Day: May 7, 2025

Operation Sindoor: India’s Precision Strikes Ignite Tensions with Pakistan

Manish Kumar

Retaliation for the Pahalgam Massacre On May 7, 2025, India launched “Operation Sindoor,” a series of precision strikes targeting nine alleged terrorist infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. This military action was in direct response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, where 28 civilians, predominantly Hindu tourists, were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir. The Resistance Front (TRF), initially claiming responsibility, later retracted, but Indian authorities linked the attack to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, citing intelligence and forensic evidence. The Strikes: Scope and Execution Operation Sindoor involved coordinated efforts by the Indian Army, Navy,…

Modi Congratulates Albanese on Re-election, Vows Stronger India-Australia Strategic Partnership

Manish Kumar

A New Term, Renewed Diplomatic Energy With Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese securing a historic re-election, global leaders are reaffirming their diplomatic priorities with Canberra. Among the first to do so was Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called Albanese to personally congratulate him and express his intent to strengthen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The resounding electoral victory not only signals continuity in Australian leadership but also opens the door to deeper cooperation between the two Indo-Pacific democracies. A Resounding Mandate in Australia Albanese’s Labor Party swept the polls, winning 92 seats…

Kharge’s Explosive Claim on PM’s Kashmir Visit Cancellation Sparks Political Firestorm

Manish Kumar

A Claim That Shook the Campaign Trail Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s assertion that Prime Minister Narendra Modi cancelled a scheduled visit to Jammu and Kashmir after receiving intel on a possible terror attack—days before the Pahalgam tragedy—has ignited a fierce political battle. Speaking at a rally in Ranchi, Kharge alleged that the government had advance warning of the April 22 attack, in which 26 civilians lost their lives, but failed to act. His statement, based on unspecified media reports, questioned the government’s preparedness and has drawn sharp rebukes from the…

Operation Sindoor: India’s Precision Strikes Ignite Tensions with Pakistan

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Retaliation for the Pahalgam Massacre On May 7, 2025, India launched “Operation Sindoor,” a series of precision strikes targeting nine alleged terrorist infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. This military action was in direct response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, where 28 civilians, predominantly Hindu tourists, were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir. The Resistance Front (TRF), initially claiming responsibility, later retracted, but Indian authorities linked the attack to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, citing intelligence and forensic evidence. The Strikes: Scope and Execution Operation Sindoor involved coordinated efforts by the Indian Army, Navy,…

UNSC Silence: Pakistan’s Bid to Corner India Ends in a Diplomatic Dead End

Manish Kumar

A Closed-Door Season, An Open-Ended Silence Amid mounting tensions between India and Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held a rare closed-door consultation on Islamabad’s request. Framed as an urgent discussion to address regional instability, the meeting, however, concluded without any outcome, declaration, or even a statement. This non-decision reflects the deep fault lines in global diplomacy when national interests and regional conflicts intersect—especially involving nuclear-armed neighbours like India and Pakistan. The UNSC Meeting: A Platform Misused Held at the UN headquarters in New York, the…

INS Tamal Joins Indian Navy: A Strategic Power Play in the Arabian Sea

Manish Kumar

Naval Power at the Heart of India’s Security Strategy As regional tensions escalate, particularly in the Arabian Sea, India’s naval capabilities are stepping into sharper focus. The Indian Navy, a cornerstone of the nation’s defence apparatus, plays a vital role in securing maritime trade routes, deterring adversaries, and asserting strategic dominance across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). With the commissioning of INS Tamal—India’s latest multi-role stealth frigate sourced from Russia—India is taking a major leap in reinforcing its naval presence and asserting its position as a regional maritime power amid…

UNSC Turns Up the Heat on Pakistan Over Pahalgam Attack Amid India Tensions

Manish Kumar

A Diplomatic Reckoning at the United Nations In a rare and revealing closed-door session, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) convened to address spiralling tensions between India and Pakistan following the devastating Pahalgam terror attack. While the session was initiated at Pakistan’s request, it ended with Islamabad under intense diplomatic pressure. Member states not only condemned the targeting of civilians—particularly tourists—but also pressed Pakistan on its continued tolerance of terror outfits like Lashkar-e-Taiba and its escalating military posturing. This moment signals a shift in global sentiment as the international community…

India’s Return to Civil Defence Drills After 53 Years: Preparing a Nation for Conflict

Manish Kumar

A Nation on Alert On May 7, 2025, India will conduct a nationwide civil defence mock drill—the first such exercise since the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. The directive, issued by the Narendra Modi-led government, comes amid heightened tensions with Pakistan following the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives. Unlike previous incidents such as the Kargil War, this drill signals a significant shift in how India is preparing for external threats. This analytical piece explores what the drills entail, why they matter, and what they reveal about…

Armed and Alert: How Upgraded Militaries Raise the Stakes in India-Pakistan Conflict Scenarios

Manish Kumar

Two Nuclear-Armed Rivals with Modernized Muscle India and Pakistan, neighbors bound by history, geography, and a fragile peace, remain among the world’s most volatile rivals. Both possess formidable nuclear arsenals, professional militaries, and a history of wars and skirmishes—primarily over the disputed Kashmir region. But what makes the present climate more combustible than before is not just the persistence of old hostilities—it is the fact that both nations have significantly modernized their armed forces since their last direct confrontation in 2019. India, with a GDP nearly ten times larger than…