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Former Maharashtra CM Claims India Suffered Defeat in Operation Sindoor Aerial Engagement
Dec 17, 2025 12:17 pm CST
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has sparked controversy by claiming India was defeated on the first day of Operation Sindoor, with Indian aircraft reportedly shot down. He questioned the need for maintaining large ground forces when modern conflicts are primarily fought through aerial warfare, citing the four-day military engagement with Pakistan that followed the Pahalgam terror attack.
Ukraine Signs Historic Deal for 100 Rafale Jets and Advanced Air Defense Systems from France
Nov 18, 2025 02:40 pm CST
Ukraine has signed a landmark 10-year agreement with France to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets, advanced SAMP/T air defense systems, and other critical military equipment. President Zelenskyy called it "a historic deal" that will significantly enhance Ukraine's defensive capabilities against Russian aggression, with initial deliveries expected within the next three years as part of France's ongoing commitment to supporting Ukraine's long-term security.
Fact Check: AI-Generated Deepfake Video Falsely Shows President Murmu Accusing PM Modi Over Rafale Jets
Oct 29, 2025 03:32 pm CST
A deepfake video of President Droupadi Murmu circulating on social media falsely claims she was blackmailed by PM Modi regarding Rafale fighter jets. PIB Fact Check has confirmed this is an AI-generated fake created by Pakistani propaganda accounts, urging citizens to verify information through official channels and be vigilant against digital manipulation tactics.