Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Adampur Air Base on May 13, commending armed forces for their precision strikes under Operation Sindoor and emphasizing India's readiness to counter terrorism decisively.
- Operation Sindoor targeted nine terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7, eliminating over 100 terrorists and dismantling key infrastructure, according to Modi.
- India’s new counter-terrorism doctrine, described as the 'new normal,' underscores perpetual readiness to retaliate against state-sponsored terrorism on India’s terms.
- The US-brokered ceasefire announced on May 10 remains tenuous, with India pausing Operation Sindoor but maintaining its operational preparedness.
- Modi highlighted the role of India’s advanced air defense systems, including the S-400, in neutralizing Pakistani attacks and debunked claims about damage to Indian military installations.