Operation Sindoor , executed on May 6, 2025, marks a pivotal moment in India’s counter-terrorism strategy, reflecting a shift towards precise, intelligence-driven military responses. Operation Sindoor live updates: The Indian armed forces successfully executed 'Operation Sindoor ' in the early hours of Wednesday, carrying out targeted strikes on nine "terrorist infrastructure ... It took just 23 minutes for the Indian Air Force to bypass and jam Pakistan's Chinese-supplied air defence systems during Operation Sindoor , launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people.