Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:38pm on 24 Sep 2026,Thursday Defence
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India would no longer tolerate “nuclear blackmail” and warned that hostile action originating from Pakistani soil would be treated as an act of war. Speaking at News18 DEFCON 2026, Singh said Operation Sindoor had demonstrated India’s resolve following the Pahalgam attack, which he said killed 26 people. He stated that terrorism, talks and trade could not proceed together and said there would be no distinction between terrorists and their sponsors. Singh also cited India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, saying “blood and water” could not flow together. He highlighted India’s expanding strategic partnerships through the Quad, I2U2, BIMSTEC, BRICS and SCO, while emphasizing security preparedness.
