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India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called for a permanent solution to the long-standing border dispute with China during a meeting at the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting, emphasizing the need for structured negotiations, border management, and rebuilding trust after the 2020 standoff, amidst ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions and improve bilateral relations.
India has successfully tested a domestically developed long-range hypersonic missile, joining a select group of nations with this advanced military technology. The missile, capable of carrying payloads over 1,500 km, was developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation and industry partners. The test, conducted off the coast of Odisha, was hailed as a historic achievement by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, highlighting India's progress in military capabilities alongside countries like China, Russia, and the United States.
India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh warned that India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is not the same as before and will not hesitate to take decisive military action to defend its borders. Singh referred to the surgical strikes carried out across the border in 2016 and the 2019 Balakot air strike as examples of India's zero-tolerance policy against terrorism. He also stated that India can hit across the border if needed. Singh added that he was waiting for "permanent peace" in Jammu and Kashmir so that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) could be removed from the union territory.