Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh speaks with IAF, Army, Navy chiefs after India launches strikes in Pakistan
Akriti Anand
Updated 7 May 2025, 07:12 AM IST Rajnath Singh's deputy, the minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth, may represent India, the officials said, asking not to be named. (HT PHOTO)(HT_PRINT)
Operation Sindoor: Defence minister Rajnath Singh speaks with all three chiefs after India launches strikes in Pakistan
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