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The Print
a day ago
- Politics
- The Print
CDS speaks out on Op Sindoor—from nuclear to losses & disinformation to Chinese role
'At independence, Pakistan was ahead by many metrics; today, India leads in GDP, social harmony, and development. That progress reflects a long-term strategy. Diplomatic outreach has occurred—such as the PM's 2014 invitation to Nawaz Sharif—but reciprocation is lacking. In such cases, strategic disengagement is itself a considered response,' he said. He also spoke on India-Pakistan relationship and rejected the idea of 'strategic aimlessness'. New Delhi: Underlining that India retained full operational clarity and autonomy during Operation Sindoor regardless of broader geopolitical currents, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan said what unfolded was a non-contact, multi-domain conflict involving both kinetic and non-kinetic elements which exemplifies the future of warfare. Addressing military leaders from across the world at the IISS-organised Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore in a closed door session Friday, he said the military is seen as a rational actor when it comes to nuclear escalation and added that nuclear escalation in undeclared wars was illogical. He said that prolonged mobilisation without combat imposes a significant cost. 'That's why India disengages swiftly post-operations. Prolonged wars hinder national development—something adversaries may aim to disrupt,' he said talking about the short and swift conflict. Importantly, in his address, the CDS noted that while Pakistan may have leveraged Chinese commercial satellite imagery, there is no proof of real-time targeting support. This is significant because the CDS has said that what was available to Pakistan was commercial satellite pictures and not any active Chinese military inputs. 'India, by contrast, relied on indigenous systems like Akash, achieving success through effective system networking, integrating both domestic and foreign radars into a cohesive defence structure,' he said. He also spoke about the disinformation warfare unleashed by the Pakistani military and noted that '15 percent of operational time was spent countering fake narratives, underlining the need for a dedicated information warfare vertical'. 'India's strategy emphasized fact-based communication even at the cost of slower responses. Initially, two women officers served as spokespeople while the senior leadership was engaged in operations. Only after the 10th May did the DGMOs brief the media,' he said. The CDS also spoke on losses and said 'no war is without cost—but what matters is how one responds. India responded effectively within three days, without further escalation' On the issue of automation and robotics, Gen Chauhan warned that reducing the human cost of war may increase the likelihood of conflict escalation. 'When fewer lives are at risk, decision-makers may act more aggressively. This shift presents serious ethical and strategic challenges,' he said. The CDS noted that the modern warfare is undergoing a complex convergence—of tactics, domains (land, air, sea, cyber, space), time frames and strategies. On the issue of cyber operations, he said it played a limited role. 'While there were some denial-of-service attacks, India's air-gapped military systems remained secure. Public platforms faced minor disruptions, but operational systems were unaffected,' he said. Regarding space and satellite intelligence, he reiterated that commercial access is available to all. 'India relied on its own capabilities, while adversaries may have sought help from allies—but real-time coordination remains unconfirmed.' Gen Chauhan pointed out that India's focus on indigenous platforms, like Akash, and self-reliant networking infrastructure has paid off. Integration of diverse radars into a unified air defence system was a key success, he underlined. Turning to the Indian Ocean Region, particularly the northern Bay of Bengal, where geography and geopolitics constrain India's movement north (due to China) and east (due to Myanmar), he said the sea becomes India's strategic outlet. 'Though continental, India functions like an island nation, with its island territories providing depth. New concerns have emerged, but the view is expanding southward to secure broader maritime interests,' he said. (Edited by Ajeet Tiwari) Also Read: What's a National Security Strategy & why CDS Gen Chauhan feels India doesn't need one on paper
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
India virtually rejects Washington's claim of offering trade to halt Indo-Pak conflict
India on Thursday (May 29, 2025) said the issue of trade did not come up in its discussions with the U.S. during the clashes between the Indian and Pakistani militaries, virtually rejecting Washington's repeated claims that its offer of trade to the two sides stopped the conflict. New Delhi's fresh assertion came in the wake of U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick telling a New York court that India and Pakistan reached a "tenuous ceasefire" only after President Donald Trump offered both nations trading access with the U.S. to avert a "full-scale war." In the last few weeks, Mr. Trump has also repeatedly claimed that he threatened India and Pakistan that the U.S. will stop trade with the two nations if they don't stop the conflict. India has been consistently maintaining that the understanding on cessation of hostilities with Pakistan was reached following direct talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the two militaries. "From the time Operation Sindoor commenced on May 7 till the understanding on cessation of firing and military action was reached on May 10, there were conversations between Indian and the U.S. leaders on the evolving military situation," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. "The issue of trade or tariff did not come up in any of those discussions," he said at his weekly media briefing. Mr. Jaiswal was answering questions on the Trump administration's submission at the New York court. "The External Affairs Minister has also made it clear that the cessation of firing was decided upon in direct contacts between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan," Mr. Jaiswal said. Mr. Lutnick made the submission in the the Court of International Trade last week, while opposing any attempt to restrain President Trump from using emergency powers to impose tariffs. The top official said the President's power to impose tariffs is crucial to his ability to conduct real-world diplomacy. "For example, India and Pakistan — two nuclear powers engaged in combat operations just 13 days ago — reached a tenuous ceasefire on May 10. This ceasefire was only achieved after President Trump interceded and offered both nations trading access with the United States to avert a full-scale war," Mr. Lutnick said in the submission. "An adverse ruling that constrains presidential power in this case could lead India and Pakistan to question the validity of President Trump's offer, threatening the security of an entire region, and the lives of millions," he said. The U.S. Court of International Trade on Wednesday ruled that a majority of Mr. Trump's tariff policies are illegal and ordered a stay on them. U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance had a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 9 that focused on ways to de-escalate the India-Pakistan tensions. After India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar too held a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and many of his counterparts from across the world. It is learnt that after Operation Sindoor was launched, India told the U.S. that it would respond to Pakistan's military actions.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Breaking News Live Updates: 8 killed, 21 injured as storms batter Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
05:54 (IST) May 30 The Trump administration plans to challenge a court ruling that overturned several of its import tariffs, vowing to escalate the matter to the Supreme Court, White House Press Secretary Karine Leavitt said. She called the ruling 'judicial overreach' and insisted Trump's tariffs are legally sound. The US has filed an emergency appeal and urged a suspension of the decision. Meanwhile, a US team is set to visit India on June 5-6 for the next round of talks on a Bilateral Trade Agreement. Former US official Ray Vickery warned that Washington's 'bullying approach' won't help. Trump has claimed he mediated India-Pakistan tensions, but New Delhi says the ceasefire followed direct talks between DGMOs after Operation Sindoor destroyed nine terror camps.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Cessation of hostilities decided through contact between India and Pakistan DGMOs, issue of trade, tariff not discussed with US: MEA
New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): The cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan took place on May 10 following contacts between the two DGMOs and while there were conversations between Indian and US leaders on the evolving situation since Operation Sindoor was launched, the issue of trade or tariff did not come up in any of those discussions, the government said on Thursday. Responding to queries at the weekly media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India's position on the stoppage of military action has been well-articulated. 'Our position on this particular issue that you mentioned has been well articulated. I would refer you to our position that was made clear on May 13. From the time Operation Sindoor commenced on 7th May till the understanding on cessation of firing and military action on May 10, there were conversations between Indian and US leaders on the evolving military situation,' Jaiswal said. 'The issue of trade or tariff did not come up in any of those discussions. External Affairs Minister has also made clear that the cessation of firing was decided upon through direct contacts between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan,' he added. Asked about US Commerce Secretary submitting a statement in a US court which claimed that the US mediated in the conflict between India and Pakistan and that trade was used as leverage, Jaiswal said he has stated his position. 'When I state my position, I do it as spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India, with the flags on both sides. That has an implication, means a lot,' he said. India launched Operation Sindoor and carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK in response to Pahalgam terror attack. India repelled subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases. The two countries agreed to stop military action after Pakistan DGMO contacted his Indian counterpart. Answering a query about the visit of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to the US, Jaiswal said he met Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler to advance India-US cooperation on critical and emerging technologies. 'He led our delegation, comprising Deputy NSA for the Inter-Agency discussions on the India-US Compact for the 21st century. This meeting happened in the White House and focused on implementing trust initiatives which is about critical and emerging technology partnerships. They also discussed cooperation in area of defence and energy domains as well as strengthening the QUAD, IMEC, I2U2 initiatives,' the spokesperson said. 'Foreign Secretary also had a meeting with the Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and they discussed all aspects of India-US relationship, In particular they agreed that tech, trade and talent will shape the India-US partnership in the 21st century and they both reaffirmed the commitment to further strengthening the India-US comprehensive global strategic partnership. All issues of mutual interest were discussed between India and the United States,' he added. (ANI)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India virtually rejects Washington's claim of offering trade to halt Indo-Pak conflict
India on Thursday said the issue of trade did not come up at all in talks between Indian and American leaders during its military clashes with Pakistan, virtually rejecting Washington's repeated claims that its offer of trade stopped the confrontation. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told a New York court that India and Pakistan reached a "tenuous ceasefire" only after President Donald Trump offered both nations trading access with the US to avert a "full-scale war". In the last few weeks, Trump has also repeatedly claimed that he threatened India and Pakistan that the US will stop trade with the two nations if they don't stop the conflict. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Jesus' Tomb Is Opened And Scientists Find Something Unbelievable Novelodge Undo India has been consistently maintaining that the understanding on cessation of hostilities with Pakistan was reached following direct talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the two militaries. "From the time Operation Sindoor commenced on May 7 till the understanding on cessation of firing and military action was reached on May 10, there were conversations between Indian and the US leaders on the evolving military situation," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. Live Events "The issue of trade or tariff did not come up in any of those discussions," he said at his weekly media briefing. Jaiswal was answering questions on the Trump administration's submission at the New York court. "The external affairs minister has also made it clear that the cessation of firing was decided upon in direct contacts between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan," Jaiswal said. Lutnick made the submission in the the Court of International Trade last week, while opposing any attempt to restrain Trump from using emergency powers to impose tariffs. The top official said the president's power to impose tariffs is crucial to his ability to conduct real-world diplomacy. "For example, India and Pakistan - two nuclear powers engaged in combat operations just 13 days ago - reached a tenuous ceasefire on May 10. This ceasefire was only achieved after President Trump interceded and offered both nations trading access with the United States to avert a full-scale war," Lutnick said in the submission. "An adverse ruling that constrains presidential power in this case could lead India and Pakistan to question the validity of President Trump's offer, threatening the security of an entire region, and the lives of millions," he said. PTI
