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Terror & Trade Can’t Go Together, Nor Can Blood & Water: PM Modi

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Team TrickyScribe: In a strong and resolute address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it unequivocally clear that any dialogue between India and Pakistan will be centered solely around two issues — terrorism and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK).

“India’s stand has been clear — terror, trade, and talks cannot flow together,” PM Modi declared. “If there will be talks between India and Pakistan, it will only be on terrorism and PoK.”

The Prime Minister’s statement comes at a time when global concern about tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors is high, following recent escalations.

‘Shaanti ka Maarg bhi Shakti se Hokar Jaata Hai’

Referring to the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, PM Modi invoked Lord Buddha’s teachings of peace but underlined the necessity of strength.

“Lord Buddha showed us the path of peace. ‘Shaanti ka maarg bhi Shakti se hokar jaata hai’ (The path of peace also passes through strength),” Modi said, emphasizing that India’s commitment to peace does not mean weakness.

Exposing Pakistan’s State-Sponsored Terrorism

PM Modi highlighted the blatant proof of Pakistan’s involvement in state-sponsored terrorism.

“The world has seen the dirty truth of Pakistan when high-ranked officers of the Army bid farewell to slain terrorists,” he said. “There cannot be a bigger proof of state-sponsored terrorism.”

He further stated that no “nuclear blackmail” would be tolerated anymore, drawing a firm red line for Islamabad.

Operation Sindoor: A Pledge of Justice

Describing India’s recent military actions, PM Modi spoke about Operation Sindoor, calling it not just a mission but a people’s movement.

“Operation Sindoor is a reflection of the feelings of millions of Indians. It is an unbroken pledge of justice,” the Prime Minister said, referring to the precise strikes carried out on terrorist sites deep inside Pakistan on the night of May 6 and the morning of May 7.

According to Modi, terrorist strongholds like Bahawalpur and Muridke — termed as “universities of global terrorism” — were directly linked to major terror attacks worldwide, including 9/11.

Missiles, Drones and a Shaken Enemy

Revealing details of the attacks, PM Modi said,

“When Indian missiles and drones attacked those sites in Pakistan, it was not just the buildings of terrorist organisations that were targeted; their courage was also shattered.”

He added that the Indian Armed Forces had been given full freedom to respond decisively, vowing that the consequences of harming India’s daughters and mothers would be severe.

“Every terrorist and every terror organisation now knows ‘ki hamari behno, betiyo ke maathe se sindoor hatane ka anjaam kya hota hai’,” he asserted.

“We Have Just Paused Our Strikes”: Modi Warns Pakistan

Making it clear that India’s military response was not over, PM Modi said,

“We have just paused our attacks on the terrorist and military sites of Pakistan.”

The Prime Minister saluted the capability, patience, and professionalism of India’s armed forces, intelligence agencies, and scientists who made the successful operations possible.

Global Relief: Trump Credits His Team for Averting a Nuclear War

Amid rising fears of a larger conflict, US President Donald Trump acknowledged the gravity of the India-Pakistan standoff. Speaking publicly, Trump stated,

Trump’s remarks underline just how close the region had come to a catastrophe — a scenario averted through intense back-channel diplomacy and firm action.

“We stopped a nuclear conflict. I think it could have been a bad nuclear war. Millions of people could have been killed. I also want to thank VP JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their work.”

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Martyr Ignored? CM, Deputies Skip Guard of Honour for BSF SI Imtiaz

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Team TrickyScribe: Mortal remains of BSF Sub-Inspector Imtiaz, who made the supreme sacrifice during cross-border firing in Jammu’s RS Pura sector on May 10, 2025, were brought to Patna Airport on Monday morning. A solemn guard of honour was paid to the braveheart. Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav, Minister Shrawan Kumar, and Bihar BJP Chief Dilip Jaiswal were present to pay their respects.

Absence of Top State Leaders Raises Eyebrows

What drew sharp public criticism, however, was the conspicuous absence of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and both Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha at the ceremony. Their absence was particularly striking, given that the Chief Minister’s official residence is located just a short distance from Patna Airport.

Adil Hasan, National Spokesperson for the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), questioned CM Nitish Kumar’s priorities, asking whether the martyr’s name was a reason for discomfort. “It’s unfortunate that the CM and his deputies chose to stay away from honouring a martyr,” Adil remarked!

Focus Elsewhere: Buddha Purnima Celebrations Take Priority

While the state mourned the loss of a valiant soldier, Nitish Kumar, along with his deputies and senior officials, chose to participate in Buddha Purnima celebrations at the Buddha Smriti Park. The Chief Minister offered prayers at the statues and sacred Bodhi trees, worshipped Buddha’s relics at the Pataliputra Karuna Stupa, and meditated for world peace and prosperity. The Vipassana Center’s facilities were also reviewed during the program.

Public Sentiment: Reverence for Martyrs Over Rituals?

The absence of Bihar’s top political leadership at the solemn ceremony for a fallen soldier has triggered strong reactions. Many have questioned whether ceremonial events should take precedence over paying respect to those who lay down their lives for the nation. As criticism mounts, the silence from the Chief Minister’s Office only amplifies public disappointment.

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India-Nepal Border: Terror, Espionage & China’s New Game Plan

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Ganesh Kumar | Team TrickyScribe: In a major counterterror win, Motihari Police and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested dreaded Khalistani terrorist Kashmir Singh Galwaddi, alias Balbir Singh, close to the India-Nepal border.

With a ₹10 lakh bounty on his head, Singh was wanted for plotting attacks against India under the Khalistan Liberation Front and Babbar Khalsa International banners. His arrest highlights just how vulnerable the porous border has become for enemy forces seeking to destabilize India.

Four Chinese Nationals Nabbed in Shocking Infiltration Attempt

Just days later, the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) exposed another major threat: four Chinese nationals were caught trying to sneak into India via the Raxaul Maitri Bridge—without valid documents.

Triggered by the high alert under Operation Sindoor, security forces tightened checks post the Pahalgam attack, leading to the swift interception. Now under intense interrogation, these suspects have sparked fears of a larger spy or terror ring at play. A French National was also detained in Racaul only to be sent back to Nepal after brief local-level questioning.

Shifty Narratives & a Pakistan Connection?

Investigators found major red flags: the Chinese suspects, fluent in Hindi, Nepali, English, and Mandarin, initially posed as Nepali citizens. Their evasive answers—and reports linking one of them to a Pakistan-based handler—have escalated security concerns exponentially.

Authorities are now probing whether this was an isolated incident—or part of a broader, coordinated infiltration attempt targeting India’s critical frontier.

China’s Soft Power Play: Winning Hearts and Minds in Nepal

Even as India grapples with rising threats, China is quietly weaving influence right under India’s nose.

In a recent soft power push, the China Foundation for Rural Development and Global Cooperation for Development, Lalitpur distributed educational materials, stationery, and hygiene kits to 104 students across six schools in Birgunj and Bara, Nepal—right along the India-Nepal border.

By engaging schoolchildren early, Beijing appears to be building a long-term strategic presence, creating loyalty and goodwill in a region vital to India’s security.

Operation Sindoor: India’s First Line of Defense

Operation Sindoor, launched to counter escalating border threats after the Pahalgam incident, has proven pivotal.

Rigorous ID checks, intensified patrols, and relentless intelligence operations have helped neutralize immediate threats—but with China’s growing influence and terror links surfacing, the challenges are only multiplying.

It must be mentioned here that Bihar CM Nitish Kumar had reviewed vigilance of India-Nepal Border with officials of state administration, armed forces and Sashastra Seema Bal on May 10, 2025, in wake of the baying Operation Sindoor. 

The Battle for the Border Is Just Beginning

From terror arrests to soft power campaigns, the India-Nepal border is fast becoming a high-stakes chessboard where terror networks, foreign spies, and global powers are vying for control.

As legal proceedings continue against the suspects, India’s security agencies are working overtime to ensure that no breach—whether through violence or influence—threatens the nation’s sovereignty.

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From Pokhran to Lucknow: India’s Unshakable March Towards Strategic Sovereignty

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Law Kumar Mishra | Team TrickyScribe: At exactly 10:30 AM on this very day in May 1998, the arid desert of Pokhran in Rajasthan became the epicenter of global headlines. Five underground nuclear tests were conducted by India in rapid succession, cementing its status as a nuclear power. Known as Operation Shakti, the tests were as much a show of technological prowess as they were of political resolve.

But this wasn’t the first time Pokhran hosted such a powerful act. The very first test in the region took place on 18 May 1974, when Indira Gandhi was Prime Minister. Back then, it was termed a “peaceful nuclear explosion.” Fast forward 24 years, and the 1998 tests under the leadership of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee marked a strategic shift—India was no longer just signaling power; it was claiming it.

Why Pokhran? The Desert’s Secret Advantage

Situated 128 kilometers north of Jaisalmer and 400 kilometers from Jaipur, Pokhran was not selected randomly. Its sandy terrain, remoteness from human settlements, and natural cover offered by sand dunes made it the perfect site for underground nuclear explosions.

What made the preparations even more remarkable was the extraordinary level of secrecy maintained. Despite the high-stakes nature of the operation, even the then Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, was kept in the dark. Frequent visits by top scientists like Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Raja Ramanna, Anil Kakodkar, and D. Rajagopalan raised no suspicion, all thanks to meticulous planning and logistical camouflage.

The Great Disappearance: Where Did All the Onions and Potatoes Go?

While the political and scientific community buzzed with hidden activity, the residents of western Rajasthan were puzzled. Despite an excellent harvest, there was a mysterious shortage of potatoes and onions in the local markets. Districts like Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Pali, and Jalore had produced record crops—but the vegetables had vanished.

The explanation came only after the successful tests. Over 1,000 tons of potatoes and onions each had been secretly buried underground at the test site, on the advice of nuclear experts. The vegetables served a highly specialized purpose: mitigating the effects of radiation and ensuring the structural integrity of the test environment.

Food as Technology: When Vegetables Became Strategic Assets

In an ingenious move, the layers of potatoes helped anchor the nuclear devices in the loose desert soil. Meanwhile, onions acted as chemical sensors. During the explosions, their color changed to blue, signaling the success of the test in terms of radiation and temperature.

It wasn’t just a scientific breakthrough—it was a fusion of traditional knowledge with modern defense technology. This fusion ensured that no collateral damage occurred during the explosions, a rarity in nuclear testing history.

National Leaders Witness History

The day after the tests, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Defense Minister George Fernandes, and Chief Minister Bhairon Singh Shekhawat visited Pokhran to inspect the site. The success was resounding. Even when economic sanctions were swiftly imposed by the United States, Vajpayee remained unfazed. He stood firm, declaring India’s right to secure its borders and strategic interests.

The Pokhran tests changed India’s global standing forever. It was no longer a tentative regional player—it had now entered the big leagues of global geopolitics.

Operation Sindoor: A New Chapter in Strategic Assertion

Fast forward to May 11, 2025. Speaking at the inauguration of the BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility Centre in Lucknow, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh drew a direct line from Pokhran to Operation Sindoor, India’s recent multi-front counter-terrorist offensive.

“Operation Sindoor was not just a military action, but a symbol of India’s political, social and strategic willpower,” he declared in his address. The operation, conducted in retaliation for terror attacks on Indian soil, highlighted India’s new doctrine of active defense.

From surgical strikes after Uri, to air strikes after Pulwama, and now the multi-pronged response to the Pahalgam attacks, the message is loud and clear: India will not remain passive in the face of terror.

The BrahMos Hub: Powering the Future from the Heartland

The inauguration of the BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow is not just symbolic—it’s strategic. Spanning over 200 acres and built at a cost of Rs 300 crore, this facility will integrate and test components like Booster subassemblies, Avionics, Propellant, and Ramjet engines.

It aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) and aims to turn India into a global hub for defense manufacturing and exports.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized that BrahMos is more than a missile—it’s a message of deterrence. A confluence of Indian and Russian defense technology, the supersonic cruise missile represents the cutting edge of India’s defense capabilities.

A New Economic and Strategic Ecosystem Emerges

Beyond missiles, the BrahMos facility is an economic game changer. Over 500 direct and 1,000 indirect jobs have already been created. Companies are lining up to invest in critical materials, drones, UAVs, aircraft parts, and textiles in Uttar Pradesh.

With 180 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed in the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor and Rs 4,000 crore already invested, the state is becoming the new defense manufacturing powerhouse of India.

The government is targeting not just self-reliance but also export leadership. With global military expenditure soaring past $2.7 trillion, India aims to seize its rightful share in this lucrative sector.

Strength Respects Strength

Quoting Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Raksha Mantri said, “Unless India stands up to the world, no one will respect us. In this world, fear has no place, only strength respects strength.” These words resonate now more than ever.

India, once bound by caution and global opinion, is now a nation unafraid to project power, defend its sovereignty, and contribute to global stability.

Pokhran to Lucknow: A Journey of Resolve and Renaissance

From a hidden desert test site in 1998 to a state-of-the-art missile complex in 2025, India’s journey reflects the fusion of vision, science, and strategy. What began with buried vegetables and coded secrecy has evolved into open innovation and industrial scale-up.

And as India continues to rise—both as a defense power and a strategic force—it does so with a legacy rooted in strength, shaped by visionaries, and carried forward by institutions committed to a safer, self-reliant nation.

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Pakistan’s ‘Quranic Concepts of War’ Reaches Another Ceasefire

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Team TrickyScribe: Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan mutually agreed for a ceasefire with effect from 1700 HRS IST on May 10, 2025. The DGMOs will meet again for further discussions on May 12, 2025. An announcement to this effect was made by Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Saturday.

The ceasefire comes in wake of Operation Sindoor that was launched by Indian forces to avenge the brutal slaughter of 26 innocent men by Pakistan-backed terrorists at Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, bearing an unsettling eerie resemblance to the Quranic Concepts of War, authored by Brigadier S.K. Malik and endorsed by Pakistan’s notorious dictator General Yahya Khan. 

Malik’s chilling prescriptions—unleashing sudden terror, breaking morale, and using religious fervor as a weapon—came alive once again, decades after the tribal invasion of Kashmir in 1948 and Hamas’ assault on Israel in 2023. 

In each case, the target was not merely territory but the civilian psyche, aiming to paralyze through fear rather than defeat through battle.

New Delhi Responds With Calibrated Strikes

Sensing the strategic and psychological threat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened an emergency high-level meeting at his residence in New Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval, CDS General Anil Chauhan, and the chiefs of all three services were present. 

The message was clear: India would not merely absorb the blow but would recalibrate its defenses to counter an enemy fighting on psychological terrain. 

The response blueprint revolves around comprehensive vigilance, swift retaliation, and societal resilience.

Securing the Soft Underbelly

Border states reviewed security situation too! In Bihar’s Purnea, hundreds of miles away from Pahalgam but dangerously close to porous international borders, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar chaired a parallel security conclave. 

In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, Nitish underscored the heightened risks of infiltration and radicalization through Nepal and Bangladesh. A detailed security presentation outlined multi-agency coordination—Indian Army, BSF, SSB, and Indian Railways working in tandem to fortify roads, railway tracks, religious places, and vital infrastructure.

Border States Brace for Asymmetric Threats

Though Bihar does not share a direct frontier with Pakistan, Nitish’s directive was unequivocal: assume no immunity. 

Special instructions were issued for constant patrolling, random checking, surveillance of suspicious activities, and full preparedness to neutralize any attempts to sow unrest through the vulnerable Nepal corridor. 

Importantly, he stressed real-time intelligence sharing with central agencies, hinting at a new architecture of internal defense that extends beyond conventional war-readiness.

Learning from Hamas and 1948: Psychological Warfare is the New Frontline

The eerie parallels between the Pahalgam massacre, Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, and Pakistan’s 1948 tribal assault on Kashmir cannot be overlooked. Brigadier Malik’s thesis—that terror, suddenness, and ideological fervor yield greater dividends than traditional military campaigns—is tragically playing out again. By targeting civilians, the adversary seeks to unravel the social fabric, undermine faith in the state, and instill a paralytic fear across communities.

Malik’s doctrine focuses on the “moral collapse” of the enemy, not its battlefield defeat!

India’s political and military establishment now seems acutely aware that deterrence will not only depend on securing physical borders but also on bolstering the national psyche against psychological warfare.

India’s Message: No Space for Strategic Surprise

Coordination between the Centre and border states sends a message loud and clear to the adversaries: India recognizes the playbook and is positioning itself accordingly. 

A heightened state of vigilance, coupled with swift, decisive action and seamless civil-military synergy, will form the bedrock of India’s response. The era when textbook terror attacks could paralyze India may well be drawing to a close!

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India’s Digital Battlefront: Defending the Truth Amidst Pakistan’s Propaganda War

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Team TrickyScribe: In the digital age, conflict no longer remains confined to soldiers and weapons. Today, information itself is weaponised!

Following the Indian Armed Forces’ strategic success under Operation SINDOOR, India found itself facing an onslaught of misinformation launched by Pakistan—a desperate attempt to reclaim lost narrative ground. Yet, India’s response has been as precise online as it was on the battlefield: firm, factual, and transparent.

Pakistan’s Manufactured Reality

In the wake of its military setbacks, Pakistan unleashed a flood of disinformation designed to confuse, demoralize, and distort global perceptions. Their tactics were textbook propaganda:

• Recycling Old Media: Outdated photos and videos were rebranded as evidence of recent skirmishes.

• Fabricating Victories: Fantastical claims of downed Indian jets and captured soldiers were pushed aggressively, despite lacking any credible evidence.

• Government-Endorsed Lies: Pakistani ministers themselves shared doctored media, amplifying the deceit through official channels.

This digital offensive wasn’t an isolated outburst—it was a calculated psychological operation aimed at masking Pakistan’s operational failures and inciting misinformation-driven unrest.

India’s Counter: Facts Over Fiction

Unlike the reactionary chaos of its adversary, India’s strategy has been measured and evidence-driven.

Real-Time Fact-Checking

Through a dedicated team of experts, India has dismantled Pakistan’s fake narratives by tracing viral misinformation back to its source. Some key examples include:

• A video allegedly showing Pakistan targeting Srinagar was revealed to be footage from sectarian clashes in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region earlier in 2024 (source).

• Pakistan’s claim of destroying an Indian Brigade HQ was exposed as a complete fabrication (source).

• Images of a MiG-29 crash from Rajasthan, dating back to September 2024, were misused to imply recent Indian losses (source).

By consistently debunking lies with verifiable data, India not only countered falsehoods but also fortified public trust in official communication.

Strategic Communications

Rather than allowing an information vacuum to form, India ensured a steady stream of verified updates through press briefings and official digital platforms. Two formal briefings have already clarified operational objectives and debunked rumors surrounding Operation SINDOOR.

Digital Vigilance and Public Awareness

Perhaps most heartening is the Indian public’s growing digital literacy. Influencers, defense analysts, and common citizens alike amplified fact-checks, refusing to be pawns in Pakistan’s disinformation campaign.

Exposing the Cracks: Pakistan’s Operational Fragility

India’s counter-offensive didn’t just defend its own narrative; it revealed systemic weaknesses Pakistan sought to hide:

• HQ-9 Batteries Neutralized: Chinese-supplied air defense systems failed to detect incoming SCALP missiles, allowing India to strike deep inside Bahawalpur and Muridke without interception.

• Broken Command Chains: Pakistani generals, rather than coordinating a real-time response, behaved like desk-bound managers—highlighting poor leadership integration.

• Technological Failures: Misfired PL-15 air-to-air missiles underscored the mismatch between imported Chinese hardware and Pakistan’s military infrastructure.

Pakistan’s noise on social media thus became an ironic admission: the louder they shouted false victories, the clearer their actual weaknesses became.

How the Modi Government Fortified India’s Defenses

India’s success wasn’t born overnight. It was the product of a decade of strategic investment under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, transforming India’s air defense and offensive capabilities into a formidable shield and sword.

Building the Shield: Air Defense Overhaul

Over the past 11 years, India systematically upgraded its defenses:

• S-400 Triumf Systems: Three squadrons operational, forming a tech-driven shield against threats from Pakistan and China (source).

• Barak-8 MR-SAMs: Israeli-made systems now protect frontline bases like Bathinda (source).

• Akash Missiles and Anti-Drone Tech: Indigenous technologies that form layers of India’s counter-drone and aerial defense grid.

• MPCDS Systems: Deployed in 2024 to neutralize UAV threats swiftly.

During Pakistan’s retaliatory missile strikes after Operation SINDOOR, every single incoming missile was intercepted or neutralized—an unprecedented success rate.

Striking the Sword: Precision and Power

Operation SINDOOR was not just a defensive triumph. India’s offensive capabilities—sharpened by strategic acquisitions—delivered crushing blows:

• Loitering Munitions: Indian-made suicidal drones executed simultaneous, pinpoint strikes, stunning Pakistan’s defenses (source).

• Harop Drones: Israeli-origin but Indian-built drones destroyed key air defense installations in Karachi and Lahore (source).

• Rafale Fighters: Armed with SCALP and HAMMER missiles, Rafales projected devastating power deep into hostile territory.

The message was clear: India now commands its skies and can strike at will.

Securing Reputation as Well as Airspace

By refusing to descend into sensationalism and sticking to verifiable facts, India not only defended its airspace but also reinforced its reputation globally. 

Pakistan’s credibility, meanwhile, took a hit, with its disinformation tactics exposed to both domestic and international audiences.

India’s focus on building a resilient, tech-driven air defense and its refusal to cede the narrative ground online reflects a profound strategic maturity—one that recognizes that in today’s world, truth itself is a strategic asset.

India’s Arsenal—Truth, Technology & Tenacity

Operation SINDOOR and its aftermath mark a pivotal evolution in India’s security doctrine. Hybrid warfare demands dominance not just on the battlefield but in the information domain—and India has proven it is adept at both.

By dismantling propaganda with facts, defending its skies with layered defenses, and projecting power with technological precision, India sent an unmistakable message: In the age of information warfare, the side armed with the truth will always hold the higher ground.

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