Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Hails 'Operation Sindoor' Success; PM Modi's 'Sudarshan Chakra' Shield to Guard Vital Assets

In this edition of India First, the focus is on India's evolving air power doctrine. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged military commanders to 'take lessons from Operation Sindoor' and remain prepared for future challenges. The programme highlights the 'Sudarshan Chakra', an air defence shield announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which is set to protect India's vital assets. Defence Correspondent Shivani Sharma reports on the induction of new assets and the controversy surrounding Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan's remarks on the operation. Additionally, Senior Editor Divyesh Singh provides details on the Income Tax Department's raids at 'Bastion', a club co-owned by actor Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra, in connection with alleged tax evasion. The bulletin also covers a Parliamentary Standing Committee report, chaired by Shashi Tharoor, which terms the situation in Bangladesh as India's 'biggest strategic challenge since 1971'.