Special Defence briefing on India-Pakistan military action has begun. Ahead of the MEA briefing on Saturday, US President Donald Trump declared that Washington has brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Taking to Truth Social, Trump claimed a ceasefire had been agreed to between India and Pakistan.
Air Marshal AK Bharti said, "It is a pity that the Pakistani military chose to intervene and that for terrorists, and hence we chose to respond".
In another update on Operation Sindoor, Air Marshal AK Bharti, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai and Vice Admiral AN Pramod have shared images of debris and weapons of the Pakistani military brought down by the Indian Air Defence systems. These included images of air-to-air missiles, likely long-range rockets, and loitering munitions.
Air Marshal AK Bharti said, "We have only attacked a terror organisation on May 7, it was essential and what ever happened, Pakistan was responsible."
Air Marshal AK Bharti speaking at the military briefing said, "Our battle-proven systems stood the test of time and take them head on. Another highlight has been the stellar performance of the indigenous air defence system, the Akash system. Putting together and operationalising the potent AD environment has been possible only because of budgetary and policy support from the government of India in the last decade."
He also said, "Numerous waves of drones and unmanned combat aerial vehicles employed by Pakistan were also thwarted by the indigenously developed soft and hard kill counter-UAS systems and the well-trained Indian Air Defence personnel."
Speaking at the briefing, Lt General Rajiv Ghai said, "Operation Sindoor has been prosecuted due to the synergy between the three forces, support from the government and India's citizens ."
GMO Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai says, "In the last few years, the character of terrorist activities have changed. Innocent civilians were being attacked.. 'Pahalgam tak paap ka ye ghada bhar chuka tha'..."
Air Marshal AK Bharti says, "All our military bases, all our systems continue to remain fully operational and ready to undertake any future missions should the need so arise."
The Indian military shows the debris of a likely PL-15 air-to-air missile, which is of Chinese origin and was used by Pakistan during the attack on India. The wreckage of the Turkish-origin YIHA and Songar drones that were shot down by India has also been shown.
Vice Admiral AN Pramod says, "Effectively using multiple sensors and inputs, we are maintaining continuous surveillance to degrade or neutralise threats as they emerge or manifest to ensure targeting at extended ranges. All these are conducted under the umbrella of a comprehensive and effective layered fleet air defence mechanism that caters for all threats, be it drones, high-speed missiles or aircraft, both fighters as well as surveillance aircraft..."
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nister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
The meeting comes in the wake of the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan scheduled on May 12, Monday, PTI reported.
NSA Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and all three service chiefs attended the meeting.
India's top officials including the Prime Minister, Home Minister and Defence Minister have been convening high-profile meetings ever since the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, to assess the future course of action.
Responding to a media query, DG Air Operations Air Marshal AK Bharti says, 바카라œ... Whether it's a Turkish drone or a drone from somewhere else, our counter-UA system and Air Defence operators are very much capable. We are ready to counter any kind of technology. You all saw what we have done to them."
When asked if Indian Armed Forces hit Pakistan's Kirana Hills, DG Air Operations Air Marshal AK Bharti says, "Thank you for telling us that Kirana Hills houses some nuclear installations. We did not know about it. We have not hit Kirana Hills. I did not brief in my briefing yesterday."
DG Air Operations Air Marshal AK Bharti on propaganda and information warfare of Pakistan, says, "Why they are doing what they are doing... information not forthcoming from there. Obviously, that is expected, and they would do whatever it takes to assuage their people and minimise whatever information about the damage that comes out. Our fight is with the terrorists, our fight is not with the Pakistan military or Pakistan civilians. So, that it very clear and we are very clear in our targeting. What media or propaganda spin the other side is trying to make out a story... well, it is for them to answer. It is not really a military question for us to answer here. We have done what we are expected to do and that is it."
DGMO Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai drew a parallel between cricket and military operations. Here's what he said: "I was watching Virat Kohli taking retirement from Test cricket. Like many Indians, he is my favorite cricketer. Back in the 70s, during the famous Ashes series between Australia and England, two of Australia바카라™s legendary fast bowlers 바카라” Jeff Thomson and Dennis Lillee 바카라” wreaked havoc on the English batting line-up. Their dominance was so overwhelming that the Australians came up with a saying: "From ashes to ashes and from dust to dust, if Thommo don't get you, then Lillee surely must. If you look closely at the layers, you바카라™ll understand what I mean 바카라” even if you manage to get through all of them, one layer of this grid system is bound to catch you."
At a press briefing here, Director General of Air Operations, IAF, Air Marshal AK Bharti said India's robust air defence system effectively thwarted Pakistani attempts to target Indian installations.
Another highlight was stellar performance of indigenous air defence weapons like Akash system, he said.
The Integrated Air Command and Control system thwarted Pakistan's military offensives.
"Our fight was against terror infrastructure and terrorists but the Pakistan military chose to support terrorists and widened the conflict," the top IAF officer said.
The Indian Army said earlier this morning, "The night remained largely peaceful across Jammu and Kashmir and other areas along the International Border".
"No incidents have been reported, marking the first calm night in recent days," it said in a statement.
India launched Operation Sindoor on early May 7 to destroy nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack.
All subsequent retaliations to Pakistani offensives were carried out under 'Operation Sindoor'.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address nation at around 8 PM today. PM Modi has not publicly addressed the Operation Sindoor was launched by the Indian Armed Forces On May 7.
The high-level meeting between Indian and Pakistan DGMO is scheduled for this evening.
Asserting that the recent Pakistani shelling in Jammu and Kashmir created a "war-like situation", with Poonch district bearing the brunt of the attack, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said those who had left their homes can return as a military understanding between the two countries is in place now.
Abdullah also dismissed the Pakistani military's ongoing propaganda, saying the neighbouring country will continue to push it, but the reality is known to the world.
"They (border residents) should now try to return to their homes. Eighty to 90 per cent of Poonch town is vacant. They had left their homes when shelling was taking place. Now that the shelling has stopped, they can return to their homes," Abdullah told reporters.
The National Conference (NC) leader said this is the first time that shells have fallen right in the middle of towns and heavy bombardment has taken place. "We have lost 13 precious lives. My purpose for coming here today is, at the very least, to reach those homes where this tragedy occurred," he said.
Abdullah met with members of the local civil society and commended the people of Poonch for maintaining communal harmony in the face of adversity. "Despite the difficult circumstances, they upheld the legacy of unity among Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs," he said.
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Days after a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan was reached, the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) and senior Army and Air Force officers held a press conference on Monday to provide further details about "Operation Sindoor".
Following a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, the DGMOs and senior Army and Air Force officers briefed the media on 'Operation Sindoor' at a Monday press conference.
During the press conference, Air Marshal AK Bharti, said, "Our fight is against terror, not with Pakistani military.
Operation Sindoor', was began in the arly hours on May 7, targeted nine terrorist camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
The briefing follows a ceasefire agreement between the two nations.
The last rites of BSF Sub-Inspector Mohammed Imteyaz who lost his life in the line of duty due to cross-border shelling from Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir's RS Pura sector on May 10, was held today at his native village Chapra, Saran in Bihar.
Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Minister Satish Sharma on Monday joined the wreath-laying ceremony of BSF Constable Deepak Chingakham who died in cross-border firing by Pakistani troops.
BSF Inspector General (Jammu Frontier) Shashank Anand and other senior BSF officials, police and civil officers also attended the ceremony to pay floral tributes to the slain constable.
Constable Deepak Chingakham suffered fatal injuries during cross-border firing along the international border in the R S Pura area of Jammu district on May 10 and attained martyrdom on May 11.
A solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held at BSF headquarters in Jammu, and later his mortal remains were dispatched to his family for the last rites.
The LG laid a wreath at the mortal remains and said "I salute the brave son of Mother India, BSF Constable Deepak Chingakham, who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty." He further said, "We share the grief of the family and stand in solidarity." After the wreath-laying ceremony, the tricolour-wrapped coffin carrying the body of the constable was dispatched to his hometown for the last rites.
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Pakistani authorities on Monday claimed that seven people were killed and six others sustained serious injuries on Saturday in Indian drone attacks and firing in Gujrat city of Punjab province.
A government official said the areas hit by drones on Saturday were Lahore, Chiniot, Pakpattan, Kharian, Sheikhupura and Jalapur Jattan of Punjab province.
"Seven people were killed and six seriously wounded because of Indian firing and drone attack in the villages bordering India on Saturday last," the official added.
The official also said "significant damage" was done to the Sheikh Zayed International Airport (airbases) in Rahim Yar Khan district of Punjab, some 400kms from Lahore, after a missile fired by India hit it in the early hours of Saturday.
"The Indian strike has caused significant damage to its infrastructure, including the Royal Lounge used by the UAE president and his family," he said. Rahim Yar Khan Deputy Commissioner Khuram Javed claimed India targeted the airport with both a missile and a drone.
"The attack destroyed the Royal Lounge, and a 10-foot-wide crater was left at the apron area of the airport," Javed said.
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The Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan held talks on Monday.
The two military officials deliberated on various aspects of the understanding reached between the two sides on May 10 on stopping military actions and firings, it is learnt.
The talks over the hotline were previously scheduled at 12 noon. However, it started at around 5 PM. The outcome of the talks is not yet known.
The talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan have concluded for the day, according to sources cited by ANI.
All schools and colleges in the non-border districts of Jammu and Kashmir will reopen on Tuesday after remaining closed for nearly a week.
"All schools and colleges to reopen from tomorrow in non-border districts of Jammu as well as Kashmir," Education Minister Sakina Ittoo said in a post on X.
The schools, colleges and universities in the Union Territory were temporarily shut last week in view of the military standoff between India and Pakistan.
The University of Kashmir has postponed all examinations till May 14.
After teetering on the edge for nearly a week, border regions in the north experienced a less fraught day, with no shelling, no sightings of drones, and a comparatively lighter yoke of emergency measures.
Villagers living close to the Line of Control who were forced to flee due to heavy shelling by the Pakistani military started returning home on Monday.
They started their journey back to their villages after bomb disposal squads cleared the residential areas of any leftover or unexploded shells, officials said.
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday asked the residents of border villages not to rush back as residential areas were yet to be sanitised and cleared of any unexplored shells.
In Punjab, markets teemed with people in the border areas on Monday, even though schools in some districts remained shut.
Schools in Ferozepur, Fazilka, Pathankot, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, and Gurdaspur districts, that lie on the border with Pakistan, remained shut on Monday. In Pathankot and Gurdaspur, colleges and universities also remained closed.
Donald Trump in his latest public statement confirmed that US had a role to play for India and Pakistan to agree for ceasefire.
Trump said, "On Saturday, my administration helped broker an immediate ceasefire, I think a permanent one between India and Pakistan - the countries having a lot of nuclear weapons."
US President Donald Trump in his statement said, "I'm very proud to let you know that the leadership of Indian and Pakistan was unwavering and powerful, but unwavering in both cases - they really were from the standpoint of having the strength and the wisdom and fortitude to fully know and to understand the gravity of the situation. And we helped a lot, and we also helped with trade. I said. Come on, we're going to do a lot of trade with you guys. Let's stop it, let's stop it. If you stop it, we're doing trade. If you don't stop it, we're not going to do any trade. People have never really used trade the way I used it. By that, I can tell you, and all of a sudden they said. I think we're gonna stop, and they have."
On India-Pakistan understanding, US President Donald Trump says, "...We stopped a nuclear conflict. I think it could have been a bad nuclear war. Millions of people could have been killed. I also want to thank VP JD Vance and Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, for their work..."
US President Donald Trump in his statement said, "We're going to do a lot of trade with Pakistan. We're going to do a lot of trade with India. We're negotiating with India right now. We're going to be soon negotiated with Pakistan..."
Earlier in his statement, Trump said that he told the two countries, "Come on, we're going to do a lot of trade with you guys. Let's stop it, let's stop it. If you stop it, we're doing trade. If you don't stop it, we're not going to do any trade."
PM Narendra Modi addresses the nation after success of Operation Sindoor.
He said, "I want to congratulate and salute our security forces."
PM Modi during his address says, "Pahalgam attack was the most barbaric face of terrorism; it was a personal pain for me."
He added, "We gave armed forces full liberty to grind terrorists into dust."
PM also said, "Enemy has now realised consequences of removing 'sindoor' from forehead of our women; Operation Sindoor was not just a name."
PM Modi in his address stated, "On May 7, whole world saw our resolve turn into action."
He said, "When our missiles and drones destroyed terror sites in Pakistan, not only their buildings but their spirit was also demolished."
Adding, "When 'Nation First' is our resolve, steely decisions are taken".
PM confirmed that more than 100 dreaded terrorists were slaughtered in Indian attack.
n his first address after the India-Pakistan tension, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Pakistan attacked our schools, colleges and religious places instead of coordinating in investigation.
"Instead of coordinating, Pakistan started attacking our schools, colleges and religious places. India damaged the airbases of the Pakistan which they were arrogant about," PM Modi said in his address.
PM Modi also said that India's counter-attack destroyed Pak's courage.
"Terrorists wouldn't have dreamed that India would take such big steps... When Indian missiles and drones attacked sites in Pakistan, it was not just the buildings of the terrorists, but their courage was thrashed," PM said.
Addressing the nation, PM Modi said, "Pakistan slumped into gloom after our attack on terror camps but they dared to attack us rather than helping fight terror."
He added, "Entire world saw how Pakistani drones were downed into dumps by our military might."
"India has struck at heart of Pakistan, our missiles attacked with precision to damage their air bases," he said.
"Pakistan pleaded with us to stop attacks but we considered it only after they promised to stop their misadventure," confirmed PM Modi.
PM Modi said, "After being soundly beaten, Pakistan contacted us in desperation."
PM Modi stated, "We have only kept in abeyance our operations against Pakistan, future will depend on their behaviour."
He also said, "Operation Sindoor is now India's new policy against terrorism, a new line has been drawn."
PM Modi also clearly mentioned, "India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail."
PM Modi said, "We will not see separately terrorists and their state sponsors," as he referred to the terrorist hideouts in the neighbouring country.
He stated, "This is not an era of war but it is also not an era of terrorism."
"Terrorists being fed by Pakistan will destroy Pakistan itself one day," PM added.
Days after suspending the Indus Water Treaty, PM Modi stated, "Terror and talks cannot go together; water and blood cannot flow together."
He added, "Talks with Pakistan can only happen on terror and return of PoK, nothing else."
"Pakistan has to dismantle its terror infrastructure, there is no other way to peace," PM said.
Thanking and saluting the Indian Armed Forces for their contribution, PM Modi said, "Our army, navy, air force, BSF and all other forces remain on alert."
Added, "We have proved our supremacy in new age warfare."
PM Modi said, "This is not an era of war but it is also not an era of terrorism."
In conclusion, PM said, "We all have seen the capability and patience of the country in the last few days. I salute the armed forces, the military, the intelligence agency and the scientists."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his speech said, "...After India's aggressive action, Pakistan started looking for ways to escape. Pakistan was appealing to the world to reduce tensions and after being badly beaten, the Pakistani army contacted our DGMO on the afternoon of May 10. By then, we had destroyed the infrastructure of terrorism on a large scale and the terrorists were killed. Therefore, when Pakistan said that it would not show any further terrorist activity and military audacity, India also considered it..."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, discussing the conflict with Pakistan, said, "We have defeated Pakistan every time on the battlefield, and this time, Operation Sindoor has added a new dimension... During this operation, the authenticity of our 'Made in India' weapons was proved... We all should remain united against all types of terrorism. Our unity is our biggest strength."
A blackout was initiated and people were asked to turn of their lights in Amritsar as a precautionary measure by the authorities following recent tensions between India and Pakistan.
A notice issued by the Amritsar authorities said: You will hear a siren. We are on alert and initiating the blackout. Please switch off your lights and move away from your windows. Stay calm, we will inform when ready to restore the power supply. Don't panic at all. This is by way of abundant caution.
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According to PTI, there was no reference to trade when US Vice President J D Vance spoke to PM Modi on May 9 on Operation Sindoor.
This comes after US President Donald Trump said he told India and Pakistan that America will do "a lot of trade" with them if they stop the conflict.
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CPI General Secretary D Raja told PTI, 바카라œTomorrow, our party will issue a comprehensive statement in response to the PM바카라™s speech. If one listens to the speech, it may seem that the PM has sent a strong message to Pakistan. But the real question is - there are many issues the PM did not address. How did the Pahalgam terror attack happen? What lapse occurred on our part? He claims that our forces have full freedom to act - then what went wrong? The terrorists entered our territory, attacked civilians, and disappeared - this needs to be answered. Then there is Operation Sindoor, the ceasefire, and several other questions."
According to news agency ANI, red streaks were seen and explosions heard as India's air defence intercepts Pakistani drones amid blackout in Samba.
News agency PTI spoke to an Army official who said that the security forces are engaging suspected drones observed along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu region on Monday.
He, however, said there is no need to be alarmed.
"A small number of suspected drones have been observed near Samba in J&K. They are being engaged," he added.
Hoshiarpur District Collector Aashika Jain conveyed a message to the residents of the city that a voluntary blackout was conducted in 9 pm on Monday and there is no need to panic. She instructed people to keep the lights in their houses off for the time period and coordinate.
Security forces are engaging suspected drones observed along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu region on Monday. Further, ANI reported that after the first wave of drone activity and air defense fire, no drone activity observed in Samba.
Deputy Commissioner of Jalandhar was quoted by Jalandhar saying, "I have been informed that one surveillance drone was brought down by the Armed forces at around 9.20 pm near village Mand. The expert team is looking for the debris. It is requested that please do not go near the debris if you found them and immediately inform the nearest police station. It has also been informed that no drone activity has been seen in Jalandhar since 10 pm."
He added, "I urge you to please be calm and also do not burst crackers as it has been reported in some areas. Strict police action will be taken against such people who will try to create panic. We have cut off light in some areas of Jalandhar as a precaution and will review the situation after some time. Nothing to worry."
The Indian Air Force on Monday held a press briefing where they said all its military bases and systems continue to remain fully operational, and ready to undertake any further missions if the need arises.
Director General of Air Operations Air Marshal AK Bharti said the Indian military's fight was with terrorists and their support infrastructure, but it was a "pity" that the Pakistani military chose to bat for the terrorists. "We have also iterated that our fight was with terrorists and their support infrastructure," he said. Read
The last rites of BSF Sub-Inspector Mohammed Imteyaz who lost his life in the line of duty due to cross-border shelling from Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir's RS Pura sector on May 10, was held today at his native village Chapra, Saran in Bihar.
All schools and colleges in the non-border districts of Jammu and Kashmir will reopen on Tuesday after remaining closed for nearly a week.
US President Donald Trump spoke about US' role in bringing forth India Pakistan ceasefire, he said,"...We stopped a nuclear conflict. I think it could have been a bad nuclear war. Millions of people could have been killed. I also want to thank VP JD Vance and Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, for their work..." Read
PM Modi addressed nation for the first time since 'Operation Sindoor' was launched, he stated, "Terror and talks cannot go together; water and blood cannot flow together." He added, "Talks with Pakistan can only happen on terror and return of PoK, nothing else." "Pakistan has to dismantle its terror infrastructure, there is no other way to peace," PM said. Read
Drones were spotted near Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district on Monday night. News agency PTI spoke to an Army official who said that the security forces are engaging suspected drones observed along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu region on Monday. He, however, said there is no need to be alarmed. Read
Precautionary blackouts were carried out in several districts of Punjab on Monday night including Amritsar, Hoshiarpur.