THE HALFAX HEIMDALL AUGUR

'Oppn owes an apology to bravehearts': BJP accuses rivals of 'twisting' Rajnath's remarks The BJP has strongly criticized the opposition for allegedly spreading "hostile propaganda" regarding India's counter-terror Operation Sindoor. Party leader Amit Malviya accused opposition leaders of misrepresenting defence minister Rajnath Singh's statement and demanded an apology for undermining the sacrifices of Indian soldiers. The BJP asserted Operation Sindoor was a major success, neutralizing over 100 terrorists and damaging Pakistani military infrastructure, while emphasizing the government's consistent honor for fallen heroes.

Indian opposition demands defence minister's resignation for 'lying' about soldiers' deaths in 2025 conflict with Pakistan <p>India’s opposition party Congress has demanded the resignation of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and stepped up criticism against him for “lying” in parliament about the deaths of Indian soldiers during the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1996978">May 2025 conflict</a> with Pakistan, according to Indian media.</p> <p>The criticism comes days after the Indian government on June 26 disclosed the names of six armed forces personnel who died during the military conflict, dubbed “<a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1913085">Operation Sindoor</a>” by New Delhi. The names were included in the Roll of Honour on the National War Memorial website, marking the first official disclosure of military casualties from the period, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/in-a-first-government-releases-names-of-personnel-killed-during-operation-sindoor/article71150465.ece"><em>The Hindu</em></a> noted.</p> <p>Subsequently, on Monday, chairperson of the Congress’s Ex-servicemen Department Col. …

Defence Ministry debunks viral claim on Rajnath Singh's Operation ... The Ministry of Defence has issued a clarification after several social media posts allegedly misrepresented Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's speech in Parliament regarding Operation Sindoor. According to the government, posts circulating online falsely claimed that Singh had said no Indian soldier was martyred during the operation. It termed the claim "completely false" and said his remarks had been taken out of context. The government said critics had ignored the broader context of Rajnath Singh's parliamentary address. According to the official clarification, false claims were being widely circulated on social media and in sections of the media suggesting that Indian Air Force pilots had been killed during Operation Sindoor. The Centre maintained that these reports were incorrect and were intended to undermine the success of the military operation and lower public morale. It said the Defence Minister's remarks were made specifically to counter this misinformation and should be viewed in that context rather than as a standalone statement. The government said Rajnath Singh's speech was a detailed account of …

'Important to place address in context': Centre on Rajnath Singh's Op Sindoor deaths remark The Defence Ministry has refuted claims that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh misled Parliament regarding casualties in Operation Sindoor. The ministry clarified that the minister's July 2025 address specifically countered a false narrative about Indian pilots being lost, not about soldiers' sacrifices. This statement follows the recent release of six soldiers' names killed during the May 2025 operation against Pakistan-backed terrorists.

'Misleading and factually incorrect': Centre hits back as Oppn ... Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis address the gathering during the bhoomipujan and foundation plaque unveiling ceremony for a 10,000-ton extrusion press at the Ordnance Factory, Ambajhari, a unit of Yantra India Limited, in Nagpur on June 19, 2026. (IANS/PIB Photo) India 27th June 2026 New Delhi, June 27 (IANS): The Centre has summarily rejected the Opposition’s ‘narrative building exercise’ over Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s old statement on Operation Sindoor in the Parliament, related to loss of lives in the military exercise, and termed its assertions as “deliberately misleading and factually incorrect.” The Defence Ministry, taking note of certain social media posts, said that this is a deliberate attempt to “misrepresent” Raksha Mantri’s address delivered on the floor of Parliament on July 28, 2025, by selectively quoting isolated portions of his speech. The controversy over Rajnath Singh’s statement over ‘no soldiers’ death in the Parliament, days after Operation Sindoor, started after six fallen jawans were immortalised by inscribing their names on the N…

Defence Ministry rejects social media misrepresentation of Rajnath ... News On AIR | June 27, 2026 8:17 PM Defence Ministry rejects social media misrepresentation of Rajnath Singh’s Parliament remarks The Defence Ministry said that certain posts circulating on social media platforms have sought to misrepresent Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s address delivered on the floor of Parliament on 28 July last year. The Ministry said these posts have selectively quoted an isolated portion of the speech to falsely imply that Mr Singh claimed that no Indian soldier lost his life during Operation Sindoor. Explaining the context of the Defence Minister’s remarks, the Ministry said that at the time of his address, a persistent and dominant narrative had emerged in certain sections of the media and on social media claiming that Indian pilots had been lost during Operation Sindoor. The Ministry said this narrative was entirely false, yet it was being amplified aggressively with the intent of undermining the success of the operation and demoralising public sentiment. It added that it was in direct reference to this specific narrative that the Defence Minister made the statement in question, which…

Centre rejects opposition's claim over Rajnath Singh's Operation ... Facebook Twitter Telegram WhatsApp ReddIt Centre Explains Rajnath's Parliament Statement On Operation Sindoor Centre rejects opposition’s claim over Rajnath Singh’s Operation Sindoor remarks, says speech was taken out of context A day after the government disclosed the names of six armed forces personnel who lost their lives during Operation Sindoor , the Centre on Saturday rejected allegations that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had misled Parliament by claiming there were no casualties during the military operation. In a detailed statement, the Ministry of Defence said certain social media posts and political comments had selectively quoted Rajnath Singh’s address to Parliament on July 28, 2025, while ignoring the context in which the remarks were made. According to the ministry, the Defence Minister’s statement was specifically aimed at countering false claims that Indian Air Force pilots had been killed during Operation Sindoor. “Certain posts circulating on social media platforms have sought to misrepresent the Raksha Mantri’s address delivered on the floor of Parliament on July 28, 2025. These posts have se…

Never hid information on Operation Sindoor deaths: Government Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. Never hid information on Operation Sindoor deaths: Government India 1 min. Read Never hid information on Operation Sindoor deaths: Government By CurrentIndia.com June 27, 2026 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Never hid information on Operation Sindoor deaths: Government NEW DELHI: : The defence ministry Saturday asserted that information about the deaths of six military personnel during the May 7-10 2025 Operation Sindoor was never hidden from the public, pointing out that in the press briefing held a day after operations were paused against Pakistan, the then Director General of Military Operations had mentioned the loss of the lives of the armed forces personnel and civilians. “These bravehearts were conferred with gallantry awards and this was published in the press release of Aug 14, 2025,” the ministry said, while pointing out that “Army’s official social media platforms carried tributes to these bravehearts without delay”. The ministry also rejected the claims circul…

Congress peddles fake news about Indian govt not 'recognising ... June 27, 2026 | 10:27 AM Congress peddles fake news to discredit Operation Sindoor, lies about Modi govt not ‘recognising’ martyrs for a year: Here is the truth On Friday (26th June), Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera took to X (formerly Twitter) to peddle fake news about the Indian government ‘withholding’ the names of the bravehearts who sacrificed their life during Operation Sindoor. In a bizarre attempt to mainstream Pakistani propaganda, he claimed, “For an entire year, the BJP government chose to conceal their martyrdom from the nation.” “The same government that wraps itself in the flag and speaks endlessly of nationalism denied these heroes the recognition and remembrance they deserved. Such a shame!” Khera brazened out. 1. Subedar Major Pawan Kumar of Headquarters 10 Infantry Brigade 2. ⁠Rifleman Sunil Kumar, Vir Chakra, of 4 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry, 3. ⁠Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar of 5 Field Regiment 4. ⁠Aviation Technician Mood Muralinaik of 851 Light Regiment, 5. ⁠Havildar Sunil… https://t.co/awZ9EPGn1y — Pawan Khera 🇮🇳 ಪವನ್ ಖೇರಾ (@Pawankhera) June 26, 2026 Unlike Pakistan, India and its government …

Centre debunks social media claims over Rajnath Singh’s Operation Sindoor speech According to the clarification by the Ministry of Defence, Rajnath Singh’s remarks were specifically intended to counter a widely circulated false narrative at the time that claimed Indian Air Force pilots had been killed during Operation Sindoor