India’s post-Pulwama strikes reflect strategic shift: Military sources highlight deep-state targets

IANS | May 12, 2025 3:58 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Following the 2019 Pulwama terror attack and the subsequent Balakot airstrikes, India's military and strategic establishment reassessed its doctrine of deterrence, with an emphasis on raising the bar both militarily and politically. This reassessment resulted in the "carefully calibrated" strikes under 'Operation Sindoor', which marked a departure from previous patterns of limited or reactive engagement, said military sources.

Centre approves reopening of 32 airports as tensions ease on India-Pakistan border

IANS | May 12, 2025 12:33 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The Centre on Monday issued the NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) to reopen the 32 airports that had been shut down since May 9 due to the cross-border drone and missile attacks following heightened tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam massacre of 26 tourists by Islamabad-backed terrorists.