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India Pakistan news LIVE: Online booking platform MakeMyTrip on Wednesday said it has witnessed a decline in bookings to the two nations by 60 per cent in the last one week while cancellations have jumped 250 per cent.

"Indian travellers have expressed strong sentiments over the past one week, with bookings for Azerbaijan and Turkey decreasing by 60 per cent, while cancellations have surged by 250 per cent during the same period.

"In solidarity with our nation and out of deep respect for our armed forces, we strongly support this sentiment and advise all against all non-essential travel to Azerbaijan and Turkey," a MakeMyTrip spokesperson said.

India Pakistan news LIVE: A senior leader of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Wednesday claimed that the military operation against India was supervised by party president Nawaz Sharif, reported PTI.

"The whole operation against India was designed under the supervision of former prime minister and PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif," Pakistan's Punjab province Information Minister Azma Bukhari claimed.

India Pakistan news LIVE:  A fruit trader from Sahibabad fruit market told ANI that they have decided to break all relations with Turkey.

He said, "Turkey has supported Pakistan in recent days. India has a trade of apples and other products worth around ₹1200-1400 crores with Turkey. We have decided to break all trade relations with Turkey as it supported Pakistan, which means it supported terrorism in a way. We do not want any country to use our money to harm us."

India Pakistan news LIVE: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta stated that no one has the right to question government on national security.

She said, “When there is an emergency situation, decisions are taken in the nation's interest and the entire country is standing with the armed forces.”

"Anyone can say anything by watching TV sitting in air-conditioned rooms. Only those who stand in such situations can make decisions. A father has to think about his country, his family, 140 crore Indians. Just making statements won't help. No one has the right to question the government or the armed forces," Gupta argued.

India Pakistan news LIVE: The mortal remains of BSF Jawan Rambabu Singh, who lost his life in the line of duty due to cross-border shelling from Pakistan, were brought to his native village in Bihar's Siwan.

India Pakistan news LIVE: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah visited shelling affected areas of Uri including Salamabad, lagama, Bandi and Gingal on Wednesday.

In a post on X, he said, “This land has endured so much — from the impact of the 2005 earthquake to the pain of cross-border shelling. Yet, its people rise every time, with courage in their hearts and resilience in their spirit.”

India Pakistan news LIVE: Foreign minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met Austrian foreign minister B Meini and discussed the two countries zero tolerance policy on terrorism.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Appreciated the conversation today with Austrian FM @BMeini. Congratulated on her appointment. Agreed on zero tolerance of terrorism and firm opposition to nuclear blackmail. Discussed our excellent bilateral ties and the Ukraine conflict."

India Pakistan news LIVE: Defence expert Lt Gen Sanjay Kulkarni (Retd.) said that this decision should only be looked as a humanitarian gesture.

He said, “ Under humanitarian gestures, the soldiers who inadvertently cross the border during duty are returned to their respective countries. This should be looked at only in this context.”

India Pakistan news LIVE: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday, stated during an event that Operation Sindoor was an important part of defining India's identity.

He said,  "Operation Sindoor is a very important example of India's identity, the role of our armed forces and the decisive leadership that has been there and the new doctrine that has been formed. It is really a praiseworthy thing for the country."

India Pakistan news LIVE: Fruit traders in various markets in Ghaziabad, Pune and more have boycotted Turkish apples due to the country's continued support towards Pakistan amid conflict with India.

India Pakistan news LIVE: The Indian Army gave an update on  OPERATION KELLER, their joint mission with the Jammu and Kashmir police and stated that three terrorists, including a local commander of the TRF, were killed.

In a post on X they said, “Based on inputs by intelligence agencies about presence of terrorists in the Keller Forest of #Shopian District, Jammu & Kashmir, a joint operation was launched by #IndianArmy, Jamu and Kashmir Police and CRPF on 13 May 2025, resulting in neutralisation of three hardcore terrorists including the local commander of LeT/ TRF after an intense encounter.”

They added, “The three were actively involved in recent terror activities in the region. Recoveries from the operation include AK series rifles, large quantity of ammunition, grenades and other war like stores. The success of this operation is the result of an excellent synergy between all Security Forces and Intelligence Agencies. #IndianArmy remains unwavering in its mission to eliminate terror. Every attempt to disrupt peace will be met with decisive and unrelenting force."

India Pakistan news LIVE: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Adampur Air Base in Jalandhar "exposed rumours spread by Pakistan" of damaging the air base.

Priyanka Chaturvedi said, as quoted by ANI, "PM Narendra Modi has exposed the rumours spread by Pakistan through its media, the Army Chief, and the DGMO, that Pakistan has attacked the Adampur Air Base... Now the question is whether Asim Munir and Shehbaz Sharif will be able to land in any of their air bases, as the Indian armed forces have destroyed them through Operation Sindoor."

India Pakistan news LIVE: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday stated that more bunkers would be provided to those living in areas bordering Pakistan.

During his visit to Uri in Baramulla district, he said, “Again, bunkers are now a topic of discussion. For several years, we were not in need of bunkers. Now, the people have demanded individual bunkers, not community ones. We will arrange bunkers for all the regions affected by the shelling.”

India Pakistan news LIVE: The National Commission for Women on Wednesday has strongly condemned the derogatory remarks made against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The move comes a day after Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah's purported remarks against Qureshi sparked widespread outrage.

"It is extremely unfortunate that such statements are being made by some responsible persons which are derogatory and unacceptable towards women. This not only hurts the dignity of women in our society but is also an insult to the daughters of the nation who are playing an important role in the security of the country," she said on X.

India Pakistan news LIVE: On Wednesday, PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti met the kin of the victims of Pakistani shelling across the border in Poonch.

India Pakistan news LIVE: The Congress party on Wednesday staged protests against Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah over his objectionable comments directed at Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, whom he tried to project as a "sister of terrorists". 

Shah, the tribal affairs minister, should be sacked from the cabinet, the opposition party demanded. During a demonstration led by the Congress Mahila Morcha (women's wing), party workers shouted slogans against the minister and burned his effigy.

India Pakistan news LIVE: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday participated in the Tiranga Yatra in Thane in honour of the  Indian armed forces and Operation Sindoor.

"Pakistani terrorists wiped off the 'sindoor' of our sisters, in Pahalgam. They were given a befitting reply through Operation Sindoor. The Operation has been successful...PM Modi has said 'Wahan se goli chalegi, yahan se gola chalega'. So, I express gratitude to all three services of the country as well as PM Narendra Modi. The PM backed the jawans of our armed forces and supported the sentiments of the countrymen. We had never had such a Prime Minister," Eknath Shinde said.

India Pakistan news LIVE: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday said that the interests of India will not be "toyed" with regards to the Indus Waters Treaty, reported ANI.

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said, "PM said this earlier as well that blood and water won't flow together. In his address to the nation the day before yesterday, he said that blood and water won't flow together...Despite the 1965 war, the 1971 war and the Kargil war, India honoured the treaty. But now, the message is clear - now India won't compromise over this. Now, India's interests won't be toyed with."

India Pakistan news LIVE: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday welcomed the release of BSF constable Purnam Kumar Shaw from Pakistan’s custody, and said she was constantly in touch with him.

Pakistani Rangers returned the BSF constable at the Attari-Wagah border today.

The Supreme Court recently asked the Centre as to why there are fewer women officers in gender neutral posts of Judge Advocate General (legal) branch of the Army if they can fly Rafale fighter jet in the Indian Air Force.

A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Manmohan on May 8 reserved its verdict on the plea of two officers Arshnoor Kaur and Astha Tyagi, who despite securing 4th and 5th ranks respectively -- higher in merit than their male counterparts -- weren't selected for the legal branch owing to fewer vacancies earmarked for women, a news agency PTI report said.

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah, who visited Pakistani shelling-hit Uri to review the situation, met the family of Nargis Begum who was killed in the recent shelling there.

In a post on X, his office wrote, “Met the family of Nargis Begum, who lost her life in the recent shelling in Uri. No words can express the depth of their grief or the magnitude of this tragedy. I pray they find the strength to bear this irreparable loss. We stand with them in this hour of grief."

Bihar minister Shrawon Kumar said, "There should be no politics over Operation Sindoor. It concerns the dignity of the nation and our internal security. The way Pakistani terrorists acted, especially targeting innocent children, is absolutely unacceptable and cannot be tolerated at any cost.”

The National Commission for Women has strongly condemned the purported derogatory remarks made against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, saying that the country is proud of brave women like her.

Commission chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar did not name anybody but her remarks come just a day after Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah's alleged remarks against Col Qureshi triggered a massive row.

"It is extremely unfortunate that such statements are being made by some responsible persons which are derogatory and unacceptable towards women. This not only hurts the dignity of women in our society but is also an insult to the daughters of the nation who are playing an important role in the security of the country," she said on X.

"Dear Colonel Saufia Qureshi is a proud daughter of this nation, a sister of all country loving Indians, who has served the country with courage and dedication. It is the responsibility of all of us to respect her hard work, dedication and leadership skills. The entire country is proud of brave women like Colonel Saufia and such derogatory statements against her should be strongly condemned," she added.

Rahatkar further said, Everyone is urged to adopt a respectful language and attitude towards women in public life. Underestimating the participation and contribution of women is not only unacceptable but also an obstacle to the development of the country."

The Pune Spice and Dry Fruits Association has decided to boycott imports of apricots and hazelnuts from Turkey after the country voiced support for Pakistan amid tensions with India.

Strategic affairs expert John Spencer, the chair of Urban Warfare Studies at US-based think-tank Modern War Institute, hailed Indian armed forces' Operation Sindoor and said that it exceeded its strategic aims of destroying terrorist infrastructure and demonstrating its military superiority over Pakistan, news agency PTI reported.

"Operation Sindoor met and exceeded its strategic aims -- destroying terrorist infrastructure, demonstrating military superiority, restoring deterrence, and unveiling a new national security doctrine," Spencer wrote in a piece on the Indo-Pak conflict .

Analysing various dimensions of the conflict, he said a "new red line was drawn and enforced which is: terror attacks from Pakistani soil will now be met with military force".

"That's not a threat. It's precedent," he observed, the PTI report cited.