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

India will continue to lobby against Pakistan's bid to secure a bailout package from the IMF, said foreign secretary Vikram Misri, as Pakistan continued its military attacks using drones, unmanned armed vehicles and heavy artillery continued at the border between the 2 nations from Leh to Sir Creek.

Under Operation Sindoor that is now in its third day, India will keep the escalation dominance and maintain that de-escalation rests on Pakistan. India will ensure that the cost imposed on Pakistan will be greater than whatever cost Pakistan would try to impose on India.