Indian forces ready to face any hostile nation boldly, says Rajnath Singh
's recent decision to appoint Pakistan as the vice chair of its counter-terrorism committee as "a cruel joke", defence minister
Tuesday said the world must put strategic, diplomatic and economic pressure on Islamabad which continues to provide safe haven to terror organisations.
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now
Initiating the debate on
in RS, Singh also said the "day is not far" when the people of Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir will willingly "return home" and become a part of India.
Though he did not name China, which actively helped Pakistan during the May 7-10 cross-border hostilities with even "live" satellite inputs on Indian military deployments, Singh said, "We know which country was doing what during Operation Sindoor."
"Not only Pakistan, but every country that looks at India with ill-intent should understand that today, our armed forces have the strength & capability to deal with any situation...Through Op Sindoor, we have also sent a message to the powers that were encouraging Pakistan," he added.
While repeating most of what he said in Lok Sabha on Monday, including that Operation Sindoor had been only paused for now after achieving politico-military objectives, Singh made special mention of UNSC's decision to make Pakistan vice chair of the counter-terror panel, calling it "very unfortunate" and a "mockery" of the global fight against terrorism.
"This panel was formed after 9/11. And we all know who carried out 9/11 attacks. It is also no secret Pakistan harboured the mastermind (Osama bin Laden) of that attack. This is like asking a cat to guard the milk. This decision is not only shocking but also reflects the seriousness of an organisation like UN on the issue of
," he said.
Pakistan is a country where declared terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar roam freely and spew venom, and Army officers offer prayers at funerals of terrorists. "Now, the same Pakistan is expected to lead the global community against terrorism. Is this anything less than a cruel joke?" Singh added.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Indian Express
20 minutes ago
- Indian Express
Top 10 Indian states with highest number of operational airports
Airports in India: India has emerged as the third-largest domestic aviation market in the world, after US and China. Addressing the Plenary Session of World Air Transport Summit at Bharat Mandapam in June, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the government is investing in developing world class airport infrastructure in the country. He also added that the handling capacity of airports has reached 500 million passengers annually. 'Today, Bharat is the third-largest domestic aviation market in the world. And Bharat is working on a futuristic roadmap to fully maximize this potential. We are investing in world-class airport infrastructure. Indian carriers have placed orders for over 2,000 new aircraft. And this is just the beginning. Bharat's aviation sector is standing at a take-off point from where it is ready to soar to great heights. And this journey will not just cross geographical boundaries, but will also lead the world towards sustainability, green mobility, and equitable access,' the PM said. Currently, there are 162 operational airports in the country. The government has also formulated a Greenfield Airports (GFA) Policy, 2008 for development of Greenfield airports in the country. Responding to a question in Lok Sabha on July 31, Murlidhar Mohol, Minister of State (MoS), Civil Aviation, said: 'At present, there are 162 operational airports in the country. Government of India (GoI) has formulated a Greenfield Airports (GFA) Policy, 2008 for development of Greenfield airports in the country. In addition, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) launched Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN) on 21.10.2016 to enhance regional air connectivity from unserved and underserved airports in the country and make air travel affordable to the masses.' According to Mohol, Uttar Pradesh leads with the highest number of operational airports at 17, followed by Maharashtra with 15 and Gujarat with 13. Uttarakhand has 12 operational airports, Karnataka has 10, Madhya Pradesh has 8, while both Rajasthan and Assam have 7 each. Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh follow with 6 airports each. Airports Operational India: Full list (Source: As per statement submitted by MoS Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol on July 31, 2025 in Lok Sabha; Note: CE= Civil Enclave, H=Heliport, WA= Water Aerodrome) Anish Mondal is a business journalist with over nine years of experience. He writes on diverse subjects such as Infrastructure, Railways, Roadways, Aviation, Politics, Market, Parliamentary affairs, Corporate earnings, General and International news etc. ... Read More
Economic Times
20 minutes ago
- Economic Times
Nitish Kumar-led Bihar govt doubles honorarium for school support staff ahead of key polls
Synopsis Ahead of Bihar elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar raised the honorarium for school support staff. Cooks will now receive ₹3,300 monthly. Night watchmen's pay increases to ₹10,000. Physical education instructors will get ₹16,000. The annual increment also rises to ₹400. This decision aims to improve staff motivation and service quality. ANI Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (File photo) Ahead of the Bihar elections, the JD(U)chief and state's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday announced a major increase in the honorarium of support staff in state-run schools, including cooks, night watchmen, and physical education instructors. Making the announcement on X, the CM said the decision was part of the state's continued effort to strengthen the education system since his government assumed office in November 2005.'Since the formation of the government in November 2005, we have been continuously working to improve the education system. In the year 2005, the total education budget was Rs 4,366 crore, which has now increased to Rs 77,690 crore,' Kumar the revised structure, cooks engaged in the mid-day meal programme will now receive ₹3,300 per month, up from ₹1,650. Night watchmen deployed at secondary and higher secondary schools will get ₹10,000, up from ₹5,000. Physical education and health instructors will receive ₹16,000, doubling from ₹8,000 earlier. — NitishKumar (@NitishKumar) The government said its investments in the sector have led to better infrastructure, new school buildings, and large-scale teacher appointments. In addition to academic reforms, the state highlighted the role of non-teaching staff in maintaining school operations and student well-being. 'Cooks, night watchmen, and physical education and health instructors have played an important role in strengthening the education system. Keeping this in mind, we have decided to double their honorarium, making a respectable increase in their remuneration,' the CM said. In addition, their annual increment has been raised from ₹200 to ₹400. Kumar said the move was aimed at improving staff motivation and service quality. 'This will boost the morale of the working staff, and they will perform their duties with greater enthusiasm and dedication,' he said.
Time of India
20 minutes ago
- Time of India
Nitish Kumar-led Bihar govt doubles honorarium for school support staff ahead of key polls
Ahead of Bihar elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar raised the honorarium for school support staff. Cooks will now receive ₹3,300 monthly. Night watchmen's pay increases to ₹10,000. Physical education instructors will get ₹16,000. The annual increment also rises to ₹400. This decision aims to improve staff motivation and service quality. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Ahead of the Bihar elections, the JD(U)chief and state's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday announced a major increase in the honorarium of support staff in state-run schools, including cooks, night watchmen, and physical education the announcement on X, the CM said the decision was part of the state's continued effort to strengthen the education system since his government assumed office in November 2005.'Since the formation of the government in November 2005, we have been continuously working to improve the education system. In the year 2005, the total education budget was Rs 4,366 crore, which has now increased to Rs 77,690 crore,' Kumar the revised structure, cooks engaged in the mid-day meal programme will now receive ₹3,300 per month, up from ₹1,650. Night watchmen deployed at secondary and higher secondary schools will get ₹10,000, up from ₹5,000. Physical education and health instructors will receive ₹16,000, doubling from ₹8,000 government said its investments in the sector have led to better infrastructure, new school buildings, and large-scale teacher appointments. In addition to academic reforms, the state highlighted the role of non-teaching staff in maintaining school operations and student well-being.'Cooks, night watchmen, and physical education and health instructors have played an important role in strengthening the education system. Keeping this in mind, we have decided to double their honorarium, making a respectable increase in their remuneration,' the CM addition, their annual increment has been raised from ₹200 to ₹400. Kumar said the move was aimed at improving staff motivation and service quality. 'This will boost the morale of the working staff, and they will perform their duties with greater enthusiasm and dedication,' he said.
