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Pakistan's military continues to rely on proxy warfare and terrorism against India, according to former Army commander Lt Gen Manoj Katiyar. He stressed that future Indian responses must impose sustained costs, evolving deterrence into compliance. Gen. Katiyar also highlighted the critical role of information and cyber warfare in shaping perceptions and degrading enemy capabilities in modern, multi-domain conflicts.

Former Western Army Commander Lt Gen Manoj Katiyar stated Pakistan's military views proxy warfare as a low-cost tool, unlikely to abandon terrorism. He emphasized India's responses must escalate beyond tactical punishment to impose sustained costs, evolving deterrence into compliance. Perception management through information and cyber warfare is crucial for future conflicts, which will be multi-domain.

Delhi Police apprehended 482 suspects in a massive 48-hour crackdown, targeting Indian and Pakistani crime syndicates. The operation disrupted terror-gangster networks, including an ISI-backed module plotting attacks on security forces. Seizures included firearms, drugs, and cash, indicating a significant blow to organized crime and foreign-sponsored terror plots.

Following a deadly terror attack in Kashmir, India launched precision strikes on militant camps in Pakistan, escalating tensions to a full military standoff. Despite Pakistan's nuclear threats, India maintained a strong stance, ultimately leading to a ceasefire after significant damage to Pakistani military assets.

China has for the first time publicly acknowledged providing on-ground technical assistance to Pakistan during India's Operation Sindoor last year. Chinese engineers from AVIC's Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute were involved in ensuring Pakistani aircraft operated at full combat capability. This marks the first official indication of direct Chinese personnel involvement in supporting Pakistani military operations during the conflict.

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh has sent a legal notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The notice demands an apology for Mann's remarks allegedly linking the BJP to recent blast incidents in Punjab. Chugh accuses Mann of tarnishing the BJP's reputation. The notice warns of legal action if Mann fails to comply within seven days.

US President Donald Trump shared a modified map renaming the Strait of Hormuz as the "Strait of Trump," following claims that a naval blockade against Iran could last for months. This development occurs as Iran rejects US claims about economic damage and criticizes the blockade strategy, with its parliament speaker calling the advice "junk."

The political arena heats up as Congress voices its discontent over AAP's Rajya Sabha nominees, branding them as elitists with an impressive average net worth of Rs 818 crore. Ajay Maken argues that AAP functions as a puppet for the BJP, orchestrated to disrupt Congress's support in upcoming state elections.

A massive turnout rocked Imphal as protesters clashed with police, thwarted in their attempt to march to the Chief Minister's abode. The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (Cocomi) seized the moment to issue a memorandum, pressing for clarity on issues of a 'proxy war,' the escalation of narco-terrorism, accountability for recent murders, and the prompt adoption of NRC measures.

Delhi Police's Special Cell has apprehended two individuals, Rajveer and Vivek Banjara, linked to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti. The duo was allegedly planning grenade blasts and targeted killings across Delhi-NCR, recruited via social media. Their arrests thwarted attacks, uncovering a larger ISI-backed conspiracy to destabilize the region.

The massacre a year before didn’t result in more Pak-backed terrorism. India’s deep strikes were effective. But, Iran’s ‘mosaic defence’ against US shows what India’s strategic capability needs

The Middle East's conflicts are analyzed through the lens of 'proxies and levers,' where state actors use non-state groups to project power and achieve strategic goals. This approach, while avoiding direct military costs, often results in prolonged violence, instability, and humanitarian crises, complicating peace efforts in the region.

From Battle of Hydaspes in 326 BCE to 15th century England-France war, and Shivaji’s battles against Mughals, across time and geographies, smaller armies have taken on bigger ones by using low-cost, effective weapons & tactics. Iran’s doing the same against mighty US