New Delhi: Defence minister Rajnath Singh has warned Pakistan against initiating an armed conflict with India, stating that with the strength of the Navy and the "strong resolve of our government... we are capable of giving (Pakistan) a much bigger blow." The defence minister's comments come after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, in which he warned the international community of "consequences" if India and Pakistan - both with nuclear-arms - waged war. "Pakistan needs to understand that the Indian Navy has become much stronger with the commissioning of the INS Khanderi. Earlier this month the Indian Army said intelligence had warned that terrorists could target South India. Our government is strong-willed, and we do not hesitate when it comes to taking tough decisions," defence minister Rajnath Singh said in Mumbai, where he also launched a P-17A stealth frigate.

Source: Mint September 28, 2019 15:45 UTC