PM Modi's warning to Pakistan made headlines in world media; Know who wrote what
- bySudha Saxena
- 14 May, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address on Operation Sindoor indicated a change in the national security policy and said that strict action against the terrorist acts of Pakistan will now be the new standard. He warned that nuclear blackmail and terrorism will not be tolerated. Global media including BBC Washington Post gave it prominence. Modi said water and blood cannot flow together.
In his address to the nation on Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi signalled a paradigm shift in the government's policy on matters of national security. He said if Pakistan continues its terrorist activities directly or indirectly on Indian soil, it will be a new benchmark for any action against it.
The Prime Minister's 22-minute speech also included several sharp quotes explaining why Operation Sindoor would be considered the 'new normal' in the country's counter-terrorism operations.
BBC, Washington Post gave prominence to PM Modi's statement
This address of Prime Minister Modi was given prominence by the world media including BBC, Washington Post and many other reputed dailies and it was widely covered on their front pages. In their reporting, they also prominently carried Prime Minister Modi's claims on matters of national security and his warning that India will no longer tolerate 'threats of nuclear blackmail' by a neighbouring country. The Washington Post headlined Modi's statement that India has only "halted" its military action, there is still scope for further retaliation.
The US daily in its report highlighted that "Prime Minister Modi has said that India has only "paused" its military action and will retaliate on its own terms if there is any further attack on the country."
The statement 'water and blood cannot flow together' is given preference
BBC News has highlighted Modi's strong message to Pakistan that "water and blood cannot flow together", "trade and talks cannot go on together". He also talked about strong retaliation in case of any terrorist incident.
BBC quoted the Prime Minister as saying, "This is not the age of war, but it is not the age of terrorism either." British newspaper The Guardian also highlighted the Prime Minister's statement that India will now keep an eye on Pakistan's every move. It also noted the Prime Minister's statement that terrorist attacks will be given a befitting reply in the future as well. India will no longer tolerate nuclear blackmail.
What did the Pakistani channel say?
Pakistan's Sama TV in its coverage highlighted Prime Minister Modi's warning that Operation Sindoor has been suspended only on the condition that there is no further terrorist activity and military adventurism from Pakistan, it is not over yet.
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