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Peace & terror cannot co-exist: Defence Minster Rajnath Singh hails Op Sindoor at SCO meet
While speaking at the SCO meet in Qingdao, China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Operation Sindoor was India's right to defend against Pak-sponsored terrorism, recalling the horrors of the Pahalgam terror attack read more Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned that terrorism 'doesn't respect national boundaries,' urging the world to unite and take proactive measures to counter-terrorism. The remarks from Singh were made during his address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting in Qingdao, China, on Thursday. During his address, Singh made it clear that India has 'zero tolerance for terrorism' and noted Operation Sindoor was India's right to defend itself against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. 'Peace and prosperity cannot co-exist with terrorism and proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) in the hands of non-state actors and terror groups. Dealing with these challenges requires decisive action and we must unite in our fight against these evils for our collective safety and security,' Singh said at the start of his address. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD #WATCH | Qingdao, China | "India's zero tolerance for terrorism is manifest today through its actions. This includes our right to defend ourselves against terrorism. We have shown that epicentres of terrorism are no longer safe and we will not hesitate to target them, " says… — ANI (@ANI) June 26, 2025 'It is imperative that those who sponsor, nurture and utilise terrorism for their narrow and selfish ends must bear the consequences. Some countries use cross-border terrorism as an instrument of policy and provide shelter to terrorists. There should be no place for such double standards. SCO should not hesitate to criticise such nations,' he added. Defence Minister hails Op Sindoor Singh recalled the horrors of the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 that led to the death of 26 people. He emphasised terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba have found safe haven in Pakistan, without even mentioning the country's name. 'The pattern of the Pahalgam terror attack matches with LeT's previous terror attacks in India. In exercising its right to defend against terrorism and pre-empt as well as deter further cross border terrorist attacks, India on 07th May 2025 successfully launched Op Sindoor to dismantle cross border terrorist infrastructure,' Singh said in his Thursday address. 'We reiterate the need to hold the perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of reprehensible acts of terrorism, including cross-border terrorism accountable and bring them to justice. Any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable regardless of their motivation whenever, wherever and by whoever committed. SCO members must condemn this evil unequivocally,' he furthered. #WATCH | Qingdao, China | "We should seek to counter the technology used by terrorists including drones for cross-border smuggling of weapons and drugs. In our interconnected world, traditional borders are no longer the sole barriers against threats. Instead, we face an intricate… — ANI (@ANI) June 26, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Singh also spoke about India's commitment to ensuring its connectivity with Central Asia. 'Better connectivity not only enhances mutual trade but also fosters mutual trust. However, in these efforts, it is essential to uphold the basic principles of the SCO charter, particularly respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of member states,' he said. The defence minister reiterated India's calls for peace, security and stability in Afghanistan. " Our immediate priorities in Afghanistan include providing humanitarian assistance to Afghan people and contributing to Afghanistan's overall developmental needs. As Afghanistan's largest regional development partner, India continues to implement capacity-building initiatives for the Afghan people," he furthered. Singh arrived at the SCO event on Thursday and was welcomed by Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun. It is pertinent to note that Pakistan's Defence Minister Khwaja Asif is also participating in the summit. The meeting was scheduled to be held on June 25-26. The group comprises India, China, Russia, and several Central Asian countries, focusing on promoting regional stability and security through cooperation and dialogue. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
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Business Standard
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White House puts Pak's military elite back on top with Trump-Munir meet
Munir and Pakistan's civilian leaders praised Trump for helping secure an India-Pakistan ceasefire and even nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize, thanking him repeatedly for his role Bloomberg Pakistan's military, which exercises effective control over the nuclear-armed country, has an enviable tendency to land on its feet even after a crisis. The country may be facing an economic predicament, and recently endured a confrontation with India in which the weaknesses in its defenses were laid bare, but the 'establishment,' as the euphemism goes, has emerged stronger for it. That is thanks, in large part, to President Donald Trump. It was not so long ago that Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir, was known only for his backward-looking approach to international relations and to Pakistani identity. But last week he was granted a lunch date with Trump, which, according to the army, was engaging enough for the president to spontaneously extend it from one hour to two. It's hard to overstate how unusual this is: No US president has ever hosted a Pakistani army chief on such equal terms. Both Munir and Pakistan's civilian politicians have been very free with praise for Trump. They have repeatedly thanked him for bringing about a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, and even announced that they had nominated the president for the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump fancies himself as a peacemaker, and has made it quite clear that he thinks he deserves a Nobel — and is no doubt grateful to the only other country that seems to agree. New Delhi, which is outraged by the suggestion that Trump had anything to do with the pause in hostilities between India and Pakistan, is watching this new-found closeness with more than a little puzzlement. Trump appears to be rediscovering what so many presidents before him have — that any involvement just gets you deeper in and it's hard to find real partners for peace. He will also learn, therefore, that the Pakistani military can't be relied on. In the interim, India seems to be keeping its distance from the US. Quite unusually, Prime Minister Narendra Modi let everyone know that he had refused an invitation to visit Trump last week. That was probably a wise decision, given that Munir was in town at the same time. He wouldn't want to be ambushed into a photograph with Munir, especially one that had Trump standing nearby. Every time the US gets embroiled in the Middle East, the Pakistani establishment swiftly regains a privileged position in Washington. If Trump is truly committed to controlling Iran's ambitions, then relations with the Islamic Republic's eastern neighbor takes on a new importance. But things won't be quite that simple for the generals this time. Given the continued popularity of the jailed anti-American firebrand and former prime minister Imran Khan, Munir has a political tightrope to walk. Less than a day after Islamabad announced it had nominated Trump for a Nobel, it had to condemn its preferred peacemaker for bombing Iran's nuclear installations. Nor can Munir at any point alienate Beijing, on which the military depends for arms, subsidies, and moral support. But the danger for Pakistan runs deeper than that. In the past few years, as the country dealt with an economic crisis and the ravages of climate change, there was also real hope that its elite would finally recognize the importance of reform. As one columnist argued in 2022, 'the desire to benefit from geopolitical rents has become innate' in Pakistan's establishment. But with China beginning to measure out its largesse, a Washington uninterested in Pakistan and Gulf monarchies wooing India instead, the days of depending on foreign generosity seemed to be over. The current civilian administration, led by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, is dependent on the military's support to stay in power, and is visibly straining to reform the country's dysfunctional economy. The military will back him — as long as they don't see an alternative. But now the establishment might rethink their plans. Munir's domestic position has been shored up by the clashes with India. And if his charm offensive on Trump works, could Western cash begin to flow into the army's coffers again? That enchanting prospect might be too tempting for them to back the sort of reform, including reductions in the defense budget, that Pakistan desperately needs.
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Business Standard
43 minutes ago
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DU panel's decision to drop PG papers on Islam, Pakistan, China sparks row
A Delhi University panel's decision to drop proposed postgraduate Political Science papers on Islam, Pakistan, and China has failed to find consensus among the members. While some called it ideological censorship, those who supported the decision termed it a step towards making the syllabus "India-centric" and free from bias. In its meeting on Wednesday, DU's Standing Committee for Academic Matters directed the removal of four elective papers -- Islam and International Relations, Pakistan and the World, China's Role in the Contemporary World, and State and Society in Pakistan. A fifth paper, Religious Nationalism and Political Violence, will be reviewed in the next meeting on July 1. Opposing the decision, committee member Professor Monami Sinha said such changes undermine critical thinking and reflect a push to dilute controversial but academically relevant content. "We argued that it is imperative to study Pakistan and China in detail. Ignoring these geopolitical realities would be academically short-sighted," she said in a statement. She also flagged the removal of references to caste, communal violence, and same-sex relationships in revised syllabi for Sociology and Geography. However, Professor Harendra Tiwari, also a member of the committee, supported the changes, calling the syllabus "agenda-driven" and lacking in balance. "Why only a paper on Islam and International Relations? Why not on Hinduism or Sikhism? We want a syllabus that serves students and our nation," he told PTI. He added that the dropped papers will not be reinstated unless the revised syllabus aligns with an "India-first" perspective. The next committee meeting on July 1 is expected to see further debate on the syllabus.
