India-Pakistan highlights: Schools in Punjab districts bordering Pakistan to open on Wednesday

India Pakistan news LIVE:MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, during a press briefing on Tuesday, stated that India had a firm stance on cross-border terrorism and would not give in to nuclear blackmail from their neighbouring country Pakistan.

Further, Jaiswal said that the Indian military's actions were entirely in conventional domain and that no nuclear sites had been targeted.

India Pakistan news LIVE: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal state that several foreign countries had acknowledged that Pakistan is a “factory of terrorism” and that they need to be suitably taken to task on the matter.

He stated that may nations had come out in condemnation of Pakistan's actions and had supported India in their right to respond.

India Pakistan news LIVE: In response to a question on whether India will go to war against Pakistan, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India had a zero tolerance for cross border terrorism.

He stated that their earlier statement on responding to an act of terror as an act of war, was a mere reflection of this sentiment. 

India Pakistan news LIVE: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that Pakistan had a habit of declaring victory even after a defeat in response to the question about who called for a ceasefire.

Jaiswal stated that the Pakistani DGMO had called them to stop firing and not the other way around. He also clarified that the US had no role in brokering the peace agreement.

India Pakistan news LIVE: India has been attempting to classify The Resistance Front as a terrorist organisation in UNSC sanctions committee, especially in light of the Lashkar-e-Taiba affiliate, taking responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

India Pakistan news LIVE: The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in a press briefing on Tuesday stated that the Indus Waters Treaty will remain in abeyance until Pakistan stops supporting terrorism.

Further on the issue of Kashmir, he said, “Our long-standing position is that Kashmir issue has to be addressed bilaterally between India and Pakistan. That position has not changed.”

India Pakistan news LIVE: The shares of Chinese company Avic Chengdu plummeted after PM Modi's speech on Operation Sindoor on Tuesday.

While Indian defence stocks rallied, shares of Avic Chengdu Aircraft faced a heavy selloff on Tuesday, Live Mint reported. Avic Chengdu Aircraft manufactures J-10 fighter jets, which Pakistan claimed to have used against India during its operation ‘Bunyan-un-Marsoos'.

India Pakistan news LIVE: Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran on Tuesday said that the state unit of the BJP would hold a Tiranga Yatra tomorrow.

He said, "Tomorrow a Tiranga Yatra is to be held in support of our armed forces. I appeal to all political parties, including DMK and Congress...This yatra will start from Egmore tomorrow."

India Pakistan news LIVE: BJP leader C N Ashwath Narayan announced on Tuesday that a Tiranga Yatra will be held in Bengaluru on May 15 following the success of 'Operation Sindoor' 

Narayan told ANI, "We will be holding Tiranga yatra in Bengaluru on 15th May. We welcome all the citizens of Bengaluru to come forward, participate and express our gratitude to our soldiers who have done extremely well..."

Pakistan news LIVE: Prime minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday stated that those who dare to challenge India, referring to Pakistan, will be destroyed.

In his speech at Adampur air base he said, “There is only one answer to those raising eyes towards India--destruction.” The PM reiterated India's zero tolerance stance towards terrorism and lauded the armed forces for conducting Operation Sindoor.

"The ones who dared to challenge us faced the might of our soldiers. Nine terror hideouts were destroyed. Over 100 terrorists eliminated. Their leaders now understand--raising eyes towards India only invites ruin," he said.

India Pakistan news LIVE: Pune in Maharashtra has boycotted Turkish apples after Turkey openly supported Pakistan during conflicts with India.

A “Ban Turkey” movement has begun in many parts of the nation. Traders in Pune have decided to boycott Turkish apples following which the fruit is reportedly not available in local markets, as per ANI.

India Pakistan news LIVE: Maharashtra's  deputy CM Eknath Shinde on Tuesday expressed his appreciation for Operation Sindoor amid India's conflict with Pakistan.

He told ANI, "Yesterday, PM Modi threatened Pakistan. He said that this ceasefire is temporary...Further actions will be taken after seeing Pakistan's attitude...We are absolutely prepared. We have destroyed Pakistan's terrorist sites and airbases. Pakistan could never imagine that our Air Force would enter so deep inside Pakistan, but this is the new India. This will enter and attack..."

India Pakistan news LIVE: Lt Gen DS Rana, Director General Defence Intelligence Agency on Tuesday briefed the Foreign Service Attaches of 70 nations on the successful conduct of Operation Sindoor.

He elaborated on the deliberate planning process for selection of targets with confirmed terror linkages. The integrated, precise and prompt response by the Indian Armed Forces to achieve the stated objectives, executed through intense multi domain operations was also highlighted.

India Pakistan news LIVE: Pakistan's foreign ministry, in a statement released on Tuesday, said that they hoped India would work towards regional stability amid a conflict between the two countries.

The ministry said that India would hopefully prioritise regional stability and well-being of their citizens.

He added that the country should not let “narrow, politically motivated jingoism, ” disrupt the peace process.

India Pakistan news LIVE: In a statement on Tuesday, Pakistan's foreign ministry stated that the country was committed towards maintaining a ceasefire with India.

They also said that they were taking all necessary steps to ensure de-escalation and regional stability.

India Pakistan news LIVE: PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday took to X to urge all opposition parties to not criticise PM Modi and his government for exploring peaceful means to the end of the conflict with Pakistan.

"I appeal all the opposition parties to resist the urge for knee-jerk criticism or political point-scoring. Just as the Pahalgam incident united voices from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, there is need to build a national consensus around a peace process that safeguards national interests," Mufti said in a post on X.

"The Modi government should not be politically penalised for exploring peaceful means. This is a time for bipartisan statesmanship, not division. The opposition must rise above politics and support genuine efforts for peace and stability," Mufti added.

India Pakistan news LIVE: PM Modi stated that Operation Sindoor had rattled Pakistan and yet the neighbouring country had failed to successfully damage any of the defence infrastructure in India.

"Rattled with Operation Sindoor, the enemy tried to attack this air base and several of our other air bases multiple times. They targeted us again and again but the nefarious designs of Pakistan failed each time," he said.

Modi was speaking at Jalandhar's Adampur airbase where he expressed the country's gratitude towards the armed forces for protecting everyone amid conflict with Pakistan.

India Pakistan news LIVE: PM Modi on Tuesday praised the Indian armed forces for successfully carrying out Operation Sindoor and said that they had killed more than a 100 terrorists in the mission.

He said, "You attacked them from the front and killed them. You destroyed all the big bases of terrorism. 9 terrorist hideouts were destroyed. More than 100 terrorists died."

India Pakistan news LIVE: Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday visited the Adampur air base in Jalandhar and praised the Indian armed forces for carrying out Operation Sindoor successfully. 

He said, “Every moment of Operation Sindoor bears testimony to the capability of Indian armed forces. During this, the coordination of our armed forces was genuinely fantastic.”

India Pakistan news LIVE: PM Modi during his speech at the Adampur air base stated that India needed to remain alert and prepared as tensions with Pakistan remain after days of conflict.

The prime minister praised the Indian armed forces for Operation Sindoor and stated that had shown the enemies that India was ready to retaliate if any action was taken against the country.

He also said Pakistan who were the “Godfathers of terrorism” had been shown their place and that India would take action against all acts of terror.

India Pakistan news LIVE: PM Modi during his speech at the Adampur airbase in Jalandhar on Tuesday stated that Pakistan should remember that India would retaliate and engage in a war if they continued to pose threats to human lives. 

He also stated that India had already shown Pakistan their place with Operation Sindoor and praised the Indian armed forces for their dedication, precision and ferocity.

India Pakistan news LIVE: During his speech at the Adampur air base on Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi stated that the fierce response of the Indian military ensured during the last few days that Pakistan could not harm any part of their defence infrastructure.

He also stated that not only was India using cutting edge technology for defence but also had skilled personnel in the Indian military who were the best in the world and had protected India with not only drones but also data.

India Pakistan news LIVE: The Indian Air Force was praised by PM Modi at the Adampur air base for their role in Operation Sindoor. 

The PM said, “IAF targeted terror bases deep inside Pakistan with speed and precision that left enemy stunned.”

He also expressed appreciation for the work put in by the BSF, police and other forces.

India Pakistan news LIVE: PM Modi said that if Pakistan attacked again, they would respond in their own way, and in their own time and place. He also stated that no blackmail would work on India. 

Modi added that India would not back down from taking any action. 

India Pakistan news LIVE: The Prime Minister, while addressing soldiers at the Adampur air base, stated that India has shown Pakistan its place by launching Operation Sindoor and seeing it through successfully.

He stated, “Our Army, Air Force and Navy personnel made Pakistani army bite the dust and showed them their place.”

He added, “The Godfathers of terrorism have realised that casting an evil eye on India will only mean their destruction.”