Indian Army intercepts Pakistani drones, strikes back at terror camps, while India diplomatically opposes IMF’s $1B loan to Pakistan amid national security concerns.
DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (10 MAY 2025)
IMF LOAN TO PAKISTAN SPARKS INDIAN DIPLOMATIC BACKLASH
Issue: Amid India Pakistan tension, IMF Board Decision on Pakistan Loan (2025)
India has strongly objected to the IMF’s $1 billion loan to Pakistan, citing concerns over the misuse of international funds to support cross-border terrorism. Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah questioned the global community’s logic, warning the aid could worsen regional instability amid Pakistan’s ongoing military aggression against India.
LEGAL PROVISIONS
Under Article 51(c) of the Indian Constitution, India promotes respect for international law and treaty obligations.
- India’s diplomatic abstention from the IMF board vote is grounded in concerns about violations of UN Security Council Resolutions on counter-terrorism, particularly Resolution 1373 (2001), which mandates states to refrain from supporting terrorism.
Source: International Monetary Fund
INDIAN FORCES DESTROY PAKISTANI DRONES, RETALIATE ACROSS BORDER (OPERATION BUNYAN AL-MARSUS)
Issue: Continuous violation over western Borders, Multi enemy armed Drone Strikes at 05:00 am 10th May 2025
India neutralized multiple Pakistani drone threats near Amritsar, launching counter-strikes that demolished terror launchpads and military posts. This multiple drone strike over India and this action are named Operation Bunyan Al Marsus by Pakistan. The Indian Army condemned Pakistan’s cross-border violations as unacceptable, asserting its right to self-defense under international law. Indian officials reported casualties and injuries from drone attacks targeting civilians and military zones.
LEGAL PROVISIONS
These provisions support India’s response to Pakistan’s hostile military escalation.
- What is OPERATION BUNYAN AL-MARSUS? According to The New York Times, this meant “a firm and compact structure”. This is a verse taken from the Quran.
- Right to Self-Defense under International Law (Article 51): It legitimizes self-defense actions against armed attacks.
- Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees protection of life and liberty, empowering India to respond under the doctrine of self-defense.
Source: ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY
TERRITORIAL ARMY ACTIVATED AMID ESCALATING TENSIONS WITH PAKISTAN
Issue: Ministry of Defence Notification on Territorial Army Deployment (on 6th May 2025)
In response to Pakistan’s heightened aggression, the Indian government activated 14 Territorial Army battalions for deployment until 2028. This strategic move enhances national readiness and reinforces India’s defense apparatus amid Operation Sindoor, launched to retaliate against terror camps responsible for the Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 civilian lives.
LEGAL PROVISIONS
India’s tri-service Operation Sindoor also aligns with the Defence Services Regulations and UN conventions on counterterrorism.
- MOD issued notice empowering Army Chief to call up Territorial Army,, Authorized under the Rule 33 of Territorial Army Rule, 1948
- Article 355 of the Indian Constitution, which mandates the Union to protect states from external aggression.
Source: DDLive- Twitter
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