Operation Sindoor: 5 Takeaways from India's Game-Changing Strike
India just signaled a massive shift in how it deals with terrorism. Operation Sindoor wasn't just a strike — it was a statement. Manish Adhikary breaks down 5 key takeaways that reveal what's changed, what's coming, and why this might be the start of a whole new India-Pakistan dynamic.
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