Parliament Highlights: Retaliation by Army forced Pakistan to bow down, says Rajnath Singh

Monsoon Session Highlights: Top leaders from NDA and INDIA bloc to face off in Parliament over Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. Follow live updates on the debate and proceedings here

7:21 PM

We are getting warnings about Pak-China collaboration, when this has been going on for 60 years: Jaishankar

On relations with China, Jaishankar clarified, “We did not go to China for Olympics, secret deals; we went there to make India’s stand clear on terror, trade and de-escalation.”

7:03 PM

People who did nothing have the temerity to question government: EAM Jaishankar

Thanks to India's diplomacy -- The Resistance Front (TRF) -- which owned up Pahalgam attack- designated as global terrorist organisation: EAM Jaishankar in Lok Sabha

6:56 PM

Multilateral groups such as Quad and Brics condemned April 22 Pahalgam attack: Jaishankar

No phone call took place between PM Modi and US President Trump between April 22 and June 17: EAM Jaishankar in Lok Sabha

6:55 PM

EU backed India's right to defend itself against terror: EAM Jaishankar

After we retaliated Pak attack, we got phone calls saying Pak was ready to stop; but we told them request has to come from DGMO: Jaishankar

4:56 PM

PM Modi warned Pakistan in English to send global message, says Rajiv Ranjan Singh

"It was Panchayati Raj Diwas on April 24, when PM Modi went to address Panchayat representatives in Madhubani. There, PM Modi spoke for the first time on the Pahalgam incident, and he said that Pakistan will get a reply beyond their imagination. PM Modi gave his speech in English because he wanted the world to know that we are not going to bow down in front of terrorists and we will fight back," says Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh.

4:36 PM

Why didn’t PM Modi say Trump was wrong on X?: TMC’s Banerjee

"PM Modi, why once you couldn't post on your 'X' handle that whatever the American President said is incorrect," says TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee. 

4:25 PM

Central govt, home minister must take responsibility for Pahalgam attack: Gaurav Gogoi

"In the end, who takes the responsibility of the Pahalgam attack? The L-G of Jammu and Kashmir. If someone needs to take the responsibility, it is the Union home minister. Union HM and the central govt cannot hide behind the L-G. The government is so weak and cowardly that it said that the tour operators are responsible for taking people to Baisaran without their permission or licence," says Gaurav Gogoi.

4:08 PM

Govt call it success, yet admit it’s incomplete: Gaurav Gogoi on Operation Sindoor

"They are still saying that Operation Sindoor is incomplete and Pakistan can do this again, then how is this a success? They themselves are saying our intention was not war, why was it not so? They say it was not to take territory, why was it not so? When will we take back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, if not today, then when? The most horrendous terror attacks have happened under your government," Gogoi said.

4:03 PM

Govt has not been able to catch the 5 terrorists responsible for Pahalgam attack: Gaurav Gogoi

"It has been 100 days since the Pahalgam attack took place, but this govt has not been able to catch those 5 terrorists. Today, you have drones, Pegasus, satellites, CRPF, BSF, CISF and the defence minister went there a few days ago, but still you are not able to catch them. It took almost one hour for an ambulance to reach Baisaran, where the attack took place," says Gaurav Gogoi. 

3:59 PM

If Pakistan was ready to kneel down, then why did you stop?: Gaurav Gogoi

"The entire country and the opposition were supporting PM Modi. Suddenly, on May 10, we got to know that there had been a ceasefire. Why The US President has said this 26 times that he forced India and Pakistan to announce a ceasefire," says Gaurav Gogoi.

3:56 PM

We want to know from Rajnath Singh ji how many of our fighter jets were downed: Gaurav Gogoi

"We have to tell this not just to the public but also to our jawans, as they are being lied to as well," says Gaurav Gogoi.

 

3:43 PM

If some Rafale jets have been downed, I think it is a big loss: Gaurav Gogoi in Lok Sabha

3:25 PM

Defence minister did not say how terrorists came to Pahalgam: Gaurav Gogoi

100 days have passed since Pahalgam attack but this govt has not brought terrorists to justice, says Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi 

3:20 PM

Op Sindoor demonstrated that India will not remain silent if anyone harms its citizens: Rajnath Singh

Pakistan's rulers know their soldiers cannot defeat India, hence they nurture terrorism and then claim innocence, says Rajnath Singh 

3:09 PM

In Operation Sindoor, our armed forces fully achieved the objectives they had set: Rajnath Singh

We once spoke language of 'Lahore bus journey', but Pakistan did not understand that; we now respond with 'Balakot strike', says Rajnath Singh. 

Today's India thinks, works differently. When adversary makes terrorism strategy, firm and decisive action only option, Rajnath Singh added.
Today's India thinks, works differently. When adversary makes terrorism strategy, firm and decisive action only option, says Rajnath Singh.

3:07 PM

Talks and terror can't go together, says Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha

"Our government has also made numerous efforts to establish peace with Pakistan. But later, through the 2016 surgical strike, the 2019 Balakot air strike, and the 2025 Operation Sindoor, we have adopted a different path to establish peace. The stand of the Narendra Modi government is clear - talks and terror cannot go together," says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. 

2:59 PM

None of our soldiers were harmed: Rajnath Singh

"In any exam, results matter, not whether pencil was broken during exam or pen lost; ultimately, results matter," says Rajnath Singh.  

2:55 PM

Opposition never asked how many enemy aircraft came down: Rajnath Singh

"Opposition should ask whether Operation Sindoor was successful? The answer is, yes," says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

2:43 PM

To say or believe that Operation Sindoor was stopped under any pressure is baseless, says Rajnath Singh

India halted operation as political, military objectives set before and during the conflict had been fully achieved, Defence Singh Rajnath Singh said.

2:34 PM

In response to May 10 attack by Pakistan, India's action has been bold, concrete, and effective: Rajnath Singh

"The purpose of the operation is to target terrorist camps, their supporters and to destroy them," says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

 

2:26 PM

Pakistani attacks on Indian targets was repulsed by S-400 and other air defence systems: Rajnath Singh

"On May 7, Indian DGMO called Pakistan DGMO and informed him about rationale of the attacks; told him they were non-escalatory," says Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha. 

2:23 PM

Coordinated strikes were carried out at nine terror sites: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

"Before executing Op Sindoor, our forces studied every aspect and chose the option that would cause maximum damage to terrorists," says Rajnath Singh.  

2:19 PM

Operation Sindoor is a decisive demonstration of our policy against terror: Rajnath Singh

"Indian armed forces carried out coordinated strikes against nine terror sites; operation was completed within 22 minutes," says Rajnath Singh.

2:12 PM

Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE update: Rajnath Singh heaps praise on armed forces' Operation Sindoor

Defence minister Rajnath Singh praised the Indian armed forces' Operation Sindoor, which was launched on May 7, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. He stated that over 100 terrorists were killed in this operation.

2:09 PM

Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Rajnath Singh opens debate on Operation Sindoor

Defence minister Rajnath Singh has opened the debate on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha. Singh said, "I pay my tributes to the brave soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for the nation."

2:05 PM

It appears govt does not want discussion on Operation Sindoor, says Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi

"It appears that the government does not want a discussion on Operation Sindoor...We are not allowed to speak, and then allegations are levelled at us. We want to take part in the discussion on Operation Sindoor, but you just saw that no opposition members raised placards or entered the Well of the House. Even then, the House was adjourned. Let it start, we are ready," Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said.

1:50 PM

Centre avoiding debate, Opposition only sought 30 seconds to raise Bihar SIR, says Congress leader

Congress MP KC Venugopal stated that the opposition had already agreed to a discussion on Operation Sindoor during the ongoing session but said the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar was also a crucial matter.

1:23 PM

Opposition running away from debate, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday criticised the Opposition for not participating in the Operation Sindoor debate in the Lok Sabha, despite having previously demanded it. He asked why they were “running away now” when the government was prepared to respond.

1:05 PM

Parliament LIVE update: Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2 pm

1:00 PM

Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Opposition brought up Bihar SIR just before debate, says Kiren Rijiju

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated on Monday that the Opposition raised a demand for an assurance on holding a discussion regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar only minutes before the Lok Sabha was set to begin the debate on Operation Sindoor.