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Architect of 2016 surgical strikes Lt Gen DS Hooda submits national security vision document to Rahul Gandhi
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Architect of 2016 surgical strikes Lt Gen DS Hooda submits national security vision document to Rahul Gandhi

Lt Gen (Retd) DS Hooda, the main architect of the 2016 surgical strikes on terror launch pads in PoK, submitted a report on national security to Congress chief Rahul Gandhi

Pulwama aftermath: Ex-army general who oversaw 2016 surgical strikes urges caution in response to Pakistan after terror attack
India

Pulwama aftermath: Ex-army general who oversaw 2016 surgical strikes urges caution in response to Pakistan after terror attack

As India considers its response to the Pulwama terror attack, a retired military commander who oversaw a much-lauded military strike against neighboring Pakistan in 2016 has urged caution.

Uri: The Surgical Strike movie review — Vicky Kaushal delivers top-notch performance in potent war drama
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Uri: The Surgical Strike movie review — Vicky Kaushal delivers top-notch performance in potent war drama

As far as war dramas go, Uri: The Surgical Strike is a confidently made film that comes out guns blazing.

Rajasthan polls: Rahul slams Modi at Udaipur rally, says, 'PM is Hindu but doesn't understand foundation of Hinduism'
Politics

Rajasthan polls: Rahul slams Modi at Udaipur rally, says, 'PM is Hindu but doesn't understand foundation of Hinduism'

While speaking to business professionals in Rajasthan's Udaipur, Rahul Gandhi questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's knowledge about Hinduism. He also accused the prime minister of turning "military asset" into "political assets" to win elections in Uttar Pradesh.

Surgical strike anniversary: Narendra Modi attends Combined Commanders' conference in Jodhpur
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Surgical strike anniversary: Narendra Modi attends Combined Commanders' conference in Jodhpur

The prime minister was accorded guard of honour upon his arrival at the Jodhpur airport. He also visited the Konark War Memorial where he laid a wreath and signed the visitor's book.

Centre releases fresh video of army's 2016 surgical strikes across LoC ahead of event's second anniversary, says 'footage is authentic'
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Centre releases fresh video of army's 2016 surgical strikes across LoC ahead of event's second anniversary, says 'footage is authentic'

The government on Thursday released a fresh video clip of the 2016 surgical strikes on terror launch pads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, two days ahead of the military action's second anniversary.

Lance Naik Sandeep Singh, killed in Kupwara encounter, was part of team that carried out 2016 surgical strikes
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Lance Naik Sandeep Singh, killed in Kupwara encounter, was part of team that carried out 2016 surgical strikes

Lance Naik Sandeep Singh reportedly gunned down three militants in Kupwara before being killed in an anti-infiltration operation that began on Saturday.

Universities in West Bengal won't observe 'Surgical Strike Day' as directed by UGC, says minister Partha Chatterjee; calls it 'BJP's agenda'
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Universities in West Bengal won't observe 'Surgical Strike Day' as directed by UGC, says minister Partha Chatterjee; calls it 'BJP's agenda'

The UGC direction to universities to mark September 29 as "Surgical Strike Day" is a part of the BJP's "political agenda" and educational institutes in West Bengal will not observe the day, state Education Minister Partha Chatterjee.

Congress calls release of surgical strike video political gimmickry; BJP hits back at party for questioning armed forces
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Congress calls release of surgical strike video political gimmickry; BJP hits back at party for questioning armed forces

Surjewala said the September 2016 surgical strike was “shamelessly politicised” by the BJP for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections in March last year.

'What does Congress want to prove?': Ravi Shankar Prasad slams party's comments on video of surgical strikes
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'What does Congress want to prove?': Ravi Shankar Prasad slams party's comments on video of surgical strikes

Ravi Shankar Prasad hit back at the Congress's remarks over the release of the video of the surgical strikes and said the latter is acting like a fringe party.