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Modi’s India is not known for passivity. This government has repeatedly shown its capacity for surgical precision, diplomatic agility, and long-term strategic vision. When necessary, it has chosen timing over theatre, and quiet execution over loud declarations.

A baffled and battered Pakistan then begged the United States for urgent intervention. According to NDTV, the US practically ordered Pakistan to activate its direct line to the Indian Army without any delay.

Within hours of announcing the ceasefire, Pakistan violated it and attacked India with drones in multiple cities. India’s statement asking Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address the violations and deal with the situation with seriousness and responsibility showcased that India is maintaining its position and not violating the ceasefire to retaliate, as of now.

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh accused the Modi government of 'chickening out' at the IMF and failing to vote against Pakistan's loan request.

India, in retaliation to air attack by Pakistan, targeted three PAF airbases including the Nur Ali Khan airbase

India raised concerns over the efficacy of IMF programs in case of Pakistan given its poor track record, and also on the possibility of misuse of debt financing funds for state sponsored cross border terrorism.

Social media platform X has received executive orders from the Indian government requiring X to block over 8,000 accounts in India, subject to potential penalties including significant fines and imprisonment of the company's local employees, a statement by the Global Government Affairs said.

With their aerial precision and manoeuvring capabilities, the drones provide a critical advantage in a modern battlefield.

This is not the first time Pakistan has blocked scrutiny following strikes by Indian armed forces. After the two successful strikes by India in 2016 (surgical strike) and 2019 (Balakot air strike), Islamabad adopted a similar approach.

Within hours after Operation Sindoor, Israel was among the first countries to express support for India and recognise India's right to self-defense.