New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- While presiding over the ceremony of Indian Navy commissioning INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri in Visakhapatnam, Defence minister Rajnath Singh on 26 August sent out a bold message to India's enemies, saying that India never attacked any country first but if its security is threatened, an appropriate response is given.

"India never believes in exhibiting strength; never attacked any country first. When our security is threatened, we know how to give appropriate response," Singh said.

He added that commissioning INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri is a "proof of our vision and commitment and dream come true towards Atmanirbhar Bharat", noting, "Indian Navy not only guards coastal areas, but also keeps peace and prosperity in ...