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India Pakistan News: PM, EAM must clarify govt's stance: Congress on BJP's Turkey, Azerbaijan dig

The Congress on Wednesday hit back at the BJP for taking a swipe at it for parrying a query on calls for boycotting trade and tourism with Turkey and Azerbaijan, saying the decision on whether or not to have a relationship with any country has to be taken by the government and not the opposition. The Congress' assertion came after the BJP's IT department head Amit Malviya said on X, "The country is enraged by the support Turkey and Azerbaijan have extended to the terror state of Pakistan. There has been a growing call to boycott trade and tourism with these countries, and private citizens have stood up in solidarity."

But, Malviya said, the Congress party cannot even bring itself to align with the broader sentiment of the Indian people. He added, "No wonder it remains so disconnected from the public. It deserves its political oblivion and complete isolation."

Malviya's remarks came after Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera told the media that the party will soon get back to them when a question was asked if the party supports the boycott call.

Hitting back at Malviya, Congress' media and publicity department head Khera said, "Since this question is being raised by an office bearer of the BJP, @PMOIndia & @DrSJaishankar should immediately clarify if the government of India has snapped all diplomatic & trade relations with Turkey and has also shut their embassy in India."

"The decision on whether or not to have a relationship with any country has to be taken by the government and not the opposition. @MEAIndia kindly clarify," Khera said in a post on X.

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "In the same vein, @PMOIndia and @DrSJaishankar should also clarify why the Modi Government has pursued normalisation with China despite its continued encroachment on Indian territory - or indeed why the PM lied to the people of India and irrevocably hurt national interests on June 19th, 2020 by giving China a public clean chit for its encroachments."

'Trump likes to claim credit for everything,' says ex Pentagon official and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute Michael Rubin

"Donald Trump likes to claim credit for everything. If you ask Donald Trump, he single-handedly won the World Cup. He invented the Internet. He cured cancer. Indians should be more like Americans in this regard and not take Donald Trump literally," he said.

This wasn't a conflict which India wanted. This was a conflict that was foisted upon India, says former Pentagon official Michael Rubin

"This wasn't a conflict which India wanted. This was a conflict that was foisted upon India. Every country has the right to defend its citizens. It doesn't differentiate between whether a formal army attacks the country or whether a terrorist army attacks the country. But ultimately, it's the job of India to draw a red line and say no, we will never tolerate terrorist attacks coming across our border, so India did what was absolutely necessary," he said.

Pahalgam terror attack: Indian technical team to meet UNSC 1267 sanctions committee

An Indian technical team is in New York to engage with the UN Security Council’s 1267 Sanctions Committee following the Pahalgam terror attack, which was claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF)—a proxy of the UN-designated terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba. The team is holding discussions with the committee’s Monitoring Team and partner nations. Additionally, they are scheduled to meet officials from the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED).

'I am happy. His family is happy. The entire country is happy': Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on return of Purnam Shaw

"We had been in touch with BSF jawan Purnam Shaw's wife Rajani Shaw throughout and spoke to her 4-5 times. Consistent efforts were made from our end. Our DGP was in continuous touch with his BSF counterpart. I told Rajani Shaw, day before yesterday that her husband was healthy and doing well. However, the modalities of his release operation would take some time...He was released this morning. I am happy. His family is happy. The entire country is happy," she said.

Operation Sindoor has created panic among people involved in terrorist activities, says Gujarat home minister

"Through Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army achieved a great success in destroying the terrorist masters and their training centres sitting in Pakistan. India has given a new direction to the world. Due to this, panic has been created among the people involved in terrorist activities in the country and the world," said Harsh Sanghvi.

Govt has not used the word 'ceasefire' with Pakistan anywhere, opposition should refrain from making unnecessary, says BJP.

Operation Sindoor is underway and has been paused temporarily; Congress and other opposition parties asking questions raises suspicion, it said.

Operation Sindoor wasn’t just a military mission — it was a masterclass in modern management, says Kiran Bedi

Watch: Indian Army organises one-day free medical camp in border village in Akhnoor

"For the last few days, the Congress party is asking why US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. This is happening for the first time. PM Modi does not say anything on this. US secretary of state Marco Rubio says that America's role was so important that it was because of them that this war stopped. EAM Dr Jaishankar does not even answer this. We are continuously asking why PM Modi and EAM are not answering what the role of America is?" the grand old party's national spokesperson Jairam Ramesh asked. "Congress to take out 'Jai Hind' rallies across country to question PM's silence on 'ceasefire', mediation by Donald Trump," he added.

'What role did America play?': Congress questions PM Modi, EAM Jaishankar's silence over Donald Trump's India-Pakistan ceasefire claim

"For the last few days, the Congress party is asking why US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. This is happening for the first time. PM Modi does not say anything on this. US secretary of state Marco Rubio says that America's role was so important that it was because of them that this war stopped. EAM Dr Jaishankar does not even answer this. We are continuously asking why PM Modi and EAM are not answering what the role of America is?" he said.

Congress demands a special session of the Parliament to discuss the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Jairam Ramesh informed

"We are standing with our armed forces like a rock. We are standing against terrorism, and we give full support to the actions taken against Pakistan. We also demanded that an all-party meeting be called...Two all-party meetings were held, but PM Modi was not present in any of those meetings. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi have written a letter to PM Modi for a special session of the Parliament to discuss the Pahalgam terrorist attack," he said.

PIB releases detailed background note on Operation Sindoor

Helicopter services from Katra to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhavan resume

The services were halted in view of the India-Pakistan tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.

We have taken out a Tiranga rally to salute the valour of the armed forces, says Tripura CM Manik Saha

"Under the leadership of PM Modi, the armed forces avenged the Pahalgam terror attack by launching Operation Sindoor and successfully destroyed the terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK)...We have taken out a Tiranga rally to salute the valour of the armed forces," he said.

Operation Sindoor important example of India's identity, says Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hailed Operation Sindoor as a powerful reflection of India’s national identity and the strength of its armed forces under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decisive leadership. He noted that the military response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack underscores both the country’s strategic prowess and the shift towards a more assertive defence doctrine adopted by the Centre. "Operation Sindoor is a very important example of India's 'asmita' (identity), the role of our armed forces, and the decisive leadership that has been there. It also gives an example of the new doctrine that has been formed. It is a praiseworthy development for the country," he said.

Watch: Muslim Rashtriya Manch organises Bharat Yatra at Lal Chowk in Srinagar to celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor

CPI(M) demands special session of parliament to discuss Pahalgam terror attack issue

CPI(M) general secretary MA Baby urged the NDA government to convene a special session of Parliament to address the “unanswered questions” surrounding the recent Pahalgam terror attack, particularly potential lapses in tourist security. Speaking from Hyderabad, where he was attending meetings of the party’s Telangana unit, Baby pointed out that Union home minister Amit Shah had previously assured the House that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir was under control and that terrorism had been eradicated. "Now, this gruesome murder has happened (in Pahalgam). So, the Home Ministry owes a clarification to our country," he told PTI.

Great relief for us, thank Centre for securing his return, says BSF jawan's family

"We are very happy today. We thank the central government and the BSF authorities for their efforts in safely bringing him back. The past two weeks have been filled with sleepless nights and uncertainty for us. We were constantly worried about his well-being," a family member of Purnam Kumar Shaw told reporters.

More bunkers needed in border areas for locals, says Major Gen Atul Kaushik (retd)

"The recent civilian casualties highlight a critical issue - the lack of sufficient bunkers and safe havens for the local population. The destruction of property and livestock during these conflicts is rarely compensated adequately, leaving families in dire situations," Kaushik said.

Security tightened along Rajasthan border amid espionage concerns, Pakistani SIMs banned in Jaisalmer, Sri Ganganagar

In response to rising espionage concerns, the Rajasthan administration has ramped up security along the India-Pakistan border. Authorities in Jaisalmer and Sri Ganganagar have imposed a ban on the use of Pakistani SIM cards after reports indicated that Pakistan has extended the range of its mobile towers near the border, raising alarms over potential unauthorised communication and surveillance. "The use of Pakistani SIMs has been strictly prohibited in border districts to prevent any breach of security," said Jaisalmer Collector Pratap Singh.

PIB fact checks video of Indian Army soldier, accusing the central government of the Pahalgam terrorist attack

India Pakistan News Live: India tests low-cost Counter Drone System

A new low-cost Counter Drone System in Hard Kill mode 'Bhargavastra', has been designed and developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL), signifying a substantial leap in countering the escalating threat of drone swarms. The micro rockets used in this counter-drone system underwent rigorous testing at the Seaward Firing Range, Gopalpur, achieving all designated objectives.

Three trials were conducted for the rocket at Gopalpur on 13th May 2025 in presence of senior officials of Indian Army. Two trials were conducted by firing one rocket each. One trial was conducted by firing two rockets in salvo mode within 2 seconds. All four rockets performed as expected and achieved the required launch parameters underscoring its pioneering technology in mitigating large-scale drone attacks: Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited.

India Pakistan News Live: PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti meets family of victims of cross-border shelling

PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti met the family of victims who lost their lives in Poonch due to cross-border shelling from Pakistan.

India Pakistan News Live: AAP workers stag protest accusing PM Modi of betraying country for not reclaiming PoK during Operation Sindoor

AAP workers in Delhi staged a protest accusing PM Modi of betraying the country for not reclaiming PoK during Operation Sindoor.

AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj said, "Our soldiers risked their lives to beat the enemy. This was the time to reclaim Kashmir. By agreeing to a ceasefire, you have betrayed the country."

India Pakistan News Live: Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah visits Uri, reviews situation

J&K CM Omar Abdullah visited Uri and reviewed the situation of areas affected by the recent shelling by Pakistan.

India Pakistan News Live: 'I thank Centre & State Govt who got my son released from Pakistan,' says BSF jawan PK Shaw's father

In West Bengal, his father Bhola Nath Shaw said, "...I thank Centre & State Govt who got my son released from Pakistan and brought him back to India...Now that my son is coming back, I would like him to serve the country once again..."

Earlier, BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had been in Pakistan Rangers' custody since 23 April 2025, repatriated to India.

India Pakistan News Live: India hands over Pakistani Rangers personnel after Pakistan

Soon after Pakistan returned BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw on Wednesday, India also released a Pakistani rangers trooper who had been in custody for nearly after two weeks.


The exchange took place at the Attari-Wagah border near Amritsar.

The Pakistani Ranger had been apprehended by BSF personnel near the international border in Rajasthan’s Sriganganagar district.

India Pakistan News Live: PM Modi chairs Cabinet Committee on security meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, the first since the pause in hostilities between India and Pakistan. He is joined by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah in the meeting that is assessing the latest security situation.

The prime minister will also chair the meeting of the Union Cabinet after the Cabinet Committee on Security meet.rebuttal, Trump again claimed that his government "brokered a historic ceasefire" between the two countries.

India Pakistan New Live: 'No torture no injury marks,' BSF official claims

The BSF official claimed that there were no reports of torture or injury on BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw's body.

India Pakistan News Live: Visuals of massive cache of arms and ammunition recovered in operation Keller

BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had been in the custody of Pakistan Rangers for nearly three weeks, was handed over to India on Wednesday morning. The repatriation took place at 10.30am at the Joint Check Post in Attari, Amritsar, and was carried out peacefully in line with established protocols, the Border Security Force (Punjab Frontier) said in a statement.

Shaw, who is a resident of Rishra in West Bengal’s Hooghly district, had inadvertently crossed the International Border while on duty along the Punjab border on April 23, a day after Pahalgam terror attack. He was immediately detained by Pakistani forces and remained in their custody amid heightened tensions between the two countries.

President Murmu meets CDS and chiefs of armed forces

Visual: Pakistan handed over BSF jawan PK Shaw

India Pakistan News Live: Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw returned to India via Attari, say BSF

Today at 1030 hrs Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw has been taken back from Pakistan by BSF at Attari - Wagha border. Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw had inadvertently crossed over to Pakistan territory, while on operational duty in area of Ferozepur sector on 23rd April 2025 around 1150 hrs and detained by Pak Rangers: BSF

India Pakistan News Live: Pakistan returns BSF jawan after 21 days

The Pakistan army returned a BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw after holding him captive for 21 days. The BSF said that Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw was in the custody of Pakistan Rangers since 23 April 2025.

India Pakistan News Live: Security forces retrieve and defuse a projectile found in a field in Rajouri

India Pakistan News: Want to encourage direct communication between India, Pak, says US State Department

The United States expressed support for "direct communication" between India and Pakistan, whilst praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for their peaceful approach.

Following four days of cross-border drone and missile strikes, both nations reached an agreement on Saturday to resolve the conflict.

Sources from the Indian government in New Delhi confirmed that the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations agreed to halt all military activities across land, air and sea with immediate effect, without any third-party intervention.

At a Tuesday press briefing, Principal Deputy Spokesperson Thomas Pigott of the State Department stated, "We also welcome the ceasefire between India and Pakistan and commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif for choosing the path of peace. As President Trump said, their decision reflects strength, wisdom, and fortitude."

He emphasised the importance of both nations maintaining direct communication for regional stability.

When questioned about Secretary of State Marco Rubio's discussions with Pakistani leaders regarding dismantling terrorist infrastructure, Pigott declined to discuss private diplomatic exchanges.

He reiterated their welcome of the weekend ceasefire and praised both prime ministers' peaceful approach, adding, "The President Truthed about this. He was very clear in terms of that. We also want to encourage direct communication between the parties. That is something we've also been clear about as well."

India-Pakistan News Live: 'Will support efforts to deal with terrorist threat,' says UK

The British Foreign Secretary David Lammy addressed Parliament, expressing the United Kingdom's willingness to collaborate with India and Pakistan to establish a permanent ceasefire and combat terrorism. During a House of Commons discussion about Kashmir on Tuesday, he emphasised maintaining regular communication with his counterparts in both New Delhi and Islamabad to preserve their dedication to established diplomatic agreements, including the Indus Water Treaty.

"The UK welcomes the commitments made by India and Pakistan to pause any further military action. Given our strong and close relationships with both countries, the UK stands ready to work with both sides to make a lasting ceasefire a reality," Lammy stated to the MPs.

"Let me be clear that the horrendous terrorism we saw - 26 nationals stripped and shot - was horrific, and we condemn it. We will continue to work with close partners to deal with this terrorist threat… all of us have to lean in and ensure that we are supporting efforts on both sides to deal with horrendous terrorism. That is what, in the end, will maintain an enduring peace," he declared.

India-Pakistan tension: Hope parties will use deal for outstanding issues: UN spokesperson

Following the mutual agreement between India and Pakistan to cease hostilities, a UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres's spokesperson confirmed that the situation has improved significantly.

The bilateral understanding reached on May 10 brought an end to the four-day period of cross-border drone and missile exchanges between the two nations.
"The ceasefire is holding. I think we have seen we're in a better place than we were before. We hope that the ceasefire will continue to hold, and we hope that the parties will use this to deal with a lot of the outstanding issues between them," stated Stephane Dujarric, the Secretary-General's spokesperson, during Tuesday's daily press briefing.

India conducted precise military strikes under 'Operation Sindoor' targeting terror facilities on May 7, following the April 22 Pahalgam terror incident that resulted in 26 casualties. Subsequently, Pakistan launched attempts to strike Indian military installations on May 8, 9 and 10.

Following the agreement, official sources in New Delhi confirmed that the DGMOs of both nations reached an understanding to cease all military activities across land, air and sea with immediate effect, emphasising that this was achieved without external mediation.

The UN Secretary General welcomed this development between the two nations, viewing it as a constructive step towards ending current tensions.
Guterres expressed his optimism that this agreement would contribute to sustained peace and create conditions suitable for addressing long-term issues between both countries, as conveyed by Dujarric in Saturday's statement.

The UN has expressed its readiness to support initiatives aimed at fostering regional peace and stability.

Operation Sindoor: Odisha, Uttarakhand CMs hold 'Tiranga' rally

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi led the Tiranga Yatra from Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, in honour of the Indian armed forces. Apart from him, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also took out 'Tiranga Shaurya Samman Yatra' in Dehradun

India-Pakistan News: Jaishankar's security upgraded; a bulletproof vehicle added to his Z category detail

Amid the heightened security tension between India and Pakistan, the security of foreign minister S Jaishankar was upgraded. According to sources, a bulletproof vehicle added to his Z category detail, which is handled by the CRPF. Read More

India-Pakistan agreement: Normalcy returns in Jammu and Kashmir, situation is peaceful

People continue with their daily chores as usual in Samba, as the situation is normal in the city.

After initial sightings of drones in Jammu, Samba, Akhnoor, and Kathua earlier in the night yesterday, no drone were sighted overnight.

A local, Surendra Kumar says, "...All their (Pakistan's) drones were neutralised by our forces. So, the situation seems good now. It is peaceful. It is good if this continues."

India-Pakistan News: Pakistan declares Indian staff in High Commission as persona non grata in diplomatic row

In response to India's expulsion of a Pakistani diplomat from their High Commission in New Delhi, Pakistan reciprocated by expelling an Indian High Commission staff member from Islamabad, alleging engagement in activities inconsistent with diplomatic protocol.

Pakistan's authorities summoned the Indian Charge d'Affaires to their Foreign Affairs Ministry to formally communicate their decision, stipulating that the designated official must exit Pakistan's territory within 24 hours.

Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on X: "A Staff Member of the Indian High Commission, Islamabad, Declared as Persona Non Grata. The Government of Pakistan has declared a staff member of the Indian High Commission, Islamabad, as persona non grata for engaging in activities incompatible with his privileged status. The concerned official has been directed to leave Pakistan within 24 hours."

The ministry further stated: "The Indian Charge d'Affaires was called to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today for a demarche, conveying this decision."

India-Pakistan tension: Udaipur marble traders end business with Turkiye for siding with Pakistan

Udaipur marble traders end business with Turkiye for siding with Pakistan amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan.

Kapil Surana, President of Udaipur Marble Processors Committee, said, "Udaipur is Asia's biggest exporter of marbles. All members of the committee had unanimously agreed to stop trade with Turkiye because of its support to Pakistan... 70% of the marble imported to India comes from Turkiye... Not just Udaipur, if all marble associations stop their trade with Turkiye, it will give a strong message to the world that the Indian government is not alone, industries and all Indians stand with our government... If we stop trade with Turkiye, the demand for Indian marble will grow..."

India Pakistan News: Indian air defence renders Turkish drones ineffective

Turkish unmanned aerial vehicles, which Pakistan's military deployed extensively in their recent limited engagement with India, first gained significant attention when Ukrainian forces employed them to neutralise Russian military assets during the early stages of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Despite manufacturer claims of 27-hour flight endurance, these aerial platforms proved ineffective once Russia strengthened its air defence capabilities. Reports indicate that Ukraine subsequently shifted to utilising these vehicles primarily for surveillance and artillery positioning. India appears to have incorporated insights from the Ukrainian conflict, successfully intercepting both Turkish drones and Chinese missiles in flight, effectively neutralising Pakistan's intended strategic advantage of deploying them en masse as a response to Operation Sindoor. Read full story

'Global community recognises Pakistan as epicentre of terrorism': MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs' spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, stated on Tuesday that the international community comprehends India's situation and has acknowledged that the Pahalgam terror incident was aimed at Indian tourists, with Pakistan being identified as the source of terrorism across the border.

He emphasised that several foreign leaders have supported India's position to safeguard itself and its citizens, highlighting Pakistan's role as the source of terrorist activities.

During the MEA briefing, when questioned about India-Pakistan 'hyphenation', Jaiswal stated, "There is widespread understanding in the world that Indian tourists were the victims of terrorism at Pahalgam and that the epicentre of terrorism is across the border in Pakistan. A number of foreign leaders, in their conversations with Indian counterparts, recognised India's right to defend itself and protect its people."

Finally, India makes it official: Trump didn't broker India-Pakistan ceasefire

India on Tuesday reiterated its rejection of US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate in the dispute with Pakistan over J&K, and said India had a long-standing national position that any issue pertaining to the Union Territory would be addressed by India and Pakistan bilaterally.

"That stated policy has not changed. As you are aware, the outstanding matter is the vacation of illegally occupied Indian territory by Pakistan," MEA said when asked about Trump's offer.

Government also rejected the US president's claim that he had threatened to stop trade with India and Pakistan to get them to agree to a "ceasefire". Read full story

India Pakistan News: PM Modi has kept women at centre of India's retaliation against Pakistan

In India's response to its adversarial neighbour Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently highlighted women's involvement. This is evident through various initiatives, including the strategic naming of 'Operation Sindoor', utilising women officers as global spokespersons for India's position, and acknowledging their contribution in the armed forces' successful strikes against terrorist strongholds in Pakistan. Read full story

Stop supporting terror or face annihilation: PM Modi to Pakistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday sharpened India's new anti-terror doctrine, saying Pakistan had the choice of stopping support to its terror proxies or facing annihilation.

Referring to the serious damage caused to Pakistan's crucial air bases, the PM said, "Patrons of terrorism must have got it now that harbouring evil designs against India can have only one consequence: their annihilation. Killing of innocent Indians can have only one consequence: ruination and complete ruination." Read full story