Srikanth Kenchappa

India reports responding firmly to Pakistan's escalating provocations, including armed drone incursions. Foreign Secretary Misri addressed the nation, highlighting the interception of Pakistani UAVs over Amritsar. The BSF retaliated by destroying a Pakistani post and a terrorist launch pad used for drone attacks. Civilian areas in Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir experienced attacks and shelling, causing injuries and panic.

Pakistan’s strategy once made sense: bluff, bravado and even threats of self-destruction to grab Western attention. Today, the dynamics have shifted

India has firmly refuted Pakistan's claims of widespread destruction and escalation following Operation Sindoor, dismissing them as fabricated lies intended to mislead the international community. Indian officials clarified that the strikes were a calibrated response to Pakistani drone attacks, targeting only identified military locations.

Pakistan's military aggression escalated with drone strikes near western borders, prompting India's 'Operation Sindoor.' Armed drones targeting Amritsar were destroyed, as confirmed by the Indian Army. Explosions and sirens rattled Jammu following suspected drone incursions. Cross-border artillery exchanges intensified along the LoC, impacting Rajouri and Poonch.

Pakistan's attempts to attack India failed thanks to our country's robust Air Defence systems. India also launched a massive retaliatory attack. Led by the S-400, how Indian air defence is far superior than Pakistan's

During the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Virat Kohli hinted at retiring from Test cricket, a notion initially dismissed. Despite a desire to lead again, the BCCI, focused on the future, didn't entertain it, earmarking Shubman Gill for captaincy. Kohli's decision, potentially influenced by form or captaincy discussions, means India will likely miss his presence at No.4 in Tests.

Following unprovoked firing, Indian forces destroyed a terrorist launchpad in Pakistan's Sialkot district used for infiltration. Retaliation followed Pakistani attacks on 26 locations, including Jammu and Pathankot, with drone sightings prompting alerts. The escalation resulted in casualties and heightened security measures in border regions, as India responds to sustained provocations with precision strikes.

Tensions escalate as Pakistan reports India launched missiles at its air bases, triggering retaliatory strikes. Pakistan claims interception of most missiles, targeting Indian facilities in response. The conflict follows a deadly attack in Kashmir, blamed on Pakistan by India. Amidst rising tensions, both sides accuse each other of cross-border attacks, including drone incursions and airstrikes, further destabilizing the region.