India Pakistan news highlights: Ceasefire remains intact after multiple drone sightings

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India Pakistan news LIVE: Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, Standing Committee Member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, said, “Stability in South Asia is very important. It's globally important, but important especially in South Asia for our mutual benefit and interests. Stability should get the top priority for countries in South Asia to prosper and lift people out of poverty... War is the last thing anyone in South Asia wants.”

India Pakistan news LIVE: The Indian military’s resilient, multi-tiered air defence (AD) network --- a mix of legacy and modernity, and of indigenous and imported weapons --- thwarted multiple waves of Pakistani attacks on scores of locations from May 7-10, and minimised damage to military infrastructure and civilian areas, top officials said on Monday at a special briefing on Operation Sindoor. READ FULL STORY

India Pakistan news LIVE: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday launched a communication outreach on Operation Sindoor, India’s military strike against terror camps in Pakistan, and the events that followed, culminating in a ceasefire on Saturday.

The party had stayed quiet during the operation itself. On Monday, people familiar with the matter said that with the ceasefire in place, and given not just the disinformation being pushed by the Pakistanis, but also the disappointment that some of the BJP’s core base has expressed in what they see as a premature end to the campaign, the time is right to launch an outreach. READ FULL STORY

India Pakistan news LIVE: Tata Group-owned Air India announced the cancellation of two-way flight operations from select locations today, May 13, Tuesday. The move follows a similar announcement from IndiGo.

In an early morning post on X, Air India announced the cancellation of flights from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot. READ FULL STORY

India Pakistan news LIVE: Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told Reuters that he expects the Indus Water Treaty, which India suspended in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, to be reinstated and rolled back to where it was.

He said there is not going to be any immediate impact from India's suspension and Pakistan does not "even want to consider any scenario which does not take into account the reinstatement of this treaty."

India Pakistan news LIVE: Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML), the political offshoot of the banned Jamaat-ud-Dawa of the Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, on Monday held a "victory march" at Lahore's Liberty Chowk.

Engineer Adil Khaliq, president of the Lahore chapter of the PMML, and general secretary Muzammil Iqbal Hashmi led the rally. Participants chanted slogans in support of the Pakistani armed forces.

India Pakistan news LIVE: Pakistan’s Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Monday visited the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Lahore to inquire about the Pakistan Army officers and soldiers who sustained injuries during the military confrontation with India.

The Pakistan government is yet to issue details regarding the number of soldiers killed and injured during the confrontation.

In a video, Maryam Nawaz is seen inquiring about the health from a number of officers and soldiers of Pakistan Army who are undergoing treatment in the surgical ward. (PTI)

India Pakistan news LIVE: Pakistan’s Finance Minister told Reuters on Monday that the recent military tension with India will not have a major effect on the country’s finances and can be handled within the current budget. Speaking to Reuters, he said there is no need for a fresh economic review.

Referring to the India-Pakistan situation, the minister, Aurangzeb, called it a “short-duration escalation” with limited financial impact. He explained that the cost could be managed within the funds already available to the government.

When asked if military spending might rise in the next budget, Aurangzeb said it was too early to give details. However, he added, “Whatever we need to do to make sure our defence needs are met, will be done.”

India Pakistan news LIVE: The Congress on Monday demanded answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on US President Donald Trump's claims, made minutes before the prime minister addressed the nation, asking if the operation against Pakistan was stopped due to trade obligations and whether he had accepted American mediation on Kashmir.

The Congress also reiterated its demand for a special session of Parliament to discuss the Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor and the cessation of military action against Pakistan on US mediation, asserting that a collective resolve from Parliament was the need of the hour.

India Pakistan news LIVE: The Indian Army said that no drones were sighted in Jammu, Samba, Akhnoor, and Kathua after a brief period last night.

“After initial sightings of drones in Jammu, Samba, Akhnoor, and Kathua, the Indian Army confirms no drone sightings. The ceasefire situation prevails,” sources told ANI.

India Pakistan news LIVE: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC said, "140 crore Indians have absolute faith in Prime Minister Modi and after hearing him speak where he says that no nuclear blackmail will be tolerated anymore, we have even more faith in him. Terrorist attacks on India have been given a befitting reply and the response has always been on our own terms...When the Prime Minister talks about the act of terror being the act of war, we have more faith in him...When the international world community questions us on terror, it is amply clear that India is a mature democracy that is fighting terrorism and not attacking civilian lives."

India Pakistan news LIVE: Sources told news agency ANI that both India and Pakistan are adhering to the mutual commitment to ceasefire arrived at the level of DGMO talks on Monday.

“Following the news of talks between the Director Generals of Military Operations, both sides are adhering to the mutual commitment that we must not fire a single shot or initiate any aggressive and inimical action against each other,” ANI quoted sources as saying.

India Pakistan news LIVE: Low-cost carrier IndiGo announced the cancellation of its flight operations to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot airports for May 13, Tuesday.

In a statement posted on social media platform X, Indigo said, “In light of the latest developments and with your safety as our utmost priority, flights to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot are cancelled for 13th May 2025.”

India Pakistan news LIVE: The Indian Army, in a statement, said, “No enemy drones are being reported at present. The situation is calm and under full control.”

India Pakistan news LIVE: Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said PM Modi's address on Operation Sindoor was a clear message to Pakistan on terrorism.

“In his address, PM Modi saluted the valour and courage of our armed forces. PM Modi has given a clear message to Pakistan that terror and talks cannot go together. The entire nation is standing with PM Modi and the armed forces,” the BJP leader noted.

India Pakistan news LIVE: Washington DC-based South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman said he was “really struck” by PM Modi's statement on India's new approach in responding to terrorism.

Kugelman told ANI, "I was really struck in his comments about India having essentially reset the terms for how it will respond to these types of attacks in the future and in terms of emphasising responding decisively and robustly and not being deterred by nuclear weapons. One of the final points he made is not distinguishing between terrorists and the government that sponsors them."

India Pakistan news LIVE: The Jhunjhunu administration in Rajasthan reported the sighting of a suspicious object in the sky over Chidawa Pilani and advised people to stay calm but alert. Some areas were placed under blackout as a safety measure.

“District Collector Ramavtar Meena gave the information: A suspicious object has been reported to be seen in the sky of Chidawa Pilani. Don't panic, be cautious. As a precautionary measure, some areas have been blacked out,” Jhunjhunu collector said on X.

India Pakistan news LIVE: Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal stated, “I have been informed that one surveillance drone was brought down by the Armed forces at around 9.20 pm near village Mand. The expert team is looking for the debris. It is requested that please do not go near the debris if you found them and immediately inform the nearest police station.”

He further informed that no drone movement has been reported in Jalandhar since 10 pm.

“I urge you to please be calm and also do not burst crackers as it has been reported in some areas. Strict police action will be taken against such people who will try to create panic,” he said.

He also mentioned that lights have been turned off in certain parts of Jalandhar as a safety measure and that the situation will be reassessed shortly.

India Pakistan news LIVE: An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Amritsar returned to Delhi as a precaution after drones were spotted in Punjab’s Jalandhar. The crew informed passengers that the flight was turning back because the captain did not receive clearance to land at Amritsar airport.

Pakistan finance minister accused India of unilaterally suspending Indus Waters Treaty, saying that it has to be rolled back to ‘where it was’, Reuters reported.

Around 15 drones hovering above Northern Command and Air Force Station in Udhampur. Around 5 spotted towards Katra.

India Pakistan news LIVE: Uttar Pradesh chief minister and BJP leader Yogi Adityanath, commenting on PM Modi's address regarding the India-Pakistan conflict and Operation Sindoor, said, “Today's address by Honorable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji is a clear declaration of 'New India’s' policy against terrorism. 'Operation Sindoor' is not just a military action; it is a commitment to protect the dignity of our sisters and daughters. Anyone who dares to erase the vermilion from our mothers' and sisters' foreheads will be crushed. India will no longer remain silent; every attack will be met with a response on our terms. A salute to the army and congratulations to our respected Prime Minister for his patriotic leadership. For us Indians, the nation will always come first. Jai Hind!”

India Pakistan news LIVE: Explosions were heard near Suranasi village in Jalandhar district, with armed forces actively engaging in neutralising drones.

Earlier, drones were intercepted in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba, and explosions were reported in Punjab's Hoshiarpur.

India Pakistan news LIVE: The DGMO-level talks between India and Pakistan, initially planned for noon on Monday, were rescheduled to the evening. 

The two countries had agreed on a halt to firing and military actions after a call from Pakistan's DGMO to Indian counterpart Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai on Saturday.