Between May 6 and May 10, India set a new benchmark in Asia’s war strategy. In a bold and unprecedented move, New Delhi struck Pakistan-backed terror infrastructure and targeted air bases and radar sites deep inside the country. This podcast offers a detailed analysis of the events leading up to Operation Sindoor, from the terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of innocent civilians, to the geopolitical dynamics involving the United States, the use of Chinese weaponry, and how Indian forces neutralised Turkish drones. This Podcast also presents new facts about how India redefined the rules of engagement in the region.In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, we are joined by Colonel Hunny Bakshi, former Commanding Officer of the Technical Support Division (TSD), a military intelligence unit established after the 26/11 attacks; and Lt. Col. Pavithran Rajan, a former intelligence officer, academic, and tech entrepreneur. Together, they unpack how India demonstrated its resolve to strike deep into Pakistan, what lessons were learned, and where further improvement is still needed.00:00 – Introduction02:50 – Analysis of Operation Sindoor05:11 – February 5: Munir’s First Warning07:52 – How the Pahalgam Attack May Have Happened (Shown on Map)18:57 – "SSG Commandos Are Terrorists"21:48 – April 16: Asim Munir’s Second Warning29:32 – India vs Pakistan-China-Turkey33:55 – Child Recounts the Pahalgam Horror41:18 – How Pakistan Fakes the Narrative44:44 – "War Is a Political Decision"48:52 – Objectives of Operation Sindoor51:12 – Proof of Operation Sindoor54:15 – Donald Trump’s First Reaction to Op Sindoor01:03:08 – What “Free Hand to the Army” Really Meant01:04:54 – "Pak Doing Dirty Work For US"01:05:56 – Iran-Israel War’s Link to Operation Sindoor01:11:44 – Indian Media Coverage of Operation Sindoor01:23:02 – India’s Messaging During Operation Sindoor01:25:27 – India’s Retaliation After the Pahalgam Attack01:31:45 – How the Indian Air Force Destroyed Pakistan’s Air Bases01:34:47 – Pakistan’s Bid to Target the Golden Temple01:37:39 – Jaishankar–Rubio Talks01:41:47 – JD Vance: “None of Our Business” Statement01:44:57 – Pakistani Missiles Shot Down in Sirsa01:52:15 – The U.S. Role in the India–Pakistan Ceasefire01:59:08 – Why Was There No Action from the Pakistan Navy?02:04:42 – Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons02:07:42 – U.S. Funding for Pakistan’s Nuclear Facilities02:10:38 – Was Nur Khan Airbase Under U.S. Control?02:13:27 – Debate Over War Duration and Objectives02:14:48 – Key Takeaways from the India–Pakistan War02:21:02 – Indian Media Behaviour During Operation Sindoor02:22:41 – Press Briefings and Perception Management in Wartime02:27:41 – How India Jammed Pakistani Drones Using ECM02:32:21 – Disinformation as a War Tactic02:40:12 – Real-Time Information Flow During War02:49:57 – Was the Pahalgam Attack a Result of Intel Failure?02:56:27 – Conclusion

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