New Delhi , October 27, 2025 — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday called upon the armed forces and defence industry to remain in a constant state of preparedness, cautioning that India must always be ready for “war-like situations.” Citing the recent Operation Sindoor , a four-day border conflict with Pakistan in May, Singh said the episode should serve as a “wake-up call” and a “case study” in national security readiness. Speaking at the Society of Indian Defence Manuf