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US backs India's right to defend itself: Hegseth

IndiaTimes Thursday, 1 May 2025
Amid heightened tensions following the Pahalgam attack, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conveyed to US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth that Pakistan's role in supporting terrorism is undeniable. Hegseth expressed the US's unwavering support for India's fight against terrorism and affirmed India's right to defend itself.
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