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PM Modi recalls 2016 surgical strikes on Mann Ki Baat, says terrorism will get decisive response

Hindustan Times and Times of India describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened PM Modi recalls 2016 surgical strikes on Mann Ki Baat, says terrorism will get decisive response.
The headline split The left frames it as "From Balakot to Sindoor, Pakistan-backed terror got befitting response: PM Modi on Mann k...". The center frames it as "PM Modi recalls 2016 surgical strikes on Mann Ki Baat, says terrorism will get decisive r...".
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Left / center-leftFrom Balakot to Sindoor, Pakistan-backed terror got befitting response: PM Modi on Mann ki Baat

Hindustan Times · Center-left · News report

CenterPM Modi recalls 2016 surgical strikes on Mann Ki Baat, says terrorism will get decisive response

Times of India · Center · News report

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Times of IndiaNews report · Sep 27, 7:08 AM

PM Modi recalls 2016 surgical strikes on Mann Ki Baat, says terrorism will get decisive response

During his radio address, Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed key national issues, including the 2016 surgical strikes against terrorism, reaffirming India's strong stance...

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Hindustan TimesNews report · Sep 27, 8:58 AM

From Balakot to Sindoor, Pakistan-backed terror got befitting response: PM Modi on Mann ki Baat

PM Modi said the surgical strikes, which will mark their 10th anniversary on September 28-29, 2026, showed the world India's new approach to counter-terrorism.

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Details61/99 Wording Gap · Low confidence · 2 sources
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Sep 27, 7:08 AM: Times of India joined the source map.

Sep 27, 8:58 AM: Hindustan Times joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 61/99 and story health is developing · 2 sources · 2 buckets.