{
  "id": 14676298,
  "title": "‘Any terror act from Pakistan will invite stronger response’: Rajnath Singh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/any-terror-act-from-pakistan-will-invite-stronger-response-rajnath",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-15T11:00:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/any-terror-act-from-pakistan-will-invite-stronger-response-rajnath-singh-11792061469489.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reiterated India's stance on cross-border terrorism, emphasizing that any further terrorist acts originating from Pakistan would face a much stronger response. He highlighted that while India values dialogue and peaceful resolution, its commitment to peace should not be interpreted as weakness. In a recent conclave, Singh discussed the evolution of security threats in the digital age, identifying five key threats: disinformation, destabilisation, disruption, deception and destruction. He noted that terrorism is not confined to organized groups, with emerging threats such as lone-wolf attacks and white-collar terrorism posing significant challenges for security agencies. The defence minister cited incidents like a co-pilot attempting to crash a plane and Captain Smit Machhar thwarting a major terror attack to illustrate the importance of vigilance and individual courage. Singh advocated for a blend of hard and soft power in defence strategies, integrating advanced technologies with cost-effective and agile solutions to tackle evolving security threats. India's defence sector has seen significant growth, with production reaching ₹1.78 lakh crore from ₹40,000 crore in 2014 and exports rising to ₹39,000 crore from ₹686 crore in the same period. The ministry aims to achieve a ₹2 lakh crore production target this year and ₹3 lakh crore by 2029, with defence exports reaching ₹50,000 crore by the same year. The Defence Minister credited reforms like the Defence EXIM Portal and open export licenses for boosting India's global standing and encouraging domestic industries to compete internationally.",
  "summary": "Rajnath Singh said India’s commitment to peace should not be mistaken for weakness, citing Operation Sindoor, the Balakot airstrikes and surgical strikes as examples of the country’s approach to cross-border terrorism.",
  "key_points": [
    "India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warns stronger response to terror acts from Pakistan.",
    "Emphasis on vigilance and individual courage against lone-wolf attacks and white-collar terrorism."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}