India Pakistan news LIVE: ‘It’s clear who wanted cessation of firing' says Jaishankar

India Pakistan LIVE: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif stated that he is ready to engage in peace talks with India, reported Reuters.

India Pakistan news LIVE: BSP chief Mayawati on Thursday slammed SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav for comments he made about Wing Commander Vyomika Singh's caste.

She said in a post on X, “The entire country is united and proud of the valor of Operation Sindoor of the Indian Army against the terrorists in Pakistan. In such a situation, it is extremely unfair to judge/divide the army on the basis of religion and caste. The mistake that the BJP minister made in this regard, the same senior SP leader has also made today, which is shameful and condemnable.”

India Pakistan news LIVE: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday thanked the acting Afghan foreign minister for his condemnation of the Pahalgam attack.

In a post on X, he said, “Good conversation with Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi this evening. Deeply appreciate his condemnation of the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Welcomed his firm rejection of recent attempts to create distrust between India and Afghanistan through false and baseless reports.”

He added, “Underlined our traditional friendship with the Afghan people and continuing support for their development needs. Discussed ways and means of taking cooperation forward.”

India Pakistan news LIVE: Chinar Corps in a post on X stated that they had identified terrorists who were killed during an encounter in Awantipora.

They said, “The eliminated terrorists have been identified as Asif Ahmed Sheikh, Amir Nazir Wani and Yawar Ahmed Bhat, from whom three AK-series rifles, twelve magazines, three grenades and various other war like stores have been recovered.”

India Pakistan news LIVE: The Indian Army has stated, that the DGMOs of India and Pakistan on 10 May 25 have decided to continue confidence-building measures so as to reduce the alertness levels, as per the understanding reached between the two countries on May 10.

India Pakistan news LIVE: Maulana Azad National Urdu University has announced the cancellation of its academic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yunus Emre Institute, Turkey with immediate effect.

India Pakistan news LIVE: In a joint operation, BSF and the Punjab Police successfully recovered a Pakistani drone near Khemkaran, Tarn Taran on Thursday.

In a post on X, they said, “Acting on BSF intelligence, troops seized a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone suspected to have crashed due to electronic countermeasures deployed along the border. The vigilant forces once again foiled an illegal cross-border drone intrusion, reinforcing their commitment to national security.”

India Pakistan news LIVE: The Bureau of Civil Aviation and Security on Thursday cancelled the security clearance for Turkish firm Celebi NAS which works on airport security with immediate effect citing national security concerns.

India Pakistan news LIVE: US President Donald Trump stated that he had helped broker the ceasefire between India and Pakistan once again.

During a speech in Qatar, Trump said, “I don't want to say I did, but I sure as hell helped settle the problem between Pakistan and India last week, which was getting more and more hostile, and all of a sudden, you'll start seeing missiles of a different type, and we got it settled. I hope I don't walk out of here and two days later find out that it's not settled, but I think it is settled, and we talked to them about trade. Let's do trade instead of, and Pakistan was very happy with that, and India was very happy with that, and I think they're on the way.”

He added, "They have been fighting for about a 1000 years in all fairness. So I said, you know. I could settle that up. I could settle; let me settle it up, and let's get them all together. How long have you been fighting for about 1000 years? Oh, that's a lot. I'm not sure about that. I'm not sure about settling. That's a tough one. They've been fighting for a long time... It was really going to be escalating out of control."

India Pakistan news LIVE: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday stated that he had spoken as an Indian and had expressed his personal views on Operation Sindoor.

Tharoor had spoken out against Trump's claims of brokering the India Pakistan ceasefire which went against the Congress party questioning PM Modi on Trump's claims. 

He said, “I made it very clear that I am expressing my personal views. It was really a contribution to the national discourse, at a time when it was very important for us to rally around the flag, especially internationally.”

India Pakistan news LIVE: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday stated that Donald Trump was not getting enough credit for his role in the India Pakistan ceasefire agreement.

In a post on X she said, “This morning at breakfast in Doha, my waiter told me to thank President Trump for him. I asked him why. He told me he is from Kashmir, and he has been unable to return home in recent weeks due to the India-Pakistan conflict. But he was just notified that he’s now able to return, thanks to the ceasefire mediated by President Trump.”

She added, “He said President Trump is not receiving enough credit for literally preventing a nuclear war — and he is right! President Trump inherited so many conflicts around the globe, and he is tackling them one at a time. This historic trip to the Middle East has marked a significant turn in U.S. foreign policy in the region that will finally usher the Golden Age of the Middle East! Peace, through strength, is being restored!”

India Pakistan news LIVE: Jamia Millia Islamia has suspended all Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with Turkish educational institutions, after the country supported Pakistan during the recent conflict with India.

Professor Saima Saeed, PRO of Jamia Millia Islamia, told ANI " We have suspended all MoUs with institutions affiliated with Turkey. Jamia stands with the nation and the Government of India."

The development follows Jawaharlal Nehru University's (JNU) suspension of its academic agreement with Inonu University in Malatya, Turkiye, citing national security concerns.

India Pakistan news LIVE: S Jaishankar on Thursday stated that India had held perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack accountable through Operation Sindoor and had received global support for it.

“We actually got a lot of international support. We had a UNSC resolution that perpetrators must be held accountable, and on May 7th, they were held accountable through Operation Sindoor,” EAM Jaishankar said.

India Pakistan news LIVE: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday stated that India was only willing to have talks with Pakistan regarding terrorism and their response it. 

He said, as quoted by ANI, “Our relations and dealings with Pakistan will be strictly bilateral. That is a national consensus for years, and there is absolutely no change in that. The prime minister made it very clear that talks with Pakistan will be only on terror. Pakistan has a list of terrorists that needs to be handed over, and they have to shut down the terrorists' infrastructure. They know what to do. We are prepared to discuss with them what is to be done about terrorism. Those are the talks which are feasible.”

India Pakistan news LIVE: EAM Jaishankar on Thursday stated that it was clear Pakistan had wanted a ceasefire and had contacted India about it first.

He said, “We achieved the goals which we set out to do by destroying the terrorist infrastructure. Since key goals were achieved, I think we reasonably took the position, because even at the start of the operation, we had sent a message to Pakistan saying we are striking at terrorist infrastructure and not military and the military has an option to stand out and not interfere. They chose not to take that good advice.”

He added, "Once they got badly hit on the morning of 10th May. The satellite pictures show how much damage we did and what little damage they did. It is clear who wanted cessation of firing."

India Pakistan news LIVE: Minister of Foreign Affairs S Jaishankar reiterated that the Indus Waters Treaty would remain in abeyance until cross-border terrorism by Pakistan is stopped.

EAM Jaishankar said, “The Indus Waters Treaty is held in abeyance and will continue to be held in abeyance until the cross-border terrorism by Pakistan is credibly and irrevocably stopped. The only thing which remains to be discussed on Kashmir is the vacating of illegally occupied Indian territory in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir; we are open to that discussion."

India Pakistan news LIVE: Online travel bookings platform MakeMyTrip has firmly denied allegations about its data practices and Chinese ownership after EaseMyTrip founder Nishant Pitti expressed concerns over defence forces using MakeMyTrip and being vulnerable to having their data used incorrectly.

The company said, "MakeMyTrip is a proud Indian company, founded by Indians, headquartered in India, and trusted by millions of Indian travellers for over 25 years. We are a publicly listed company on the Nasdaq, with a diverse shareholder base spanning the globe. Our operations are independent, steered by a seasoned team of Indian professionals who bring a wealth of expertise and a commitment to excellence."

The company further added, "We adhere to stringent corporate governance standards, fully complying with all applicable Indian laws and data privacy frameworks. We don't comment on malicious or motivated accusations and remain focused on offering our best services to our customers as a responsible Indian corporate."

India Pakistan news LIVE: The Indian Army went door-to-door in areas of Poonch located near the Line of Control and were heavily impacted by the Pakistani shelling.

The Army jawans provided people with medicines, rations and also interacted with the local residents.

A local resident told ANI, “We stayed here even during the war-like situation. The Army that fought for us, we stayed here because of them, as they are fighting for us and are without their families. It's because of them, we are living today."

India Pakistan news LIVE: Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday expressed his pride in the Indian armed forces for avenging the Pahalgam terror attack.

In a post on X, the LG showed his appreciation for the military, saying, “Nation is proud of our armed forces for scripting a historic victory saga of 'Operation Sindoor' with bravery and avenging Pahalgam terror attack. They have given exemplary punishment to terror planners sitting in Pakistan by dismantling their terror bases and killing top terrorists."

India Pakistan news LIVE: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Thursday called for India to take control of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and added that if possible India should take control of Pakistan as well.

Speaking to ANI, Athawale said, "Pakistan is a country that promotes terrorists. India has been attacked by terrorists many times. The Pakistani government and the Pakistani army are responsible for these attacks. India should take Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK) back, as if PoJK remains with Pakistan, terrorist attacks will continue on India. If time permits, India should also take control of Pakistan."

India Pakistan news LIVE: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said that there has been no radiation leak or release from any nuclear facility in Pakistan.

"Based on information available to the IAEA, there has been no radiation leak or release from any nuclear facility in Pakistan," the IAEA said in an email statement to ANI.

The IAEA's statement comes after Air Marshal AK Bharti stated that the Indian Armed Forces did not target the nuclear facility at Kirana Hills in Pakistan.

India Pakistan news LIVE: Foreign affairs expert KP Fabian on Thursday stressed the importance of sharing evidence about the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam with the UN Security Council. Further, he said that India should make efforts to declare The Resistance Front (TRF) a terrorist organisation.

Fabian said, as quoted by ANI, “It's very important that we tell the UN Security Council of the evidence that we have. You know, can't always share the evidence with the public unless at a later time, when maybe we can come out with a white paper, but not immediately. So, the evidence that we have and the reasons why we hold Pakistan responsible for Pahalgam. So and who, which particular terrorist agency has done it so that the Security Council has to be informed and we shall endeavour to see to it that The Resistance Front is declared a terrorist agency.”

India Pakistan news LIVE: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini stated that a park will be built in honour of a jawan who passed away during Operation Sindoor and his family will receive assistance of ₹4 crore.

He said, “The government will provide assistance and ₹4 crore to the family of Dinesh Kumar. A park will be built on the land donated by Dinesh’s father and will be named Operation Sindoor Dinesh Kumar Park. I have also proposed renaming a village to Dineshpur in his memory.”

India Pakistan news LIVE: Maharashtra's chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday congratulated traders and the film industry for boycotting “enemies of the country” and maintaining a ‘Nation First’ attitude amid tensions with Pakistan.

Fadnavis said, as quoted by ANI, "I congratulate all traders and the film industry. Everyone should have the spirit of 'Nation First'. Those who are enemies of our country - more than that, enemies of humanity - who brutally killed our people in Pahalgam, must be held accountable. If any country commits such brutality and another nation supports it, then it is necessary to teach them a lesson. I feel that if the 'Nation First' sentiment is organically developing among people, I welcome it."

India Pakistan news LIVE: BSF director general Daljit Singh Chawdhary on Thursday visited the Jammu frontier and lauded the troops for their invaluable contribution to Operation Sindoor.

In a post on X, the BSF said, “A solemn salute to their ultimate sacrifice in the service of the nation."

DG Chawdhary also laid a wreath at the Amar Prahari Memorial at the BS headquarters in Paloura to pay tribute to late sub inspector Mohammad Imteyaj and late constable Deepak Chingakham.