In a moment of cautious hope and national reflection, the Union Cabinet will meet today in New Delhi, following the successful completion of ‘Operation Sindoor’—a bold and swift military response to the recent terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir.
This will be the first full Cabinet session chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi since tensions with Pakistan began to ease. The meeting is expected to map out India’s next steps—not just in terms of military preparedness, but also in terms of regional stability and diplomacy.
The recent ceasefire, announced on May 10 after three tense days of air combat, came as a relief to millions on both sides of the border. It followed a horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 that left the nation in mourning and triggered a wave of military responses. Indian Air Force strikes reportedly neutralized 11 Pakistani airbases, shifting the strategic equation decisively.
Surprisingly, it was US President Donald Trump who first revealed that both India and Pakistan had agreed to stand down, crediting behind-the-scenes diplomatic efforts. US Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were said to be in constant contact with leaders in New Delhi and Islamabad. While India has acknowledged Washington’s role in easing the tension, it maintains that ‘Operation Sindoor’ was a mission born of necessity—and completed on its own terms.
Just yesterday, Prime Minister Modi held a late-night strategy session at his residence, joined by senior national security officials including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, and the top military brass.
Today’s Cabinet meeting will likely focus on securing the gains from ‘Operation Sindoor’, crafting a cautious diplomatic roadmap, and ensuring India remains prepared. Discussions may also touch on re-engagement with Pakistan—but only under strict terms—and plans to engage the global community with clarity and confidence.
In a time marked by pain, resolve, and now, the first glimmer of peace, today’s gathering of the Cabinet may well shape the contours of India’s next chapter.
