Srinagar, May 12 -- The first anniversary of Operation Sindoor emerged as a defining moment in India's strategic and public narrative, transforming from a military remembrance into a nationwide display of confidence, deterrence, and patriotic unity. Across official platforms, defence conferences, public statements, and social-media campaigns, the anniversary projected a clear message: India viewed Operation Sindoor not merely as a military response, but as a demonstration of national resolve against terrorism. Originally launched on 7 May 2025, Operation Sindoor was announced by India's Ministry of Defence as a precision strike targeting terrorist infrastructure located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir. According to the I...