Rajnath Singh thanks US for supporting India's anti-terror efforts
India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh thanked US Defense Secretary for America's steady support after the recent Pahalgam terror attack.
Their chat came as India launched Operation Sindoor, a focused military push against terror sites across the border.
Singh made it clear that India will defend itself from cross-border threats and is keen on building even stronger defense ties with the US.
Hegseth invited Singh to visit US
Operation Sindoor kicked off on May 7 and has already seen Indian forces take out over 100 terrorists in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
The operation highlights India's determination to fight terrorism and protect its borders.
Singh and Hegseth also talked about stepping up joint military exercises and working together more closely—Hegseth even invited Singh to visit the US to keep these defense partnerships growing.