Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Rejects SCO Joint Statement Over Omission of Pahalgam Terror Attack
In a decisive move underscoring India’s firm stance against terrorism, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh refused to sign the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' joint statement during the meeting held in Qingdao. His decision came after the draft omitted any reference to the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 innocent lives, while controversially highlighting militant activity in Balochistan. India Upholds Strategic Autonomy on Counter-Terrorism Minister Singh's refusal to endorse the document reflects India’s commitment to strategic autonomy and its zero-tolerance policy toward cross-border [...]