Highly confidential manual guided India’s top officials during conflict with Pak

Explained: Union War Book, the secret manual which guided Indian officials during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan

The Union War book provides an analysis of the responses and roles of the different branches of government in situations of armed conflict. The original limited edition is highly classified and characterised by its extreme confidentiality.

Highly confidential manual guided India’s top officials during conflict with Pak

The concept of the war book goes back to colonial times but every 15 years or so, a new edition is brought out

Top-Secret Manual Guided India's Senior Officials During Conflict With Pakistan**

A confidential blue-bound manual, known as the Union War Book, has taken center stage in India’s top bureaucratic circles amid rising tensions and preparedness drills. Though the origins of the war book trace back to colonial times, its most recent edition — a 2010 version — is now being widely referenced by key government officials. This over-200-page government document, updated approximately every 15 years, outlines the precise roles and resp…

India’s Secret War Manual Steered Response During Pakistan Conflict: Reports

A highly classified, over 200-page government manual—the Union War Book (2010)—became the primary guide for India’s top bureaucrats during the recent conflict with Pakistan, ensuring a coordinated nationwide response. Printed in limited blue-cover editions and kept under strict security, the manual dates back to colonial times and is updated annually with inputs from the Ministries […] The post India’s Secret War Manual Steered Response During P…

What Is Inside the Secret Government War Manual Guiding India During Conflict With Pakistan?

Over the past week, a thick blue manual — over 200 pages long and kept out of the public eye — has quietly become the most-read book among top Indian bureaucrats. This limited-edition guidebook, officially known as the Union War Book 2010, has suddenly taken centre stage, dictating how the government prepares for war-like situations. Although it’s not publicly available, this confidential manual has been quietly sitting in the offices of chief s…