India, May 10 -- India redefines terrorism from Pakistan as war, marking a bold shift in national security strategy with global and regional implications.

India's national security doctrine has undergone a seismic shift. In a decisive and assertive move, India has made it unequivocally clear that any act of terrorism emanating from across the border-especially from Pakistan-will now be regarded not as a criminal or insurgent act, but as an act of war. This transformation in strategic thought is not just a rhetorical escalation; it marks a tectonic realignment in the way India views and responds to asymmetric warfare. After years of restraint, New Delhi is now asserting a new paradigm: cross-border terrorism will be treated as war, and wa...