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Friday, May 1, 2026
TopicIndia-Pakistan conflict

Topic: India-Pakistan conflict

China is using Op Sindoor as an advertisement for its fighter jets

A commentator attributed the supposed surge in demand for Chinese arms to three factors: Pakistan’s self-declared May 2025 victory, rising geopolitical uncertainty, and China’s price advantage.

China says it mediated end to India-Pakistan conflict, even as Islamabad used Chinese weaponry in May

Chinese foreign minister claimed Beijing was involved in mediating end to a number of conflicts in 2025. Over 81% of all Pakistani military hardware imported in last 5 years came from China.

Before Balakot, there was Burki. Lessons from India’s underplayed victory in 1965

1965 war mattered more than it’s given credit for. Especially Pakistan’s mistakes.

Betrayals, quarrels, indifference—the long arc of Indian scepticism towards US, from Nehru to Modi

As Trump’s 50% tariffs on Indian goods come into effect, ThePrint takes a closer look at factors that have shaped Indian scepticism towards the US for the last eight decades.

‘Main narrative-maker’—Pakistani TV analyst gets medal for role during India standoff

Qamar Cheema, a security commentator and head of Sanober Institute, was awarded the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for what officials described as his pivotal media role during the India-Pakistan conflict.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?

Hit by mortar shell, but still fighting—BSF heroes of Op Sindoor honoured with gallantry medals

President of India has honoured 16 BSF personnel with gallantry medals for show of exemplary courage in the 87-hour ‘war’ between India and Pakistan that followed the launch of Op Sindoor.

‘Will strike deeper within India, starting from east’: Pakistan army on if there’s another Sindoor-like op

DG ISPR says Pakistan army chief Munir’s controversial ‘two-nation’ speech days before Pahalgam attack reflected ‘what he stands for, what he is ready to die for’.

Next chapter, India’s military might. NCERT preparing module on Op Sindoor for classes 3-12

NCERT, it is learnt, is also preparing modules on Mission LiFE, and India’s rise as a space power.

Global media on India’s ‘downed’ fighter jets during conflict with Pakistan & Musk’s ‘milestones’

Global media also looks at how India may have overlooked China’s role as Pakistan’s primary arms supplier during the conflict, as well as Modi govt's rethink of its PLI schemes.

On Camera

UAE exit from OPEC isn’t about oil. Iran War making Gulf states seek new shelters

Britain’s failure to secure the oil of Arabia in the 1950s was no misjudgement. The sun was setting on the Empire, and a new hegemon had emerged. Is another anarchy on the rise now?

The rupee at record low will end India’s cheap- money era

The rupee’s fall to record lows amid rising energy-import costs and capital outflows is raising expectations that RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra may be forced to abandon his pause and hike rates.

76 yrs on, exhibition on Korean War brings to life independent India’s 1st overseas military deployment

'Guardians of Neutrality: India's Korean Mission', organised in Delhi, brought out unknown and forgotten aspects of the war.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.