Operation Sindoor, a pivotal 88-hour India-Pakistan conflict in May 2025, highlighted the importance of leveraging the OSINT community and defense-focused websites over traditional media for real-time intelligence. The operation showcased India’s indigenous military technology and successfully countered Pakistan’s misinformation campaigns. While traditional media often lacked detailed analysis and speed in reporting, OSINT platforms provided accurate, actionable insights that debunked adversarial narratives. This underscores the need for the Indian military to adopt a proactive approach in information warfare, establishing formal ties with credible OSINT sources to enhance narrative control and operational effectiveness in future conflicts.