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India to hold Pakistan talks only on PoK, says Defence Minister
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that India will only discuss Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) with Pakistan. Speaking at Dras on Kargil Vijay Diwas, Singh asserted that Operation Sindoor demonstrated India's capability to decisively respond to Pakistan's actions. He reiterated that the government prioritizes defence self-reliance and military modernization. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute to soldiers' courage and sacrifice on Kargil Vijay Diwas, highlighting the strengthening of India's technical capabilities.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 10 · Right 6 n = 18
- Left (2): The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (10): Amar Ujala, Deccan Chronicle, Greater Kashmir, Hindustan (Hindi), NDTV, Patrika, The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The New Indian Express, The Times of India
- Right (6 votes, 7 outlets): Aaj Tak, Firstpost · News18 Hindi (Network18 — 1 vote), Punjab Kesari, Republic World, Swarajya, The Pioneer