion systems.

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US freezes visas for Pakistani immigrants: Read how Islamabad’s continuous bootlicking has no impact on the Trump administration

Rukma Rathore - 15 January, 2026

Pakistan had extended its thanks to Trump for his alleged mediation resulting in a ceasefire during "Operation Sindoor."

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Reuters journalist Saad Sayeed writes dubious ‘exclusive’ stories to boost unrealistic Pakistan defence deal narrative, makes self citation loop obvious

Anurag - 13 January, 2026

Articles cited Pakistan’s 2025 conflict with India, framed weapons as combat-proven economic lifelines, downplayed ethical risks of arming conflict zones, and offered limited independent verification, prompting questions about editorial oversight at a global news agency.

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‘We were fully prepared to launch ground operation’: Army Chief on Operation Sindoor, warns Pakistan against any future misadventure

OpIndia Staff - 13 January, 2026

The Indian Army Chief said Operaition Sindoor is ongoing and warned that any future Pakistani misadventure will be met with decisive and overwhelming force.

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