ISLAMABAD, July 6 -- Under intense internal pressure, the Indian government has officially acknowledged the heavy toll suffered during 'Operation Sindoor' and announced that 100 fallen troops will be honoured posthumously. The recognition includes four fighter pilots and five S-400 air defense system operators.

The conflict erupted on May 7 after India launched missile strikes against Pakistan, blaming it for an attack on tourists in occupied Kashmir. Over four days, Pakistan's armed forces responded with decisive force, targeting key Indian military installations and causing significant damage.

Initially, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government attempted to downplay the losses to avoid public backlash. However, sources confirm that i...