New Delhi: This weekend, as delegations of Indian lawmakers land on different continents, they may be surprised by the ground realities in Europe and America. Their mission—to rally support for Operation Sindoor, part of India’s new doctrine that treats terrorism as an act of war—could face scepticism from global media and segments of the political establishment. Much of this pushback stems from how outlets like CNN, BBC, The Economist, and Global Times have framed the Operation Sindoor.

In their coverage of Operation Sindoor, global media outlets appeared to have sided with Pakistan, claiming that Chinese missiles and air-defence systems proved effective—allegedly downing three to five Indian Rafale jets. Without waiting for conclusive outcome, they subtly suggested that Pakistan had won. This narrative began on day one, despite the Indian military releasing satellite imagery and other hard evidence of precision strikes. Once the global media took a position, domestic pacifists and naysayers quickly amplified it, demanding to know how many jets India had lost and whether a ceasefire was brokered by Donald Trump.

Across the board, two common threads emerged in the coverage by news organizations from the United States to China. First, they all challenged India’s claims of having destroyed Chinese missiles, air defense systems, and both Chinese and American fighter jets. Second, without holding back, they openly endorsed what they portrayed as Pakistan’s military strength. Many went further, praising the effectiveness of Chinese missile systems and the performance of Chinese and American aircraft. Interestingly, they were not keen on whether Trump brokered a ceasefire.

India, from day one, provided what the world demanded:........

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