India Pakistan news highlights: Pakistan admits ‘minor damage’ to aircraft in clashes with India

India Pakistan news live: The Jaisalmer district administration has imposed a precautionary blackout from 7.30 pm today until 6.00 am on Monday. Residents have been urged to switch off lights in their homes and nearby areas as a safety measure. 

Authorities have called for complete public cooperation during this period.

India Pakistan news live: The Bathinda district administration in Punjab has advised residents to switch off lights as a precaution after Pakistan violated the ceasefire agreement on Saturday by resuming cross-border shelling and firing.

The statement added that schools will operate as scheduled on Monday, but changes may be made depending on the evolving situation. Principals have been directed to postpone any exam scheduled for tomorrow.

(With inputs from Vishal Joshi)

India Pakistan news live: The Indian government, quoted by ANI, said that while the situation has remained calm since 5 am, Pakistan’s pattern of launching attacks at night means nothing can be ruled out. However, they stressed that any strike by Pakistan would invite a response twice as strong. 

The government added that the objective of "mitti mein mila denge" has been achieved, pointing to the images of Bahawalpur and Muridke as evidence. India has, they said, struck at the core of the terror network, and Pakistan can no longer treat three decades of cross-border terrorism as its standard operating procedure.

India Pakistan news live: Amid India-Pakistan tensions and Saturday’s ceasefire agreement, ANI reported via sources that during a call with US Vice President JD Vance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefed on Pakistan’s desire for an acceptable offer. However, there was no reference to nuclear escalation in the conversation. PM Modi reportedly listened to the US proposal without giving a specific response. According to the sources, he conveyed that if Pakistan initiates any action, India will respond, and there is no need to extend an “off-ramp” offer.

India Pakistan ceasefire news live:  Amid the current situation, the district administrations of Jaisalmer and Barmer have announced precautionary blackouts for Sunday night. As per official directives, Jaisalmer will observe the blackout from 7.30 pm on May 11 to 6:00 am the next day, while Barmer’s blackout will be enforced from 8:00 pm to 6:00 AM. Residents, including shop owners, have been asked to turn off all lights in homes and nearby areas during the specified hours. Authorities have requested full public cooperation to help maintain safety and order.

India Pakistan ceasefire news live: The Indian government stated on Sunday that it is not open to discussions on Kashmir, with the only focus being on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The government said that the DGMO-level talks are the sole communication channel regarding the cessation of military action, and no third country or party will be involved. India is not willing to engage with anyone other than the Pakistan DGMO, according to sources cited by ANI.

India Pakistan ceasefire news live: Explaining the Indian Navy's role during Operation Sindoor, Vice Admiral AN Pramod stated, "Following the cowardly terrorist attacks on innocent tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, by Pakistani-sponsored terrorists on April 22, the Indian Navy swiftly deployed its Carrier Battle Group, surface forces, submarines, and aviation assets with full combat readiness. Within 96 hours of the attack, we tested and refined tactics with multiple weapon firings in the Arabian Sea. Our forces remained forward deployed in the Northern Arabian Sea, ready to strike select targets both at sea and on land, including Karachi, whenever we chose. This forward deployment forced Pakistani naval and air units to adopt a defensive stance, primarily staying inside harbours or near the coast, which we continuously monitored. Our response has been measured, proportionate, non-escalatory, and responsible from day one. As of now, the Indian Navy remains deployed at sea in a credible deterrent posture, prepared to respond decisively to any hostile actions by Pakistan."

India Pakistan ceasefire news live: Director General of Military Operations, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, during the briefing, stated that once Pakistan initiated air intrusions and operations targeting Indian infrastructure, India responded with heavier weaponry, and while casualties are expected, they are still being evaluated.

“Our targets were terror-oriented and later, once they launched air intrusions and air operations on our infrastructure, we've used heavier weapons and there would have been casualties, but those are still being assessed,” he said.

India Pakistan ceasefire news live: Air Marshal AK Bharti during the briefing on Operation Sindoor said that a strategic decision was made to strike Pakistan at points that would cause maximum impact. In a swift and coordinated offensive, the Indian Armed Forces targeted air bases, command centres, military infrastructure, and air defence systems along the entire Western Front. Key bases hit included Chaklala, Rafiq, and Rahim Yar Khan—delivering a strong message that Indian retaliation to aggression would be uncompromising. This was followed by strikes on other major bases like Sargodha, Bhulari, and Jacobabad. He added that India possesses the capability to hit every system at these sites and beyond.

India Pakistan ceasefire news live: Air Marshal AK Bharti said that between the night of May 8 and 9, starting around 10.30 pm, India faced a large-scale drone assault, stretching from Srinagar to Naliya. He said, "We were prepared and our air defence systems ensured there was no damage on the ground or to any of the intended targets." In response, Indian forces carried out "measured and calibrated" strikes on military sites, including surveillance radar locations in Lahore and Gujranwala.

He further noted that drone attacks continued into the morning but were successfully countered. He criticised Pakistan for allowing civilian and international flights to operate out of Lahore even as the drone launches occurred nearby, calling it "quite insensitive", and said India had to exercise "extreme caution."

India Pakistan ceasefire news live: During the press briefing on Operation Sindoor on Sunday, Air Marshal AK Bharti presented a detailed video showing the missile impact on the Bahwalpur terror camp.

India Pakistan ceasefire news live: Air Marshal AK Bharti, addressing Pakistan’s actions during the conflict, said that on the night of May 9-10, Pakistan deployed drones and aircraft across the border in an attempt to strike multiple Indian military installations, but largely failed. He added that Pakistan also resumed ceasefire violations along the LoC, which escalated into intense artillery exchanges.

India Pakistan ceasefire news live: Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai during the press briefing on Operation Sindoor on Sunday said that nine terrorist camps—some in Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK) and others in Pakistan’s Punjab province—were identified by Indian intelligence agencies as active and inhabited. Among them was Muridke, known to be a Lashkar-e-Taiba hub that has produced notorious terrorists like Ajmal Kasab and David Headley.

Each location was meticulously analysed—its layout, construction, and surrounding terrain—to determine the most effective way to neutralise it. Surveillance drones provided confirmation footage, and India ensured it had clear evidence of hitting its intended targets.

“The precise images of these strikes were shared during the May 7 press briefing by the Foreign Secretary,” he said, adding, “I have no doubt that we achieved total surprise.” According to Ghai, over 100 terrorists were eliminated in the operation, including high-value targets like Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf and Mudasir Ahmed—key operatives behind the IC-814 hijack and the Pulwama attack.

India Pakistan ceasefire news live: During a special briefing on Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror groups based in Pakistan, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai recalled the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, stating: "You are all by now familiar with the brutality and the dastardly manner in which 26, innocent lives were previously killed, terminated at Pahalgam on the 22nd of April."

He said the pain of the victims' families, along with recent terrorist attacks on the armed forces, led to a firm national response: "When you combine those horrific scenes and the pain of the families that the nation witnessed with numerous other recent terrorist strikes on our armed forces to make yet another compelling statement of our resolve as a nation."

Lt Gen Ghai added that Operation Sindoor had a precise military objective: "Operation Sindoor was conceptualised with a clear military aim to punish the perpetrators and planners of terror and to destroy their terror infrastructure."

Highlighting India’s unwavering stance, he noted: "What I do not state here, of course, is be often stated determination of India and its intolerance to terror."

He added, "It's set into motion, a very diligent and microscopic scarring of the terror landscape across the borders."

India Pakistan news live: The Jaisalmer district administration has imposed a precautionary blackout starting 7.30 pm today until 6.00 am Monday, following Pakistan’s ceasefire violation on Saturday amid heightened tensions between the two nations.

Residents have been urged to switch off all lights in their homes and nearby areas during this period as a safety precaution. The administration has also appealed for complete public cooperation.

India Pakistan news live: Chief Justice of India-designate BR Gavai, reacting to the Pahalgam terror attack, said, “When the country is in danger Supreme Court can't be aloof, we are part of the country. When we heard about the incident, we were stunned. I convened a full court after taking permission from the Chief Justice since he was not in the country. After the meeting, we immediately announced a two-minute silence across the Supreme Court to pay homage to the victims of the attack.”

The Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir claimed the lives of 26 tourists, including one Nepali national.

India Pakistan news live: According to sources cited by ANI, India’s precision strikes under Operation Sindoor caused major damage to Pakistan Air Force’s Nur Khan Base in Chaklala, while the runway at Rahim Yar Khan airbase was completely destroyed.

The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in the early hours of May 7, targeting nine terror infrastructure locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK).

The operation was carried out in retaliation for the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians, including one Nepali national.

Following the strikes, tensions escalated between India and Pakistan, leading to increased cross-border shelling by Pakistan and strong retaliatory action by Indian forces.

India Pakistan news live: Speaking on Operation Sindoor and the India-Pakistan understanding, the son of Syed Adil Hussain Shah — a local who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack while saving tourists — said, "...We are happy as PM Modi has avenged the Pahalgam terror attack... Syed Adil Hussain showed humanity and saved the lives of a lot of people. We are proud of him..."

India had launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in retaliation for the brutal April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. The operation targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. In response, Pakistan initiated a series of unprovoked escalations, which were effectively countered by India.

India Pakistan news live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed the armed forces that any bullet fired from across the border must be met with artillery ("Wahan se goli chalegi, toh yahan se gola chalega"), according to government sources quoted by PTI.

Sources also said PM Modi instructed that India’s response to any action by Pakistan must be stronger and more forceful. Additionally, the cost of cross-border terrorism will be escalated, and Pakistan cannot expect to engage in terrorism while seeking cooperation from India in areas of its choosing.

India Pakistan news live: According to sources, the Centre on Sunday said the Indus Waters Treaty is now linked to cross-border terrorism, and it will remain in abeyance as long as Pakistan-sponsored terrorism against India continues.

Sources added that the cost of cross-border terrorism will be increased, and Pakistan cannot expect to carry on with terrorism while seeking cooperation from India in selective areas.

India Pakistan news live: Following Pakistan’s violation of the ceasefire agreement on the night of May 10, the Indian Army stated that "Consequent to the ceasefire and airspace violations on night of 10-11 May 2025, #GeneralUpendraDwivedi, #COAS reviewed the security situation with the Army Commanders of the Western Borders."

The Army further announced that "The #COAS 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."

India Pakistan news live:  Speaking about the India-Pakistan ceasefire, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said, “I hope that this ceasefire will be made permanent so that people can go back to their houses... India is a big economy and a big democracy. We should act like a big brother instead of a third party coming in and declaring that they will solve our problem. The Indian government should initiate a political process to resolve the conflict with Pakistan itself and develop good relations with all our neighbours... I don't care what the US says. I care about how peace can be restored in Kashmir... I hope this ceasefire will help people in Delhi understand that a political process is required in J&K... A consolidated rehabilitation package should be announced for people whose homes were demolished in J&K... I had been asking for a ceasefire. I stand for peace.”

India Pakistan news live: Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid his final respects to Rifleman Sunil Kumar, who was martyred during Pakistani shelling in the RS Pura sector.

India Pakistan news live: Pope Leo XIV praised the ceasefire between India and Pakistan and expressed his prayers to God for the world to receive the "miracle of peace."

In his first Sunday address to the crowds in St. Peter's Square since his election as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV called on the world’s major powers for "no more war."

The newly elected pope, who assumed office on May 8, also urged for "authentic and lasting peace" in Ukraine, a ceasefire in Gaza, and the release of all Israeli hostages.

India Pakistan ceasefire news live: Baramulla Police in Jammu and Kashmir has urged displaced residents to avoid returning to their homes until they receive official clearance from the J-K Police.

"We urgently appeal to all displaced residents to refrain from returning to your homes until official clearance is provided by the J-K Police," the police said in a notice issued on Sunday.

According to the police, unexploded shells from recent shelling remain scattered across both public and private areas, posing serious and potentially fatal risks to civilians who attempt to return.