India hit hard, Pakistan panicked, and then came the ceasefire. India’s former Deputy National Security Advisor broke down ‘Operation Sindoor’. Pankaj Saran opened the lid on a range of explosive issues: the backstory behind ‘Sindoor’, India’s bold strike that shook Pakistan to the core, the “hasty” ceasefire that followed, the role of Donald Trump, and the looming threat of nuclear blackmail that changed everything. From deep-penetration precision strikes to a strategic dismantling of key terror infrastructure, this wasn’t just a show of strength — it was a message. The truth is bigger than headlines — and it’s finally coming out — straight answers, sharp questions, and unfiltered insight with Hindustan Times’ Kumkum Chadha.