India Commemorates Operation Sindoor Anniversary

The first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a military offensive launched by India>>> against terror infrastructure in Pakistan>>> and Kashmir>>> from May 7-10, 2025, is being commemorated. The operation was a retaliation to the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi>>> led tributes, praising the India — Indian Armed Forces>>> for their courage and precision, and urged ministers to change their social media display pictures to mark the event. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh>>> and Home Minister Amit Shah>>> also lauded the operation as a symbol of national resolve and military strength, highlighting the use of advanced technology like Akash (missile) and BrahMos Aerospace>>> systems. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar>>> reaffirmed India>>>'s right to defend itself against cross-border terrorism from Pakistan>>> and stated that the Indus Water Treaty remains in abeyance. The India — Indian Army>>> and India — Indian Air Force>>> released commemorative videos. The event also highlighted India>>>'s progress towards self-reliance in defense, with the India — Defence Research and Development Organisation>>> waiving technology transfer fees and providing free access to patents for Indian industry. The conflict, which involved precision strikes against terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba>>>, Jaish-e-Mohammed>>>, and Hizbul Mujahideen>>>, ended with a ceasefire agreement on May 10, 2025, after talks between military officials of India>>> and Pakistan>>>.