Since emigrating to Australia on a student visa in 1998, Akram – formerly residing in Hyderabad's Tolichowki area – rarely set foot in India, making the journey only "two-three occasions," authorities disclosed to The Hindu.

"His father died in 2017; he did not even come to attend his last rites," a senior government official reported to The Hindu. Other officials told The Hindu that Akram's close family members still live in Hyderabad, including an elder brother practicing medicine. The late father finished his UAE military career in 1984.

Naveed Akram – Sajid's son and the attack's second perpetrator – took police bullets and remains under medical care, The Hindu learned. Born in Australia in 2001, he holds Australian nationality. "After completing bachelors in commerce from Hyderabad, Akram moved to Australia and married a European woman. He retained his Indian passport," the official conveyed to The Hindu.

Asked about possible Indian ties, the source informed The Hindu, "Preliminary investigation does not establish any local links so far. We do not have access to his activities in Australia. His background was checked based on information from our sources."

Information verified by The Hindu indicates Australian investigators maintain active dialogue described as "in touch" with Indian officials about the examination.

Philippine immigration personnel disclosed Tuesday that Sajid Akram entered their territory on an Indian passport in November, accompanied by his Australian-national son Naveed Akram, The Hindu reported.

"Sajid Akram, 50, Indian national, and Naveed Akram, 24, Australian national, arrived in the Philippines together last November 1, 2025, from Sydney, Australia," announced Dana Sandoval, speaking for the Bureau of Immigration, to Manila news outlets Tuesday, per The Hindu.

The Ministry of External Affairs offered no statement regarding Philippine authorities' comments, The Hindu found. Officials stressed that Australian investigators bear the duty of providing probe particulars.

Australian investigators have so far withheld comment on the attackers' backgrounds, the report noted. When pressed whether Sajid Akram originated from India or Pakistan, as certain accounts proposed, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said such information forms part of the active investigation.

"So I can't go into that detail and it wouldn't be appropriate to undermine the investigation by going into it," Prime Minister Albanese addressed reporters Tuesday, according to The Hindu.

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#HappyBirthdayModiji
Like our Best friend Israel under PM #Netanyahu our Bharat is in safe hands of Hon'ble PM @narendramodi we wish atleast 2 more Terms of you as PM & requestreturn gift to every hindustani by bringing law to eliminate population Jihad

Long Live #Modi जी pic.twitter.com/iKgPc0jRCd

— vishal mehta (@vishalnautamlal) September 16, 2025

The hashtag #HappyBirthdayModiji exploded across X (formerly Twitter), amassing millions of impressions in the past 24 hours.

That's it ! Hit them where it hurts !

They will release hostages by themselves !

Bomb all nations hosting terror breeding pigs and running terror television channels !

Bibi @netanyahu is fire ! 57 nations have their pants wet ! We don't care about Arab or white…

— Srimani Venkataraman (@srimani57682342) September 17, 2025

From heartfelt tributes by celebrities and politicians to satirical jabs and poetic odes, the platform became a digital birthday card for the man often hailed as India's transformative force.

Amid the flood of over 100,000 posts since September 16, a fascinating undercurrent emerged: references to Israel and explicit comparisons to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, underscoring Modi's global stature as a resolute leader in turbulent times.

#WATCH | On PM Modi's 75th birthday, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says, "Prime Minister Modi, my good friend Narendra, I want to wish you a happy birthday. You've accomplished so much for India in your life, and we have together accomplished a great deal in the… pic.twitter.com/QOyLoBfY3U

— ANI (@ANI) September 17, 2025

The broader wave of birthday wishes painted a polarized yet predominantly celebratory portrait. Top posts buzzed with admiration for Modi's decade-plus tenure, with some going overboard, trying to cast the often controversial leader as having zero scams, modest living, and patriotic fervor, all but ignoring the various ethnic clashes under his watch and the various other efforts that have allegedly sidelines non-Hindi indians.

Name : Narendra Modi
CM : 13 yrs
PM : 11 yrs
Leave : Zero
Scam : Zero
House : 900sq.ft
Purchased : 2002
Cost : ₹ 1 lakh
Property : Zero
Favors done to his family : Zero
Biggest Allegation : Hardcore Patriot

Happy Birthday to PM Shri @narendramodi ji. #HappyBirthdayModiji pic.twitter.com/6QyZ96Ggak

— Saravanakumar_Nation First_ No Compromise (@Saravana_2785) September 16, 2025

The Modi-Netanyahu partnership traces back to Modi's early admiration for Israel's innovation and security model. In 2014, shortly after Modi's election victory, Netanyahu personally congratulated him, setting the tone for collaboration. Modi reciprocated with his groundbreaking 2017 visit to Israel – the first by an Indian PM – where the duo bonded over shared experiences of terrorism (referencing the 2008 Mumbai attacks) and economic ambition. Netanyahu's 2018 trip to India further solidified this, with announcements on defense investments and agricultural tech like drip irrigation.

One viral entry from @Saravana_2785 tallied his "achievements" – 13 years as Gujarat CM, 11 as PM, a 900 sq ft home bought for ₹1 lakh in 2002 – with zero favors to family or property scandals," garnering 12,573 likes and 169,215 views.

Yet, not all were saccharine. Critics laced wishes with irony, dubbing the day #NationalUnemploymentDay. @MrDemocratic_'s skull-emoji "Happy Birthday" post snagged 1,263 likes, mocking unfulfilled job promises, while @NitinDThorat1 quipped about the government's "guarantee" devouring 2 crore jobs annually. Follow-back ploys, like @ArunKosli7's call to action (5,617 likes), and niche religious plugs rounded out the eclectic mix, blending nationalism, spirituality, and snark.

Happy Birthday Dada @narendramodi
FEARLESS GOAT LEADER
75 valuable years of life! #HappyBirthdayModiji#goatlevels #modibirthday #happybirthday #17september #Trump #Netanyahu #Israele #India #Russia pic.twitter.com/semoKHFC68

— Aruna Janghu (@ArunaaJanghu) September 16, 2025

The posts in the last day explicitly invoked the ties with Israel, often framing Modi as a kindred spirit to Netanyahu amid shared themes of security and defiance. India-Israel relations, bolstered by defense pacts and tech collaborations since Modi's 2017 visit, provide fertile ground for such analogies. The standout comparison came from @vishalnautamlal, who declared: "Like our Best friendIsrael under PM #Netanyahu our Bharat [India] is in safe hands of Hon'ble PM @narendramodi." Urging two more terms to "eliminate Jihad," the post positions both leaders as bulwarks against existential threats – Netanyahu against Hamas, Modi against demographic shifts – echoing right-wing narratives of unyielding resolve.

1/ Happy birthday, Shri Narendra Modi Ji — for steering a policy agenda that turned big promises into measurable national scale: from Aadhaar to gigafactories, India is delivering. #HappyBirthdayModiji #IndiaShining pic.twitter.com/y2k1qRUP96

— Anshul Saxena (@Iamanshulsaxena) September 16, 2025

@premsinhamit doubled down in a multi-photo post, tagging @netanyahu alongside global figures like @POTUS and @DarthPutinKGB, wishing Modi eternal life for national service: "यूँ ही कोई मोदी नहीं बन जाता? मोदीजी आप चिरायु हो और देश की सेवा में योगदान देते रहें। जय भारत।" (3 views, 1 like), framing Modi as a peer to Netanyahu in the pantheon of enduring statesmen. @108Siddhapeeth reiterated their devotional tagline—"Om Namah Shivay #HappyBirthdayModiji #Israel"—with a serene photo, evoking spiritual ties between Hindu and Jewish resilience (27 views, 1 like).

One user praised the two leaders for fighting against terrorism around the world:

"That's it ! Hit them where it hurts ! They will release hostages by themselves ! Bomb all nations hosting terror breeding pigs and running terror television channels ! Bibi @netanyahu is fire ! 57 nations have their pants wet ! We don't care about Arab or white supremacy ! Harm to Israel is harm to this Universe ! Harm to India is harm to this world ! @narendramodi ji and @netanyahu are like eyes to this world in erasing terror ! Happy Gregorian birthday to Modiji - although his Vedic star of Anuradha will come later ! 5 million years old Vedic culture provided shelter to our Jews ! Jai Hind! Jai Israel !""

Echoes appeared elsewhere: @ArunaaJanghu hailed Modi as a "FEARLESS GOAT LEADER," tagging #Netanyahu and #Israel alongside #Trump and #Russia, implying a league of bold icons (24 views). @Iamanshulsaxena's thread credited Modi's diplomacy for "Israel tech links" diversifying India's footprint (48 views), while @premsinhamit tagged @netanyahu in a general plea for longevity. Even tangential nods, like @108Siddhapeeth's Shiva invocation with #Israel (26 views), hinted at symbolic solidarity.

These Israel-tinged posts, though low-engagement (under 100 views each), were nonetheless an emerging Trend in the 1.4 billion-people country.

That's it ! Hit them where it hurts !

They will release hostages by themselves !

Bomb all nations hosting terror breeding pigs and running terror television channels !

Bibi @netanyahu is fire ! 57 nations have their pants wet ! We don't care about Arab or white…

— Srimani Venkataraman (@srimani57682342) September 17, 2025

On the geopolitical front, Modi and Netanyahu align against shared threats. Following the April 2025 Pahalgam attack in the INdian part of Kashmir that killed many and triggered a war, Netanyahu condemned it as "barbaric" and reaffirmed Israel's solidarity with India. In June 2025, amid Israel's Operation Rising Lion strikes on Iran, Netanyahu briefed Modi, who expressed India's "deep concerns" but emphasized dialogue for de-escalation. Modi has consistently supported Israel post-Hamas attacks, stating in 2023 (and reiterated in 2024 calls) that "the people of India stand firmly with Israel" and "terrorism has no place in our world." A September 2024 call urged preventing regional escalation and hostage releases.

At the core of their alliance is military and technological synergy. India imports over $1 billion in Israeli arms annually, including drones, missiles, and radar systems under Modi's "Make in India" initiative. In 2025, Netanyahu highlighted Israeli gear's role in India's Operation Sindoor, offering further aid in surveillance and counter-terrorism. Bilateral trade hit new highs, with Israel launching an e-visa for Indians in January 2025 to boost tourism.

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Cockpit voice recordings obtained by investigators reveal that Captain Sumeet Sabharwal turned off switches controlling fuel delivery to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner's engines, according to individuals familiar with US officials' initial evaluation of crash evidence. The Wall Street Journal reported that the first officer, who was piloting the aircraft, questioned why the captain moved the switches to the "cutoff" position after the plane departed the runway.

The first officer demonstrated shock and subsequently became panicked, while the captain appeared to maintain composure, these sources told The Wall Street Journal. Last week's preliminary report from India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau summarized the cockpit exchange but failed to specify which pilot made which statements.

The preliminary findings also indicated that one pilot questioned another about moving the switches, while the other denied the action. Additional details within the preliminary report suggest the captain activated the switches, according to sources familiar with the investigation, US pilots and safety experts monitoring the probe, The Wall Street Journal reported.

These revelations could enhance understanding of the event sequence leading to the June 12 disaster and the pilots' responses, both of whom harbored childhood aviation dreams. Sabharwal represented a veteran with decades of experience, while Kunder was in his early thirties and anticipating career advancement, according to friends and family members.

Given that Kunder served as the actively flying pilot, he likely maintained full control of the Dreamliner's systems during that flight phase, according to US pilots who reviewed the Indian authorities' findings. Sabharwal, functioning as the monitoring pilot, would have possessed greater freedom to oversee operations.

The switches were activated consecutively, separated by one second, the report indicated. Approximately ten seconds later, both switches were reactivated. The aircraft crashed near Ahmedabad airport, resulting in 241 fatalities from the 242 passengers aboard.

The preliminary details have strengthened beliefs among certain US officials that criminal authorities should examine the matter, similar to procedures that would occur if the crash happened on American territory, sources familiar with the situation told The Wall Street Journal. In the US, accident investigators historically involve agencies like the FBI when potential crimes are suspected, rather than safety incidents.

The Indian authorities' preliminary report avoided conclusions about crash causation or switch deactivation reasons. The report didn't eliminate possible design defects, malfunctions or maintenance problems, and noted aviation medicine and psychology experts' participation in the investigation.

Campbell Wilson, Air India's chief executive, urged airline personnel this week to avoid premature crash conclusions, stating the investigation remained "far from over." An Air India representative confirmed the airline's continued cooperation with the probe.

When asked about The Wall Street Journal's pilot reporting, a press officer for India's Ministry of Civil Aviation and AAIB characterized it as one-sided and declined further comment.

Aviation disasters potentially involving deliberate crash actions might never achieve complete resolution, due to incomplete evidence and analytical disagreements. In certain cases, countries participating in extensive international accident probes have disagreed with each other's final determinations.

Plane-crash investigations frequently extend beyond one year, and emerging information can contradict initial evaluations.

Cockpit focus

Flight cockpit voice recorder contents have been strictly controlled by Indian authorities and considered crucial for understanding the flight's final moments.

Jennifer Homendy, chairwoman of the US National Transportation Safety Board, has sought to listen to the recording herself, according to sources familiar with the matter reported by The Wall Street Journal.

An NTSB spokesman said Homendy has been fully briefed on all Air India investigation aspects, including the cockpit voice recording and flight data recorder details. Homendy said her goal in working with Indian authorities was "to quickly determine whether the crash presented any immediate safety concerns to the traveling public."

Boeing, engine manufacturer GE Aerospace, and the Federal Aviation Administration haven't issued safety bulletins or directives to 787 operators since the crash. The NTSB is supporting the Indian investigation because Boeing designed the Dreamliner and GE its engines, while the FAA certified the plane for passenger flight.

The Indian authorities' preliminary report, finding that fuel control switches were activated in succession, one second apart, suggested deliberate action, according to Ben Berman, a former senior NTSB official who helped oversee the US-led investigation into EgyptAir Flight 990's 1999 crash.

Berman said that, prior to the engines' fuel being cut, the report didn't suggest anything unusual for what should have been a routine takeoff and climb-out.

"There was nothing to prompt the crew to perform emergency procedures, become stressed, or do anything except rotate the nose up and retract the landing gear, like they had done so many times before," Berman said.

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Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis and Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik inspected the new BKC showroom ahead of its inauguration. Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy stated in June that Tesla is not planning to manufacture vehicles in India currently, focusing solely on sales. "They want to sell their car in India. There is no further development about Tesla," he said.

According to Mathrubhumi, Tesla is prioritizing vehicle imports and showroom sales over local production. The company has been discreet about its long-term plans in India but began recruiting staff earlier this year to support its market launch.

CEO Elon Musk previously highlighted high import duties as a barrier to investment in India. However, India's recent electric vehicle policy, offering lower duties and incentives, has likely eased Tesla's entry, per Mathrubhumi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Musk held discussions in April about collaboration in technology, following a February meeting in the US.

With its Mumbai showroom, Tesla aims to introduce its premium electric vehicles to India's fast-growing auto market, testing the waters for future expansion.

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The Associated Press reported that Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed concern during a Sunday phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian about the bombardment of facilities under International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards. Pakistan maintains close relationships with Iran and backs its defensive actions against Israel, according to AP.

The dramatic reversal in Pakistan's stance occurred within 24 hours. Saturday night, Pakistani officials on the X platform praised Trump's "decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership" in defusing tensions between Pakistan and India following a tourist massacre in Indian-controlled Kashmir in April.

Relations between the nuclear-armed South Asian neighbors had deteriorated after the April attack, with both countries launching strikes against each other before intense diplomatic efforts led by the US resulted in a truce that Trump claimed credit for achieving.

However, Pakistan's position shifted dramatically by Sunday, when officials told AP the strikes "constituted a serious violation of international law" and violated the International Atomic Energy Agency's statute. The condemnation highlighted Pakistan's support for Iran's right to self-defense against Israeli attacks.

The criticism followed a significant diplomatic meeting Thursday between Trump and Pakistan's powerful army chief, Asim Munir, at the White House. The session, lasting more than two hours, included Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, the US Special Representative for Middle Eastern Affairs.

A Pakistani military statement indicated that detailed discussions took place regarding the "prevailing tensions between Iran and Israel, with both leaders emphasizing the importance of the resolution of the conflict," according to AP.

Pakistan quickly thanked Trump for his intervention in the India crisis, while New Delhi downplayed the American role and stated no external mediation was necessary for the Kashmir dispute, officials told AP.

The Himalayan Kashmir region remains divided between Pakistan and India, with both nations claiming the territory entirely. India accuses Pakistan of supporting armed groups in the region, allegations Pakistan denies.

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The plane dove into the Meghaani residential district, triggering a devastating explosion and sending towering black smoke across the skyline. Air India confirmed the international makeup of passengers aboard the doomed flight included 169 Indians, 53 British citizens, seven Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian traveler.

BREAKING: Passenger Plane Crashes Near Ahmedabad Airport, Emergency Services Pressedhttps://t.co/R3niDR61SU
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— Republic (@republic) June 12, 2025

Reuters confirmed 242 people were on the aircraft when it crashed. The plane carried full fuel tanks necessary for the transatlantic journey to Europe, which aviation experts believe intensified both the explosion and the subsequent fire. Emergency responders, including fire departments and medical teams, rushed to the crash site, where rescue crews continue searching for survivors. Officials have not yet released casualty figures or confirmed fatalities. The incident represents the Boeing 787's first crash since the aircraft model began commercial operations in 2011.

Investigators have not determined what caused the aircraft to go down. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will begin a formal investigation in the coming days, while Boeing officials are evaluating whether to deploy a specialized technical team to help analyze the failure. Aviation authorities point out that aircraft carrying maximum fuel loads for international flights face increased fire risks that can hamper emergency response efforts.

Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah confirmed that India's federal government will provide comprehensive support for both crisis management and the investigation into what caused this unprecedented aviation accident.

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For the first time in combat operations, Pakistan fielded Chinese J-10C fighter jets, representing the most advanced iteration of the aircraft nicknamed the "Chinese Lavi." The J-10 represents a Chinese fourth-generation multirole fighter developed by Chengdu Aerospace Corporation for the People's Liberation Army Air Force, serving as the cornerstone of Chinese aerial capabilities since the early 2000s.

Despite categorical denials from both Israeli and Chinese officials, the J-10 has long been linked to the defunct Israeli Lavi fighter program, terminated in 1987. Throughout the 1990s, intelligence reports documented technological collaboration between Israel and China, reportedly involving former Lavi project engineers providing technical assistance, transfer of aeronautical engineering expertise and avionics technology to Chinese manufacturers during their transition from aircraft replication to indigenous design capabilities. Both aircraft share remarkably similar aerodynamic characteristics including forward canard configurations, comparable fuselage architecture, and equivalent thrust-to-weight specifications.

Intelligence assessments from Western sources, including CIA analyses and the respected defense publication Jane's Defence, concluded during the 1990s that the J-10 "may extensively incorporate Lavi-derived technologies." Chinese J-10 aircraft demonstrated remarkable effectiveness against Indian Air Force platforms, with these fighters reportedly responsible for eliminating multiple Indian aircraft including French-manufactured Rafale jets, Russian-built Sukhoi SU-30MKI interceptors, and MiG-29 fighters. Pakistan simultaneously employed sophisticated Chinese air defense networks including HQ-9 surface-to-air missile systems that successfully engaged Indian aircraft operating at medium and high altitudes.

Pakistan became the inaugural international operator of the J-10C following its 2021 procurement decision, with aircraft entering operational service between 2022 and 2023. For Pakistani air commanders, the J-10C addresses India's qualitative aerial edge gained through Rafale acquisitions while countering the quantitative superiority of Indian Air Force operations, which maintains approximately double Pakistan's aircraft inventory. The J-10C combines advanced capabilities with cost-effectiveness, featuring PL-15 medium-to-extended-range air-to-air missiles capable of engaging Indian aircraft beyond visual range.

Confronting Pakistan's hybrid Chinese-American weapons portfolio, which incorporates US-supplied F-16 multirole fighters, India deployed its premier Rafale aircraft supported by defensive systems including Russian S-400 long-range surface-to-air missiles and domestically developed Akashteer integrated air defense networks, providing enhanced airspace monitoring and control capabilities. Despite these preparations, Indian forces encountered sustained drone and precision-guided munition attacks from Pakistani forces employing Turkish Bayraktar unmanned combat aerial vehicles and sophisticated electronic warfare countermeasures.

Throughout the engagement, Pakistani military officials claimed responsibility for destroying five Indian combat aircraft, including three Rafale fighters. Beyond these claimed aerial victories, the global aviation community expressed astonishment at witnessing large-scale multi-aircraft engagements resembling classical dogfighting scenarios previously considered obsolete. The most recent significant air-to-air combat operations occurred over four decades ago, precisely 43 years earlier, during Operation Peace for Galilee, where Israeli Air Force pilots achieved a decisive 89-to-zero victory ratio against Syrian Air Force opposition. Similar aerial engagements occurred during the Iran-Iraq conflict throughout the 1980s and limited encounters during the Azerbaijan-Armenia hostilities in the 1990s. Traditional air combat scenarios materialized during the Ethiopia-Eritrea conflict (1998–2000) featuring Soviet-era aircraft including Eritrean MiG-29 fighters opposing Ethiopian Sukhoi Su-27 interceptors.

The preceding air-to-air combat encounter – preceding the current confrontation – occurred between Indian and Pakistani forces in February 2019. An Indian MiG-21 pilot was shot down and subsequently captured within Pakistani territory. Pakistani officials claimed additional F-16 aircraft destruction, though Indian authorities disputed these assertions. Such aerial combat scenarios have become increasingly uncommon in contemporary warfare, particularly between nations operating modern air forces, as current conflicts typically rely on standoff missile systems, unmanned platforms, and integrated air defense networks. Consequently, manned aircraft-versus-aircraft engagements have virtually vanished from modern battlefields. Whether the India-Pakistan confrontation signals their return remains a compelling strategic question. Several experienced fighter pilots within our air force community would welcome the revival of air combat artistry, long considered the ultimate expression of military aviation prowess.

Returning to current developments, Indian officials declined to authenticate Pakistani shoot-down claims while questioning their accuracy and verification. The bilateral conflict featured intensive information warfare campaigns as both governments attempted to shape domestic and international narratives through disinformation campaigns and selective intelligence disclosure.

From an Israeli strategic perspective, an unprecedented situation emerged involving Israeli-developed or allegedly Israeli-influenced weapons systems operating on opposing sides. Countering the "Chinese Lavi," Indian forces deployed diverse Israeli-supplied capabilities including the Barak 8 surface-to-air missile system – a collaborative Israeli-Indian development program. While extensively deployed throughout Indian military services, foreign intelligence sources suggest Pakistan acquired modified versions through third-party channels. Barak 8 collaborative development commenced between 2006 and 2009, with initial naval systems delivered to Indian Navy operations in 2016 and terrestrial variants provided to Indian Air Force units in 2017. Barak 8 technology has become integral to India's layered air defense architecture, currently deployed across naval vessels, ground-based installations, and under evaluation for airborne integration.

The HAROP loitering munition system – professionally classified as a "kamikaze" attack drone manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries – enabled Indian forces to conduct precision strikes against designated Pakistani installations.

Pakistani forces countered with Turkish-supplied systems including Bayraktar TB2 armed unmanned aerial vehicles used against Indian positions, incorporating sophisticated tactical approaches such as coordinating drone flights with civilian aircraft to complicate interception procedures, alongside KORAL electronic warfare platforms that enabled Pakistani operators to disrupt Indian radar and communications networks throughout the engagement.

A significant geopolitical development with potential regional and global implications involves how this latest India-Pakistan confrontation demonstrates shifting regional power equilibrium, featuring expanded Chinese and Turkish influence against declining traditional Western and Russian arms supplier dominance. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Turkey, pursuing regional and potentially global power projection ambitions, has intensified efforts to establish strategic presence throughout South Asia, with this conflict providing valuable expansion opportunities. Despite substantial Indian investments in advanced Western military systems, the confrontation exposed coordination deficiencies and inadequate responses to emerging threats including unmanned systems and electronic warfare capabilities.

Enhanced Turkish involvement establishes an additional competitive dimension against Israeli regional engagement, primarily manifested through advanced systems provision to Indian forces. Israel maintains its central regional security role, though current circumstances underscore requirements for enhanced oversight regarding sensitive technology proliferation. Future developments indicate continued regional arms competition emphasizing cyber warfare capabilities, electronic countermeasures, and advanced unmanned systems development as competing powers pursue technological and strategic advantages.

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Video: Pakistan accuses India of using Israeli-made suicide drones in attacks

In a strongly worded statement, a spokesperson for the Pakistani army said: "India is paying a heavy price and will continue to pay for its shameless aggression." According to the spokesperson, Pakistan's air defense systems intercepted 12 Israeli-manufactured Harop drones, made by Israel Aerospace Industries.

Images and videos circulating on social media appear to show several strikes within Pakistan, including what seem to be military installations belonging to the Pakistani army.

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Intense fighting between India and Pakistan erupted during the night hours from Tuesday to Wednesday when the Indian Air Force attacked at least nine terrorist organization targets inside Pakistan as part of "Operation Sindoor" declared by New Delhi. However, Pakistan may have recorded at least one achievement during the nighttime operations. Images and videos uploaded to social media show what appears to be the crash of an Indian Air Force aircraft in the Punjab region.

BIG: It appears India indeed lost a Rafale fighter jet tonight, shot down by Pakistan.

Locals in Aklian Kalan village, Punjab, filmed parts of a French MICA missile still attached to its launcher— just 20 km from Bathinda AFS, home to No. 17 Rafale & No. 380 NETRA squadrons. pic.twitter.com/ylTA6KGW3l

— Clash Report (@clashreport) May 7, 2025

Experts have identified fragments of a French-manufactured MICA missile in the videos of the aircraft wreckage. This air-to-air missile is used by "Rafale" jets, the most advanced fighter aircraft in the Indian Air Force arsenal, which India purchased from France in a massive deal in 2022. The Rafale is renowned for its exceptionally high maneuverability and advanced systems that enable early detection of battlefield threats.

While experts note that the missile found at the crash site could also be compatible with the Mirage 2000, another French-manufactured fighter aircraft in service with the Indian Air Force, the crash location provides additional evidence. The incident occurred near the base of Squadron "Netra" number 17, which specifically operates Rafale aircraft, strongly suggesting that the advanced jet was indeed the one brought down.

Videos circulated on social media also showed another crash involving a JF-17 aircraft manufactured in China. This multipurpose fighter jet serves in the Pakistani Air Force, and an Indian military blogger claimed it was shot down while attempting to penetrate Indian airspace.

The overnight operations mark a significant escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, with both sides potentially suffering aircraft losses. Neither country has officially confirmed the downing of their respective aircraft, leaving social media and defense analysts as the primary sources of information regarding the aerial confrontations.

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