New Delhi, May 7 -- When the first missiles were launched in the wake of the Pahalgam attack, they carried the weight of a nation's grief and a government's solemn promise to the widows of the fallen. One year later, "Operation Sindoor" stands as a landmark chapter in India's modern history.

Exactly one year ago, on the dawn of May 7, the roar of tri-service war-machine across the Line of Control (LOC) signalled more than just a military retaliation for the Pahalgam tragedy; it signalled the permanent burial of "strategic restraint."

On April 22, 2025, the nation was left shocked when terrorists struck the scenic tourist town of Pahalgam, killing 26 civilians in cold blood. In the aftermath, India launched 'Operation Sindoor' on May 7, ...