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India has long championed a foreign policy rooted in strategic autonomy—an approach that prioritizes sovereignty, non-alignment, and independent decision-making over formal alliances or geopolitical bloc politics. This doctrine, deeply rooted in India’s post-colonial identity and Cold War experience, has earned the country a reputation as a responsible power, reluctant to
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Introduction On the early morning of May 7, 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor, a swift and meticulously planned military offensive targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation was India’s direct and forceful response to the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack that shook the nation just two weeks prior. Unlike previous strategic
Defence National
In a bold and precise military action, the Indian Army launched “Operation Sindoor” in the early hours of May 7, targeting nine terror sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). This came as a direct response to the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which left 26 civilians dead, including 25 Indians and […]
National
India has firmly rejected the recent statement issued by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, calling it both “absurd” and “misguided.” In a strongly worded response, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) accused Pakistan of manipulating the OIC to issue a statement that distorts facts and interferes in India’s internal […]
International
In the aftermath of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, which left 26 civilians dead, Japan has extended full diplomatic and strategic support to India. During a bilateral meeting held in New Delhi on May 5, Japanese Defence Minister General Nakatani expressed strong solidarity with India and emphasized the importance of international […]
International
In response to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) convened closed-door consultations on May 5, 2025. The meeting, requested by Pakistan, aimed to address the deteriorating security situation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. UNSC India-Pakistan Consultations The