India Pakistan highlights: Govt says armed forces are maintaining strong vigil

"We have restored power supply for your convenience, but we are still on red alert. Sirens will sound now, indicating this red alert. Please don't move out of your house; stay indoors and away from windows. We will be informing you when we get the green signal. Please ensure compliance and please don't panic," Amritsar DC in a statement issued at 5.24 am. (ANI)

In its latest advisory issued at 2.42 am, the Delhi airport said that operations there continue to run smoothly. "However, In light of evolving airspace dynamics and heightened security protocols mandated by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, there may be adjustments to flight schedules and longer wait times at security checkpoints," the advisory read. 

The advisory also added-

"-Stay updated through their respective airline's communication channels.

-Adhere to prescribed guidelines for cabin and check-in baggage. 

-Arrive well in advance to accommodate possible security delays. 

-Extend full cooperation to airline and security personnel for efficient facilitation. 

-Verify flight status via the airline or the official Delhi Airport website."

India Pakistan live: Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar on Saturday said that there must be no negligence in ensuring citizens' safety and access to essential services. 

Kumar instructed that illegal hoarding of food and essential commodities should be strictly monitored. The citizens were warned not to approach any unidentified object, equipment or drone part that may fall from the sky. They should maintain a safe distance and immediately inform the local authorities or police.

India Pakistan live: The US-brokered ceasefire between India and Pakistan has for now ended hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbours who were on the brink of a full-blown shooting war after military confrontations involving fighter jets, missiles, precision weapons, kamikaze drones and artillery guns escalated sharply during the last four days as India struck several terror sites, air bases and military installations in Pakistan which made desperate attempts to hit military infrastructure and civilian areas in several Indian states.

“We smashed the terror infrastructure there, hit their air defences and targeted several of their airbases. The Indian forces had a good run during the last four days. Pakistan’s counter-offensive was mostly thwarted,” said one of the officials, asking not to be named. READ FULL STORY

India Pakistan live: The two instances — one of conventional warfare during the 1999 Kargil war and another of the asymmetric, clandestine terror attack on the Indian Parliament in 2001 — underlined the risks that might have weighed on the Indian government when officials got the call from Pakistan’s director general of military operations at 3.35pm on Saturday.

“Terrorism itself is part of Pakistan’s foreign policy…Delhi needs to be careful,” said retired Air Vice Marshal, Manmohan Bahadur.

These considerations explained India’s new red line established by government officials hours before the ceasefire became public, “India has decided that any future act of terror will be considered an act of war against India and will be responded accordingly,” the officials said. READ FULL STORY

India Pakistan live: For four days, spiralling hostilities between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan had the world on edge. But the end came swiftly, via a phone call at 3.35pm on Saturday.

The cessation of hostilities was achieved after a call from Pakistan director general of military operations, Major General Kashif Abdullah, to his Indian counterpart, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai. The former’s offer to stop the firing and the air attacks was met with the response that India too would do the same, people directly familiar with the matter said. READ FULL STORY

India Pakistan live: Pakistan's ministry of information and broadcasting on Saturday called a press release announcing the death of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan “fake” and urged the public to “reject irresponsible behaviour.”

On Friday, Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf party approached the Islamabad High Court for the release of the party founder, claiming a threat to his life due to the impact of the prolonged detention on his health and in view of the current situation with India. READ FULL STORY

India Pakistan live: Islamabad resident Zubaida Bibi expressed her joy at Pakistan reaching a ceasefire agreement with India.

“War brings nothing but suffering. We are happy that calm is returning. It feels like Eid to me. We have won,” Bibi told AP.

India Pakistan live: Saudi Arabia welcomed the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan and expressed optimism that it will “restore security and peace in the region.”

A statement from the Kingdom's foreign ministry read, “The Kingdom commends both parties for prioritizing wisdom and self-restraint and reaffirms its support for resolving disputes through dialogue and peaceful means, based on the principles of good neighborliness and ensuring peace and prosperity for both countries and their peoples.”

India Pakistan live: A soldier was killed when he was hit by a fragment of a Pakistani drone, which was successfully intercepted by the Army Air Defence at an air base in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Saturday, officials said.

The incident took place before the announcement of a ceasefire by India and Pakistan to end their combat activities, which have intensified after the Indian armed forces carried out a missile strike on nine terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir on May 7 in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack, they said.

The solider was on duty at the Udhampur air base, which came under Pakistani drone attack earlier during the day. (PTI)

India Pakistan live: The body of Mudavath Murali Naik, a soldier martyred during ‘Operation Sindoor’, reached his home here in the Sri Sathyasai district late on Friday, an official press release stated.

Naik (23), an Agniveer from the Kalli Thanda village of Gorantla mandal, died around 2 am Friday at a reserve area in Jammu and Kashmir during an exchange of fire as part of ‘Operation Sindoor’.

Naik’s body first arrived at the Bengaluru Airport, where it was received by Penukonda MLA and BC Welfare Minister S Savitha.

Following her tributes to the slain soldier, his body was shifted from Bengaluru Airport to Gorantla in a military convoy of 300 vehicles.

India Pakistan live: Pakistan on Sunday said that it “remains committed to faithful implementation” of the ceasefire agreement reached with India after New Delhi accused it of violating the arrangement hours after agreeing to it.

The country's foreign ministry claimed that its forces “are handling the situation with responsibility and restraint,” and accused India of committing “violations.”

India Pakistan live: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the nation on Saturday, extending gratitude to global leaders and nations for their support during heightened tensions with India.

During his speech, Sharif thanked US President Donald Trump, the Saudi Crown Prince, the Emir of Qatar, and the President and people of Türkiye for their "constant support." He also acknowledged “social media users” in Pakistan, despite India's continued efforts to debunk misinformation spreading from Pakistani handles. READ FULL STORY

India Pakistan live: The Border Security Force (BSF) in a statement said, “DG BSF and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice made by BSF Sub Inspector Md Imteyaz in service to the Nation on May 10, during cross-border firing by Pakistan along the International Boundary in RS Pura area, Jammu. Prahari Pariwar stands firm with the bereaved family in this trying time.”

India Pakistan news live: Punjab reimposed blackout measures in several districts as a precautionary measure after withdrawing it earlier on Saturday.

Blackout measures have been imposed in many districts including Hoshiarpur, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Pathankot, Patiala, Moga, Kapurthala, and Muktsar districts.

The development came after Pakistan violated the bilateral understanding reached this afternoon to immediately stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea.

India Pakistan news live: Gujarat home minister Harsh Sanghavi held a meeting on Saturday at the State Emergency Operation Centre amid Pakistani military's violations of a ceasefire deal with India.

India's foreign secretary Vikram Misri has stated that the Army will respond adequately and appropriately to the drone attacks conducted late on Saturday.

India Pakistan news live: Shehbaz Sharif , Pakistan's prime minister, on Saturday, held a press conference where he expressed his thank to Donald Trump, social media users, citizens of Pakistan and other countries which have expressed solidarity with them regarding the ceasefire agreement such as China and Turkey.

However, in his speech expressing gratitude, he failed to address the Pakistani military's violations of a ceasefire deal with India.

India Pakistan news live: Pakistan's prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said during a press conference on Saturday that Pakistan has been ‘positive’ about the ceasefire, while the country violated ceasefire norms agreed upon with India.

The Pakistani PM also thanked the US for mediation and countries such a Turkey which have shown solidarity towards them.

India Pakistan news live: Members of the Indian Sikh community have strongly rejected Pakistan’s claims that Indian forces were behind attacks on Gurudwaras.

Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee President Harmeet Singh Kalka, while speaking to ANI, responded sharply to the allegations. He said, "...Pakistan is claiming to be a well-wisher of Sikhs...The people of the nation know that Pakistan is the enemy of the nation and of Punjab. The youth of Punjab have been ruined due to drugs...We cannot expect Pakistan to give statements on love and brotherhood. If they claim to be well-wishers of Sikhs, then they should tell that at the time of partition, there were 20 lakh Sikhs; today, there are only 8000 Sikhs in Pakistan. Most of them have been pressured to convert...They cannot mislead the Sikhs of the nation."

Kalka’s remarks reflect the community's rejection of what they call Pakistan’s “propaganda” and a reminder of historical facts that counter the narrative being pushed.

India Pakistan news live: Pakistan's information minister has claimed that no ceasefire violations have occurred, reported Reuters. India's foreign secretary confirmed that the Pakistani military had violated a peace agreement with India after shelling took place in border districts and multiple drones were intercepted in various parts of India.

India Pakistan news live: A blackout has been enforced in Haryana's Hisar after Pakistani military breached a ceasefire deal with India.

India's foreign secretary Vikram Misri has stated that the Army will respond strongly to the incident and has called for Pakistan to take responsibility. Drones have been spotted since late Saturday evening in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat's Kutch, Punjab and Rajasthan.