India Pakistan news highlights: Pakistan warns of response to any 'aggression' from India

India Pakistan news live: A Tiranga rally was held in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur earlier today to celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor. 

Speaking at the event, Brigadier Balbir Singh Sambyal (retired), President of the Akhil Bhartiya Purv Sainik Seva Parishad, said, "The entire country saw the way our military - Army, Navy and Air Force have gone deeper into the Pakistani territory and have destroyed the terror sites and their air bases. Operation Sindoor is extremely successful, and if they dare to commit any such act again, we will see the extent of our action after that..."

India-Pakistan live updates: Pakistan on Friday warned that it would respond if India resorts to any "aggression," nearly a week after both nations agreed to a ceasefire following four days of intense drone and missile exchanges across the border.

Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, speaking at the weekly press briefing — the first since the clashes — called the ceasefire "a positive development" and added, “We urge India to faithfully adhere to its implementation.”

He also appealed to the international community to ensure that India honours its commitments to avoid further "aggression".

“Should India resume hostilities, Pakistan will have no choice but to respond,” Khan cautioned.

India-Pakistan live updates: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday cautioned that Pakistan plans to use ₹14 crore of public tax money to fund UN-designated terrorist Masood Azhar, head of Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Speaking at Gujarat’s Bhuj Air Force Station, Singh expressed concern over Pakistan’s renewed push to revive its terror infrastructure and called on the IMF to rethink its $1 billion aid to Islamabad. Dig deeper

India-Pakistan live updates: Union minister and West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar, along with LoP Suvendu Adhikari and other party leaders, took part in the party's 'Tiranga Yatra' to honour the Indian Armed Forces for Operation Sindoor.

Speaking at the event, Sukanta Majumdar said, "... Thousands of people have come out on the streets carrying the tricolour and have given the message of standing with the Indian Army. We want to send a message to Pakistan- 'Humse jo takrayega choor choor ho jayega'..."

India-Pakistan live updates: As Pakistan carried out its deadliest assault on Indian military and civilian targets during the night of May 9-10, India’s cutting-edge air defence system, Akashteer, quietly played a crucial role by detecting, tracking, and neutralising a wave of incoming missiles and drones.

“It did not roar like a fighter jet or flash like a missile. It listened. It calculated. It struck. This invisible shield, Akashteer, is no longer a concept confined to defence journals,” the defence ministry said in a statement. Dig deeper

India-Pakistan live updates: Responding to reports that India may send an all-party delegation to brief foreign governments on the current tensions with Pakistan, DMK leader TKS Elangovan clarified his party's stance. He said the issue was not about being anti-Pakistan but about opposing terrorism in all forms.

"... We are not against Pakistan. It is not a question of being against Pakistan. We cannot allow terrorism. And no country should support terrorism. That is where we stand. That is why our leader gave his support to the Government of India. If this move helps to keep peace all over the world, then it is welcome. In a civilised world, terrorism has no place..." Elangovan said, reiterating that the DMK’s support for the government stems from a shared commitment to peace and opposition to terrorism.

India-Pakistan live updates: On 'Operation Sindoor', Jagadguru Rambhadracharya said, "Anyone who comes to kill us must be completely eliminated. It was with this mindset that Prime Minister Modi launched 'Operation Sindoor'. We succeeded in defeating our enemy and destroyed them so thoroughly that they won't be able to rise for centuries."

India-Pakistan live updates: India on Friday urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reconsider its approval of the USD 1 billion aid package for Pakistan, cautioning that Islamabad might divert a significant portion of the funds towards supporting terror infrastructure.

Addressing air force personnel at the Bhuj Air Force Station in Gujarat, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed the deployment of 'BrahMos' supersonic missiles during Operation Sindoor. He said the missile "showed Pakistan the 'light of day in the darkness of night'".

In a direct warning to Pakistan, Singh stated the operation has not concluded yet, as the current ceasefire effectively puts Pakistan on "probation" pending its conduct.

"If the behaviour improves, it is fine; but if there is any disturbance, harshest punishment will be given," Singh said.

India-Pakistan live updates: Shri Tanot Mata Temple, located near the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, has reopened its doors to all devotees following an easing of tensions between the two countries.

Speaking on the reopening, BSF DIG Yogendra Singh Rathore said, "During the entire time, the everyday work of the temple had continued. There was no break. The villagers were allowed to visit the temple, but there were certain restrictions. However, it is now open for all the devotees..."

The reopening marks a return to normalcy in the border region, where access had been partially restricted due to heightened military alertness.

India-Pakistan live updates: Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday urged India and Pakistan to agree on a permanent ceasefire along the border, warning that military posturing only leads to destruction, not peace.

While addressing the Friday gathering at Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta, Srinagar, he described Kashmir as a "nuclear flashpoint" that could "explode anytime".

"In the last few days we have gone through another harrowing experience that this festering conflict ignited, hours close to an all-out war between two nuclear countries. Even the 'limited escalation' was enough to destroy the lives of those living along and across the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir," he said.

He questioned the continued suffering of people in the region, asking, "How long are we going to suffer and live in fear and uncertainty? While everyone is talking about Kashmir, no one is talking to Kashmir -- to its people, those who live here. What do we want for us, our dreams for our future generations, our yearning for peace? Will our wounds ever heal? Will this conflict ever be resolved?"

The Hurriyat chairman added that each time hostilities flare up, the issue only becomes more complicated.

India-Pakistan live updates: Following the military conflict with Pakistan triggered by the Pahalgam terror attack, retired Lt Gen Anil Kumar Bhatt, former Director General of Military Operations who had overseen the Doklam standoff, highlighted the growing significance of drones, space, and cyberspace in shaping the future of warfare.

In a Thursday interview with PTI, Bhatt also voiced concern over calls from social media users who were dissatisfied with the operation concluding within four days, arguing that it had been a missed opportunity to reclaim Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

He said that war should only be considered as a last resort, particularly when strategic objectives have already been met.

"Let me tell you, a war or taking back Pak-occupied Kashmir, should be a war of choice, taken by a decision. That is not what was planned this time. Yes, the Indian military was prepared for it, if the escalating ladder took you there," said Bhatt.

India-Pakistan live updates: The Union Jal Shakti Ministry has informed Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will continue to remain suspended "until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism".

In a monthly report submitted on Tuesday, Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, stated that the decision to place the treaty in "abeyance" was made following the "Pakistan-sponsored" terror attack on civilians in Pahalgam.

"The key water-sharing treaty will remain suspended until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism," Mukherjee reiterated in the report.

The IWT, brokered by the World Bank in 1960, outlines how water from the Indus River and its tributaries is shared between India and Pakistan

India-Pakistan live updates: Pakistan’s foreign minister Ishaq Dar cited a "fake" news report allegedly from a UK-based daily to praise the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in the Senate.

Referring to the viral "fake news," Dar told lawmakers that The Daily Telegraph had reported that "Pakistan Air Force is the undisputed king of the skies."

However, Dawn newspaper fact-checked this claim and labelled the viral report as "fake."

"Posts from multiple users across social media have been circulating a photo since May 10, 2025, allegedly showing the front page of UK-based The Daily Telegraph newspaper declaring the Pakistan Air Force the ‘King of the Skies’ amid the recent escalation with India. However, there was no such article published and the screenshot is a fake," the newspaper stated.

It added that one Barrister Khadija Siddiqi posted the photo of the fake news attributed to the British daily on May 10, which featured a headline reading: “Pakistan Air Force: The Undisputed King of the Skies.”

India-Pakistan live updates: Following Turkey's active support for Pakistan during the recent India-Pakistan hostilities, jewellers in Lucknow have decided to boycott the purchase, sale, and display of Turkish-designed jewellery and other items imported from Turkey, PTI reported.

Once topping the sales charts on Akshay Tritiya, Turkish jewellery is now facing a complete boycott by jewellers, who believe these items will no longer find buyers.

"On the Akshay Tritiya, which was celebrated recently, the maximum demand was for Turkish jewellery. Now, after Turkiye's active support of Turkiye to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, we have decided not to import any more Turkish jewellery items. A decision in this regard was taken on Wednesday," Aadish Jain, vice-president of Chowk Sarafa Association, Lucknow told PTI.

Turkey and Azerbaijan supported Pakistan and condemned India’s recent strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) during Operation Sindoor.

Pakistan also extensively used Turkish drones during the conflict. While India’s trade relations with both countries are under scrutiny, many educational institutions, including Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), have either suspended or are considering suspending collaboration with Turkish universities.

India-Pakistan live updates: Union defence minister on Friday Rajnath Singh has alleged that Pakistan is once again rebuilding terror infrastructure that was previously destroyed, and claimed that its government is using taxpayer money to fund terrorist groups. He specifically stated that funds collected from ordinary Pakistani citizens have been given to Masood Azhar, the head of Jaish-e-Mohammed and a UN-designated terrorist.

Singh further said the Pakistan government has announced financial aid to help rebuild the terror bases of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed in Muridke and Bahawalpur.

He also raised serious concerns over the security of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal, warning that terrorist elements could gain access to the country’s nuclear weapons.

India-Pakistan live updates: The Indian Army on Thursday announced plans to implement “confidence building measures” (CBMs) along the border with Pakistan in an effort to ease tensions and lower the level of military alertness. This came shortly after Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed that the May 10 ceasefire between the two armies had been extended until May 18.

In a brief statement, the Indian Army said, “Further to the understanding between the two DGMOs (directors general of military operations) on May 10, 2025, it has been decided to continue the confidence building measures (CBMs) to reduce the alertness level.”

India-Pakistan live updates: During a visit to Srinagar’s Badami Bagh Cantonment, where the Army’s Chinar Corps is based, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday raised concerns over the safety of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons, calling the country “irresponsible and rogue.” He urged that its nuclear arsenal be placed under the oversight of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

"I raise this question before the world: Are nuclear weapons safe in the hands of such an irresponsible and rogue nation? Pakistan’s nuclear weapons should be brought under the supervision of the IAEA," Singh said while addressing soldiers.

His remarks came even as the IAEA clarified that there had been no radiation leak or release from any nuclear facility in Pakistan.

India-Pakistan live updates: The government plans to dispatch multi-party parliamentary delegations to various countries soon to present India’s position on terrorism originating from Pakistan. On Friday, the Congress party confirmed it will participate in these delegations.

Although the government has not officially announced the delegations, Congress general secretary in-charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, told PTI that Union minister Kiren Rijiju has already discussed the matter with the Congress president.

India-Pakistan live updates: BJP MP and CAIT secretary general Praveen Khandelwal told ANI, "A collective decision has been taken in the conference of trade leaders today to end all trade with Turkey and Azerbaijan... The reason is clear. Turkey and Azerbaijan openly supported Pakistan against India... Any import and export will not happen with Turkey and Azerbaijan with immediate effect... The Indian film industry has also been requested not to shoot any of its films in Turkey and Azerbaijan... Many companies also shoot (advertisements) in these countries for their products. If any company does so anymore, then we will boycott that company too ..."

The calls for a boycott of Turkey and Azerbaijan are gaining momentum in India after both nations openly backed Pakistan amid escalating tensions following Operation Sindoor and the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam.

India-Pakistan live updates: India on Friday urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to rethink its USD 1 billion aid to Pakistan, raising concerns that the money could potentially be misused to fund terrorism.

Speaking to military personnel, defence minister Rajnath Singh said India does not want its contributions to the IMF to be used in any way that supports terrorism in Pakistan or elsewhere.

"I believe that in today's time, any kind of financial assistance to Pakistan is nothing less than terror funding," he stated.

Singh further added, "India would like that IMF reconsiders its assistance of one billion dollars to Pakistan and refrains from giving any kind of assistance in future."

India-Pakistan live updates: Following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, security forces have intensified their operations in south Kashmir, resulting in the killing of six terrorists over the past three days, officials said on Friday.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V K Birdi, stated, "The security agencies reviewed their strategy according to the situation in the wake of terror activities in the last one month and our intensified focus was on operations."

He was speaking at a press conference held at the Victor Force headquarters in Pulwama, alongside Major General Dhananjay Joshi, the General Officer Commanding of Victor Force.

Birdi highlighted that improved coordination among various security agencies led to two successful operations, during which six terrorists were neutralised. He described these developments as "significant achievements."

India-Pakistan live updates: Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar has called for a composite dialogue with India to resolve ongoing disputes between the two countries.

India has firmly stated that it is open to dialogue only on two issues: the return of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.

While addressing Pakistan’s Senate on Thursday, Dar said the India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement has been extended till May 18, but added that political dialogue is essential for long-term resolution.

On May 7, India launched precision strikes under 'Operation Sindoor', targeting terror infrastructure in retaliation for the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 dead.

In response, Pakistan attempted retaliatory strikes on Indian military installations over the next three days — May 8, 9, and 10.

India-Pakistan live updates: Reacting to Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah's remarks on Colonel Sofia Qureshi, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari lashed out at the BJP, calling it a case of extreme insensitivity. 

He said, "This is height of shamelessness. The High Court takes suo motu cognizance of the matter but the government stays asleep. FIR is also written half-heartedly...Supreme Court also reprimanded over the same. But the BJP government has not taken any action against the remarks of its cabinet minister...Even after the orders of the High Court and the Supreme Court, if he (Kunwar Vijay Shah) is not sacked, it means the real culprit is the BJP..."

The ceasefire understanding between India and Pakistan has been extended till Sunday, May 18, as the truce continued to remain intact following four days of intense cross-border conflict, Bloomberg reported, citing a top official in Islamabad.

The Indian Army on Thursday had said it will push "confidence building measures" along the border with Pakistan "to reduce the alertness level" there.

The statement came hours after Pakistani foreign minister Ishaq Dar said in a speech in his Parliament that Islamabad would not violate the ceasefire, which ultimately will lead "to a dialogue and it will be a composite dialogue". Read more.

In yet another gaffe by a Pakistani miniter, the country’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar cited a fake news report praising the Pakistan Air Force during his address in the Senate on Thursday. 

“Telegraph writes Pakistan Air Force is the undisputed king of the skies,” said Ishaq Dar during his address. But to his embarrassment, he was citing a fake news headline circulating on social media. Read more.