The name for the military attack on Pakistan brings to mind a woman who became shorthand for the grief wrought by a terrorist attack.

In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India has once again asserted its strategic resolve on the global stage. But is this a one-off strike or the beginning of a new doctrine of deterrence? To unpack the mission’s impact,

India and Pakistan clashed in a rare dogfight after Pakistani jets violated airspace. IAF responded swiftly, successfully repelling the Pakistani attack.