India Pakistan News Live Updates: 'Operation Sindoor not over yet, whatever happened was just a trailer,' says Rajnath Singh

"On the night of May 9th and 10th, as Pakistan launched a massive and coordinated missile and drone attack targeting Indian military and civilian infrastructure, India unveiled the silent force that turned the tide—Akashteer. This fully indigenous, automated Air Defence Control and Reporting System detected, tracked, and neutralised every single inbound threat with surgical precision, marking a historic moment in modern warfare. Unlike conventional air defence models that rely on human input and fixed infrastructure, Akashteer integrates multiple radars, sensors, and communication networks into a real-time, mobile command framework. Developed under the #AtmanirbharBharat initiative, it operates seamlessly across the Army, Navy, and Air Force via its integration with #IACCS and #TRIGUN networks. #Akashteer represents a new doctrine—intelligent, proactive, and rapid retaliation in the face of asymmetric threats," posted Ministry of Defence, Government of India on X.

In a strong retaliatory move against Turkey and Azerbaijan's open support to Pakistan, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Friday announced a complete boycott of trade with Turkey and Azerbaijan.

Security forces detected and defused a mortar shell in a village on the outskirts of Jammu, officials said on Friday.

They said the mortar shell was fired from Pakistan during the recent military standoff.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today inaugurated the new Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) at North Block in New Delhi. On this occasion, the Home Minister said that Operation Sindoor is a unique symbol of Prime Minister Modi's strong political will, the accurate intelligence of our agencies, and the impeccable strike capability of our three armed forces: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

On Friday, India urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to review its decision to provide USD 1 billion in aid to Pakistan, expressing concern that the funds might be used to support terrorism. While addressing military personnel, defence minister Rajnath Singh said that India does not want the money it contributes to the IMF to be used—directly or indirectly—for building terror infrastructure in Pakistan or elsewhere.

"I believe that in today's time, any kind of financial assistance to Pakistan is nothing less than terror funding," he said.

He added, "India would like that IMF reconsiders its assistance of one billion dollars to Pakistan and refrains from giving any kind of assistance in future."

"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," Rajnath Singh said in Bhuj, Gujarat.

Our air force spearheaded this campaign against terrorism effectively, said Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Operation Sindoor.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "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."

Defence minister Rajnath Singh interacted with the Air Warriors at the Air Force Station in Bhuj, Gujarat.

IGP Kashmir VK Birdi says, "In the last 48 hours, we have conducted two very successful operations. These two operations were conducted in the Keran and Tral areas, which resulted in the neutralisation of a total of six terrorists. We are committed to ending the terror ecosystem here."

6 terrorists neutralised in recent anti-terror operations, say security forces

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reached Bhuj, where he will meet and interact with Air Warriors at the Bhuj Air Force Station. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, the Chief of the Air Staff, has also arrived along with him.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh will visit the Bhuj Air Force Station in Gujarat on Friday, following his visit to the Badami Bagh Cantonment in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, where he met and spoke with Indian Army personnel.

During a press briefing, Pigott said, "What we are happy to see is a ceasefire. We want to encourage and see direct talks between the parties. Taking a step back, the President is a peacemaker, and we celebrate the advancement of peace. We hope the ceasefire will be maintained."

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday called Pakistan a rogue nation with nuclear weapons and urged for its nuclear arsenal to be placed under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). He asserted that Pakistan’s attempts at nuclear blackmail had failed to deter India’s firm response to terrorism under Operation Sindoor.

Michael Rubin, a military strategist with the conservative-leaning American Enterprise Institute, has criticized the Trump administration for supporting a $1 billion IMF bailout package to Pakistan. He argued that the move was misguided, especially given Pakistan's continued use of terrorism as a tool of state policy.

India and Pakistan on Thursday agreed to continue confidence building measures (CBMs) aimed at gradually reducing military tensions along the Line of Control and the international border on the western front.

The move follows a May 10 agreement between India’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, and his Pakistani counterpart, Major General Kashif Abdullah, to cease cross-border hostilities. According to a senior official, the CBMs are being reinforced to ensure that neither side “fires or initiates any aggressive and inimical action.”

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told reporters that the Pakistan Army had agreed to extend the ceasefire with India until Sunday, following a phone call between the two DGMOs earlier on Thursday. However, the Indian Army has not issued any official confirmation on the matter.

India, meanwhile, has reiterated that Operation Sindoor remains “paused,” not terminated, and that its armed forces continue to maintain full operational readiness to respond to any provocation from Pakistan.

People took part in a 'Tiranga Yatra' to express solidarity with the Indian armed forces at Lal Chowk in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Further to the understanding reached between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan on 10 May 25, it has been decided to continue confidence-building measures so as to reduce the alertness levels: Indian Army

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the country's military had agreed to extend a ceasefire with India until Sunday during a phone call between the two armies on Thursday.
He told parliament that both sides had "military to military communications" on Wednesday and Thursday and "today we had a conversation and it is a ceasefire until May 18". (AFP)

While addressing a crowd of US military personnel in Qatar, US President Donald Trump reiterated his mediation efforts between India and Pakistan.

He said "I don't wanna say I did but I sure as hell helped settle the problem between Pakistan and India last week"

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday reiterated India's stance on Pakistan, categorically stating that talks between the two nations could only take place regarding dismantling of terror infrastructure and vacating PoK. He further said that the Indus Waters Treaty would "continue to be held in abeyance until the cross-border terrorism" issue was resolved.

Talking about cessation of military operations by both nations, Jaishankar said, "It is clear who wanted cessation of firing." He also addressed ongoing talks with the US on a trade deal and said it "has to be mutually beneficial".

Pakistan has to shut down terror infra, they know what to do: Jaishankar.

Our dealings with Pak will be bilateral; it's a national consensus for many years, absolutely no change in that: EAM Jaishankar.

On May 7 morning, we held them accountable through Operation Sindoor: S Jaishankar on Pahalgam attackers.

Talks with Pak only on terror, Indus water treaty to remain in abeyance: EAM S Jaishankar

Civil aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu on Thursday reviewed the security arrangements at Srinagar and Jammu airports as he visited the Union Territory for the first time after the conflict between India and Pakistan. Jammu and Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir were among the airports that were shut temporarily for civilian flights in the wake of the conflict, and were reopened for civilian flights this week.

Naidu arrived at the Srinagar airport in the morning and held a comprehensive discussion with security agencies and relevant stakeholders, according to a release issued by the minister's office.

He also reviewed the passenger facilities and infrastructure development at the Srinagar airport and later visited the Jammu airport.

An official said the minister reviewed the security arrangements at the two airports.

Besides, Naidu visited Lal Chowk in Srinagar.

Security measures were enhanced, and at least 32 airports in northern and western parts of the country were temporarily shut following the conflict. On Saturday, India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea with immediate effect.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday questioned the safety of nuclear weapons in the hands of Pakistan, and said they should be taken under monitoring of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Interacting with troops here in his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir since Operation Sindoor, he said the operation has made it clear to terror outfits and their masters in Pakistan that they should not consider themselves safe anywhere.

"I want to raise question before whole world: are nuclear weapons safe in hands of Pakistan, a rogue and irresponsible nation," he said.

Pakistan's nuclear weapons should be taken under monitoring of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), he demanded.

"After Pahalgam attack, the manner in which the people of Jammu and Kashmir expressed their anger against Pakistan and terrorists - I also salute the people of Jammu and Kashmir. I am here to feel that energy which destroyed the enemies. The manner in which you destroyed Pakistani chowkis and bunkers across the border, I think the enemy will never be able to forget it," says defence minister Rajnath Singh.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said, "I feel proud to be here among you amid such adverse conditions. The entire nation is proud of whatever you all did during Operation Sindoor, under the able leadership and guidance of PM Narendra Modi. Before being your Defence Minister, I am an Indian citizen. Besides being the Defence Minister, I am here to express gratitude to you as an Indian citizen."

At Badami Bagh Cantonment, defence minister Rajnath Singh said, "First of all, I would like to bow to the supreme sacrifice of the brave jawans while they fought terrorism and terrorists. I pay respect to their memory. I also pay respect to the innocent civilians who were killed in Pahalgam. I also salute the valour of the injured soldiers and pray to God that they may recover at the earliest."

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday landed here to review the overall security scenario and the combat readiness of the armed forces in Jammu and Kashmir. It is his first trip to the union territory since Operation Sindoor was launched. Singh will review the overall security situation and the combat readiness of the armed forces in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

Schools in five border districts of Jammu region reopened on Thursday after an eight-day closure following heightened Indo-Pak tensions. The reopening brought a sense of relief to students, teachers, and parents across the region.

"The schools in five border districts of Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri and Poonch reopened today after restoration of normalcy. However, schools close to the Indo-Pak border will remain closed," a senior official from the education department said.

The schools in 30 locations identified as falling close to the Line of Control and International Border will continue to remain shut as a precautionary measure.

In districts where schools reopened, students were welcomed with special morning assemblies focusing on peace and safety.

"We are very happy to return to school after eight days. We feared that the war-like situation might keep us away for a longer time. It's a happy moment to meet our friends again," Urvashi, a student of K C Public School, said.

Alesha, a student of Class 9 at Model Academy, said the Indo-Pak conflict had confined them to their homes as Pakistan shelled their neighbourhood in Rehari.

"We were confined to a safer room on the ground floor as Pakistani shelling hit our neighbourhood. We couldn't step out or meet friends. It was scary. Returning to school now feels like a return to life," she said.

Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) held a protest at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, demanding that airport authorities cut their ties with Celebi NAS Airport Services, a Turkish company.

The protest was led by Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel on Tuesday, who criticised Turkey for extending its support to Pakistan during the recent tensions with India.

"Under the leadership of Eknath Shinde, we will work to shut down all (Turkish) companies operating in Mumbai. Earning money from India and using it to help Pakistan is not going to work in Maharashtra," Murji Patel said.

Patel stated that Shiv Sena will start a 'Ugr Andolan' if the airport authorities do not cut their ties with the Turkish firm.

"We have given them 10 days to take action. Otherwise, we will start the 'Ugr Andolan' at Mumbai Airport with 10,000 people."

Celebi handles around 70% of the ground operations at Mumbai airport, including passenger services, load control, flight operations, cargo and postal services, warehouses and bridge operations.

Additionally, Shiv Sena youth leader Arjun Kandhari said that the protest is for our nation's security as they earn money from India and then "terror fund" Pakistan.

"Today's movement is for our nation's security... It is a national security concern that a Turkish company, Celebi, operates at our Mumbai airport. We will not let a company from Turkey, a country that supports Pakistan, operate on Indian soil. They earn money here in India and then give terror funds to Pakistan," Kandhari said.

"We have asked the Chief Officer of the airport to conduct a critical evaluation of Celebi and terminate its operation within the next 10 days," he added.

Traders across India has also decided to boycott Turkish products after the Ankara extended support to Pakistan during India's Operation Sindoor to neutralise Islamabad terror infrastructure.

Pakistan ran like a "scared dog with its tail between its legs to secure a ceasefire" after India thwarted its missile and drone attacks, said Michael Rubin a former Pentagon official. He acknowledged India's precision attack on terror hideouts and infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK and said that it was able to blunt Pakistan's response following the recent strikes.

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh will visit Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday and is likely to meet the soldiers of the Armed Forces in Srinagar.

This is Rajnath Singh's first Jammu and Kashmir visit following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.

Meanwhile, following the Operation Sindoor and cessation of hostilities agreement between India and Pakistan, lives have started to turn normal in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Directorate of School Education, Jammu, announced on Wednesday that schools in certain border areas of Jammu and Kashmir will reopen on May 15.

In relief for students and parents, schools in several areas of Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri, and Poonch districts will reopen tomorrow after being closed in the wake of hostilities between India and Pakistan.

In Jammu, the Chowki Choura, Bhalwal, Dansal, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu zones will be reopening schools. In Samba, the Vijaypur will open schools tomorrow. In Kathua, the Barnoti, Lakhanpur, Sallan, and Ghagwal zones will open the schools.

Likewise, in Rajouri, schools will be open in the Peeri, Kalakote, Thanamandi, Moghla, Kotranka, Khawas, Lower Hathal and Darhal areas. In Poonch, the Surankote and Buffliaz areas will open schools.

The Indian Army's Romeo Force, is visiting door-to-door in areas of Poonch district near the Line of Control (LoC), which were heavily impacted due to shelling by Pakistani to provide locals with medicines and ration.

The personnel in the force also interacted with the locals during their visit, who said that their houses were damaged in the shelling on May 9.

Mohammad Asif, a local whose house remains in dilapidated condition, said that he has been living with his neighbour since there was no scope for him to live in his own house, given the damage due to intense shelling by Pakistan.

"Heavy shelling had taken place here, which caused heavy damage to our house. There is no scope for us to live here. So, we live in the house of our neighbour. The Indian Army has come here. They helped us a lot, provided us with medicines. They told us to tell them if we were facing any problems. We are thankful to them for coming to check on us...The damage (to the house) occurred on May 9...Indian Army is fighting at the border and helping us. We are thankful to them," Asif told ANI.

Congress leader K C Venugopal in an X post wrote, "Indian National Congress will hold ‘Jai Hind Sabhas’ across India to salute the supreme valour and success of our Armed Forces. We also must raise serious questions on security lapses, the Government’s handling of national security, and its silence on the concerning involvement of the US in our national security matters. From May 20–30, Jai Hind Sabhas will be held in Delhi, Barmer, Shimla, Haldwani, Patna, Jabalpur, Pune, Goa, Bengaluru, Kochi, Guwahati, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar & Pathankot, involving army veterans, party leaders, and the general public."

Congress leaders Pawan Khera and Jairam Ramesh hit out at BJP leader Amit Malviya and raised questions about the ruling party's explanation regarding its diplomatic and trade ties with nations that have supported Pakistan amidst heightened tensions with India following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.

The response from the Congress leaders came after BJP leader Amit Malviya posted a video of both Ramesh and Khera and accused the party of being 'disconnected' and 'misaligned' with the sentiments of the public following the terror attack in Pahalgam.

BJP National Information and Technology Department in-charge, Malviya said that the Congress deserved a 'political oblivion and complete isolation.'

In a post on X, Malviya posted, "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 the Congress party can't even bring itself to align with the broader sentiment of the Indian people. No wonder it remains so disconnected from the public. It deserves its political oblivion and complete isolation."

UN spokesperson in response to ANI on visit of Indian Technical Team at UN, New York said that, "United Nations Under-Secretary-General Vladimir Voronkov of the Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and Assistant Secretary-General Natalia Gherman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) met with a delegation of Indian government.

USG Voronkov and ASG Gherman expressed condolences for the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025, the spokesperson added.

"The discussions with the Indian delegation focused on ongoing collaboration with CTED and UNOCT within their respective mandates, particularly in support of implementing key Security Council counter-terrorism resolutions and the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. Key areas of cooperation include UNOCT-led technical capacity-building initiatives supported by India, such as cybersecurity, countering terrorist travel, supporting victims of terrorism, and countering the financing of terrorism," the spokesperson added.

"The discussions with the Indian delegation focused on ongoing collaboration with CTED and UNOCT within their respective mandates, particularly in support of implementing key Security Council counter-terrorism resolutions and the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. Key areas of cooperation include UNOCT-led technical capacity-building initiatives supported by India- such as cybersecurity, countering terrorist travel, supporting victims of terrorism, and countering the financing of terrorism," the spokesperson said.