India vows to crush terror ecosystem a year after Operation Sindoor: Report

IANS | May 10, 2026 8:24 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) A year after the four-day military confrontation between India and Pakistan triggered by the Pahalgam terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated that India remains unwavering in its resolve to eliminate terrorism and dismantle the "ecosystem" supporting it.

Households in Pakistan exploit children, women as govt fails to enforce law

IANS | May 10, 2026 8:18 PM

Islamabad, May 10 (IANS) Pakistan is failing millions of domestic workers, as they face exploitation, abuse and economic insecurity due to the government's failure to enforce the law, leaving millions of people, including women and children, exploited and abused with a lack of legal protection, a report said.

Operation Sindoor marks major shift in India’s military doctrine: Report

IANS | May 10, 2026 7:51 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) India’s military doctrine and strategic posture have undergone a significant transformation following Operation Sindoor, with defence analysts arguing that the operation marked a decisive shift from reactive deterrence to a more assertive and proactive military strategy against cross-border terrorism and hostile adversaries.

Operation Sindoor exposed perception, weakness of Chinese military hardware: Report

IANS | May 9, 2026 9:12 PM

Male, May 9 (IANS) Pakistan’s Chinese-made HQ-9B air defence system failed to intercept Indian missiles and drones during Operation Sindoor carried out by the Indian military last year. This system, promoted by Beijing, a top long-range defence system capable of countering stealth aircraft and protecting important airbases and cities, suffered heavy losses during the strikes, a report said on Saturday.

Pakistan: Islamisation of military consolidates under Asim Munir

IANS | May 8, 2026 9:27 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The origins of the Pakistani Armed Forces are rooted in the colonial history of British India. When the Indian subcontinent was partitioned into two sovereign states, India and Pakistan, based on the Muslim League's 'Two-Nation Theory', the division extended beyond territory. Resources and personnel, including the military, were also split. The nascent Pakistani state inherited the Muslim segment of the British Indian Army. While India opted to remain a secular democratic state, Pakistan emerged as a state where the military held significant power. Over time, religion was increasingly used as an ideological tool to motivate forces, particularly in the context of its rivalry with India.