The United States reverses part of a prior naming convention by dropping “Indo” from “Indo-Pacific Command” and renaming it “Pacific Command.” The change is described by US officials as an effort to “restore legacy,” and they say it does not alter the command’s mission, responsibilities, or geographic scope. Both outlets report that the renaming has drawn attention in India, including commentary by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who raises broader questions about the message the US sends in the region. Tharoor’s remarks frame the decision as potentially connected to the wider strategic context of the Quad grouping, though sources do not attribute any policy shift to the renaming itself. Mint notes the move has prompted discussion about US strategic messaging, while Scroll.in highlights the political reaction and the question of whether the change reflects something about the Quad’s standing. Overall, the reporting centers on the name change and the US rationale, alongside public debate over its implications for regional alignment and signaling.