Rajnath Singh On Armed Forces: ‘We Have Given Operational Freedom’ | DEFCON 2026 | News18

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Rajnath Singh on India’s Armed Forces: Speaking at the CNN-News18 Defence Conclave 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the government has given operational freedom to India’s security forces and stands firmly behind them.“We have given operational freedom to our security forces and stand firmly by them,” Singh said, stressing that the armed forces have the freedom to take necessary operational decisions to safeguard national security.His remarks come amid discussions on India’s defence preparedness, national security, modern warfare and the evolving strategic environment.Watch Rajnath Singh’s full remarks on India’s armed forces, operational freedom and national security at the CNN-News18 Defence Conclave 2026. -News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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