Operation Sindoor

Drone intrusions were attempted by Pakistan from Leh to Sir Creek along international border and LoC on the intervening night of 8 and 9 May

United States warned to impose sanctions on India over S-400 deal, while opposition parties in India strongly opposed the Rafale deal

To thwart the wave of Pakistani missiles and drones, India activated its multi-layered air-defence system, including Akashteer ADCRS, S-400 Sudarshan Chakra, S400 Triumf, Barak 8 MRSAM (Medium Range Surface to Air Missile) and Akash Missile System.

Pakistan's defence minister Khwaja Asif claimed that Pakistani forces didn’t intercept the Indian drones as it would have given away the locations of defence establishments.

The airborne warning system, AWACS, is more capable than ground mounted radars and work as eyes in the skies.

In response to Pakistani strikes, Indian armed forces activated the indigenously developed Akashteer Air Defence System to intercept and destroy a wave of Pakistani missiles and drones

The leftists, Modi haters and assorted 'seculars' had been mocking the Modi government for not taking action against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, where Hindus were massacred by Islamic terrorists. When the government avenged the killings in Pahalgam through 'Operation Sindoor', the same individuals turned to crusaders of peace.

As India continues to hit target inside Pakistan as part of Operation Sindoor, foreign secretary Vikram Misri held a special briefing on the operation on Thursday evening.

The Border Security Force (BSF) has stopped the Beating Retreat ceremonies at all three border check posts along Pakistan in Punjab-- Attari-Wagah, Hussainwala, and Sadki-- till further orders in view of public safety.

Rashid Alvi downplayed the imporatnce of the operation while Imran Masood asked for detailed information about the strikes so that he can be 'satisfied'.