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India Condemns Terrorism at SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting held in Qingdao, China, on June 25–26, 2025, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issued a firm and unequivocal condemnation of terrorism. Addressing defence counterparts from across the SCO region—including China, Russia, and Central Asian nations—Singh called for collective accountability and action against terrorism in all its forms. He stressed the need to hold perpetrators, organizers, financiers, and state sponsors of terrorism accountable , reinforcing India’s longstanding position on cross-border terrorism and extremism. Pahalgam Terror Attack & Lashkar-e-Taiba’s Proxy Network Singh referenced the heinous Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, where 26 civilians, including a Nepali national , were killed in Jammu and Kashmir. The attack was orchestrated by The Resistance Front (TRF) , which is a known proxy of the ...

Pakistan's Military Dominance Criticized During a recent address in London, senior BJP leader and Member of Parliament Ravi Shankar Prasad made sharp remarks about Pakistan’s political and military structure, calling it an “unelectable and unaccountable military-led regime.” While addressing the Indian diaspora, Prasad highlighted that Pakistan is no longer a democratic country in practice, but rather one ruled by successive military interventions. He specifically referred to Pakistan’s current Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir , saying, “Munir, who was defeated in the field, became a Field Marshal.” This was a direct reference to what Prasad sees as a legacy of self-appointed and politically intrusive generals in Pakistan, likening Munir’s promotion to that of previous military rulers like Ayub Khan, Zia-ul-Haq, and Pervez Musharraf. History of Military Rule in Pakistan Ravi Shankar Prasad traced Pakistan’s pattern of military dominance in governance, citing: Field...

The April 22 Pahalgam Attack: The Flashpoint The trigger for recent cross-border tensions was the barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir , on April 22, which left 26 civilians, including a Nepali national, dead . India has called this the “original escalation” , setting the stage for decisive counteraction. Operation Sindoor: A Measured but Forceful Response On May 7, India launched 'Operation Sindoor' , a coordinated military operation led by the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force , striking nine terror hubs in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) . These included high-profile terror hideouts in Bahawalpur, Muridke, Sialkot, and Kotli , known for harbouring leadership of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) . According to the Ministry of Defence, all targets were carefully selected to avoid civilian or military casualties and focused solely on terror infrastructure , with no attacks on Pakistani military  installations . Paki...

Background: Pahalgam Terror Attack and India's Retaliatory Strikes Following the barbaric Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 that killed 26 civilians, India launched Operation Sindoor —a coordinated multi-force strike targeting nine terror infrastructure sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK) . These included high-value targets linked to groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Bahawalpur , Muridke , Sialkot , Barnala , and Kotli . India's action was described as "measured, precise, and non-escalatory" , targeting only terrorist camps without hitting military or civilian infrastructure. Pakistan Retaliates with Loitering Munitions; India Responds On May 9 , Pakistan escalated tensions by targeting Jammu with loitering munitions , triggering a strong response from India’s Air Defence systems . A complete blackout was enforced in multiple districts of Jammu Division, including Kishtwar and Akhnoor , am...

Indian Stock Markets Show Resilience Amidst Geopolitical Tensions On a day marked by heightened geopolitical stakes, India’s stock markets defied volatility and closed on a positive note. Despite escalating tensions following India’s pre-dawn precision strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK under 'Operation Sindoor' , both Sensex and Nifty ended the trading session in the green. BSE Sensex rose by 105.71 points , closing at 80,746.78 . Nifty 50 ended 34.80 points higher , at 24,414.40 . While the morning session saw a dip in investor confidence following news of the cross-border operations, the indices quickly stabilized. Market analysts attributed this resilience to three primary factors: Progress in the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) , Continued foreign institutional inflows , and The absence of military escalation between India and Pakistan. Sector-Wise Market Movement During the session, gains were recorded in: Auto ...

Overview of Operation Sindoor In a bold and coordinated counter-terrorism move, Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in the early hours of Wednesday, targeting nine high-value terror infrastructure locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) . The operation was executed in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack , where 26 civilians , including one Nepali national, were killed. The strikes were carried out jointly by the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force , using precision strike munitions , including loitering drones and long-range weapon systems . These actions were taken entirely from Indian territory and focused solely on terrorist training facilities and safe houses , avoiding any Pakistani military establishments. Targeted Areas and Objectives According to sources, the Indian forces successfully struck the following key areas: Bahawalpur , Muridke , and Sialkot in Pakistan Five sites in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashm...