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Political Showbiz in Operation Sindoor
PM Modi's post-Operation Sindoor address ignited global scrutiny. 1 The operation's strikes on Pakistani targets, including a potential nuclear site, were bold but raised questions. The US-brokered ceasefire and the loss of an Indian Rafale, possibly to a Chinese missile, added complexity. Criticism arose over political showbiz and India's technological vulnerabilities.
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India's Substantial Missile Programme
India's missile program includes the advanced Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile, tested successfully in 2016 and offering a 5,500 km range. Another key achievement is the BrahMos, a supersonic cruise missile developed jointly with Russia. This formidable system, capable of launch from multiple platforms, significantly strengthens India's defense capabilities.
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World’s Fastest, Farthest And Hardest Hitting Made In India Brahmos Missile Gets Exported
In a landmark move in January 2022, India exported its first fully operational weapon system: the BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile. A historic contract was signed on January 28, 2022, with the Philippines for shore-based anti-ship systems. Developed through a 1998 India-Russia collaboration between DRDO and NPOM, BRAHMOS has become a globally recognized, multi-platform weapon.
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Operation Keller: India eliminates the terrorists behind the Pahalgam Terror attack
On 13 May 2025, India's "Operation Keller" eliminated three Lashkar e Tayaba terrorists in a joint operation by the Indian Army, CRPF, and Jammu and Kashmir Police.
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India’s Unprecedented Retribution Against A ‘Rogue State’: The Battle Against Terror Should Not Go Unfinished
Reportedly, the Kirana Hills—near the fortified underground nuclear storage site at Mushaf-Sargodha—were struck by a BrahMos missile. According to idrw.org, the strike on Rawalpindi’s Noor Khan base sent shockwaves through the Pakistan Army leadership, especially its chief, General Asif Munir. The operation exposed critical vulnerabilities in Pakistan’s nuclear deterrence.
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India-Pak Ceasefire – Who Did Trump Rescue?
The India-Pakistan ceasefire is scrutinized for potential US influence, especially after the suspicious Pahalgam massacre, as evidence suggests CIA-MI6 foreknowledge. India's response is deemed weak, possibly undermined by US intervention. Concerns persist about Pakistan's ongoing terrorism, facilitated by Chinese tech, and India's insufficient deterrence.
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Indo-Pak Conflict Widens
Following India's strikes on terrorist havens in Pakistan, the Indo-Pak conflict has widened. Pakistan's Chinese military technology proved ineffective, leading to reported deal cancellations. India retaliated against Pakistani drone and missile attacks, inflicting damage on their air defense. Intense fighting continues at the border, while internal unrest grows in Pakistan with Baloch and TTP attacks.…
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Indian Response to Pahalgam Terror Attack
Operation Sindoor and its aftermath
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Water Bomb and Water Cover
Amid the war hysteria in the aftermath of Pahalgam massacre, comes the fake news of Indian Rafale jets patrolling Pakistan occupied Kashmir (POK) and government’s announcement for a caste census; latter seen an effort to divert attention from the crisis at home because few months back Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it an “Urban Naxal”…
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Musa, LeT and ISI in the aftermath of Pahalagm attack
• As the security forces conduct operation to track the key conspirator, Hashim Musa behind the 22 April Pahalgam attack, the ISI hand in the orchestrated attack continues to be visible. • Musa is believed to be from the Pakistan special forces working in conjunction with LeT .
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Anatomizing Pahalgam Massacre
High-pitched political noises in India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam massacre (https://www.thestrategicperspective.org/op-eds/pahalgam-terror-attack/) are deafening. Indigenous media is portraying that Pakistan is cornered and New Delhi is planning the hog roast. Pakistan’s foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto is braying like a rabid donkey (the types Pakistan exports to China) that Indian blood will flow…
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The Resistance Force (TRF)
Proscribed as a terror outfit by India, the Kashmir Resistance Force (TRF) is an off shoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). It consists of the cadres from both LeT and Hizbul Mujahideen. The group came into existence post the abrogation of Article 370 (special status, or autonomy, granted under Article 370 of the Indian constitution to Jammu…
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Pahalgam Terror Attack
The ghastly Pahalgam terrorist attack was executed at about 2,30 pm on April 22, when some 4-6 terrorists came out of the woods and fired at tourists. The killed included tourists from across India and two foreigners. These were common citizens, businessmen, a naval officer, an IAF officer, and an intelligence bureau (IB) official. Hindus…
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South-SE Asian Schmooze
Pakistan’s army chief General Asim Munir, speaking recently at the Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad, in presence of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and senior Pakistani ministers, called Kashmir “Pakistan’s jugular vein" and said, “You have to tell Pakistan’s story to your children so that they don’t forget that our forefathers thought we were different from…
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Teetwal Transforms – conflict zone to a tourist destination.
“Dilli ab door nahi (Delhi isn’t far now), Now all roads lead to Teetwal,” beamed a tea vendor from Teetwal.Teetwal, a border-village in Jammu and Kashmir, India is located on the banks of the Kishanganga River in Kupwara district and close to the Line of Control with Pakistani-occupied Kashmir. Once a thriving commercial hub prior…
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India-Uzbekistan joint military drill
On 16 April 2025, the sixth edition of India-Uzbekistan exercise commenced at the Foreign Training Node of Aundh Military Station, Pune. The exercise will conclude on 28 April 2025.The exercise enhances joint training and facilitates exchange of practices in counterterrorism operations.The exercise is named ‘Dustlik’, which means friendship in Uzbekistan. It an annual exercise conducted…
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Shilly-Shally Trump
The blow hot blow cold stratagem of US President Donald Trump is on full display. Trump withdrew from the environment-related Paris Accord and the Iran Nuclear Deal in his first presidency. But the volatility in his second tenure is limitless; throttling WHO, murdering WTO, wants Canada as 51st state, ownership of Panama Canal and Greenland,…
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India bashes on, eliminating JeM commander in Jammu
Two more unidentified militants were neutralised by Indian security forces on Saturday (12 April 2025), in Jammu, where multiple anti-militancy and anti-infiltration operations are on.According to reports one Pakistani terrorist was eliminated on Friday (11 April 2025) while 2 more were additionally eliminated by security forces in the Naidgam forests of Chatroo. Among the terminated…
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Flag meet amidst the growing hostilities between India and Pakistan.
According to reports, the Indian and Pakistani military are scheduled to hold a flag meeting on 10 April 2025, in the Chakan Da Bagh area of Jammu’s Poonch sector.It has been reported that the meeting comes as a response to repeated requests from Pakistan and is expected to focus on border-related concerns as well as…
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Electronic surveillance being installed along India-Pakistan border: India Home Minister Amit Shah
The Home Minister has stated that the electronic surveillance system would be installed along the India-Pakistan border and then on the India-Bangladesh border.Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday has stressed that the Indian government is installing an electronic surveillance system to reinforce border security and the work will be completed on the entire India-Pakistan…
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Rana expected to be brought to India today
The 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana expected to arrive in India today.Rana is being extradited to India after US Supreme Court rejected his plea.Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana is scheduled to reach India this afternoon. According to various sources the accused is likely to be lodged in a high-security ward in Tihar…
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Bathua’s Bilby
Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor to the Interim Government of Bangladesh, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral and Technical Cooperation (BIMSTEC) summit in Bangkok – as requested by Dhaka. The amusing part was Yunus carrying a framed photo (of Modi giving him a gold medal in…
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India awarded observer status in 4 nation Eurodrone program
India has been awarded observer status in the four-nation Eurodrone program, which is nearing conclusion. India has joined Japan as an observer on a project established by Italy, France, Germany, and Spain and managed by Europe-based contracting agency OCCAR to construct a MALE drone that will allow Europe more autonomy in the drone business.The Eurodrone,…
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ATAGS Gun System: How many more guns does India need to teach a lesson to China and Pakistan?
Maj Gen GD Bakshi (Re.) has analyzed India's artillery system for Republic Bharat. He has said numerous times that India should get modern weapons as soon as possible.The Indian Army will buy ATAGS i.e. Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System. Approval has been received from the government. This entire deal is worth around Rs 7000 crore.…
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Re-emergence of AQIS poses a threat in the Indian subcontinent
• 6 years since the death of Umar Asim in 2019, a new Emir has been announced to head the Al-Qaeda in the Indian subcontinent (AQIS) • AQIS has opened a front in Assam besides Jammu and Kashmir • Increased cadre training in Afghanistan.
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AQIS and Lashkar Suicide Bombers prepping for Mission Kashmir
According to the obtained intelligence data, approximately 350 fighters graduated from the 221 REDACTED Brigade associated with the Taliban indoctrinated at REDACTED Airbase recently. Among them, 150 graduates were reportedly linked to Al-Qaeda’s Indian Subcontinent branch (AQIS), Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Jaish-e-Mohammed. Earlier, around 500 fighters had also graduated from the same brigade, among whom approximately 200…
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Banned Outfits Targeted as J&K Police Raids Multiple Locations In Kashmir
Multiple raids were conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Police at several locations in the Kashmir valley. Amongst the locations which were raided, the residence of former Hurriyat chief Abdul Gani Bhat, was also a part of the investigations which was believed to have connection with the activities of proscribed organisations. The probe continued for two…
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The ISI Scalpel
There has been considerable excitement in the India media about terrorist leaders/terrorists being killed periodically in Pakistan in recent years by “unknown gunmen”, often motorcycle-borne undertaking killings in broad daylight. This also coincided with the recent visit of Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence of the US to India. While India’s external intelligence agency, R&AW,…
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The Spectrum Muddle
Hectic preparations are underway in India for President Donald Trump’s tariffs announcement on April 2 with Trump naming India “one of the highest tariffing nations in the world”. The government told Parliament that India has not replied to US tariffs. Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman are putting up…
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India's pivotal maritime role in maintaining a 'free and open' Indo Pacific
The 12th edition of Ex Milan, held in February 2024 at Visakhapatnam, in southern India, involved the largest-ever participation, featuring the navies of over 50 countries and nearly 20 ships.
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Flagrant Government Apathy Towards Military
A recent spectacle in Rajya Sabha once again reinforced the shameless apathy of the Indian establishment towards its soldiers. Two ‘starred question’ were posed to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) by a Member Parliament (MP); a starred question is sent in writing in advance to the concerned ministry, to enable preparation time for the answer.…
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ATS arrested a Hizbul terrorist trained in Pakistan and thwarts a possible terror attack
A person identified as Ulfat Hussain alias Mohammad Saiful Islam alias Afzal alias Hussain Malik, affiliated with the Hizbul Mujahideen was arrested in Moradabad by a joint team of Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Katghar police.The report stated that the culprit was plotting to carry out a major terror attack.Ulfat Hussain had been at large with…
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Defence Through Commerce
The POTUS Donald Trump’s address to the US Congress has many takeaways. But Indians should be specifically interested in the following four issues: one, reciprocal tariffs are coming to India; two, tax cuts for American citizens; three, decriminalizing America; four, a balanced budget.Fingers were crossed in India whether India will escape Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, having…
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Continuing Manipur Charade
On February 9, 2025, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned but only after meeting the Governor in the morning and telling reports that that if a no-confidence motion is moved at the assembly session against the state government by “any member”, the MLA would be chased by the people and won’t be able to…
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India Hits back at Pakistan over Jammu and Kashmir at the UNSC meeting
On 18th February, India censured Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), claiming it as the “global epicentre of terrorism” while concurrently orchestrating itself as a key proponent in a fight against terrorism.Pakistan harbours more than 20 UN-listed terrorist outfits while providing it with the state support for to cross-border terrorism. This was reiterated…
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Multibillion Dollar Flow
What the POTUS Donald Trump is doing today, he said in 1988 – make the world pay America and open global markets for American products and goods (https://www.oprah.com/own-oprahshow/what-donald-trump-told-oprah-about-his-presidential-hopes-video). These policy changes will no doubt affect businesses worldwide, stymie new investments to avoid risks and slow down global growth.The recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
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Valentino MEGA
Before the Modi-Trump meeting in the White House on February 13, Tulsi Gabbard, newly appointed US Director NIA met Modi at Blair House in Washington DC, as did Elon Musk, CEO of DOGE, and the NSA Michael Waltz. Gabbard accepted Hindu faith as a teenager – wonder if Modi invited her to the Maha Kumbh…
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Remembering the Pulwama attack (2019) and India’s strategic reprisal against Pakistan
14th February, celebrated as the raising day of the Indian Marine Commandos (MARCOS), has also come to be remembered as the Black day for India, when a convoy of Indian security personnel was attacked in Pulwama in 2019. Over 40 jawans were martyred, leaving 35 injured.This year marks its 6th Anniversary and to commemorate the…
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Reign of Criminals
The Supreme Court (SC) of India has questioned the Central Government and the Election Commission (EC) on the rationale behind allowing convicted criminals to contest elections six years after serving their sentence despite remaining barred from government employment. The SC is to examine the constitutional validity of sections within the Representation of the People Act…
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SANJAY Advanced Battlefield Surveillance Radar – India’s Eagle Eye
The Indian Army's operational effectiveness is set to receive a boost with the introduction of SANJAY, a state-of-the-art battlefield surveillance system. Developed through a collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a public sector unit, Sanjay integrates data from various aerial and terrestrial sensors to create a cohesive and unified view of the battlefield. This integrated approach enhances…
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Voodoo-Man of Manipur
The next Manipur assembly session begins tomorrow – February 10. Chief Minister N Biren Singh has told reporters that if a no-confidence motion is moved at the assembly session against the state government by “any member”, the MLA would be chased by the people and won’t be able to stay at home.“Chief Minister N Biren…
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The Modi-Trump Tête-à-Tête
There is considerable speculation about the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the POTUS Donald Trump scheduled on February 13. The majority view is that Modi will go all out to woo Trump, especially after Modi’s phone conversation with Trump on January 27, congratulating him on winning the second presidency, and the White House…
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“Petition Denied” US Supreme court clears 2008 Mumbai attack key Conspirator to be extradited to India.
The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of extraditing one of the most well known terrorists to face justice in India for his contribution to the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
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IAF facing long delays in delivery of combat aircraft
Had Indian Air Force (IAF) been used against the Chinese when they aggressed India in 1962, history thereafter would have been very different. But even with the best of aviators in the world, the IAF’s current numbers of fighter aircraft are far fewer than needed compared to its Chinese counterpart.Addressing the 21st Subroto Mukherjee Seminar…
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Guilt Pangs
There was considerable surprise when news emerged that Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri was in Beijing on India’s 76th Republic Day rather than joining in the celebrations at New Delhi. Subsequent news on January 27 said that India and China agreed to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and “agreed in principle” to restore direct flights; an…
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Deteriorating relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, as Afghanistan warms to India
One of the leading experts on the Afghanistan-Pakistan region with regards to counter-terrorism Aparna Rawal discusses the deteriorating relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan the ever changing dynamics among the Taliban, Haqqani, ISIS Khorasan (IS-K) and Pakistani Intelligence Services (ISI). The talk was hosted by Col. Anil Bhatt (Ret'd), former spokesperson of the Indian Defence Ministry…
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Whither Bangladesh
The POTUS Donald Trump has frozen USAID for all countries for 90 days except for Israel and Egypt, in an order issued on January 25. USAID has directed its implementation partners to immediately halt all the existing contracts, grants, and assistance programs in Bangladesh citing an executive order by Donald Trump. Researchers have criticized this…
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The Economic Haze
Unpredictability of the POTUS Donal Trump was expected to come to the fore in Trump’s second presidency, but surprises are cropping up periodically. From the posts on X like “F**k Biden” during electioneering, Trump later saying General Mark Milley should be shot, withdrawing from WHO and having a rethink are but few examples of what…
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Jake Sullivan’s last minute nuclear visit to India
National Security Advisor of India Ajit Doval met with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in New Delhi on 6 January, 2025. It was the last major international meeting that the current administration had with another major world power as NSA Sullivan was accompanied by a large delegation of senior U.S. government officials. It is…
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With eye on China, India enhances strategic border infrastructure with world-class construction
Fulfilling vital strategic/security imperatives for rapid military deployment against China and Pakistan and enhancing regional connectivity for the benefit of people of many border states, the distribution of the 75 projects is - 19 in Jammu & Kashmir, 11 in Ladakh, 18 in Arunachal Pradesh, 9 in Uttarakhand, 6 in Sikkim, 5 in Himachal Pradesh,…
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Aboard the Gravy Train
The lengths to which spin doctoring is practiced in the India media is not funny. But lack of coordination in doing so makes it amusing, not that lack of coordination is not the hallmark of our politicians. One headline says Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to the swearing in of President Donald Trump…
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India-Afghanistan Talks in Dubai set off Alarms in Pakistan
Taliban's recent talks with India on regional security and cooperation for the mutual development and growth leaves Pakistan aggravated due to its already failed diplomatic relations with Afghanistan, as it is expected to rake Kashmir and Khalistan issues against India and Human rights violations against Taliban in the UNSC
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Influence Ops & Disinformation in India’s Northeast
In the meeting between the Special Representatives of India and China, NSA Ajit Doval and Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on December 18, 2024, China proposed boundary changes or a package deal (not made public) impinging on the sovereignty…
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26/11 plotter Abdul Rehman Makki dead in Pakistan
Deputy Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Abdul Rehman Makki, 70, died due to a heart attack in Lahore on 27th December 2024. He was one of the key conspirators in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in 2008. The attack killed 175 people and injured more than 300 individuals. In 2023 the UN designated Makki as a global…
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India-China Special Representatives Meet on Boundary Issues
The Big Breaking News on December 19, 2024 was that Special Representatives (SRs) of India and China, NSA Ajit Doval and Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, had met on December 18 and arrived at a “six Point Consensus” on…
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Bad Vibes from Bangladesh and Bhutan
The visit of Bangladesh Islamist parties to China on invitation of Beijing has been reported in these columns earlier (https://www.thestrategicperspective.org/articles/chinas-northeast-focus/). American involvement in regime change in Bangladesh and supply of arms, ammunition and explosives to Bangladesh by both China and Pakistan was also reported in the same link.Аs a loyal American pooch, Britian has always…
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The Dhaka Surrender Painting Saga
Much heat was generated after the iconic painting of the 1971 surrender of Pakistan army was removed from the Army Chief’s office. The issue as they say is “done and dusted” but prudence demands this be reflected upon more deliberately.Pakistan’s Lt Gen A.A.K. Niazi signing the Instrument of Surrender in 1971- by Lt Col Arul…
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Top Hizbul Mujahideen commander terminated in a CT operation in Kulgam
On 19th December 2024, based on an intelligence input, a Joint Operation was launched by Indian Army & Jammu Kashmir Police at Kader, Kulgam in Kashmir. Five terrorists were eliminated.A senior Hizbul Mujahideen commander, Farooq Ahmad Bhat, who had been active since 2015, is believed to have been eliminated in the encounter. Bhat was an…
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China’s Northeast Focus
The new governments of Nepal and Bangladesh have distanced themselves from India and have created closer ties with China. Beijing's foreign policy to have stronger positions around its biggest neighbor continues.
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The socialist dreams for India of a French economist
Speaking at an event hosted by Delhi based think tank Research and Information Systems for Developing Countries (RIS) on 15 December 2024, the French economist Thomas Picketty urged India to tax the super-rich to address inequality, advocating for measures, such as a 2% wealth tax and a 33% inheritance tax. If this sounds like a…
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Bad Santa of Manipur
Doctored news about the volatile situation in Manipur is rampant in the mainstream media. A small glimpse of the ground situation posted on November 17, 2024 can be read here (https://news4masses.com/manipur-supreme-court-india/), which covered; Chief Minister N Biren Singh using Arambai Tenggol (AT), UNLF and police for ethnic cleansing, his cross-border links; the Manipur Tapes saga,…
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STEAG – A sneak peak into INDIAN ARMY’s New Elite Unit For Futuristic Warfare
The Indian Army has taken a significant step towards enhancing its preparedness for future conflicts by launching the "Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group" (STEAG), which represents the creation of an innovative specialized technology unit.The former 21 Signals Group has been rebranded as STEAG, which will function as an advanced technology division focused on exploring…
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JeM chief’s call for Jihad in J&K exposes Pakistan’s duplicity
Phulwama attack mastermind, JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar resurfaces on Pakistani soil, calling for jihad against India as Pakistan’s duplicity is exposed.
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Drug menace in Odisha – an issue that’s progressing to an internal security nightmare
The growing drug problem in Odisha has gradually created a number of security issues along with the decaying social fabric.
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