We Must Stay Prepared For War-Like Situations, Says Rajnath Singh

India must remain ready for a "war-like situation," as the four-day military conflict with Pakistan in May showed anything can happen anytime along the frontiers, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Operation Sindoor and slammed the Congress and RJD for remaining "silent" for the "greed of vote bank" during the UPA government when "Pakistan attacked every day."

The world witnessed the Indian Navy's strength during Operation Sindoor as its deterrent posture forced Pakistan to remain in the harbour or near its coast, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, hailing the force's combat readiness.

India not only held righteousness but also avenged injustice during Operation Sindoor that was carried out in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a departure from earlier Diwalis where he spent time with the army on inhospitable zones, has spent the night on naval carrier INS Vikrant, where he had an extensive set of engagements.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today celebrated Diwali with the personnel of the Indian Navy, off the coast of Goa. He also celebrated the success of Operation Sindoor, India's counterstrike to the Pahalgam terror attack.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday celebrated Diwali with Navy personnel aboard INS Vikrant, praising their courage and dedication.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi kept up his annual tradition of celebrating Diwali with the Indian armed forces and celebrated the festival of lights with the Navy personnel onboard INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar on Monday.

Rajnath Singh was speaking after flagging off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace unit in Lucknow.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the era of a "silent India" in the face of terrorism is over, asserting that the country now gives a "befitting response" to those who threaten its security.