Nitin explains how agencies like CERT-In, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and the National Cyber Security Coordinator’s office worked in close coordination to protect high-value targets such as the National Stock Exchange, air traffic control systems, railways, and electrical grids — any of which, if breached, could have resulted in catastrophic economic and civilian consequences.

In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, it is time to think about India’s defence preparedness and the cost of prioritising Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) over combat...

India's strikes across the LoC didn’t just demonstrate tactical brilliance — they revealed the seamless integration of indigenous systems like the Akash missile, loitering munitions, and the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS).