New Delhi, May 9 -- The Ministry of Defence has urged media channels, digital platforms, and individuals to avoid live coverage or real-time reporting of defense operations and security forces' movements.

The Ministry emphasized that revealing such sensitive information could compromise operations and put lives at risk, citing past incidents like the Kargil War, 26/11 attacks, and the Kandahar hijacking.

According to Clause 6(1)(p) of the Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2021, only authorized officials can provide updates during anti-terror operations. The Ministry has called on everyone to be responsible and mindful of national security.

Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday conducted a review of the country'...