Overview
- In his Dec. 28 Mann Ki Baat, the prime minister hailed advances across national security, sport and scientific innovation, casting Operation Sindoor as emblematic of India’s stance on security.
- The Information & Broadcasting Ministry said Operation Sindoor destroyed nine terror launchpads in Pakistan and PoJK and killed over 100 militants, figures reported as official claims.
- He highlighted Shubhanshu Shukla becoming the first Indian to reach the International Space Station and celebrated the men’s Champions Trophy win, the women’s first Cricket World Cup and the Women’s Blind T20 World Cup.
- Cultural milestones included the Prayagraj Mahakumbh and the Ram Temple flag-hoisting, alongside notes on cheetah numbers crossing 30 and an ICMR warning over rising antibiotic resistance.
- In a Dec. 30 year-end post, he emphasized reforms such as a two-slab GST, income-tax relief up to Rs 12 lakh, 100% FDI in insurance, consolidation of labour codes and new maritime and nuclear legislation.