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Stating that it was “a crime” to inform Pakistan “at the start of our attack”, Rahul Gandhi sought to know how many aircraft did the IAF “lose as a result”. (File Photo)India Pakistan News Highlights: In response to Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, where he alleged it was “a crime” to inform Pakistan “at the start of our attack,” the Ministry of External Affairs responded by saying that Pakistan was warned at the beginning, which was the early phase after the launch of Operation Sindoor. “This is being falsely represented as being before the commencement. This utter misrepresentation of facts is being called out,” the MEA said. Targeting Jaishankar for his remarks that India had informed Pakistan about targeting the terrorist infrastructure on its soil, Gandhi sought to know how many aircraft did the IAF “lose as a result”.
Haryana-based YouTuber arrested: The Haryana Police on Saturday arrested travel blogger Jyoti Rani for allegedly spying for Pakistani intelligence agencies during Operation Sindoor. Rani, who has a YouTube channel called ‘Travel with Jo’ was taken into custody after she was found sharing “sensitive information” with an official of the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi, the police said. She has been accused of spying for Pakistan and being in direct contact with handlers there to portray a positive image of that country through her content, the police said. In March and April, Rani uploaded videos and reels of her trip to Pakistan. According to the police, she allegedly disclosed in her preliminary interrogation that she had “gone to Pakistan High Commission for getting a visitor visa in 2023”.
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Govt sets up multi-party delegation: To carry forth to the world India’s strong message of zero-tolerance against terrorism, the government has set up an all-party parliamentary delegation to visit key partner countries, including members of the UN Security Council later this month. Members of Parliament from different parties, prominent political personalities, and distinguished diplomats will be part of each delegation. The following Members of Parliament will lead the seven delegations: Congress’ Shashi Tharoor, BJP’s Ravi Shankar Prasad, Baijayant Panda, JDU’s Sanjay Kumar Jha, DMK’s Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, NCP’s Supriya Sule, Shiv Sena’s Shrikant Eknath Shinde.
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India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: List of MPs and delegations to carry forth zero-tolerance message on terrorism
Hours after the government set up an all-party parliamentary delegation to visit key partner countries, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju shared a list of MPs and delegations who will be carrying forth to the world India’s strong message of zero-tolerance against terrorism.
"One mission. One message. One Bharat. Seven All-Party Delegations will soon engage key nations under #operationsindoor, reflecting our collective resolve against terrorism," he wrote in a post on X.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsOne mission. One message. One Bharat.
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) May 17, 2025
Seven All-Party Delegations will soon engage key nations under #operationsindoor, reflecting our collective resolve against terrorism.
Here’s the list of MPs & delegations representing this united front. https://t.co/1igT7D21mZ pic.twitter.com/9LFV9YKX3W
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Tourism season completely wiped out in J-K: tourism stakeholders in Katra
The recent developments post-Pahalgam terror attack have wiped out tourism season in Jammu and Kashmir, a body representing tourism stakeholders in Katra – the base camp for the pilgrims visiting Mata Vaishno Devi shrine – said on Saturday.
The Chamber of Tourism, Trade and Industry Katra (CTTIK) said the abrupt drop in tourist arrivals has created an economic void across multiple sectors linked directly and indirectly to tourism, requesting Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to announce a comprehensive relief package.
The tourism industry was badly hit in Jammu and Kashmir after terrorists attacked tourists in Pahalgam on April 22, killing 26 persons. (PTI)
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Pakistan would have been finished off but `UN asked to stop', claims BJP MLA in MP
In yet another controversial claim by a BJP leader in Madhya Pradesh, an MLA of the ruling party on Saturday said the military strikes against Pakistan were stopped because of an "order" from the United Nations.
Narendra Prajapati, a first-time MLA, later alleged that his statement was being presented in a distorted way.
The BJP-led Union government has categorically stated that Operation Sindoor, the military action launched by India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, was stopped after the Director General of Military Operations of Pakistan called his Indian counterpart and the two countries reached an understanding.
Speaking at a `Tiranga Yatra' organised by the BJP in Rewa in the morning, Prajapati, MLA from Mangawan in the district, said Pakistan had been made to bite dust in earlier wars.
"I will say that the exercise under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi against Pakistan would have finished it (neighbouring country) off, had we not got an order of ceasefire from the UN, as Modi ji had said very soon a befitting reply will be given (to the terror attack)," said the MLA. (PTI)
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: J&K Police invokes Public Safety Act against 23 in Srinagar as SIA raids continue in city
As the State Investigation Agency (SIA) has continued its raids across Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have said that it has invoked the Public Safety Act (PSA) against 23 “subversive and criminal elements inimical to the security and public order of the nation” in the Srinagar city. The detentions under the controversial act have come despite the government claiming return of normalcy in the valley.
This is the first time that the police have themselves revealed the number of PSAs cases invoked in the city. In the past, police would keep it a guarded secret.
“In a decisive action against subversive and criminal elements inimical to the security and public order of the nation, Srinagar Police has booked 23 terror associates of proscribed terror outfits involved in subversive activities and miscreants involved in public disturbance under the Public Safety Act (PSA),” the police said in a statement while naming each individual booked under the law. Read More
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Nagpur woman goes missing from village near LoC
A 43-year-old woman from Nagpur has gone missing from Hunderman, a remote village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kargil, Ladakh, raising concerns that she may have crossed into Pakistan controlled territory in an alleged attempt to meet a Pakistani pastor she had befriended online.
The woman, Sunita Jamgade, had been travelling with her 12-year-old son, whom she reportedly left behind in the village before disappearing. Her family was informed of her disappearance by Kargil police nearly five days ago.
Sunita had previously travelled to Amritsar earlier this month to attend a court hearing. According to her brother, this wasn’t her first attempt to reach Pakistan. “She had earlier tried to cross the Attari-Wagah border. The police had caught her but released her after we explained she was not mentally well,” he said. Read More
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Rahul targets Jaishankar over informing Pak, MEA says misrepresenting facts
The Ministry of External Affairs, in a statement, said, “External Affairs Minister had stated that we had warned Pakistan at the start, which is clearly the early phase after Op Sindoor’s commencement. This is being falsely represented as being before the commencement. This utter misrepresentation of facts is being called out.”
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates | India had informed Pakistan about targeting the terrorist infrastructure on its soil, Jaishankar said
Jaishankar had told reporters Thursday that “at the start of the operation, we had sent a message to Pakistan saying we are striking at terrorists’ infrastructure. We are not striking at the military. So the military has an option of standing out and not interfering in this process. They chose not to take that good advice.”
Jaishankar was referring to the call made by Director General of Military Operations Lt General Rajiv Ghai to his Pakistani counterpart Major General Kashif Abdullah after the Indian Armed Forces struck nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir between 1 am and 1.30 am on May 7.
On May 11, during a media briefing with Director General of Military Operations Lt General Ghai and Navy counterpart Vice Admiral A N Pramod, Director General Air Operation Air Marshal A K Bharti had said he would not like to comment on whether India lost any aircraft in Operation Sindoor due to the prevailing combat situation.
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates | Rahul Gandhi targets S Jaishankar: ‘Informing Pakistan about attack a crime, how many aircraft did we lose as a result?’
In his first remarks post Operation Sindoor and cessation of military action by India and Pakistan, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Thursday targeted External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for his remarks that India had informed Pakistan about targeting the terrorist infrastructure on its soil.
Stating that it was “a crime” to inform Pakistan “at the start of our attack”, Gandhi sought to know how many aircraft did the IAF “lose as a result”.
Gandhi, in a post on X Saturday, said, “Informing Pakistan at the start of our attack was a crime. EAM has publicly admitted that GOI did it. Who authorised it? How many aircraft did our air force lose as a result?”
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Why BJP may have boxed in Congress after Centre taps Shashi Tharoor to lead multi-party delegation on Op Sindoor
The Congress is staring at one more crisis within as the already frayed intra-party equations came to the fore after the government announced the names of leaders who will head all-party delegations that will travel across the globe in the coming days to rally support for India’s war against terror emanating from Pakistan and try and isolate Islamabad internationally.
Among the names of those who will head the seven delegations announced by the government is Lok Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor, the chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs. The government had contacted Tharoor, his Lok Sabha colleagues Manish Tiwari and Amar Singh, and former External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid to be part of the delegations. Read Manoj C G's Political Pulse here
Rahul Gandhi targets S Jaishankar: ‘Informing Pakistan about attack a crime, how many aircraft did we lose as a result?’
In his first remarks post Operation Sindoor and cessation of military action by India and Pakistan, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Thursday targeted External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for his remarks that India had informed Pakistan about targeting the terrorist infrastructure on its soil.
Stating that it was “a crime” to inform Pakistan “at the start of our attack”, Gandhi sought to know how many aircraft did the IAF “lose as a result”.
Jaishankar had told reporters Thursday that “at the start of the operation, we had sent a message to Pakistan saying we are striking at terrorists’ infrastructure. We are not striking at the military. So the military has an option of standing out and not interfering in this process. They chose not to take that good advice.” Read more
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: 'World is amazed and Pakistan is scared,' Amit Shah hails Operation Sindoor
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India has been developing rapidly in every sector.
"Ever since Narendra Modi became the PM, he has taken the responsibility of developing the entire nation. Under his leadership, India has been progressing rapidly in every sector towards becoming a developed nation. Modi ji has also prioritised the security of the country. Before 2014, terrorists would enter India, attack our citizens, and leave unchallenged. But ever since Modi ji took oath, he has responded to every attack with such precision and strength that the entire world is watching in astonishment," Shah said in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of several development projects in the Lok Sabha constituency, news agency PTI reported.
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Chandigarh University terminates academic collaboration with 23 Turkish, Azerbaijani universities
The Punjab-based Chandigarh University has ended academic collaborations with 23 Turkish and Azerbaijani Universities.
Announcing the decision on Saturday, Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor of the private university, said, “The vision of Chandigarh University has always remained aligned to the spirit of Nation First, and in line with that vision, we have decided to terminate all our educational ties with Turkey and Azerbaijan. Nothing is more important to us when it comes to national security, and we won’t compromise on anything when it comes to the integrity and sovereignty of India.”
Sandhu added, “As has been clearly stated by our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, that the perpetrators of terrorism and those helping them won’t be spared at any cost, Chandigarh University stands united with the entire nation in the fight against terrorism and those sponsoring it. We cannot continue ties with nations that are responsible for taking the lives of our innocent civilians and soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces. I urge Indian students not to pursue their higher education at Turkish and Azerbaijani universities. Instead, prefer taking admission in India-friendly nations. We, as responsible citizens of the nation, must stand united and cut all kinds of ties or support to these nations that have acted directly or indirectly against our national interests.” Read the full story here
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Everybody's responsibility to refrain from creating confusion over Op Sindoor's success, says Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Senior BJP leader and former Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday said it is everybody's responsibility to refrain from trying to create any confusion over the success of Operation Sindoor.
Participating in a 'Tiranga Yatra' in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur to mark the success of Operation Sindoor, he also said the valorous Indian armed forces detached, defunct and destroyed the "sanctuary of sinners and territory of terrorists" in Pakistan during the operation.
Naqvi's remarks have come days after the Congress accused the BJP of "politicising" Operation Sindoor. The opposition party had said it would take out rallies across the country to question the prime minister's "silence" on US President Donald Trump's claims of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
"While commenting on irresponsible statements made by some people on the Operation Sindoor, Naqvi said that it is the responsibility of all to refrain from any attempt to create confusion on the victory of the country," said a statement released by Naqvi's office. (PTI)
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Haryana-based travel blogger Jyoti Rani arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan
The Haryana Police arrested travel blogger Jyoti Rani, 33, on Friday for allegedly spying for Pakistani intelligence agencies during Operation Sindoor.
Rani, who has a YouTube channel called Travel with Jo with over 3,77,000 subscribers and an Instagram account with over 1,32,000 followers, was taken into custody after she was found sharing “sensitive information” with an official of the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi, the police said.
Rani was arrested from the New Aggarwal Extension area in Hisar district and booked under Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act and Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (acts that endanger the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India).
Rani got her visa in 2023 and subsequently travelled to Pakistan twice, the police said. Read the full story here
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Sending all-party delegations good opportunity to present India's viewpoint to foreign nations, says J-K CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday said that sending all-party delegations to foreign countries is a good opportunity to present India's viewpoint following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.
"Members of all big parties will be included in these delegations and it is a good opportunity to present India's viewpoint in front of the important countries," Abdullah said, news agency PTI reported.
He said that after the attack on Parliament in 2001 during the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government, delegations were sent to some countries in a similar way.
"Parliamentary delegations were sent to foreign countries during Operation Parakram. It is good," the chief minister added.
On the present situation along the border and the Line of Control (LoC), Abdullah said that as of now, there are no reports of violation of the understanding reached between India and Pakistan.
"Assessment of the damage is being done. Once the damage assessment report comes, we will work on the compensation package. Whatever we can do, we will do and whatever help we need from the Centre, we will ask the Centre," he added.
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: CPI(M) says it agreed to be part of all-party delegations despite reservations
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Saturday said it has agreed to be part of the all-party delegations for the government's international outreach following Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor in national interest despite having "reservations", and again demanded a special session of Parliament.
"The Communist Party of India (Marxist) feels that it is unfortunate that the prime minister and his government refused to convene a special session of Parliament to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent developments," CPI(M) said.
"We urge the government to immediately convene the Parliament session, apprise the people of India and also provide opportunities to seek clarifications, if any," the Left party said.
With CPI(M)'s Rajya Sabha floor leader John Brittas among the MPs who will be going to different nations as a part of the multi-party delegations to convey India's message post Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, the CPI(M) said they have agreed to it in national interest. (PTI)
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: J-K LG reviews security situation alon LoC in Kupwara
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday reviewed security situation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district.
In a post on X, Sinha said, "Reviewed security situation on the ground with Army and Police officials. Interacted with our brave Jawans in Tangdhar. They are standing tall, full of confidence and with determination to safeguard the territorial integrity of the nation." Sinha visited the border area in Tangdhar Sector and assessed the damage due to unprovoked heavy shelling by Pakistan.
He said the country is grateful to the armed forces for protecting the lives and ensuring the sanctity of our borders with alertness, dedication, bravery and supreme sacrifice.
"I am confident that our jawans will firmly deal with any misadventure by the enemy," he added. (PTI)
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: After Tharoor picked to lead delegation on Operation Sindoor, Cong says govt 'playing games'
The Congress on Saturday accused the government of "playing games" with a "mischievous mindset" by announcing names of heads of diplomatic outreach delegations after Operation Sindoor other than the four given by the party.
The opposition party's attack came after Shashi Tharoor, not part of the four leaders nominated by the Congress, was named as the head of a delegation to key partner countries to convey India's message of zero tolerance against terrorism following Operation Sindoor.
In an apparent swipe at Tharoor, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "Congress mein hona aur Congress ka hona mein zameen-aasmaan ka antar hai (There is a difference between being in the Congress and of the Congress)." Ramesh said senior party leader Salman Khurshid was also approached by the government and he told them that the party has to decide.
(With inputs from PTI)
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Working on plan to seek Centre's help to rehabilitate residents affected by Pak shelling, says J-K LG
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ON Saturday said a comprehensive plan would be prepared to seek assistance from the Centre for the rehabilitation of residents affected by shelling.
"Many houses and commercial properties here have been damaged due to the shelling from the adversary. Today, I visited those places with a senior administrative officers, saw the situation with my own eyes, and interacted with the people to understand their problems," Sinha said in Tangdhar area of north Kashmir's Kupwara district.
However, the LG said the assistance provided to the people was not sufficient and the UT government would seek more assistance from the Centre. (PTI)
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Modi government ‘buckled under US pressure’ on IMF aid to Pakistan, says Congress
A day after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said any financial assistance to Pakistan is no less than terror funding and urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reconsider its assistance to the neighbouring country, the Congress said Saturday that the Narendra Modi government had “simply buckled under US pressure” at the IMF Executive Board meeting when the loans were deliberated upon.
Congress general secretary for communications Jairam Ramesh said Singh is now criticising the IMF for approving loans to Pakistan on May 9, 2025, “but on April 29th itself – before the Modi government woke up – the Congress had said that the IMF Executive Board was meeting on May 9th to consider this issue and that India should oppose it forcefully”. Read the full story here
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: JDU's Sanjay Jha to visit Japan, Korea, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.
JDU's Sanjay Jha led delegation will be visiting Japan, Korea, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia. His team includes Aparajita Sarangi (BJP), John Brittas (CPM) Salman Khurshid (Congress) among others.
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad to lead delegation to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Algeria
Senior BJP leader and former union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad will lead a delegation to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Kuwait and Algeria
His team includes Priyanka chaturvedi (Shiv Sena UBT) D Purandareshawari(BJP) and former union minister MJ Akbar
Earlier today, government released a list of MPs to lead all-party delegations to spread Operation Sindoor message across world.
The delegations will be headed by Congress’s Shashi Tharoor, BJP’s Ravi Shankar Prasad and Baijayant Panda, JD(U)’s Sanjay Kumar Jha, DMK’s Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, NCP’s Supriya Sule, and Shiv Sena’s Shrikant Eknath Shinde.
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: 'We gave 4 names, PIB list completely different', says Congress MP Jairam Ramesh
On the announcement of all-party delegation, Congress MP and Communication in charge Jairam Ramesh said: "In diplomacy, we can make public all the details. Rijiju asked for 4 names, we gave that. We were hoping that these names would be included in the final list. But the PIB release is completely diff. We are shocked."
"What will happen next, I can't say. Names are different. We did our duty. We were hoping that govt is asking for names with honest intentions. We didn't know that they are doing it with a mischievous mentality.
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: 'Humbly accept the responsibility', says NCP MP Supriya Sule
NCP MP Supriya Sule reacted to being a part of an All-India delegation, set to visit key partner nations, carrying India's shared message of zero-tolerance to terrorism.
In a post on X, Sule said, she humbly accepts the responsibility of representing India on the global stage.
"I am honoured to join the all-party delegation representing India on the global stage. I humbly accept this responsibility and thank Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Minister Kiren Rijiju ji and the Ministry of External Affairs," she said, adding, " I am deeply grateful to the people of Baramati Lok Sabha constituency for your continued support."
I am honoured to join the all-party delegation representing India on the global stage. I humbly accept this responsibility and thank Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) ji, Minister Kiren Rijiju ji (@KirenRijiju), and the Ministry of External Affairs (@MEAIndia).… https://t.co/ndXLlCfP7V
— Supriya Sule (@supriya_sule) May 17, 2025
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Shashi Tharoor reacts to being part of All-India delegation
Following the announcement, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, via a post of X, said: “I am honoured by the invitation of the government of India to lead an all-party delegation to five key capitals, to present our nation’s point of view on recent events. When national interest is involved, and my services are required, I will not be found wanting.”
I am honoured by the invitation of the government of India to lead an all-party delegation to five key capitals, to present our nation’s point of view on recent events.
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) May 17, 2025
When national interest is involved, and my services are required, I will not be found wanting.
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India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Lives on the Line: Life and loss along LoC as shells rained during India-Pakistan standoff
📍Pallanwala, Akhnoor (On the Zero Line)
Kamlesh Kumari points to a tree, around 500 metres from where she stands on the terrace of her house, next to a gaping hole left behind by a shell that landed on May 10, hours after the announcement of a pause on military action between India and Pakistan.
“The shells came from there, beyond that tree,” she says. “That’s the other side.”
From the time she came to Pallanwala, a village on the Line of Control (LoC), as a young bride 26 years ago, Kumari, 45, has spent several lazy afternoons listening to sounds from beyond the tree.
“I often wonder how life is across the border; if, like us, they too have to empty out whenever there is tension, if they have bunkers like we do. When they have weddings, we hear it. I hear the azan from the mosque — sometimes, it’s a child who recites the prayers and at times, it is an old man,” she says.
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: All-party delegations to carry forth to the world India's strong message of zero-tolerance against terrorism
To carry forth to the world India's strong message of zero-tolerance against terrorism, the government has set up an all-party parliamentary delegations to visit key partner countries, including members of the UN Security Council later this month.
The All-Party Delegations will project India’s national consensus and resolute approach to combating terrorism in all forms and manifestations. They would carry forth to the world the country’s strong message of zero-tolerance against terrorism.
Members of Parliament from different parties, prominent political personalities, and distinguished diplomats will be part of each delegation.
The following Members of Parliament will lead the seven delegations:
-Shashi Tharoor, INC
-Ravi Shankar Prasad, BJP
-Sanjay Kumar Jha, JDU
-Baijayant Panda, BJP
-Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, DMK
-Supriya Sule, NCP
-Shrikant Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: UK Foreign Secretary in Pakistan to reiterate counter-terrorism message
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrived in Islamabad on Friday to reiterate the British government's determination to play its part to counter terrorism and ensure the "fragile ceasefire" between India and Pakistan becomes a "durable peace".
Lammy's visit, the first by a British Foreign Secretary to Pakistan since 2021, follows India's 'Operation Sindoor' targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attacks that claimed 26 lives.— PTI
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: We want to encourage and see direct talks between India and Pakistan: US
The US wants to encourage and see "direct" talks between India and Pakistan, the State Department has said, a reversal from President Donald Trump's earlier comment that he will work with the two countries for a “solution” on Kashmir.
“Well, look, what we're happy to see is a ceasefire. That's what we've said for the last couple of days now, and we want to encourage and see direct talks between the parties. We have been clear on that,” State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said at the press briefing Thursday.
“Taking a step back, the President is a peacemaker, and we celebrate the advancement of peace, and we'd hope to see the ceasefire be maintained. And the President has also been clear in terms of the praise that he has given both prime ministers of both countries for the wisdom and the fortitude that they showed by choosing the path of peace,” he said. — PTI
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Congress accuses govt of 'double standards', attempting to take 'political mileage'
Accusing the government of adopting "double standards", the Congress said on Friday that on one hand, it is taking the initiative of sending multi-party delegations abroad and on the other, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reportedly meet only NDA chief Ministers next week to take "political mileage" from Operation Sindoor.
The opposition party's attack on the government came after it asserted that it would definitely be a part of the delegations. — PTI
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: 'If the behaivour imporves, it's fine; but...': Rajnath Singh's strong words at Bhuj Air Force station
Sending a clear and firm message to Islamabad, the defence minister made it clear that the operation is not yet over as the current ceasefire means that India has kept Pakistan on "probation" on the basis of its behaviour.
"If the behaviour improves, it is fine; but if there is any disturbance, harshest punishment will be given," he said. — PTI
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: In Poonch, those who suffered losses during Pakistan shelling can now seek help on WhatsApp
Giving tehsil-wise WhatsApp contact numbers to enable people to directly report damage to their property or livestock via WhatsApp, the 'Report to Support' initiative enables residents impacted by the shelling to get swift assessment and assistance.
Read full story here
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: 48 hours, 2 encounters, 6 dead: How security forces stepped up anti-terror ops in Valley
Search parties detected movement of terrorists on the morning of May 13. On being challenged, the terrorists opened fire. Three of them were killed in the ensuing firefight, said security forces.
Read full article on how the terrorists were identified and engaged here
Mirwaiz Farooq appeals for permanent ceasefire between India, Pakistan
Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Friday appealed for a permanent ceasefire on the borders between India and Pakistan, saying military brinkmanship only leads to disaster and never to peace.
Addressing the Friday congregation at the Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta locality of the city here, he also said Kashmir is a "nuclear flashpoint" which can "explode anytime". — PTI
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: AI in the battlefield: How India leveraged new age warfare to thwart Pakistan’s aerial attacks
In the four-day military conflict between India and Pakistan, which began on the intervening night of May 6 and May 7, defence sources said that New Delhi managed to hit multiple military installations in the neighbouring country and thwarted a barrage of attacks from them due to a successful integration of the country’s “space know how”, “electronics” and “computing expertise using artificial intelligence (AI)”.
Read the full article here
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Operation Sindoor reflects PM's firm determination, pin-pointed intelligence: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said Operation Sindoor was a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's firm determination, pin-pointed intelligence gathering by various agencies and infallible fire power of Indian armed forces.
He said this after inaugurating a new multi agency centre in Delhi for intelligence sharing among various agencies. — PTI
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Indo-Pak conflict: Govt to send delegations for diplomatic outreach, Cong says will participate
The government is planning to send multi-party parliamentary delegations to several countries in the coming days to explain India's stand on terrorism from Pakistan and the Congress on Friday said it will definitely be part of them.
While there was no official word on the delegations from the government, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh told PTI that Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has spoken to the Congress president in this regard.
"The Prime Minister has refused to chair two all-party meetings on the Pahalgam terror attacks and Operation Sindoor. The Prime Minister has not agreed to call a special session of Parliament that the Indian National Congress has been demanding to demonstrate a collective will and reiterate the resolution passed unanimously by Parliament on February 22, 1994," Ramesh said in a post on X. — PTI
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Will pursue confidence building measures, says Indian Army
The Indian Army on Thursday said it will pursue confidence building measures to reduce the "alertness level" in line with the May 10 understanding on cessation of hostilities with the Pakistani side.
The remarks by the Indian Army came hours after Islamabad said the India-Pakistan arrangement on stopping the military actions has been extended till May 18.
The Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan firmed up the arrangement on stopping military actions on May 10 after four days of fierce offensives between the two sides that triggered fears of a wider conflict.
"Further to the understanding between the two DGMOs on 10th of May 2025, it has been decided to continue the confidence building measures so as to reduce the alertness level," the Indian Army said. (PTI)
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Six terrorists killed in two major operations in south Kashmir
After the April 22 Pahalgam attack, security forces turned the focus of their anti-terror operations to specific areas in south Kashmir and eliminated six terrorists in the past three days, officials said on Friday.
"The security agencies reviewed their strategy according to the situation in the wake of terror activities in the last one month and our intensified focus was on operations," said V K Birdi, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir.
The IGP was addressing a press conference with General Officer Commanding, Victor Force, Major General Dhananjay Joshi at the headquarters of the Victor Force here in south Kashmir's Pulwama district.
Birdi said that due to the intensified focus and coordination between various security agencies, two successful operations were conducted in which six terrorists were killed. He termed their elimination "significant achievements". (PTI)
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Rajnath Singh hails military's action against Pakistan
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "You have made the entire nation believe that 'Naya Bharat ab sahan nahi karta, balki wah palat kar jawab deta hai'. I can say all I want but my words would fail to assess your actions. On behalf of a grateful nation, I extend my gratitude to you once again."
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: 'Operation Sindoor not over yet,' says Rajnath Singh
"Operation Sindoor is not over yet. Whatever happened was just a trailer. When the right time comes, we will show the full picture to the world," says Rajnath Singh.
He added, "We have kept Pakistan on probation. If its behavior improves, then okay, otherwise, it will be given strictest punishment..."
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: 'Pak will spend large amount of funds on terror funding,' says Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "I believe Pakistan will spend a large portion of the funds received from the International Monetary Fund on terror infrastructure in its country....India wants IMF to re-think funding to Pakistan."
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: 'Pak accepted strength of BrahMos missile,' says Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said during his visit to Bhuj, "Even Pakistan has accepted the power of BrahMos missile. There is an old saying in our country, "Din mein taare dekhna." Made in India BrahMos missile showed 'raat ke andhere mein din ka ujala' to Pakistan."
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: 'IMF should reconsider giving loan to Pakistan,' says Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should reconsider giving the $1 billion loan to Pakistan. Any global assistance or funding given to Pakistan is no less than terror funding."
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Six terrorists killed in Tral
On recent anti-terror operations, IGP Kashmir VK Birdi said, "In the last 48 hours, we have conducted two very successful operations. These two operations were conducted in the Kelar in Shopian and Tral areas, which resulted in the neutralisation of a total of six terrorists. We are committed to ending the terror ecosystem here."
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Expecting overnight transformation in J-K 'unrealistic', says Farooq Abdullah
National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said it is "unrealistic" to expect his party-led government, formed last year, to bring overnight transformation in Jammu and Kashmir as the "developmental setbacks" of the last decade cannot be reversed instantly.
Addressing a gathering at the Reshi Gund area of Kralpora in north Kashmir's Kupwara district, the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said the Omar Abdullah-led government has ushered in a transformative era of governance marked by the importance of active citizen engagement in shaping effective governance.
"The government's mandate spans five years, and it is unrealistic to expect a newly formed administration to transform the region overnight. The developmental setbacks our region has endured over the past decade cannot be reversed in mere moments; there is no magic solution," Abdullah said. (PTI)
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaches Bhuj
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday morning landed in Gujarat's Bhuj, set to meet Air Force personnel at the airbase.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js#watch | Gujarat: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Bhuj. He will interact with Air Warriors at Bhuj Air Force Station. Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has also arrived here with him. pic.twitter.com/wTNQL5i0yK
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India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Ex-DGMO Anil Bhatt on India-Pak war
Operation Sindoor has brought into sharp focus the importance of drones in modern warfare, which along with space and cyberspace will write the new paradigm of future military conflicts, a former Director General of Military Operations who oversaw the Doklam crisis, has said.
In an interview with PTI Videos on Thursday, retired Lt Gen Anil Kumar Bhatt also expressed his displeasure at suggestions in social media by many warmongers who were unhappy with the conflict ending in four days on the grounds that it was an opportunity to reclaim Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
He said war should be the last option and should not be waged since India had achieved its strategic aims.
“Let me tell you, a war or taking back Pak-occupied Kashmir, should be a war of choice, taken by a decision. That is not what was planned this time. Yes, the Indian military was prepared for it, if the escalating ladder took you there,” said Bhatt, who is guiding the growth of the private space technology sector in the country after retirement in June 2020. (PTI)
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: War between India and Pakistan would mean disaster, says PDP
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has said that a war between India and Pakistan was no longer an option as it would mean a disaster for the two neighbouring countries.
In its monthly newsletter 'Speak Up', the opposition party said it was time to show restraint, de-escalate and hold dialogue.
"War is no more an option; it is a disaster for the two neighbours if the leadership does not rise to the occasion. Now is not the time for triumphalism. Now is the time for restraint - ?for de-escalation, for dialogue, for the quiet courage it takes to pull back from the edge," the party said.
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: Rajnath Singh to visit Bhuj
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh posted on X, "Leaving New Delhi for Bhuj (Gujarat). Looking forward to interact with our courageous Air Warriors at Bhuj Air Force Station. Also, I shall be visiting Smritivan - a memorial and museum envisioned by PM Shri Narendra Modi as a tribute to those who lost their lives in the 2001 earthquake."
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