Author: Nupur Rohila

Operation Sindoor, India’s decisive military retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack, became a landmark achievement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term. But 2024-25 also witnessed sweeping developments in defense strategy and readiness, according to senior officials tracking the sector. Several significant defense contracts were secured throughout the year, such as a $7.6 billion deal with France for 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets, a $7.5 billion agreement with HAL for 156 Prachand helicopters, a $1.6 billion purchase of 12 Sukhoi-30 jets, and additional artillery and Vajra-T guns worth more than $1.8 billion. On the border front, October 2024 saw a…

In a recent conversation with CNN-News18, Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles voiced firm support for India in the wake of the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Labeling the April 22 strike—where 26 tourists, including 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen, were killed—as “appalling,” Marles said the attack was met with “utter shock” in Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reached out to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi almost immediately to offer his heartfelt condolences. Marles reiterated this commitment, affirming that Australia stands united with India and the global community in the fight against terrorism in all forms.…

Commemorating World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted a sapling of the Sindoor tree at his official residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, on Wednesday. This act was not only symbolic of his commitment to environmental preservation but also deeply rooted in a tribute to the enduring strength of Indian women. The sapling had a profound backstory. During his recent visit to Kutch in Gujarat, the Prime Minister met a courageous group of women who had played a critical role during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. These women had stepped onto the battlefield—repairing damaged runways amid conflict, showcasing unparalleled valor. As…

ChannelVision Magazine has announced National Retail Solutions (NRS) as a recipient of its 2025 Visionary Spotlight Award (VSA) in the category of Best Emerging Technology Breakthrough – Overall Excellence. This prestigious annual awards program recognizes outstanding products, services, and deployments that contribute to the growth and advancement of the communications and channel ecosystem. Each year, ChannelVision’s editorial team, along with a panel of independent judges, evaluates submissions based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including overall innovation, potential future impact on the industry, creativity, unique features, user-friendliness, and system interoperability. NRS stood out for its bold strides in innovation specifically…

In a significant revelation, a classified Pakistani dossier has disclosed that India’s Operation Sindoor encompassed a broader range of targets than previously acknowledged.  The document, part of Pakistan’s Operation Bunyan un Marsoos records, indicates that Indian forces struck at least eight additional locations, including major cities such as Peshawar, Jhang, Hyderabad (Sindh), Gujrat (Punjab), Gujranwala, Bahawalnagar, Attock, and Chor.  These sites were not mentioned in India’s official briefings following the airstrikes.   The expanded list of targets suggests a more extensive and strategic operation by India in response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in 26…

A significant milestone in the construction of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya is set to be achieved with the Prana Pratishtha (consecration) of eight new deities within the temple premises. Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, announced that the consecration rituals will be conducted between June 3 and 5, with the main Prana Pratishtha Puja scheduled for June 5 at 11:25 a.m., followed by Bhog Aarti at around 1 p.m. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is expected to attend the ceremony. The deities to be consecrated include Shivling, Ganpati, Hanuman Ji,…

India has firmly pushed back against recent assertions made by the Donald Trump administration, which claimed that US tariff threats played a key role in de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor earlier this month. On Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) made it clear that discussions with the US during the May 7–10 period were strictly focused on the military developments and did not involve any talk of trade or tariffs. In response to the controversial claims, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “India has consistently expressed its opposition to this narrative. Throughout our communications with the…

Following the aerial incursions by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army has launched a focused five-day trial at Babina Field Firing Ranges in Uttar Pradesh. This extensive testing phase is designed to assess a broader range of drones and advanced counter-drone technologies suited for future battlefield requirements. These trials involve several state-of-the-art systems. Included are drones that can deploy miniature munitions, loitering ammunition able to hover before striking targets, and electronic warfare tools like jamming and spoofing technologies. These innovations aim to quickly and accurately neutralize enemy drones. General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of Army Staff, personally observed the…

On May 28, the Indian government officially introduced new rules to establish a unified command structure across the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The move, aimed at enhancing command cohesion, operational control, and administrative efficiency, falls under the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control & Discipline) Act of 2023. These rules, published via a Gazette Notification, became effective on May 27. According to the Defense Ministry, this development is a vital step towards achieving greater synergy among India’s defense forces. Initially passed during the 2023 Monsoon Session of Parliament, the Act received presidential approval on August 15, 2023, and formally came into…

 Operation Sindoor, India’s recent military strike on terror targets in Pakistan, was the first operation to incorporate the concept of “red teaming” into its planning framework. Red teaming involves inserting a small team of experts who understand the adversary’s mindset and tactics to rigorously challenge and test the planned strategy by simulating enemy reactions. This marked a significant evolution in India’s strategic approach, adding a more adaptive and anticipatory dimension to its cross-border military operations. Sources reveal the red team assigned to Operation Sindoor consisted of five senior officers from various Indian Army commands nationwide. While red teaming has been…