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Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday (May 7) released a documentary film on Operation Sindoor, marking its first anniversary. The nearly 28-minute-long film was released during the Joint Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur. The documentary details the audacious mission undertaken by the Indian armed forces in retaliation for the deadly Pahalgam attack.

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Earlier, the Indian Army released a teaser for the documentary. The video opens with a statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which he warns terrorists and their handlers. It then shows how India and its armed forces prepared for Operation Sindoor following the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack, and how the mission targeted terrorist networks based in Pakistan. Visuals of destruction at terror camps and military sites are also included.<h2>Pahalgam terror attack</h2>On April 22, 2025, armed terrorists of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) opened fire at Hindu tourists in the Baisaran Valley in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. In the deadly attack, 26 innocent lives were lost.The attack shook the entire nation, with India vowing strong action against cross-border terrorism and justice to those who lost their loved ones in the terror incident. Indian armed forces were on high alert as top officials held closed-door meetings. In a quick diplomatic move, India put the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan in abeyance a day after the attack and also closed its border crossings with Pakistan.<h2>Operation Sindoor</h2>On May 7, India retaliated against the devastating Pahalgam terror attack by launching precision strikes against nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes conducted under Operation Sindoor targeted the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and the Lashkar-e-Taiba Muridke base. Over 100 terrorists were killed in the operation, including Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf and Mudasir Ahmed.Following the Indian strikes, Pakistan launched attacks on Indian cities, which led to military confrontations between the two nations. India and Pakistan traded fire for four days, during which India destroyed several terror and military targets in Pakistan. While a ceasefire was declared after both sides reached an agreement, India has warned that Operation Sindoor is the new normal, maintaining that the operation remains ongoing.

India’s Defence Minister released a 28-minute documentary on Operation Sindoor during the Joint Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur, marking one year since the mission launched after the Pahalgam attack.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday (May 7) released a documentary film on Operation Sindoor, marking its first anniversary. The nearly 28-minute-long film was released during the Joint Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur. The documentary details the audacious mission undertaken by the Indian armed forces in retaliation for the deadly Pahalgam attack.

India’s Defence Minister released a nearly 28-minute documentary on Operation Sindoor during the Joint Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur, marking one year since the mission launched after the Pahalgam attack.

India releases documentary film on Operation Sindoor | WATCH

Marking one year of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force held a joint press briefing and released footage from the mission that targeted and destroyed a terror facility. Calling the operation “Precise In Action, Eternal In Memory,” officials highlighted the planning, execution, and significance of the strike. The newly released visuals offered a rare glimpse into the operation, while also serving as a tribute to the personnel involved in one of the IAF’s most talked-about missions in recent years.

Op Sindoor Anniversary: IAF Addresses Joint Presser On 1st Anniversary, Release Footage Of Attack

Indian newsrooms changed ever since the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22, 2025. The mood shifted. Shock, reflection, and anticipation of India's response replaced the usual noise and debates. A heaviness in the air was palpable when the enormity of the event became apparent by the evening: 26 innocent civilians were killed in one of the deadliest terror attacks in India. Horrifying images and survivor accounts trickled from the remote hill station, first through social media and then turned into a flood that filled Indian screens and devices. As someone shared on social media with the image of a woman sitting near her dead husband, it was 'All Eyes on Pahalgam'. The terror attack dominated every discussion in the subsequent days.&nbsp;Who were the attackers? How did they infiltrate? And the lingering question was: How and when would India respond? And if it did, how big would that response be?Even while reporting on the attack calmly, one could sense the anger building across the country. In the first week of May, signs started appearing of India's massive response to Pakistan-based terrorism. Mock drills. Civil defence rehearsals. Blackout exercises. Increased military chatter. Unusual troop movements along the border.Inside the newsroom, the conversations shifted from 'will India respond' to 'when will India respond'. Nobody said it loudly, but everybody knew it was just a matter of time. All of us could feel it:&nbsp;something was coming.&nbsp;Suddenly, every news alert felt important. Every defence source message was read twice. We were glued to the screens and refreshing our social media feeds to find out and break the news first on the developments along the border. Defence beat reporters barely slept for days. Anticipation was building in the newsroom, as India waited for the moment of closure, which was already decided somewhere behind closed doors. On the intervening night of May 6-7, just after midnight, something stirred, and nobody in the newsroom was thinking of going home. Around 1 AM, the first confirmation came in. India had launched strikes targeting the terror infrastructure in Pakistan. Phones ringing, keyboards clacking, TV anchors screaming, breaking news, and fiery graphics filling the screens.&nbsp;This is no longer a speculation. This is not a drill. This is, Operation Sindoor. We were not just reporting news. We were writing history. As it unfolded in real time before our eyes. The phrase 'Operation Sindoor' took over every screen in the newsroom. Anchors rushed back to studios. Producers rewrote rundowns. Guests were patched in from the wee hours into daybreak and more. Graphics teams scrambled for maps and timelines.&nbsp;The Indian Army posted three words on social media that instantly spread across every newsroom, every television screen, and every Indian phone that night: 'Justice is served'. Those words changed the feeling inside the newsroom. For days, we had covered funerals, mourning families, and unanswered questions after Pahalgam.But now, for the first time since April 22, there was a sense that India had answered. The following days were about making sense of the chaos.&nbsp;Daily press briefings. Drone and missile strikes caught on shaky social media footage. Grainy satellite images. Border shelling updates from Jammu and Kashmir and other areas. Air defence systems activated. Global reactions. Nuclear escalation fears amid reports of missile strikes near some strategic Pakistani facilities. Claims and counterclaims from Pakistan. Misinformation. Disinformation. Propaganda from the neighbouring country masquerading as news.&nbsp;Every few minutes brought another 'breaking' update. Somewhere amid all the noise, exhaustion disappeared. These were not ordinary days and nights for a newsperson. Adrenaline had kicked in. Shift timings did not matter anymore. The whole war was one single shift. Nobody looked away from their screens because deep down, every journalist knew they were covering one of the biggest stories of the year, maybe even of the decade.&nbsp;In the media field, we are taught to stay detached from the story. But some nights make that impossible. Operation Sindoor was one of them. It was felt in the guts. And reported from the hearts.&nbsp;Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

Operation Sindoor explained: From the Pahalgam terror attack to India’s midnight precision strikes, border firing, mock drills, and nuclear war fears — here’s the complete story of India’s 2025 military response against terror

Indian newsrooms changed ever since the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22, 2025. The mood shifted. Shock, reflection, and anticipation of India's response replaced the usual noise and debates. A heaviness in the air was palpable when the enormity of the event became apparent by the evening: 26 innocent civilians were killed in one of the deadliest terror attacks in India. Horrifying images and survivor accounts trickled from the remote hill station, first through social media and then turned into a flood that filled Indian screens and devices. As someone shared on social media with the image of a woman sitting near her dead husband, it was 'All Eyes on Pahalgam'. The terror attack dominated every discussion in the subsequent days. Who were the attackers? How did they infiltrate? And the lingering question was: How and when would India respond? And if it did, how big would that response be? Even while reporting on the attack calmly, one could sense the anger building across the country. In the first week of May, signs started appearing of India's massive response to Pakistan-based terrorism. Mock drills. Civil defence rehearsals. Blackout exercises. Increased military chatter. Unusual troop movements along the border. Inside the newsroom, the conversations shifted from 'will India respond' to 'when will India respond'. Nobody said it loudly, but everybody knew it was just a matter of time. All of us could feel it: something was coming. Suddenly, every news alert felt important. Every defence source message was read twice. We were glued to the screens and refreshing our social media feeds to find out and break the news first on the developments along the border. Defence beat reporters barely slept for days. Anticipation was building in the newsroom, as India waited for the moment of closure, which was already decided somewhere behind closed doors. On the intervening night of May 6-7, just after midnight, something stirred, and nobody in the newsroom was thinking of going home. Around 1 AM, the first confirmation came in. India had launched strikes targeting the terror infrastructure in Pakistan. Phones ringing, keyboards clacking, TV anchors screaming, breaking news, and fiery graphics filling the screens. This is no longer a speculation. This is not a drill. This is, Operation Sindoor. We were not just reporting news. We were writing history. As it unfolded in real time before our eyes. The phrase 'Operation Sindoor' took over every screen in the newsroom. Anchors rushed back to studios. Producers rewrote rundowns. Guests were patched in from the wee hours into daybreak and more. Graphics teams scrambled for maps and timelines. The Indian Army posted three words on social media that instantly spread across every newsroom, every television screen, and every Indian phone that night: 'Justice is served'. Those words changed the feeling inside the newsroom. For days, we had covered funerals, mourning families, and unanswered questions after Pahalgam. But now, for the first time since April 22, there was a sense that India had answered. The following days were about making sense of the chaos. Daily press briefings. Drone and missile strikes caught on shaky social media footage. Grainy satellite images. Border shelling updates from Jammu and Kashmir and other areas. Air defence systems activated. Global reactions. Nuclear escalation fears amid reports of missile strikes near some strategic Pakistani facilities. Claims and counterclaims from Pakistan. Misinformation. Disinformation. Propaganda from the neighbouring country masquerading as news. Every few minutes brought another 'breaking' update. Somewhere amid all the noise, exhaustion disappeared. These were not ordinary days and nights for a newsperson. Adrenaline had kicked in. Shift timings did not matter anymore. The whole war was one single shift. Nobody looked away from their screens because deep down, every journalist knew they were covering one of the biggest stories of the year, maybe even of the decade. In the media field, we are taught to stay detached from the story. But some nights make that impossible. Operation Sindoor was one of them. It was felt in the guts. And reported from the hearts. Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, by the Indian Armed Forces, marked India’s powerful response to the Pahalgam terror attack

Operation Sindoor in the newsroom: Covering history in sleepless nights

On the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai reaffirmed India's commitment to fight against terrorism, stating that the operation was "not an end" but "just the beginning". Addressing the press conference, he quoted," Sirf hungama khada karna mera maqsad nahi. Meri koshish hai ki yeh soorat badalni chahiye," while emphasising that India would continue to defend sovereignty, security, and citizens with professionalism and responsibility. Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai underscored that the success of this operation stemmed from a balance between strong leadership at the top and professional autonomy and flexibility on the ground level. He noted that the approach enabled the armed forces to adapt quickly, coordinate effectively, and respond decisively in a dynamic multi-domain battlefield.

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"Operation Sindoor underscored India's evolving whole-of-government approach, which played out in a clockwork fashion on the battlefield. The highest offices and ministries of the government, intelligence agencies, cyber and information operation institutions, border guarding, and paramilitary forces, such as the BSF, all worked in concert with the armed forces to execute an operation which is now being widely acknowledged as the gold standard both militarily and strategically across the world," he said.<h3>Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai on joint tri-service effort</h3>Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai added, "Operation Sindoor was also a joint tri-service effort. It integrated land, air and maritime capabilities with shared situational awareness, common operation and intelligence pictures and real-time decision making. Standoff Precision strikes, nine in all, seven executed by the Indian army and two by the Indian Air Force, were timed to perfection, achieved total surprise and inflicted maximum damage in each established hub deep in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir and heartland Pakistan, signalling that no sanctuary is safe..." He also lauded the decisive role played by the weapon systems developed and produced in India, showcasing indigenous capability. He mentioned the significant amount of weapons, munitions, rockets and missiles, sensors and electronic warfare suits that were employed during the operation. In addition, he highlighted the pivotal role played by The BrahMos, Akash, advanced surveillance and targeting systems, along with indigenous ammunition and spares, which also meant fir the flexibility along with self-reliance to tailor operational requirements, sustain and balance supply chains as well as to respond with speed and confidence.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-operation-sindoor-continues-india-s-message-to-pakistan-pahalgam-terror-attack-colonel-sofiya-qureshi-wing-commander-vyomika-sing-1778129121454">'Operation Sindoor continues': India's BIG message to Pakistan - 5 POWERFUL IMAGES</a>

On Operation Sindoor’s anniversary, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai said the mission marked the beginning of India’s sustained fight against terror. He highlighted the tri-service operation, precision strikes in PoJK and Pakistan, and the key role of indigenous systems like BrahMos and Akash missiles.

On the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai reaffirmed India's commitment to fight against terrorism, stating that the operation was "not an end" but "just the beginning". Addressing the press conference, he quoted," Sirf hungama khada karna mera maqsad nahi. Meri koshish hai ki yeh soorat badalni chahiye," while emphasising that India would continue to defend sovereignty, security, and citizens with professionalism and responsibility. Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai underscored that the success of this operation stemmed from a balance between strong leadership at the top and professional autonomy and flexibility on the ground level. He noted that the approach enabled the armed forces to adapt quickly, coordinate effectively, and respond decisively in a dynamic multi-domain battlefield.

On Operation Sindoor’s anniversary, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai said the mission marked the beginning of India’s sustained fight against terror. He highlighted the tri-service operation, precision strikes in PoJK and Pakistan, and the key role of indigenous systems like BrahMos and Akash missiles.

'Sirf hungama khada karna mera maqsad nahi': Lt Gen Ghai on India’s anti-terror fight during Op Sindoor anniversary

Former Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai on Thursday (May 7) noted that India's Operation Sindoor was a "defining moment" and a potential turning point in India's strategic posture. Speaking at a press conference in Jaipur on the operation's first anniversary, Lt Gen Ghai said that Operation Sindoor served as the practical demonstration of India's Atmanirbhar Bharat defence manufacturing push.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/not-the-first-time-chandranath-rath-is-not-the-only-suvendu-adhikari-aide-to-die-under-mysterious-circumstances-all-details-here-pradip-jha-1778139182978">Not the first time? Chandranath Rath is not the only Suvendu Adhikari aide to die under mysterious circumstances | All details here</a><h2>Atmanirbhar Bharat</h2>Operation Sindoor, Ghai said, served as a practical demonstration of India's Atmanirbhar Bharat defence manufacturing push. He said a significant percentage of the weapon systems deployed, including the BrahMos missile, the Akash air defence system, advanced surveillance platforms and electronic warfare suites, were developed and produced domestically. "Operation Sindoor proved that Atmanirbhar is not just a slogan, it is indeed a force multiplier," he said, noting that over 65 per cent of India's defence equipment is now manufactured domestically.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/thalapathy-vijay-mgr-rajnikanth-and-more-south-indian-superstars-who-turned-fan-power-into-political-parties-tvk-aiadmk-tamil-nadu-election-mgr-ntr-1778133323852">Vijay, MGR &amp; more: South Indian stars who turned fan power into political legacy</a>The former DGMO noted that “the Operation also showcased indigenous capability. A significant percentage of the weapon systems, munitions, rockets and missiles, sensors and electronic warfare suits that were employed were developed and produced in India.”

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“The BrahMos, Akash, advanced surveillance and targeting systems along with homegrown ammunition and spares, all played a decisive role,” he said, adding that the "indigenous equipment meant not only self-reliance but the flexibility to tailor these to our operational requirements, sustain and maintain supply chains and to respond with speed and confidence..."<h2>What is Operation Sindoor?</h2>The operation was launched in the immediate aftermath of the Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025, which killed 26 people, 25 Indian nationals and one Nepalese citizen, in one of the deadliest civilian attacks in the Kashmir Valley in recent memory. India's military response struck targets deep inside Pakistan's territory, prompting a brief but intense confrontation before Pakistan requested a cessation of hostilities. &nbsp;

One year after Operation Sindoor, former DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai says the mission was more than a military response; it was proof that Atmanirbhar Bharat works in combat. Scroll down to read what he said.

Former Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai on Thursday (May 7) noted that India's Operation Sindoor was a "defining moment" and a potential turning point in India's strategic posture. Speaking at a press conference in Jaipur on the operation's first anniversary, Lt Gen Ghai said that Operation Sindoor served as the practical demonstration of India's Atmanirbhar Bharat defence manufacturing push. Also read | Not the first time? Chandranath Rath is not the only Suvendu Adhikari aide to die under mysterious circumstances | All details here Atmanirbhar Bharat Operation Sindoor, Ghai said, served as a practical demonstration of India's Atmanirbhar Bharat defence manufacturing push. He said a significant percentage of the weapon systems deployed, including the BrahMos missile, the Akash air defence system, advanced surveillance platforms and electronic warfare suites, were developed and produced domestically. "Operation Sindoor proved that Atmanirbhar is not just a slogan, it is indeed a force multiplier," he said, noting that over 65 per cent of India's defence equipment is now manufactured domestically. Also read | Vijay, MGR & more: South Indian stars who turned fan power into political legacy The former DGMO noted that “the Operation also showcased indigenous capability. A significant percentage of the weapon systems, munitions, rockets and missiles, sensors and electronic warfare suits that were employed were developed and produced in India.”

One year after Operation Sindoor, former DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai says the mission was more than a military response; it was proof that Atmanirbhar Bharat works in combat. Scroll down to read what he said.

'Not just a slogan': Former DGMO Lt Gen Ghai hails Operation Sindoor as a victory for India's Atmanirbhar push

According to the Indian Government's latest assessment, Pakistani terror groups are yet to recover from the strikes under Operation Sindoor, India's counter-terror operation inside Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack. The assessment in form of a dossier, as seen by WION, says that Indian Army &amp; Air Force strikes under Operation Sindoor delivered a significant blow to the operational capabilities of major Pakistani terror groups by targeting a network of training and staging camps in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and, for the first time in decades, locations across the International Border (IB) in Pakistan's Punjab province. The operation focused on facilities long identified by Indian intelligence as key nodes for Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM). Among the primary targets was the Sawai Nala camp, also known as Bait-ul-Mujahideen, near the Chelabandi bridge on the Muzaffarabad-Neelum Road. For over two decades, it served as the main entry point for LeT recruits undergoing basic combat training, known as Daura-e-Aam. Its neutralisation is expected to severely hamper the group's ability to process and prepare new fighters. In the Kotli sector, strikes hit the Abbas camp, approximately 13 km from the Line of Control (LoC), a specialised facility for preparing LeT fidayeen (suicide) squads. Indian assessment indicated a squad had completed indoctrination ahead of Operation Sindoor and was poised for deployment towards high-value targets in Jammu. Nearby, the Gulpur camp, a LeT operational base coordinating attacks in Rajouri and Poonch, was also targeted, aiming to disrupt logistical networks sustaining militancy in the Jammu region. Jaish-e-Mohammed's capabilities were affected by strikes on the Syedna Bilal camp in Muzaffarabad, described as a major staging area and centre for weapons, explosives and jungle survival training. Further strikes targeted the Barnala camp in Bhimber district, just 9 km from the LoC. The operation crossed the IB with a strike on the Sarjal camp, 6 km inside Punjab near Sialkot. Pakistani authorities had long assumed the IB remained a sanctuary; the action challenged that assumption. Another Sialkot-area target, the Mehmoona Joya camp (12-18 km from the IB), served as a key HM facility and control centre for reviving operations in Kathua and Jammu. Heavy warheads delivered by loitering munitions destroyed its communications centre and administrative block, significantly impairing HM's ability to coordinate with sleeper cells inside India. The cumulative effect has been profound for the three groups' leadership. LeT, which has relied on PoJK infrastructure for recruitment and deployment, faces disrupted training pipelines and loss of experienced instructors, delaying planned operations and forcing a leadership rethink on force replenishment. JeM's specialised training assets have been degraded, limiting its capacity for sophisticated attacks. For HM, the loss of a critical communications hub has blinded regional commanders, complicating the direction of assets already inside Indian territory. Indian assessment described the strikes as precise and punitive, one that shows a shift in India's strategy, moving beyond the legacy of "strategic restraint".&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-operation-sindoor-continues-india-s-message-to-pakistan-pahalgam-terror-attack-colonel-sofiya-qureshi-wing-commander-vyomika-sing-1778129121454">'Operation Sindoor continues': India's BIG message to Pakistan - 5 POWERFUL IMAGES</a>

The operation focused on facilities long identified by Indian intelligence as key nodes for Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM). Among the primary targets was the Sawai Nala camp, also known as Bait-ul-Mujahideen.

According to the Indian Government's latest assessment, Pakistani terror groups are yet to recover from the strikes under Operation Sindoor, India's counter-terror operation inside Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack. The assessment in form of a dossier, as seen by WION, says that Indian Army & Air Force strikes under Operation Sindoor delivered a significant blow to the operational capabilities of major Pakistani terror groups by targeting a network of training and staging camps in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and, for the first time in decades, locations across the International Border (IB) in Pakistan's Punjab province. The operation focused on facilities long identified by Indian intelligence as key nodes for Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM). Among the primary targets was the Sawai Nala camp, also known as Bait-ul-Mujahideen, near the Chelabandi bridge on the Muzaffarabad-Neelum Road. For over two decades, it served as the main entry point for LeT recruits undergoing basic combat training, known as Daura-e-Aam. Its neutralisation is expected to severely hamper the group's ability to process and prepare new fighters. In the Kotli sector, strikes hit the Abbas camp, approximately 13 km from the Line of Control (LoC), a specialised facility for preparing LeT fidayeen (suicide) squads. Indian assessment indicated a squad had completed indoctrination ahead of Operation Sindoor and was poised for deployment towards high-value targets in Jammu. Nearby, the Gulpur camp, a LeT operational base coordinating attacks in Rajouri and Poonch, was also targeted, aiming to disrupt logistical networks sustaining militancy in the Jammu region. Jaish-e-Mohammed's capabilities were affected by strikes on the Syedna Bilal camp in Muzaffarabad, described as a major staging area and centre for weapons, explosives and jungle survival training. Further strikes targeted the Barnala camp in Bhimber district, just 9 km from the LoC. The operation crossed the IB with a strike on the Sarjal camp, 6 km inside Punjab near Sialkot. Pakistani authorities had long assumed the IB remained a sanctuary; the action challenged that assumption. Another Sialkot-area target, the Mehmoona Joya camp (12-18 km from the IB), served as a key HM facility and control centre for reviving operations in Kathua and Jammu. Heavy warheads delivered by loitering munitions destroyed its communications centre and administrative block, significantly impairing HM's ability to coordinate with sleeper cells inside India. The cumulative effect has been profound for the three groups' leadership. LeT, which has relied on PoJK infrastructure for recruitment and deployment, faces disrupted training pipelines and loss of experienced instructors, delaying planned operations and forcing a leadership rethink on force replenishment. JeM's specialised training assets have been degraded, limiting its capacity for sophisticated attacks. For HM, the loss of a critical communications hub has blinded regional commanders, complicating the direction of assets already inside Indian territory. Indian assessment described the strikes as precise and punitive, one that shows a shift in India's strategy, moving beyond the legacy of "strategic restraint". Also read: 'Operation Sindoor continues': India's BIG message to Pakistan - 5 POWERFUL IMAGES

The operation focused on facilities long identified by Indian intelligence as key nodes for Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM). Among the primary targets was the Sawai Nala camp, also known as Bait-ul-Mujahideen.

Jaish and Lashkar yet to recover from Indian strikes under Operation Sindoor, Indian govt assessment

‘Justice is Served’ – these three words were exactly what Indians needed to hear that night from our courageous armed forces. The same words brought chills and relief to the hearts of Indians, who were still grieving for the innocent lives lost in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. On May 7, India marks the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, one of the most audacious missions undertaken by the Indian armed forces in 2025 to avenge the lives lost during the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22.During Operation Sindoor, Indian armed forces launched precision strikes, targeting terror camps deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). In the attacks, India struck several key Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad targets, killing hundreds of terrorists.<h2>What happened on April 22?</h2>On the fateful day of April 22, 2025, when the tourists were enjoying the picturesque scenery of the Baisaran Valley in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, shots echoed across the meadow. Armed terrorists of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) targeted Hindu men after infiltrating the Indian territory, killing 26 civilians in one of the deadliest terror attacks since the 2008 Mumbai attacks.The attack shook the entire nation, with India vowing strong action against cross-border terrorism and justice to those who lost their loved ones in the terror incident. Indian armed forces were on high alert as top officials held closed-door meetings. In a quick diplomatic move, India put the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan in abeyance a day after the attack and also closed its border crossings with Pakistan.<h2>What is Operation Sindoor?</h2>On May 7, India retaliated against the devastating Pahalgam terror attack by launching precision strikes against nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes conducted under Operation Sindoor targeted the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and the Lashkar-e-Taiba Muridke base. Over 100 terrorists were killed in the operation, including Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf and Mudasir Ahmed.Following the Indian strikes, Pakistan launched attacks on Indian cities, which led to military confrontations between the two nations. India and Pakistan traded fire for four days, during which India destroyed several terror and military targets in Pakistan. While a ceasefire was declared after both sides reached an agreement, India has warned that Operation Sindoor is the new normal, maintaining that the operation remains ongoing.<h2>‘India does not forget’</h2>Earlier, on the eve of the Pahalgam terror attack anniversary, the Indian army sent a strong message against terrorism. “Some boundaries should never be crossed,” it wrote in a post on X, featuring a similar graphic used in its Operation Sindoor post. “India does not forget.” The post carried a caption, “When boundaries of humanity are crossed, the response is decisive. Justice is served. India stands united.”The Indian armed forces are also expected to hold a major press conference, marking the anniversary of Operation Sindoor on Thursday (May 7) at 12 pm.

India marks one year of Operation Sindoor, launched after the Pahalgam attack, where armed forces carried out precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, targeting LeT and JeM terrorists.

‘Justice is Served’ – these three words were exactly what Indians needed to hear that night from our courageous armed forces. The same words brought chills and relief to the hearts of Indians, who were still grieving for the innocent lives lost in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. On May 7, India marks the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, one of the most audacious missions undertaken by the Indian armed forces in 2025 to avenge the lives lost during the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. During Operation Sindoor, Indian armed forces launched precision strikes, targeting terror camps deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). In the attacks, India struck several key Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad targets, killing hundreds of terrorists. What happened on April 22? On the fateful day of April 22, 2025, when the tourists were enjoying the picturesque scenery of the Baisaran Valley in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, shots echoed across the meadow. Armed terrorists of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) targeted Hindu men after infiltrating the Indian territory, killing 26 civilians in one of the deadliest terror attacks since the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The attack shook the entire nation, with India vowing strong action against cross-border terrorism and justice to those who lost their loved ones in the terror incident. Indian armed forces were on high alert as top officials held closed-door meetings. In a quick diplomatic move, India put the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan in abeyance a day after the attack and also closed its border crossings with Pakistan. What is Operation Sindoor? On May 7, India retaliated against the devastating Pahalgam terror attack by launching precision strikes against nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes conducted under Operation Sindoor targeted the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and the Lashkar-e-Taiba Muridke base. Over 100 terrorists were killed in the operation, including Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf and Mudasir Ahmed. Following the Indian strikes, Pakistan launched attacks on Indian cities, which led to military confrontations between the two nations. India and Pakistan traded fire for four days, during which India destroyed several terror and military targets in Pakistan. While a ceasefire was declared after both sides reached an agreement, India has warned that Operation Sindoor is the new normal, maintaining that the operation remains ongoing. ‘India does not forget’ Earlier, on the eve of the Pahalgam terror attack anniversary, the Indian army sent a strong message against terrorism. “Some boundaries should never be crossed,” it wrote in a post on X, featuring a similar graphic used in its Operation Sindoor post. “India does not forget.” The post carried a caption, “When boundaries of humanity are crossed, the response is decisive. Justice is served. India stands united.” The Indian armed forces are also expected to hold a major press conference, marking the anniversary of Operation Sindoor on Thursday (May 7) at 12 pm.

India marks one year of Operation Sindoor, launched after the Pahalgam attack, where armed forces carried out precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, targeting LeT and JeM terrorists.

‘Justice is served’: Operation Sindoor and the three words that echoed across India

As India marked one year of Operation Sindoor, the armed forces released a video declaring the mission “continues,” signalling a strong anti-terror stance against Pakistan. PM Modi reiterated that “India forgets nothing, forgives nothing,” while India showcased key defence systems like the S-400.

As India marked one year of Operation Sindoor, the armed forces released a video declaring the mission “continues,” signalling a strong anti-terror stance against Pakistan. PM Modi reiterated that “India forgets nothing, forgives nothing."

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On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force has released a special commemorative video highlighting the mission, its strategic significance, and the strength of India’s air power. The video showcases key moments, operational readiness, and the armed forces’ capabilities, marking a year since the landmark operation. Stay tuned for more defence updates and exclusive coverage.

Indian Air Force Marks Operation Sindoor’s First Anniversary with Special Video

India launched Operation Sindoor on the intervening night of May 7-8 carrying out a series of precision strikes targeting nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). A year later, the Indian Armed Forces, exactly at 1.05am shared a video with sharp footage of some moments from Operation Sindoor. It was at 1.05 am on May 7, 2025 that India struck the first terror targets inside Pakistan. The video highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's declaration that &nbsp;"India forgets nothing. India forgives nothing." In the video, the PM also said that India will identify, track, and punish every terrorist and their backers. The clip dates back to Prime Minister Narendra Modi May 12, 2025 when the Prime Minister outlined that Operation Sindoor was not just a one-off exercise and is India’s new policy against terrorism and that Pakistan will have to deal with this "new normal" going forward.<h2>What happened on May 7?</h2>At 1.28 am, the official handle of the Indian Army, ADGPI, tweeted: Praharay Sannihitaah, Jaya Prakshitayaah, meaning: 'Ready to Attack, Trained for Victory'. From 1.28 AM and 1.51 AM, &nbsp;loud explosions were heard in Muzaffarabad, Bahawalpur (in Pakistan’s Punjab province), and other areas. At 1.51 AM, the Army tweeted again: "#PahalgamTerrorAttack Justice is Served. Jai Hind!" Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other leaders also tweeted thereafter. The Ministry of Defence called the strikes a “focused, measured and non-escalatory.” The Defence Ministry also said that response to the recent attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, where terrorists brutally killed 26 civilians after identifying and segregating them. India confirmed that its strikes have killed at least five dreaded terrorists from terror groups Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and 100 others.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-justice-is-served-operation-sindoor-and-the-three-words-that-echoed-across-india-1778088201447">Justice is served': Operation Sindoor and the three words</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260507/image-1778120685855.png"></figure>&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-pakistani-politician-admits-hafiz-saeed-masood-azhar-and-other-terrorists-got-military-funerals-after-op-sindoor-1778043267362">Pakistani politician admits Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar and other terrorists got military funerals after Op Sindoor</a><h2>What strategic shift PM Modi highlighted in after Op Sindoor</h2>Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation on May 12 marked a strategic shift in India's policies vis-a-vis Pakistan:&nbsp;<ol><li>No more nuclear blackmail: PM Modi in his speech said, "No nuclear blackmail will be tolerated anymore. Terrorist attacks on India will have to face a befitting reply, and the response will be on our terms." PM Modi's "the era of nuclear blackmail is over" is a big message to the Pakistani administration and Pakistani Army that has shielded terrorists and prevented India's action against them via nuclear shield. PM Modi's statement said that it is clear India will no longer pay heed to Pakistan's nuclear bluff and will play the nuclear card as a strength, not a counterbalance.</li><li>No Distinction Between Terror Sponsors and Terrorists: In a strong message to Pakistan, PM Modi said, "India will no longer see terrorist leaders and the governments sheltering them as separate entities." This shows that India, which has long been the victim of Pakistan-based terror groups and has taken legal and diplomatic ways to address the Pakistani army and its administration's support to terrorists will not do it anymore.&nbsp;</li><li>The world must know India's Operation Sindoor has just been 'postponed': PM Modi highlighted that India has only postponed Operation Sindoor and will analyse every move by Pakistan. He reiterated that this suspension is not a conclusion—India will continue to assess Pakistan’s every move in the coming days, ensuring that its future actions align with its commitments. PM Modi also made sure that the international community knows that India's actions against terrorists included those who have planned and executed terror activities on their soil namely - 9/11 attacks of the US and the London Tube bombings, 2005. Modi also asserted that any talks with Pakistan will only be on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and terrorism and nothing else.</li></ol>

A year after Operation Sindoor, the Indian Armed Forces released footage of the May 7 precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. PM Narendra Modi called it India’s “new normal” against terrorism, signalling zero tolerance for terror sponsors and nuclear blackmail.

India launched Operation Sindoor on the intervening night of May 7-8 carrying out a series of precision strikes targeting nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). A year later, the Indian Armed Forces, exactly at 1.05am shared a video with sharp footage of some moments from Operation Sindoor. It was at 1.05 am on May 7, 2025 that India struck the first terror targets inside Pakistan. The video highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's declaration that "India forgets nothing. India forgives nothing." In the video, the PM also said that India will identify, track, and punish every terrorist and their backers. The clip dates back to Prime Minister Narendra Modi May 12, 2025 when the Prime Minister outlined that Operation Sindoor was not just a one-off exercise and is India’s new policy against terrorism and that Pakistan will have to deal with this "new normal" going forward. What happened on May 7? At 1.28 am, the official handle of the Indian Army, ADGPI, tweeted: Praharay Sannihitaah, Jaya Prakshitayaah, meaning: 'Ready to Attack, Trained for Victory'. From 1.28 AM and 1.51 AM, loud explosions were heard in Muzaffarabad, Bahawalpur (in Pakistan’s Punjab province), and other areas. At 1.51 AM, the Army tweeted again: "#PahalgamTerrorAttack Justice is Served. Jai Hind!" Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other leaders also tweeted thereafter. The Ministry of Defence called the strikes a “focused, measured and non-escalatory.” The Defence Ministry also said that response to the recent attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, where terrorists brutally killed 26 civilians after identifying and segregating them. India confirmed that its strikes have killed at least five dreaded terrorists from terror groups Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and 100 others. Also Read: Justice is served': Operation Sindoor and the three words Also Read: Pakistani politician admits Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar and other terrorists got military funerals after Op Sindoor What strategic shift PM Modi highlighted in after Op Sindoor Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation on May 12 marked a strategic shift in India's policies vis-a-vis Pakistan: No more nuclear blackmail: PM Modi in his speech said, "No nuclear blackmail will be tolerated anymore. Terrorist attacks on India will have to face a befitting reply, and the response will be on our terms." PM Modi's "the era of nuclear blackmail is over" is a big message to the Pakistani administration and Pakistani Army that has shielded terrorists and prevented India's action against them via nuclear shield. PM Modi's statement said that it is clear India will no longer pay heed to Pakistan's nuclear bluff and will play the nuclear card as a strength, not a counterbalance. No Distinction Between Terror Sponsors and Terrorists: In a strong message to Pakistan, PM Modi said, "India will no longer see terrorist leaders and the governments sheltering them as separate entities." This shows that India, which has long been the victim of Pakistan-based terror groups and has taken legal and diplomatic ways to address the Pakistani army and its administration's support to terrorists will not do it anymore. The world must know India's Operation Sindoor has just been 'postponed': PM Modi highlighted that India has only postponed Operation Sindoor and will analyse every move by Pakistan. He reiterated that this suspension is not a conclusion—India will continue to assess Pakistan’s every move in the coming days, ensuring that its future actions align with its commitments. PM Modi also made sure that the international community knows that India's actions against terrorists included those who have planned and executed terror activities on their soil namely - 9/11 attacks of the US and the London Tube bombings, 2005. Modi also asserted that any talks with Pakistan will only be on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and terrorism and nothing else.

A year after Operation Sindoor, the Indian Armed Forces released footage of the May 7 precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. PM Narendra Modi called it India’s “new normal” against terrorism, signalling zero tolerance for terror sponsors and nuclear blackmail.

'India forgives nothing': Op Sindoor video highlights PM Modi's policy shift in dealing with Pakistan - 3 POINTS

On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force has released a special commemorative video highlighting the mission, its strategic significance, and the strength of India’s air power. The video showcases key moments, operational readiness, and the armed forces’ capabilities, marking a year since the landmark operation. Stay tuned for more defence updates and exclusive coverage.


Operation Sindoor Anniversary: IAF Shares Special Video On First Anniversary

One year has passed since the Indian Armed Forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ against terrorism in Pakistan. To mark the anniversary, the Indian Army released a video, saying, ‘India forgets nothing, India forgives nothing.’ The 1-minute-28-second video was posted on X at exactly 1:05 am, the same time the operation started on the night of May 6–7 last year. During the mission, which lasted around 25 minutes, the Air Force carried out strikes on nine terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), reportedly eliminating over 100 terrorists. The video opens with a statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which he warns terrorists and their handlers. It then shows how India and its armed forces prepared for Operation Sindoor following the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack, and how the mission targeted terrorist networks based in Pakistan. Visuals of destruction at terror camps and military sites are also included.<h2>Watch the video here</h2>

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<h2>Operation Sindoor: 25 minutes, 9 targets</h2>After the Pahalgam attack, the Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor on the night of May 6–7. Within about 25 minutes, nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK were destroyed. The strikes targeted bases linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizbul Mujahideen. More than 100 terrorists were reportedly killed in the operation. Among the casualties were 10 relatives of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief and most-wanted terrorist Masood Azhar. India’s action triggered a strong response from Pakistan, which attempted retaliatory strikes. However, Indian forces thwarted these efforts and responded with counterattacks, targeting Pakistani airbases and key installations. Incoming missiles from Pakistan were intercepted mid-air by India’s air defense systems. The confrontation lasted for four days. As pressure mounted, Pakistan requested a ceasefire. India agreed, and a ceasefire was implemented on May 10.<h2>Justice for Pahalgam victims</h2>On April 22, 2025, terrorists carried out a brutal attack in the Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 innocent people. Tourists visiting the valley were shot after being asked about their religion. In several cases, attackers killed men in front of their families, leaving deep trauma behind. To deliver justice for the victims of this attack, India named its counter-terror operation ‘Operation Sindoor’.

On May 7, 2026, India marks the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, one of the most audacious missions undertaken by the Indian armed forces in 2025 to avenge the lives lost during the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22

One year has passed since the Indian Armed Forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ against terrorism in Pakistan. To mark the anniversary, the Indian Army released a video, saying, ‘India forgets nothing, India forgives nothing.’ The 1-minute-28-second video was posted on X at exactly 1:05 am, the same time the operation started on the night of May 6–7 last year. During the mission, which lasted around 25 minutes, the Air Force carried out strikes on nine terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), reportedly eliminating over 100 terrorists. The video opens with a statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which he warns terrorists and their handlers. It then shows how India and its armed forces prepared for Operation Sindoor following the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack, and how the mission targeted terrorist networks based in Pakistan. Visuals of destruction at terror camps and military sites are also included. Watch the video here

On May 7, 2026, India commemorates the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, one of the boldest missions carried out by the Indian Armed Forces in 2025 to avenge those killed in the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir

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Indian again reiterated that it voluntarily put a halt to Operation Sindoor, on its own terms, and was ready for a long war against Pakistan. Speaking at a Security Summit organised by a media house on Thursday (April 30) Rajnath Singh said, “During Operation Sindoor, we precisely targeted those who had attacked us. And I want to clarify here again that we didn't stop this operation because our capabilities had diminished. We stopped it voluntarily, on our own terms, and if necessary, we were fully prepared for a long war,” he said.&nbsp;The Defence Minister then spoke about Indian armed forces' enhanced capabilities since the war.“And we also had surge capacity, the ability to expand our capabilities in times of sudden need. Not only did we have it, but we still have it, and it's even more robust than before. Therefore, I don't think there's any need to say anything more,” he said.<h2>Operation Sindoor a “turning point”</h2>&nbsp;Singh hailed Operation Sindoor as a “turning point” and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “zero tolerance policy” on terrorism, saying under his leadership, “no terrorist activity will be tolerated under any circumstances.”&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/do-not-share-defence-tech-with-pakistan-defence-minister-rajnath-singh-tells-italy-1777550621130">Do not share defence tech with Pakistan: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tells Italy</a>

“It's been almost a year since Operation Sindoor, and our Operation Sindoor is also a symbol of this new world order. It was a turning point that sent a message to the entire world that India is no longer the one that adheres to the old way of thinking, where terrorist attacks occur on our soil, we merely issue diplomatic statements. And under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, our government has maintained that no terrorist activity will be tolerated under any circumstances," Sing said at the ANI National Security Summit 2.0.

Singh hailed Operation Sindoor as a “turning point” and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “zero tolerance policy” on terrorism.

Indian again reiterated that it voluntarily put a halt to Operation Sindoor, on its own terms, and was ready for a long war against Pakistan. Speaking at a Security Summit organised by a media house on Thursday (April 30) Rajnath Singh said, “During Operation Sindoor, we precisely targeted those who had attacked us. And I want to clarify here again that we didn't stop this operation because our capabilities had diminished. We stopped it voluntarily, on our own terms, and if necessary, we were fully prepared for a long war,” he said. The Defence Minister then spoke about Indian armed forces' enhanced capabilities since the war. “And we also had surge capacity, the ability to expand our capabilities in times of sudden need. Not only did we have it, but we still have it, and it's even more robust than before. Therefore, I don't think there's any need to say anything more,” he said. Operation Sindoor a “turning point” Singh hailed Operation Sindoor as a “turning point” and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “zero tolerance policy” on terrorism, saying under his leadership, “no terrorist activity will be tolerated under any circumstances.” ALSO READ: Do not share defence tech with Pakistan: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tells Italy

Singh hailed Operation Sindoor as a “turning point” and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “zero tolerance policy” on terrorism.

India was ready for long war with Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, says Rajnath Singh

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday (Apr 28) issued a stark warning against terrorism, asserting that there can be “no place for double standards” in dealing with terror. He was speaking at a conference of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek. His remarks came in the aftermath of the recent anniversary of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 last year.“We must not lose sight of state-sponsored cross-border terrorism which attacks the very sovereignty of a nation state,” he said. “There is no place for any double standards, and SCO should not hesitate in seeking appropriate action against those who abet, shelter and provide safe havens to terrorists.”The Defence Minister also hailed India’s “firm resolve” against cross-border terror during Operation Sindoor in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.“A few days ago, on April 22, we paid tributes to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. This incident shook not just a region but entire humanity,” he said.Hailing India’s response to the terror incident, the minister noted a shift in New Delhi’s approach against threats, saying, “During Operation Sindoor, we demonstrated our firm resolve that terrorism epicentres are no longer immune to justifiable punishment.”On April 22, 2025, Armed terrorists of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) opened fire at civilians, mostly tourists, at the Baisaran Valley in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, killing 26. The incident was one of the deadliest terror attacks in India since the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.In retaliation, Indian armed forces launched precision strikes against nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7, 2025. The strikes conducted under Operation Sindoor targeted the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and the Lashkar-e-Taiba Muridke base. India said over 100 terrorists were killed in the operation, including Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf and Mudasir Ahmed.India has reiterated that Operation Sindoor remains ongoing, marking a shift in New Delhi’s policy on counter-terrorism with a no-tolerance stance on such incidents.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warns against double standards on terrorism at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meet, stresses action on cross-border terror.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday (Apr 28) issued a stark warning against terrorism, asserting that there can be “no place for double standards” in dealing with terror. He was speaking at a conference of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek. His remarks came in the aftermath of the recent anniversary of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 last year. “We must not lose sight of state-sponsored cross-border terrorism which attacks the very sovereignty of a nation state,” he said. “There is no place for any double standards, and SCO should not hesitate in seeking appropriate action against those who abet, shelter and provide safe havens to terrorists.” The Defence Minister also hailed India’s “firm resolve” against cross-border terror during Operation Sindoor in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. “A few days ago, on April 22, we paid tributes to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. This incident shook not just a region but entire humanity,” he said. Hailing India’s response to the terror incident, the minister noted a shift in New Delhi’s approach against threats, saying, “During Operation Sindoor, we demonstrated our firm resolve that terrorism epicentres are no longer immune to justifiable punishment.” On April 22, 2025, Armed terrorists of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) opened fire at civilians, mostly tourists, at the Baisaran Valley in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, killing 26. The incident was one of the deadliest terror attacks in India since the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. In retaliation, Indian armed forces launched precision strikes against nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7, 2025. The strikes conducted under Operation Sindoor targeted the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and the Lashkar-e-Taiba Muridke base. India said over 100 terrorists were killed in the operation, including Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf and Mudasir Ahmed. India has reiterated that Operation Sindoor remains ongoing, marking a shift in New Delhi’s policy on counter-terrorism with a no-tolerance stance on such incidents.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warns against double standards on terrorism at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meet, stresses action on cross-border terror.

‘No place for double standards’: Rajnath Singh gives stern warning on terror, hails Op Sindoor at SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan

One year after the Pahalgam terror attack, how is India taking the message global? On Capitol Hill, an exhibition puts faces to the victims and calls for zero tolerance against terror.

How did US lawmakers react? Scroll down to see images from the exhibition.

One year after the Pahalgam terror attack, how is India taking the message global? At Capitol Hill, an exhibition puts faces to the victims and calls for zero tolerance against terror.How did US lawmakers react? Scroll down to see images from the exhibition.

One year after Pahalgam terror attack, India brings 'Human Cost of Terrorism' to Capitol Hill | In Pics

India marks the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, remembering the lives lost and honouring the victims of the tragedy. The attack in Jammu & Kashmir shocked the nation and led to heightened security measures across the region. On the anniversary, tributes are being held while authorities reaffirm their commitment to fighting terrorism and ensuring safety in the Valley.


India Won't Bow to Terror: Modi on Pahalgam Attack Anniversary

A year after the deadly Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 lives in India, details have emerged of how the country averted a major missile strike on the national capital during the subsequent military escalation with Pakistan. The April 22, 2025, attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, triggered a strong Indian response in the form of Operation Sindoor, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). At the peak of the conflict in May last year, Pakistan is believed to have launched a ballistic missile, identified as either a Fatah-II or a Shaheen, with New Delhi as its intended target. On May 10, 2025, the Indian military announced that it had successfully foiled an attempt to strike the capital using a Fatah-II missile.&nbsp;Subsequent reports indicate that the missile was intercepted by an Indian Air Force unit stationed at Sirsa in Haryana, a key forward air base near the western border. The interception was carried out using the Barak-8 surface-to-air missile system, preventing what could have been a catastrophic strike on the densely populated capital.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/iran-sets-condition-for-talks-in-pakistan-after-trump-s-ceasefire-extension-hormuz-kharg-island-islamabad-iran-port-blockade-1776841360874">If they seek war, we are ready...': Iran sets condition for talks in Pakistan after Trump's ceasefire extension</a><h2>What is Barak 8 missile?</h2>The Barak-8, a medium-range surface-to-air missile system jointly developed by India and Israel, played a decisive role in neutralising the threat. With an operational range of around 70 kilometres, extendable to 100 kilometres, the system is designed to counter a wide range of aerial threats, including ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, fighter aircraft, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles.&nbsp;Equipped with advanced digital radar, modern RF sensors, and a two-way data link, the Barak-8 offers all-weather, 360-degree protection. It can engage multiple targets simultaneously through its multi-function surveillance, tracking and guidance capabilities. The missile travels at speeds of up to Mach 2 and carries a 60-kg warhead designed to detonate in proximity to its target.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lufthansa-grounds-20-000-flights-as-jet-fuel-prices-increase-amid-west-asia-war-1776839762778">Lufthansa grounds 20,000 flights as jet fuel prices increase amid West Asia war</a>&nbsp;Visual evidence of the interception surfaced days after the incident, with debris believed to be from the Pakistani missile recovered in Sirsa and videos circulating widely online.&nbsp;According to a report by The Times of India (TOI), the operation was led by Air Commodore Rohit Kapil, the Air Officer Commanding of the IAF’s 45 Wing at Sirsa. His prompt decision-making and operational leadership were credited with ensuring the successful interception and preventing large-scale casualties.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In May 2025, the IAF intercepted a Pakistani Fatah-II missile targeting New Delhi using the Barak-8 system. Led by Air Commodore Rohit Kapil, the operation successfully prevented a catastrophic strike.

A year after the deadly Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 lives in India, details have emerged of how the country averted a major missile strike on the national capital during the subsequent military escalation with Pakistan. The April 22, 2025, attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, triggered a strong Indian response in the form of Operation Sindoor, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). At the peak of the conflict in May last year, Pakistan is believed to have launched a ballistic missile, identified as either a Fatah-II or a Shaheen, with New Delhi as its intended target. On May 10, 2025, the Indian military announced that it had successfully foiled an attempt to strike the capital using a Fatah-II missile. Subsequent reports indicate that the missile was intercepted by an Indian Air Force unit stationed at Sirsa in Haryana, a key forward air base near the western border. The interception was carried out using the Barak-8 surface-to-air missile system, preventing what could have been a catastrophic strike on the densely populated capital. Also read: If they seek war, we are ready...': Iran sets condition for talks in Pakistan after Trump's ceasefire extension What is Barak 8 missile? The Barak-8, a medium-range surface-to-air missile system jointly developed by India and Israel, played a decisive role in neutralising the threat. With an operational range of around 70 kilometres, extendable to 100 kilometres, the system is designed to counter a wide range of aerial threats, including ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, fighter aircraft, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles. Equipped with advanced digital radar, modern RF sensors, and a two-way data link, the Barak-8 offers all-weather, 360-degree protection. It can engage multiple targets simultaneously through its multi-function surveillance, tracking and guidance capabilities. The missile travels at speeds of up to Mach 2 and carries a 60-kg warhead designed to detonate in proximity to its target. Also read: Lufthansa grounds 20,000 flights as jet fuel prices increase amid West Asia war Visual evidence of the interception surfaced days after the incident, with debris believed to be from the Pakistani missile recovered in Sirsa and videos circulating widely online. According to a report by The Times of India (TOI), the operation was led by Air Commodore Rohit Kapil, the Air Officer Commanding of the IAF’s 45 Wing at Sirsa. His prompt decision-making and operational leadership were credited with ensuring the successful interception and preventing large-scale casualties.

In May 2025, the IAF intercepted a Pakistani Fatah-II missile targeting New Delhi using the Barak-8 system. Led by Air Commodore Rohit Kapil, the operation successfully prevented a catastrophic strike.

What is Barak 8? The missile that saved Delhi from Pakistani strike during Operation Sindoor | A year after Pahalgam attack

India marks one year since the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians. The incident led to Operation Sindoor and a strong anti-terror stance, reinforcing India’s resolve for justice and security.

India marks one year since the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians. The incident led to Operation Sindoor and a strong anti-terror stance, reinforcing India’s resolve for justice and security.

‘India does not forget’: What happened on April 22 in Pahalgam and how did it draw red line against terror?

A year ago, Pahalgam was not supposed to be in the news. Known for its postcard landscapes, pine forests, and the Lidder river cutting through its heart, the town had long been a symbol of Kashmir’s fragile normalcy. Then came the attack, sudden, violent, and disruptive in a way that changed not just a place, but the way it was seen. Twelve months later, the story of Pahalgam is no longer just about what happened that day. It is about what happened after.&nbsp;In the immediate aftermath, the impact was visible and brutal. Hotels that were once fully booked stood empty. Tourists cancelled in waves. Local businesses, many of which survive entirely on seasonal travel, were pushed into uncertainty overnight. For guides, pony handlers, and small shop owners, the attack wasn’t just a moment of fear; it was a direct hit on livelihood. Yet, even in those first few days, there were signs of something else.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pahalgam-terror-attack-anniversary-pm-modi-pays-tribute-to-26-victims-vows-to-dismantle-terror-designs-1776829064897">Pahalgam terror attack anniversary: PM Modi pays tribute to 26 victims, vows to dismantle terror designs</a>&nbsp;Some shopkeepers chose not to shut down. Not because customers were coming in, but because closing felt like surrender. “If we close, fear wins,” one local was quoted as saying at the time, a sentiment that would quietly define the months ahead. Today, Pahalgam looks both familiar and changed. The tourists are returning, but cautiously. Security is tighter, more visible. Armed personnel, patrol vehicles, and checkpoints have become part of the everyday landscape. The valley still looks the same, but it feels different.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pahalgam-terror-attack-india-marks-first-anniversary-of-pahalgam-terror-attack-1776830358499/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/pahalgam-terror-attack-india-marks-first-anniversary-of-pahalgam-terror-attack-1776830358499/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;For locals, the memory hasn’t faded. It surfaces in conversations, in warnings given to visitors, in the awareness that normalcy here is always negotiated, never guaranteed. And yet, life has resumed. Markets are open. Cafes are serving again. Tourists pose for photos against the same mountains that once framed headlines of fear. The economy, though shaken, is finding its footing again, slowly, unevenly, but steadily.&nbsp;Perhaps the most telling change is not in infrastructure or security, but in mindset. There is caution, yes, but also resolve. For many who live here, leaving was never an option. Staying, rebuilding, and continuing with daily life became the only response. Not dramatic, not loud, but persistent.&nbsp;That is the story of Pahalgam, one year later. Not just of an attack, but of what came after it. Not just of fear, but of the decision to move forward despite it. Because in the end, resilience here does not come in grand gestures. It comes in small, everyday acts, opening a shop, guiding a tourist, choosing to stay. And in a place like Pahalgam, that is what survival looks like.

One year after the Pahalgam terror attack, explore powerful stories of resilience, tourism recovery, and life in Kashmir through voices from the ground

A year ago, Pahalgam was not supposed to be in the news. Known for its postcard landscapes, pine forests, and the Lidder river cutting through its heart, the town had long been a symbol of Kashmir’s fragile normalcy. Then came the attack, sudden, violent, and disruptive in a way that changed not just a place, but the way it was seen. Twelve months later, the story of Pahalgam is no longer just about what happened that day. It is about what happened after. In the immediate aftermath, the impact was visible and brutal. Hotels that were once fully booked stood empty. Tourists cancelled in waves. Local businesses, many of which survive entirely on seasonal travel, were pushed into uncertainty overnight. For guides, pony handlers, and small shop owners, the attack wasn’t just a moment of fear; it was a direct hit on livelihood. Yet, even in those first few days, there were signs of something else. Also Read: Pahalgam terror attack anniversary: PM Modi pays tribute to 26 victims, vows to dismantle terror designs Some shopkeepers chose not to shut down. Not because customers were coming in, but because closing felt like surrender. “If we close, fear wins,” one local was quoted as saying at the time, a sentiment that would quietly define the months ahead. Today, Pahalgam looks both familiar and changed. The tourists are returning, but cautiously. Security is tighter, more visible. Armed personnel, patrol vehicles, and checkpoints have become part of the everyday landscape. The valley still looks the same, but it feels different. https://www.wionews.com/videos/pahalgam-terror-attack-india-marks-first-anniversary-of-pahalgam-terror-attack-1776830358499/embed For locals, the memory hasn’t faded. It surfaces in conversations, in warnings given to visitors, in the awareness that normalcy here is always negotiated, never guaranteed. And yet, life has resumed. Markets are open. Cafes are serving again. Tourists pose for photos against the same mountains that once framed headlines of fear. The economy, though shaken, is finding its footing again, slowly, unevenly, but steadily. Perhaps the most telling change is not in infrastructure or security, but in mindset. There is caution, yes, but also resolve. For many who live here, leaving was never an option. Staying, rebuilding, and continuing with daily life became the only response. Not dramatic, not loud, but persistent. That is the story of Pahalgam, one year later. Not just of an attack, but of what came after it. Not just of fear, but of the decision to move forward despite it. Because in the end, resilience here does not come in grand gestures. It comes in small, everyday acts, opening a shop, guiding a tourist, choosing to stay. And in a place like Pahalgam, that is what survival looks like.

From fear to recovery, Pahalgam one year after the terror attack shows how people, tourism, and daily life are slowly returning in Kashmir

Pahalgam attack: What changed in one year and how a town is learning to heal

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Apr 22) paid tribute to the 26 people who lost their lives in the horrifying Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Reiterating India's firm resolve to combat terrorism in all its forms, the PM expressed solidarity with families who lost their loved ones a year ago, and said that the country stands determined to dismantle "the heinous designs of terrorists." One year ago today, on April 22, 2025, the tragic Pakistan-backed terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's popular tourist spot Pahalgam claimed the lives of 26 innocent people. Following the terror attack, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Subsequently, after a four-day conflict between the two countries, a ceasefire was achieved on May 10.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pahalgam-terror-attack-india-marks-first-anniversary-of-pahalgam-terror-attack-1776830358499/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/pahalgam-terror-attack-india-marks-first-anniversary-of-pahalgam-terror-attack-1776830358499/embed</a>&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-india-does-not-forget-what-happened-on-april-22-in-pahalgam-and-how-it-drew-red-line-against-terror-1776798965317">‘India does not forget’: What happened on April 22 in Pahalgam and how did it draw red line against terror?</a><h2>Remembering the innocent lives lost</h2>In a post on X, Modi paid tribute to the "innocent lives lost in the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack" on this day last year. "They will never be forgotten," he said, adding that his thoughts are with the bereaved families."As a nation, we stand united in grief and resolve. India will never bow to any form of terror. The heinous designs of terrorists will never succeed," the PM wrote.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pahalgam-attack-what-changed-in-one-year-and-how-a-town-is-learning-to-heal-1776829145096">Pahalgam attack: What changed in one year and how a town is learning to heal</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Remembering the innocent lives lost in the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack on this day last year. They will never be forgotten. My thoughts are also with the bereaved families as they cope with this loss. As a nation, we stand united in grief and resolve. India will never bow to…&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2046770966685163989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Indian army hails 'decisive response'</h2>Recalling Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army also issued a strong message against terrorism. &nbsp;"When boundaries of humanity are crossed, the response is decisive. Justice is Served. India Stands United," the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG PI) of the Indian Army said in a post on X, accompanied by a graphic message stating, "Some boundaries should never be crossed. India does not forget."

On the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, Narendra Modi paid tribute to 26 victims, vowing India will never bow to terror. The nation also recalled Operation Sindoor and its response.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Apr 22) paid tribute to the 26 people who lost their lives in the horrifying Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Reiterating India's firm resolve to combat terrorism in all its forms, the PM expressed solidarity with families who lost their loved ones a year ago, and said that the country stands determined to dismantle "the heinous designs of terrorists." One year ago today, on April 22, 2025, the tragic Pakistan-backed terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's popular tourist spot Pahalgam claimed the lives of 26 innocent people. Following the terror attack, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Subsequently, after a four-day conflict between the two countries, a ceasefire was achieved on May 10. https://www.wionews.com/videos/pahalgam-terror-attack-india-marks-first-anniversary-of-pahalgam-terror-attack-1776830358499/embed Also read | ‘India does not forget’: What happened on April 22 in Pahalgam and how did it draw red line against terror? Remembering the innocent lives lost In a post on X, Modi paid tribute to the "innocent lives lost in the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack" on this day last year. "They will never be forgotten," he said, adding that his thoughts are with the bereaved families. "As a nation, we stand united in grief and resolve. India will never bow to any form of terror. The heinous designs of terrorists will never succeed," the PM wrote. Also read | Pahalgam attack: What changed in one year and how a town is learning to heal

On the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, Narendra Modi paid tribute to 26 victims, vowing India will never bow to terror. The nation also recalled Operation Sindoor and its response.Scroll down to read more.

'Some boundaries should never be crossed': PM Modi pays tribute to 26 victims on Pahalgam terror attack anniversary

Central to this trajectory is a profound reliance on Chinese industry; a staggering 80 per cent of Pakistan’s total arms imports now originate from a single source, reflecting a strategic pivot that has reshaped regional security dynamics.

Central to this trajectory is a profound reliance on Chinese industry; a staggering 80 per cent of Pakistan’s total arms imports now originate from a single source, reflecting a strategic pivot that has reshaped regional security dynamics.

The China-Pakistan connection: Why 80% of Islamabad’s weapons come from one source

The Indian Navy is reportedly minutes away from launching strikes on Pakistan as part of Operation Sindoor. Military sources suggest the operation could target strategic positions, signaling a rapid escalation in tensions. This development comes amid heightened conflict in the region, raising concerns about potential broader military engagement.


Indian Navy Poised To Pound Pakistan During Operation Sindoor 

In a major revelation, Indian Navy Chief Dinesh K Tripathi has said that the Navy was just minutes away from launching strikes on Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The statement offers a rare glimpse into how close the situation came to a potential escalation at sea.


BREAKING: Indian Navy Was Minutes Away From Striking Pakistan During Op Sindoor, Says Navy Chief

New Delhi: The Indian Navy came within minutes of launching strikes against Pakistan from the sea during last year's Operation Sindoor, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has disclosed, highlighting the force's "highly aggressive posture" in the brief but tense conflict.&nbsp;Addressing the Naval Investiture Ceremony in Mumbai, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said Indian naval units had maintained swift deployment and readiness throughout the operation, which was triggered by a terror attack in Pahalgam by Pakistan-trained terrorists. "It is not a hidden fact anymore that we were just minutes away from striking Pakistan from the sea when they requested a stoppage of kinetic actions," the Admiral said.&nbsp;He added, "Operation Sindoor demonstrated exemplary readiness and resolve of the Indian Navy, as our units undertook swift deployment and maintained a highly aggressive posture throughout the period." Through these actions, he said, the Navy reinforced "the nation’s confidence and trust in its capabilities."&nbsp;During the May conflict, India had deployed several naval ships, including a carrier battle group led by INS Vikrant, establishing dominance in the northern Arabian Sea and effectively confining the Pakistan Navy to its ports and the Makran coast.&nbsp;The disclosure came during the ceremony at INS Shikra, where Admiral Tripathi presented gallantry and distinguished service awards on behalf of the President of India. Individual honours included two Yudh Seva Medals, 12 Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry), eight Nao Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty) and 18 Vishisht Seva Medals.&nbsp;Beyond the Pakistan operation, the admiral painted a broader picture of maritime challenges. "The global order is marked by increasing fragmentation and friction," he warned. "In such an environment, the seas are no longer secondary theatres... instead they are becoming the first arena where strategic intent is signaled and contested, often with disproportionate consequences."&nbsp;He pointed to recent developments in the Strait of Hormuz as a stark example. Since the start of conflicts there, more than 23 merchant vessels have been attacked, nearly 1,900 remain stranded, and daily traffic has plummeted to just 6–7 transits from a pre-conflict average of about 130.&nbsp;Admiral Tripathi stressed the need for agility amid evolving technology and tactics: "The prevailing maritime environment demands a careful alignment of functional agility and farsightedness at the organisational level, combat readiness... and professional excellence anchored in boldness and judgement at the individual level."&nbsp;On the domestic front, he praised the Navy's progress towards self-reliance. "Sustained focus on Aatmanirbharta not only enabled us to complete our transformation to a Builders Navy but also helped us gain strong momentum in capability induction with the commissioning of 12 ships and submarines in a single year."&nbsp;The Navy also continued its humanitarian role as a "First Responder," conducting HADR missions including Operation Brahma in Myanmar and Operation Sagar Bandhu in Sri Lanka. Admiral Tripathi honoured the "enduring success of the Indian Navy, built through sustained efforts and quiet perseverance," with the award winners serving as inspiration for the service and beyond.&nbsp;Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command, attended alongside officers, sailors, and families of the awardees.

During the May conflict, India had deployed several naval ships, including a carrier battle group led by INS Vikrant, establishing dominance in the northern Arabian Sea and effectively confining the Pakistan Navy to its ports and the Makran coast.

New Delhi: The Indian Navy came within minutes of launching strikes against Pakistan from the sea during last year's Operation Sindoor, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has disclosed, highlighting the force's "highly aggressive posture" in the brief but tense conflict. Addressing the Naval Investiture Ceremony in Mumbai, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said Indian naval units had maintained swift deployment and readiness throughout the operation, which was triggered by a terror attack in Pahalgam by Pakistan-trained terrorists. "It is not a hidden fact anymore that we were just minutes away from striking Pakistan from the sea when they requested a stoppage of kinetic actions," the Admiral said. He added, "Operation Sindoor demonstrated exemplary readiness and resolve of the Indian Navy, as our units undertook swift deployment and maintained a highly aggressive posture throughout the period." Through these actions, he said, the Navy reinforced "the nation’s confidence and trust in its capabilities." During the May conflict, India had deployed several naval ships, including a carrier battle group led by INS Vikrant, establishing dominance in the northern Arabian Sea and effectively confining the Pakistan Navy to its ports and the Makran coast. The disclosure came during the ceremony at INS Shikra, where Admiral Tripathi presented gallantry and distinguished service awards on behalf of the President of India. Individual honours included two Yudh Seva Medals, 12 Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry), eight Nao Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty) and 18 Vishisht Seva Medals. Beyond the Pakistan operation, the admiral painted a broader picture of maritime challenges. "The global order is marked by increasing fragmentation and friction," he warned. "In such an environment, the seas are no longer secondary theatres... instead they are becoming the first arena where strategic intent is signaled and contested, often with disproportionate consequences." He pointed to recent developments in the Strait of Hormuz as a stark example. Since the start of conflicts there, more than 23 merchant vessels have been attacked, nearly 1,900 remain stranded, and daily traffic has plummeted to just 6–7 transits from a pre-conflict average of about 130. Admiral Tripathi stressed the need for agility amid evolving technology and tactics: "The prevailing maritime environment demands a careful alignment of functional agility and farsightedness at the organisational level, combat readiness... and professional excellence anchored in boldness and judgement at the individual level." On the domestic front, he praised the Navy's progress towards self-reliance. "Sustained focus on Aatmanirbharta not only enabled us to complete our transformation to a Builders Navy but also helped us gain strong momentum in capability induction with the commissioning of 12 ships and submarines in a single year." The Navy also continued its humanitarian role as a "First Responder," conducting HADR missions including Operation Brahma in Myanmar and Operation Sagar Bandhu in Sri Lanka. Admiral Tripathi honoured the "enduring success of the Indian Navy, built through sustained efforts and quiet perseverance," with the award winners serving as inspiration for the service and beyond. Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command, attended alongside officers, sailors, and families of the awardees.

During the May conflict, India had deployed several naval ships, including a carrier battle group led by INS Vikrant, establishing dominance in the northern Arabian Sea and effectively confining the Pakistan Navy to its ports and the Makran coast.

Forces were minutes from sea strike on Pakistan during Operation Sindoor: Indian Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi

We all knew this would happen. On Thursday, T-Series head Bhushan Kumar and filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri announced their new film Operation Sindoor. The film, according to the makers, will draw inspiration from India’s targeted military strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir that took place in 2025 following the horrific Pahalgam terror attack.&nbsp;&nbsp;The film will be based on the book Operation Sindoor: The Untold Story of India's Deep Strikes Inside Pakistan by Lt Gen K.J.S. 'Tiny' Dhillon (Retd).&nbsp;Agnihotri will direct the film. The film will be produced by Kumar's T-Series and Agnihotri's I Am Budha Productions. The makers said the film is inspired by India’s Operation Sindoor, which marked a defining moment of strategic resolve, courage, and precision in India's history.&nbsp;They called the film a cinematic response to the tragic massacre of innocent civilians, most of them tourists, in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in 2025, in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed.&nbsp;"Some stories are not chosen, they choose you. Operation Sindoor is one such story—one that demands to be told with honesty, courage, and responsibility. This is not just a film. It is a revelation. When a nation goes through events of such magnitude, it becomes important to document them truthfully,” Kumar said in a statement.&nbsp;Director-producer Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri added, “This is not just a film. It is a revelation. With Operation Sindoor, India has not just taken revenge for the Pahalgam terror attack and punished Pakistan, but it has also demonstrated its might in modern warfare.&nbsp;"We have conducted extensive, ground-level research in collaboration with multiple wings of the Indian Armed Forces to understand not just what happened, but how and why it happened. What emerges is a reality far more complex, far more precise, and far more unsettling than what is available in the public domain."&nbsp;&nbsp;Vivek Agnihotri is known for films such as The Kashmir Files, The Tashkent Files and The Bengal Files. The director stated that he has always believed in telling stories that are uncomfortable but necessary.&nbsp;"My effort is to bring this story of courage, professionalism, and strategic clarity to audiences with authenticity, while also presenting it as an edge-of-the-seat cinematic experience. My intention is not to create noise, but to confront it—with facts, with clarity, and the magic of cinema.” Further details on the movie will be unveiled shortly.&nbsp;

Vivek Agnihotri is all set to make a film on Operation Sindoor, which was India's targeted military attack on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir post the terror attack in Pahalgalm.

We all knew this would happen. On Thursday, T-Series head Bhushan Kumar and filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri announced their new film Operation Sindoor. The film, according to the makers, will draw inspiration from India’s targeted military strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir that took place in 2025 following the horrific Pahalgam terror attack. The film will be based on the book Operation Sindoor: The Untold Story of India's Deep Strikes Inside Pakistan by Lt Gen K.J.S. 'Tiny' Dhillon (Retd). Agnihotri will direct the film. The film will be produced by Kumar's T-Series and Agnihotri's I Am Budha Productions. The makers said the film is inspired by India’s Operation Sindoor, which marked a defining moment of strategic resolve, courage, and precision in India's history. They called the film a cinematic response to the tragic massacre of innocent civilians, most of them tourists, in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in 2025, in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed. "Some stories are not chosen, they choose you. Operation Sindoor is one such story—one that demands to be told with honesty, courage, and responsibility. This is not just a film. It is a revelation. When a nation goes through events of such magnitude, it becomes important to document them truthfully,” Kumar said in a statement. Director-producer Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri added, “This is not just a film. It is a revelation. With Operation Sindoor, India has not just taken revenge for the Pahalgam terror attack and punished Pakistan, but it has also demonstrated its might in modern warfare. "We have conducted extensive, ground-level research in collaboration with multiple wings of the Indian Armed Forces to understand not just what happened, but how and why it happened. What emerges is a reality far more complex, far more precise, and far more unsettling than what is available in the public domain." Vivek Agnihotri is known for films such as The Kashmir Files, The Tashkent Files and The Bengal Files. The director stated that he has always believed in telling stories that are uncomfortable but necessary. "My effort is to bring this story of courage, professionalism, and strategic clarity to audiences with authenticity, while also presenting it as an edge-of-the-seat cinematic experience. My intention is not to create noise, but to confront it—with facts, with clarity, and the magic of cinema.” Further details on the movie will be unveiled shortly.

Vivek Agnihotri is all set to make a film on Operation Sindoor, which was India's targeted military attack on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir post the terror attack in Pahalgalm.

Operation Sindoor: India’s most explosive military strike will now be on big screen as Vivek Agnihotri-Bhushan Kumar announce new film

History has been scripted in Ahmedabad as India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the T20 World Cup Final. India become the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title, the first side to win it three times, and the first team to lift the trophy on home soil.


T20 Final: massive victory! India defeat New Zealand in T20 Final

The Indian army once again reiterated that any conflict with Pakistan will be met with harsher response and could extend beyond terror camps to Pakistani territory. Speaking at an Investiture Ceremony II held in Pathankot, Punjab, Western Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar said, "the response will be stronger than what we have done in Operation Sindoor", if a situation like this arises in the future.&nbsp;Speaking further he said that during Operation Sindoor "we attacked all their (Pakistan) terrorist bases" after which they responded. But in response, "we destroyed their military bases and air bases."&nbsp;He then went on to say that the strong response by India forced the Pakistani side to seek ceasefire and "not just directly from us, but also from other countries."&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/imran-khan-s-sisters-hit-out-at-senior-pti-leadership-allege-legal-proceeding-not-being-taken-seriously-1772093835747">Imran Khan's sisters hit out at senior PTI leadership, allege legal proceeding not being pursued seriously</a>&nbsp;"They cannot fight us. The response will be stronger than what we have done in Operation Sindoor," he added.<h2>"This time war will not be limited to terror camps"</h2>&nbsp;Lt Gen Katiyar then spoke on infiltrators in J&amp;K and said that they have the support of Pakistan Army.&nbsp;"The trained terrorists who are infiltrating, it is possible that Pakistan also has a hand in training these terrorists," said Katiyar and added, “This time war will not be limited to terror camps but to their land,” he said, indicating the possibility of ground action if required.&nbsp;The terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22 had claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists, after which the Indian army launched Operation Sindoor hitting terror targets inside Pakistan.&nbsp;Under Operation Sindoor, India destroyed nine terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Pakistan reacted angrily, attacking India's civilian areas and military installations. However, most of these attacks were thwarted by the Indian defence forces.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Katiyar said that the strong response by India forced the Pakistani side to seek ceasefire and not just directly from us, but also from other countries.

The Indian army once again reiterated that any conflict with Pakistan will be met with harsher response and could extend beyond terror camps to Pakistani territory. Speaking at an Investiture Ceremony II held in Pathankot, Punjab, Western Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar said, "the response will be stronger than what we have done in Operation Sindoor", if a situation like this arises in the future. Speaking further he said that during Operation Sindoor "we attacked all their (Pakistan) terrorist bases" after which they responded. But in response, "we destroyed their military bases and air bases." He then went on to say that the strong response by India forced the Pakistani side to seek ceasefire and "not just directly from us, but also from other countries." ALSO READ: Imran Khan's sisters hit out at senior PTI leadership, allege legal proceeding not being pursued seriously "They cannot fight us. The response will be stronger than what we have done in Operation Sindoor," he added. "This time war will not be limited to terror camps" Lt Gen Katiyar then spoke on infiltrators in J&K and said that they have the support of Pakistan Army. "The trained terrorists who are infiltrating, it is possible that Pakistan also has a hand in training these terrorists," said Katiyar and added, “This time war will not be limited to terror camps but to their land,” he said, indicating the possibility of ground action if required. The terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22 had claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists, after which the Indian army launched Operation Sindoor hitting terror targets inside Pakistan. Under Operation Sindoor, India destroyed nine terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Pakistan reacted angrily, attacking India's civilian areas and military installations. However, most of these attacks were thwarted by the Indian defence forces.

Katiyar said that the strong response by India forced the Pakistani side to seek ceasefire and "not just directly from us, but also from other countries."

'This time war will not be limited to terror camps': Indian army's warning to Pakistan

Taking a dig at Pakistan without making a direct reference, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said on Saturday that “victory is not declared by mere rhetoric but demonstrated through evidence, like what we showcased during Operation Sindoor". Speaking at the opening session of the ‘JAI Se Vijay’ seminar in Pune, Gen Chauhan referred to India’s success in Operation Sindoor and emphasised that “actual vijay lies in demonstrated evidence.”&nbsp;Without naming Pakistan, CDS Chauhan highlighted the damage it suffered during India’s counterterror operation in May, launched after Pakistan-sponsored Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;“With respect to the defence forces, victory is not declared by mere rhetoric. As some entities in our neighbourhood have done so, but demonstrated through evidence, like what we showcased during Operation Sindoor,” the CDS said.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-us-and-europe-belong-together-but-allies-should-defend-themselves-says-rubio-at-munich-security-conference-1771068794871">‘US and Europe belong together, but allies should defend themselves,’ says Rubio at Munich Security Conference</a><h2>‘Damaged runways, crippled airfields, dysfunctional air defence systems…’</h2>&nbsp;“A sense of victory cannot be built on demolished terror infrastructure, damaged runways, crippled airfields, and dysfunctional air defence systems. Such kinds of victories or slogans do not endure. Actual Vijay lies in demonstrated evidence rather than verifiable outcomes...,” he added.&nbsp;Reflecting on India’s defence preparedness and stressing the need to strengthen national security systems, General Chauhan said India must carry out a “sober assessment” of its defence systems to prepare for present and future challenges.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/major-nato-countries-think-us-doesn-t-help-deter-enemies-anymore-reveals-poll-1771007585790">Major NATO countries think US doesn’t help deter enemies anymore, reveals poll</a><h2>‘Our defence posture must be based on realistic evaluation of emerging threats’</h2>&nbsp;Emphasising continued risks, the CDS said India’s defence posture over the next decade must be based on a realistic evaluation of emerging threats. “Why this is important is because currently, India’s defence posture for the next decade is required to be shaped by a sober assessment of what lies ahead, what kind of challenges lie ahead. And I believe it’s increasingly becoming very competitive, confrontational, combative, fragile, and technologically very disruptive,” he added.&nbsp;He further said that India must be ready to act independently if needed since countries can no longer assume permanent friendships or rivalries in today’s changing global environment.“Assumptions about permanent friends or adversaries are increasingly becoming unreliable. In today’s world, it is difficult to define who your friends are, who your allies are, who your enemies are and who your adversaries are. India must therefore be prepared mentally, structurally and materially to act independently when required,” he said.&nbsp;<h2>‘Partnerships are important but cannot replace our capabilities’</h2>&nbsp;Partnerships are important but cannot replace India’s own capabilities or freedom to make independent decisions, the CDS said.He stressed the need to strengthen domestic defence capacity to ensure strategic autonomy.&nbsp;Explaining the theme ‘JAI Se Vijay,’ Gen Chauhan said that in modern warfare, victory cannot be based on rhetoric or symbolic claims but must rest on “demonstrated evidence and verifiable outcomes.” He warned that damaging infrastructure or airfields alone does not guarantee lasting victory.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/valentine-s-day-horror-in-noida-man-kills-girlfriend-then-shoots-self-in-parked-car-1771079335853">Valentine’s Day horror in Noida: Man kills girlfriend, then shoots self in parked car</a>&nbsp;Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s idea of JAI—which stands for Jointness, Aatmanirbharta and Innovation—Gen Chauhan said it reflects freedom from foreign dependence and outdated thinking.“It is not just victory over an adversary, but equally victory over inertia, prejudices, and institutional comfort,” he said.

Stressing the need to strengthen national security systems for India’s defence preparedness, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said India must carry out a “sober assessment” of its defence systems to prepare for present and future challenges.

Taking a dig at Pakistan without making a direct reference, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said on Saturday that “victory is not declared by mere rhetoric but demonstrated through evidence, like what we showcased during Operation Sindoor". Speaking at the opening session of the ‘JAI Se Vijay’ seminar in Pune, Gen Chauhan referred to India’s success in Operation Sindoor and emphasised that “actual vijay lies in demonstrated evidence.” Without naming Pakistan, CDS Chauhan highlighted the damage it suffered during India’s counterterror operation in May, launched after Pakistan-sponsored Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025. “With respect to the defence forces, victory is not declared by mere rhetoric. As some entities in our neighbourhood have done so, but demonstrated through evidence, like what we showcased during Operation Sindoor,” the CDS said.

Stressing the need to strengthen national security systems for India’s defence preparedness, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said India must carry out a “sober assessment” of its defence systems to prepare for present and future challenges.

‘Victory is not declared by mere rhetoric as our neighbourhood entities do,’ says CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

On February 13, 2026, India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved the purchase of 288 additional S-400 surface-to-air missiles from Russia for approximately ₹10,000 crore. This follows the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets and aims to bolster air defense, replenish stocks used during 2025's Operation Sindoor, and secure, with 120 short-range and 168 long-range missiles to be acquired under the Fast Track Procedure.


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