India-Pakistan Tensions: ‘India told countries that reached out to New Delhi it will hit terror infrastructure in Pak territories’
After the Pahalgam attack, India informed countries that had reached out to New Delhi that it would strike terror infrastructure in Pak territories, according to government sources, quoted by PTI.
India-Pakistan Tensions: India to send a team to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with the latest evidence of Pakistan’s complicity with terrorism, as per ANI sources.
Next week, the UNSCR 1267 sanctions committee will meet
India-Pakistan Tensions: Only talks with Pakistan will be through DGMOs, there is no other issue to discuss, say govt sources as reported by PTI.
Cost of cross-border terrorism to be raised, Pakistan can’t continue with terrorism while expecting cooperation in areas of its choosing: PTI sources
India-Pakistan Tensions: ‘There was a gap between technical and military application’
There was a gap between technical and military application, the difference between India and Pakistan was massive, Pakistan realised they were not in that league. India attacked at will, and most of Pakistan’s attacks were foiled. Pakistan should have no doubt, said sources, as reported by ANI.
India-Pakistan Tensions: Precision airstrikes flatten key runway
The attacks were carried out with precision. The runway of Rahim Yar Khan airbase (in Pakistan) was totally flattened, ANI reported quoting sources. Pakistan Air Force Base Nur Khan, situated in Chaklala was also hit badly, the sources added.
India-Pakistan Tensions: ‘The attacks were carried out with precision’
The runway of Rahim Yar Khan airbase (in Pakistan) was totally flattened, ANI quoted sources.
India-Pakistan Tensions: ‘India asserts clear global position’
India made it clear to the world that we cannot equate victims and perpetrators, according to sources.
India-Pakistan Tensions: ‘We will not go after small camps’
India has conveyed a strong message following strikes on terror camps located in Muridke and Bahawalpur, both reportedly closely linked with ISI, according to sources quoted by ANI. The signals indicate that the nation remains vigilant and prepared to target central headquarters rather than focusing on smaller camps. “We have not lost sight and we will hit you at the headquarters. We will not go after small camps,” sources said.
India-Pakistan Tensions: ‘The situation worsened for Pakistan in every round; they lost to India in every round of the battle’
The situation worsened for Pakistan in every round; they lost to India in every round of the battle. After our strikes on Pakistan air bases, Pakistan has realised they are not in this league. A clear message was given by India, no one is safe, it is the new normal, ANI reported quoting sources.
India-Pakistan Tensions: India achieved all three objectives by conducting Operation Sindoor, reports ANI
1. Military objective- PM Modi said ‘mitti me mila denge, Bahawalpur, Muridke and Muzaffarabad camp ko mitti me mila diya’.
2. Political objective – Indus Water Treaty linked to cross-border terrorism. It will be in abeyance until terror stops from across border.
3. Psychological objective- ‘Ghus ke maarenge’, we hit them deep inside their heart. We are very successful.
India-Pakistan Tensions: Delhi Airport travel advisory
India-Pakistan Tensions: Indian army grants commanders authority
Indian Army tweets that, consequent to the ceasefire and airspace violations on the night of 10-11 May 2025, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed the security situation with the Army Commanders of the Western Borders. The Chief of Army Staff has granted full authority to the Army Commanders for counteraction in the kinetic domain to any violation of the understanding reached vide the DGMO talks of 10 May 2025, ANI reported.
India-Pakistan Tensions: Operation Sindoor is not over; if they fire, we will fire, and if they attack, we will attack, say sources
There were no talks between the National Security Advisors and the Foreign Ministers of India and Pakistan. There were only talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries, said sources as reported by ANI.
India-Pakistan Tensions: Pakistan’s army is a coward, says BJP leader
BJP leader Ravinder Raina said that “Pakistan’s army is a coward. Instead of fighting the military, they attacked the ordinary citizens of India. But when India gave a strong response, Pakistan came crawling to its knees and started talking about a ceasefire.”
India-Pakistan Tensions: Last respects paid to Rifleman Sunil Kumar, who laid down his life in the line of duty, during the shelling by Pakistan, in the RS Pura sector.
India-Pakistan Tensions: J&K man working in Shimla booked for using Pakistan flag as display pic on WhatsApp
Police in Shimla have booked a man for using the image of a Pakistan flag as his display picture on WhatsApp, officials said on Sunday. Adil Magre — a native of Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir living near the Lakkar Bazar in Shimla since 2016 — works with a private gas agency in the state capital, they said.
Magre has been booked for “prompting enmity on grounds of religion, language, caste, race or community and imputations and assertions prejudicial to national integration”, police said.
A case under Sections 196 and 197(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has been registered against Magre, they said.
Operation Sindoor: ‘Jaish HQ in Pak’s Bahawalpur was hit hardest with most potent weapon’
Jaish-e-Mohammed headquarters at Bahawalpur (Pakistan) was hit the hardest, most potent weapon was used. Jaish-e-Mohammed was created by ISI, it was an important message by India: Sources
India-Pakistan Tensions: Indian Youth Congress (IYC) has set up relief camps in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir and is providing necessary assistance
Indian Youth Congress (IYC) has set up relief camps in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir and is providing necessary assistance to the displaced citizens as Pakistan was targeting civilian areas in retaliation to Indian attacks inside Pakistan and PoK’s terror hotbeds.
India-Pakistan Tensions: Operation Sindoor targets terror, not Pakistan, says Manoj Tiwari
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari has stated that, “We have carried out Operation Sindoor against terrorists, not Pakistan. Operation Sindoor will continue against terrorism… In Operation Sindoor, we had to destroy terrorist hideouts, which we did… It is clear from India’s side that even a single terrorist incident will be considered a declaration of war, this is the new India…”
India-Pakistan Tensions: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti calls for peace
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti stated that it is good, people are hassled in Uri, a lot of firing happened, many people are in hospitals, others in shelters. She recalled that this Uri, PDP had made it a gateway to peace, way to Muzaffarabad was opened here. Mehbooba Mufti expressed hope that the ceasefire is made permanent so that people can go back to their homes.
India-Pakistan Tensions: Indira posters outside Congress headquarters
India-Pakistan Tensions: India-Pakistan agreement prompts mixed responses
On the recent understanding reached between India and Pakistan, Subrta Ghosh, brother-in-law of Sameer Guha who lost his life in the #PahalgamTerroristAttack, stated that the government must have taken this step by keeping everyone’s interest in mind. He expressed concerns, saying Pakistan will not remain silent as it always breaches the ceasefire. Ghosh conveyed support for the government’s decision but urged that strict action should be taken if Pakistan does some mischief again. He added that those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack have not yet been caught, and if the government does so soon, it would be satisfactory to the affected families.
India-Pakistan Tensions: Congress leader criticizes Pakistan strongly
Bihar Congress president Rajesh Kumar has expressed strong sentiments regarding recent events, stating, “The entire country wants to give Pakistan a befitting reply because they are yet to learn their lesson. This wouldn’t have happened if (former PM) Indira Gandhi was there.”
India-Pakistan Tensions: Security forces defuse missile found in Rajasthan
India-Pakistan Tensions: Maharashtra conducts comprehensive security review
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that a comprehensive security review had been undertaken. He mentioned that Eknath Shinde and other officials had convened to discuss security arrangements within the state. He added that the authorities were adhering to the norms set out in the War book and were implementing all security measures accordingly. Fadnavis further said that instructions had been issued to all district administrations to ensure the necessary arrangements were made.
‘Our doctrine now is tit for tat and we will keep hitting unless you reform’, Foreign Expert hails India’s response to Pakistan
Leading Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev hailed the measured actions India took against Pakistan and said that a message has gone loud and clear to the world and to Pakistan that India’s doctrine now is “tit for tat”. He made the remarks on Sunday.
While speaking to ANI about the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, Sachdev spoke about several issues, such as the claims of the role played by the US.
He said, “In this conflict, there was going to come a tipping point when America would have intervened or when Pakistan would have wanted America to ask for its help to intervene as the conflict was escalating. I think it reached a tipping point yesterday, and Pakistan desperately reached out to America. The narrative which Pakistan put forth was that this could lead to a big war, and we would have no option but to use a nuclear weapon, and millions would die. The second narrative which Pakistan used with America was that if India attacks in a bigger way, our army and our institutions would disintegrate. There is a high chance that our nuclear arsenal would fall into the hands of non-state actors. Mr. America, do you want our nuclear arsenal going into the making of dirty bombs by Islamic radicals in this region and even up to the Middle East, or even reaching America?”
The remarks by Sachdev follow the remarks of the US President Donald Trump on Sunday, welcoming the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, saying that millions of people could have died if the peace had not been worked out. The US President was making a reference to a potential nuclear fallout between the two nations.
‘Roar of Indian forces reached all the way to Rawalpindi,’ says Rajnath Singh on Operation Sindoor
“The Indian forces launched Operation Sindoor with the aim of dismantling the terrorist infrastructure present in Pakistan. We never targeted their civilians,” Defence minister Rajnath Singh said.
“We did not limit our action to border military posts; the roar of the Indian forces reached all the way to Rawalpindi, where the headquarters of the Pakistani army is located,” he added.
Wreath laying ceremony held for BSF sub-inspector Mohammed Imteyaz, who laid down his life in cross-border firing by Pakistan along the International Border.
Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge writes to PM Modi, calls for special session of Parliament to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor and the ceasefire announcements
Congress President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge writes to PM Modi, reiterating the Opposition’s unanimous request for a special session of Parliament to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor and the ceasefire announcements—first by Washington DC and later by the Governments of India and Pakistan.
India-Pakistan agreement: Operation Sindoor still ongoing, detailed briefing in due course, says IAF
Indian Air Force on Sunday said that ‘Operation Sindoor’ against terrorist groups in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is still ongoing and a detailed briefing will follow in due course.
In a social media post on X, IAF said that it has successfully executed its assigned tasks in the operation, which were conducted in a “deliberate and discreet manner.”
“The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully executed its assigned tasks in Operation Sindoor, with precision and professionalism. Operations were conducted in a deliberate and discreet manner, aligned with National Objectives,” IAF said.
“Since the Operations are still ongoing, a detailed briefing will be conducted in due course. The IAF urges all to refrain from speculation and dissemination of unverified information,” it added.
Operation Sindoor still ongoing: IAF
“The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully executed its assigned tasks in Operation Sindoor, with precision and professionalism. Operations were conducted in a deliberate and discreet manner, aligned with National Objectives. Since the Operations are still ongoing, a detailed briefing will be conducted in due course. The IAF urges all to refrain from speculation and dissemination of unverified information,” post Indian Air Force
PM Modi chairs high-level meeting a day after India-Pakistan ceasefire announcement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a meeting at 7, LKM. Defence minister Rajnath Singh, EAM Dr S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, CDS, Chiefs of all three services present.
‘Kashmir not a biblical 1000-year-old conflict’: Congress rejects Trump’s mediation offer
After US President Donald Trump offered to mediate on the Kashmir issue between India and Pakistan, Congress MP Manish Tewari on Sunday said that the issue is not a “biblical 100-year-old conflict”, but only started 78 years ago.
In a post on X, Tewari said, “Someone in the US establishment needs to seriously educate their President @POTUS @realDonaldTrump that Kashmir is not a biblical 1000-year-old conflict. It started on October 22, 1947 – 78 years ago when Pakistan invaded the Independent State of Jammu & Kashmir that subsequently was ceded to India in’ FULL’ by Maharaja Hari Singh on October 26, 1947 that includes areas illegally occupied by Pakistan till now. How difficult is it to grasp this simple fact?”
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh also reacted and demand an all-party meeting under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister over several issues.
“The Indian National Congress once again demands that an all-party meeting be called under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister and a special session of Parliament be held on the issue of Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor and the cessation of hostilities, announced first in Washington DC and subsequently by the Governments of India and Pakistan, so that all these issues can be discussed comprehensively,” Jairam said.
“The Indian National Congress believes that the mention of a “neutral forum” for dialogue between India and Pakistan by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio raises several questions – have we abandoned the Shimla Agreement? Have we opened the door for third party mediation? The Indian National Congress would like to ask whether diplomatic channels are being reopened between India and Pakistan? What commitments have we sought from Pakistan and what have we received?” he questioned further.
India-Pakistan agreement: One gate at the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project Dam, built on the Chenab River in Ramban, has been opened
Security tightened at Amritsar airport, access to gurdwara restricted; no drone activity: ACP Airport
Security was heightened at Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport in Amritsar on Sunday after access to the gurdwara located within the airport premises was restricted due to safety concerns. Police confirmed that there was no drone activity and urged the public to not believe or circulate misinformation.
Speaking to ANI, ACP Airport, Amritsar, Yadwinder Singh said, “Situation is peaceful. Some rumours are being spread. But there is adequate security. It is peaceful now, there is no drone activity. People should not panic. I appeal to the media to verify the reports coming to them and then display them. It is essential to verify the false rumours being spread by people.”
Security personnel continue to be stationed outside the airport, and movement is being monitored. Devotees visiting Gurdwara Santsar ji, located inside the airport premises, are being denied entry due to precautionary security measures.
A devotees said, “This is Baba Guru Nanak’s Gurdwara inside the airport premises. I have been coming here every Sunday for the past eight years. It is closed now, I am going back.”
Another devotee Dhyan Singh told ANI, “We had come to the Gurdwara to pay obeisance. I go there every Sunday. But today, it is closed due to security reasons.”
‘Will increase trade with both nations’: Trump on India-Pakistan ceasefire
A day after ceasefire agreement between Indian and Pakistan, US President Donald Trump said, “I am very proud of the strong and unwaveringly powerful leadership of India and Pakistan for having the strength, wisdom, and fortitude to fully know and understand that it was time to stop the current aggression that could have lead to to the death and destruction of so many, and so much. Millions of good and innocent people could have died! Your legacy is greatly enhanced by your brave actions.”
“I I am proud that the USA was able to help you arrive a this historic and heroic decision. While not even discussed, I am going to increase trade, substantially, with both of these great Nations. Additionally, I will work with you both to see if, after a “thousand years,” a solution can be arrived at concerning Kashmir. God Bless the leadership of India and Pakistan on a job well done!!!” posts US President Donald Trump,”
India-Pakistan agreement: BJP holds ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in Bengaluru in support of Indian armed forces
Bharatiya Janata Party held a ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in support of the Indian armed forces following Operation Sindoor that struck nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack.
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje, leader of Opposition in the State Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy and other leaders took part in the Yatra. Karandlaje urged the people to stand united with the country.
“India is fighting terrorism. Pakistan sent terrorists to Pahalgam. Innocent people were killed after being asked about their religion. The Government of India and our jawans retaliated. Today, we have to stand united with the country. A message that we stand united with the country has to be sent across…We stand with the country, with the Government, with the armed forces. We stand with you,” Karandlaje told reporters.
“Pakistan is not a trustworthy country. It has proven again and again that it can violate the ceasefire at any time. Pakistan sends terrorists to other countries…They are not exporting any technology, just terrorists. So, the world is against them,” she added.
Meanwhile, the BJP Minority Morcha is all set to launch a nationwide campaign titled “Nagrik Tiranga Yatra for National Security” starting today, under the mission “Operation Sindoor”.
India-Pakistan agreement: Maharashtra govt looks to strengthen civil defence force grappling with manpower crunch
Civil Defence of Maharashtra recently conducted mock drills as part of the nationwide exercise, even though the agency has been grappling with manpower crunch and inadequate training equipment. Realising the key role of civil defence amid the military confrontation between India and Pakistan, the government is trying to strengthen the agency by resolving issues ranging from paltry daily allowance to inadequate sirens and ambulances.
With the spotlight on civil defence, a course will be introduced in the engineering college syllabus from the upcoming academic year, a senior Maharashtra government official said.
The Directorate of Civil Defence and the University of Mumbai recently signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU), finalising the inclusion of the Civil Defence course in the academic curriculum, Director of Civil Defence Prabhat Kumar told PTI.
This course will be taught in all engineering colleges affiliated with the University of Mumbai and will carry a weightage of 25 marks.
“Students who wish to serve the nation while pursuing their education will get an opportunity through this course,” Kumar said, adding that students will be trained in rescue operations and saving lives during emergencies.
India-Pakistan agreement: J&K politicians welcome pause, urge lasting peace
Political leaders across Jammu and Kashmir welcomed Saturday’s pause in hostilities, calling it a much-needed relief after days of deadly escalation. PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah urged a shift from military confrontation to sustained peace and political dialogue.
“Terrorism is unacceptable, but it should not dictate when India and Pakistan go to war,” said Mehbooba Mufti. “There is no military solution — a political resolution is the only way forward.”
Mirwaiz echoed the sentiment, saying “better sense has prevailed” after what he described as a dangerous spiral of violence. Farooq Abdullah emphasized the toll the conflict has taken on border communities. “Our people have borne the brunt of this deteriorating situation. This pause will offer them some much-needed relief,” he said.
All three leaders underscored the urgent need to move away from reactionary measures and toward long-term peace in the region.
Situation normal in Srinagar, Akhnoor, Rajouri & Poonch
The situation in Jammu city remained normal on Sunday, a day after intense shelling from Pakistan.
No drones, firing and shelling were reported during the intervening night of May 10-11.
The situation was also normal in Poonch area after no drones, firing and shelling were reported during the night.
Meanwhile, amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Amritsar District Collector has issued a red alert, urging residents to stay indoors and away from windows.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the District Collector said, “We have restored power supply for your convenience, but we are still on red alert. Sirens will sound now, indicating this red alert. Please don’t move out of your house; stay indoors and away from windows. We will be informing you when we get the green signal. Please ensure compliance and please don’t panic.”
Earlier, at 4:39 am, the District Collector had also advised residents to keep lights off and avoid going near windows, roads, balconies, or terraces.
Earlier, at 4:39 am, the District Collector had also advised residents to keep lights off and avoid going near windows, roads, balconies, or terraces.
India-Pakistan agreement: Pause disappoints hardliners, others say it’s a win for India
When India struck terror facilities hard in Pakistan on Wednesday, for many the act underlined the govt’s seriousness of response to the heinous Pahalgam massacre on April 22. Since then, as the Army continued to display the same intensity of intent, both in its offensive and defensive manoeuvres, the public mood on social media platforms largely favoured a military action strong enough to guarantee a deterrent both for terrorists and their handlers. In this prevailing ambience, the Saturday announcement that pauses the raging conflict has been lauded by some but also seen by others as letting Pakistan off the hook. Foreign affairs analyst Brahma Chellaney wondered on X, “Does this mean that Prime Minister Modi has decided not to take ‘Operation Sindoor’ to its logical conclusion by ending, once and for all, the Pakistani military generals’ four-decade-long strategy of waging a ‘war of a thousand cuts’ against India through terrorist proxies?”
‘Pakistan has got a befitting reply to the misadventure they conducted in Pahalgam’: Sachin Pilot to TOI
In an interview with The Times of India, Congress leader Sachin Pilot praised the Indian armed forces for their precise and brave response to Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. He called it an “imminent” and “adequate” strike on terror infrastructure, lauding the military for avoiding civilian casualties and targeting terror propagators. Pilot reiterated that Pakistan has long harboured terrorists, citing Osama bin Laden’s presence in Abbottabad and the involvement of Masood Azhar and Hafiz Saeed in cross-border terrorism.
India-Pakistan Tensions Live: Situation seems normal in Akhnoor. No drones, firing or shelling was reported during the night.
Amritsar was placed under a red alert early Sunday morning following heightened security concerns, with district authorities urging residents to remain indoors. At 5:24 am, the Deputy Commissioner of Amritsar issued an urgent statement: “We have restored power supply for your convenience, but we are still on red alert. Sirens will sound now, indicating this red alert. Please don’t move out of your house; stay indoors and away from windows. We will be informing you when we get the green signal. Please ensure compliance and please don’t panic.”
India-Pakistan Tensions Live: Delhi airport operations remain normal, issues travel advisory
Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) on Sunday said that operations are proceeding smoothly at the Delhi Airport.
“Delhi Airport operations continue to run smoothly. However, In light of evolving airspace dynamics and heightened security protocols mandated by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, there may be adjustments to flight schedules and longer wait times at security checkpoints,” the airport said in its latest travel advisory.
The airport operator issued the advisory to passengers, which includes, “Stay updated through their respective airline’s communication channels. Adhere to prescribed guidelines for cabin and check-in baggage. Arrive well in advance to accommodate possible security delays. Extend full cooperation to airline and security personnel for efficient facilitation. Verify flight status via the airline or the official Delhi Airport website.”
“We strongly advise all passengers to depend exclusively on official updates for accurate information and to refrain from circulating unverified content,” the advisory added.
Earlier, Airports Authority of India (AAI) and relevant aviation authorities have issued a series of notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) announcing the temporary closure of 32 airports across Northern and Western India for all civil flight operations.
The NOTAM is effective from May 9, 2025, to May 14, 2025 (which corresponds to 0529 IST on 15th May 2025), due to operational reasons.
The list of 32 airports include Adhampur, Ambala, Amritsar, Awantipur, Bathinda, Bhuj, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Halwara, Hindon, Jaisalmer, Jammu, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Kandla, Kangra (Gaggal), Keshod, Kishangarh, Kullu Manali (Bhuntar), Leh, Ludhiana, Mundra, Naliya, Pathankot, Patiala, Porbandar, Rajkot (Hirasar), Sarsawa, Shimla, Srinagar, Thoise and Uttarlai.
In the early hours of Saturday, four airbases in Pakistan were hit by Indian strikes, sources told ANI, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. India launched the retaliatory strikes immediately after Pakistan attacked 26 locations across India. Intermittent firing is still going on at several places along the Line of Control.
India-Pakistan Tensions Live: Emergency blackout drill held at Pune Airport
A scheduled emergency blackout drill was conducted at Pune Airport on Saturday from 8:25pm to 8:45pm. The drill aimed to test the airport’s preparedness and response to potential power outages or other emergencies.
The drill started with all lights and power systems shut off. Airport staff and emergency responders implemented emergency procedures. Incoming flights were instructed to hover for 20-30 minutes. Regular announcements were made during the drill to keep passengers informed and calm.
Details provided by Airport Director Santosh Dhoke said that the emergency blackout drill was successful in testing the airport’s preparedness and response to potential emergencies. The drill highlighted areas of strength and identified opportunities for improvement.
According to Dhoke, the airport’s emergency response plan was effective in ensuring a smooth response to the simulated blackout.Communication between airport staff, airlines, and air traffic control was satisfactory and announcements made before and during the drill helped keep passengers informed and calm.
No safety incidents or issues were reported during the drill.
India said on Saturday that Pakistan has violated the understanding reached between DGMOs of the two countries earlier in the day on stoppage of firing and military action and that the Indian Army is retaliating and dealing with the border intrusions.
At a special briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said this is a breach of the understanding arrived at earlier today and India takes “very serious note of these violations”.
India called upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with seriousness and responsibility.
Misri said India’s Armed Forces have been given instructions to deal strongly with any instances of repetition of the violations of the border along the International Border as well as the Line of Control.
“For the last few hours, there have been repeated violations of the understanding arrived at earlier this evening between the Directors General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan. This is a breach of the understanding arrived at earlier today. The armed forces are giving an adequate and appropriate response to these violations and we take very very serious note of these violations,” Misri said.
“We call upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with seriousness and responsibility. The armed forces are maintaining a strong vigil on the situation. They have been given instructions to deal strongly with any instances of repetition of the violations of the border along the International Border as well as the Line of Control,” he added.
In a drastic revision of its security doctrine, India on Saturday declared that it would from now on consider every instance of terrorism directed against it as an ‘act of war’ and would respond accordingly. Sources explained that the decision considerably lowers the threshold for India to give full-scale military response to attacks orchestrated from across the border. Although India responded militarily to terrorist attacks in Uri in 2016, Pulwama in 2019 and, most recently, Pahalgam by exercising the military option, the decision on Saturday bakes the new security posture into a doctrine.
Just hours before the ceasefire was announced on Saturday evening, India launched a strong counter-offensive against Pakistan, targeting nine airbases and two radar sites in response to Pakistan’s earlier missile and drone strikes on Indian military installations. Pakistan had initiated Operation Bunyan al-Marsoos, deploying F-16s, JF-17s, and precision munitions across over 26 Indian locations, leading to limited Indian damage. In retaliation, India executed Operation Sindoor, causing extensive damage to key Pakistani military infrastructure using BrahMos, Scalp, and Spice-2000 missiles.
Despite a ceasefire agreement at 5pm, tensions persisted with multiple ceasefire violations and drone intrusions along the western front. Indian forces shot down some drones while others retreated. Although shelling continued in areas like Poonch, Rajouri, Jammu, and Kathua during the evening, firing subsided later in the night.
Senior military officials confirmed that major hostilities have ceased and that Indian DGMO Lt-Gen Rajiv Ghai will engage with his Pakistani counterpart on Monday to operationalise the truce. The Indian military also rejected Pakistani claims about strikes on Indian defence assets and mosques, calling them disinformation. India reiterated that any future provocations will be met with decisive force.
While India and Pakistan agreed to a pause in firing and military action, with no mention of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) which India has put in abeyance, two gates of the Baglihar dam were thrown open on Saturday, causing Chenab River to swell.Sources said two gates of the dam remained open from around 8.30am till 4.30pm. The gates were opened to regulate rising water levels triggered by heavy rainfall in the region on Friday. The IWT gives India exclusive rights to use the waters of the eastern rivers – Sutlej, Beas and Ravi – and their tributaries, before they enter Pakistan, while the latter secured rights over the waters of the western rivers – Chenab, Jhelum and Indus. Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India put the treaty in abeyance.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday lauded ‘Operation Sindoor’ and said that the roar of armed forces reached all the way to Rawalpindi. Rajnath called the operation a symbol of India’s political, social, and strategic resolve—says it reflects the nation’s unwavering stand against terrorism and the strength of its military power.
“The Indian forces launched Operation Sindoor with the aim of dismantling the terrorist infrastructure present in Pakistan. We never targeted their civilians,” he said.
“We did not limit our action to border military posts; the roar of the Indian forces reached all the way to Rawalpindi, where the headquarters of the Pakistani army is located,” he added.
This comes after India and Pakistan agreed to ceasefire after an understanding was reached earlier in the day between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries.
However, at press briefing held late night, foreign secretary Vikram Misri said that Pakistan has breached the truce and Indian armed forces had been instructed to respond firmly to any further violations along the Line of Control (LoC) and the international border.
“An understanding was reached this evening between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan to halt the ongoing military action. However, in the last few hours, Pakistan has violated this understanding,” Misri stated. He confirmed that Indian forces were retaliating against the latest cross-border intrusion, which he termed “extremely condemnable.”
Misri said Pakistan bore full responsibility for the latest escalation and urged Islamabad to act immediately to halt the provocations. “The armed forces are maintaining strict vigilance, and instructions have been issued to deal strongly with any further violations,” he added.
Earlier in the day, Misri announced that the DGMOs had agreed to cease all military activity — including on land, air, and sea — starting at 5:00 pm IST. However, just hours later, firing was reported from the Pakistani side in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir, with multiple drone sightings along the border.
On Friday morning, panic gripped parts of Jammu following air-raid sirens and explosions near the LoC in Poonch and Rajouri. The Border Security Force (BSF) also thwarted an infiltration attempt in Samba late Thursday night. Meanwhile, the Indian Army reported shooting down more than 50 swarm drones during several Pakistani attempts to breach defences.
Advanced air defence systems including L-70, Zu-23mm, and Schilka guns were deployed across critical areas such as Udhampur, Jammu, Nagrota, Akhnoor, Samba, and Pathankot. Unverified reports claimed that a Pakistani Air Force jet may have been downed over the Pathankot sector. Two Pakistani drones were also destroyed in the Naushera sector amid intense artillery exchanges.
The Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) confirmed that key Indian military installations in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur were targeted with drones and missiles, all of which were successfully intercepted with no casualties.
Union home minister Amit Shah chaired an emergency meeting with top officials from border forces and CISF to review security across India’s borders and airports.
Internationally, US Vice President JD Vance, who was in India during the Pahalgam terror attack, called the situation a “regional conflict” and said the US would not intervene but would support dialogue. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has been in touch with global leaders, assuring them that India’s response has been “targeted, proportional, and focused on terror infrastructure.”
India strongly rejected Pakistan’s accusation that it targeted the Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), warning Islamabad against using such “blatant lies” as pretext for further escalation.
Foreign secretary Misri reiterated that the current crisis was triggered by the Pahalgam attack and said the onus now lay on Pakistan to de-escalate. He also accused Pakistan of running a disinformation campaign.
Pakistan, meanwhile, reportedly launched another round of drone and missile strikes on Thursday night, targeting areas including Satwari, RS Pura, and Arnia. All eight missiles were intercepted. Authorities confirmed the recovery of drone and missile debris from multiple sites, offering clear evidence of the assault.
Stay tuned to this live blog for real-time updates as border tensions continue to escalate.
