The Congress party is pressing the Centre for answers regarding the alleged loss of fighter jets, including Rafale aircraft, during Operation Sindoor, citing CDS General Anil Chauhan's remarks. They question the circumstances of the ceasefire with Pakistan and demand clarity on the Pahalgam terror attack.
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US President Trump claimed that US intervention, leveraging trade, averted a potential nuclear war between India and Pakistan. However, India firmly denied US mediation in the ceasefire, emphasizing it was a sovereign decision. The Ministry of External Affairs refuted Trump's assertion that trade influenced the resolution, stating Operation Sindoor was a response to terrorism, aligning with India's doctrine.
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