Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that this is not an era of war, but not an era of terrorism either.
In his first response after Operation Sindoor, PM Modi asserted that if there will be talks between India and Pakistan, "it will only be on terrorism and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK)...India's stand has been clear, terror, trade and talks cannot be done together."
He also stated that Pakistan's support for terrorism was evident when high-ranking officers participated in the funeral of slain terrorists.
"...The world has seen that dirty truth of Pakistan when the high-ranked officers of the Army bid the slain terrorists adieu. There cannot be a bigger proof of state-sponsored terrorism," he said.
"The way Pakistan military and the government are helping terrorism flourish there, it will end Pakistan one day. If Pakistan want to be spared, it has to abolish the terror infrastructure," he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India has just paused its operations on terror sites in Pakistan and will keep closely monitoring the neighbouring country.
"...We have just paused our attacks on the terrorist and military sites of Pakistan," Modi said.
Emphasising that no nuclear threats or blackmailing will be tolerated, Modi stressed that terror attacks in India will have to face a befitting response.
"Terrorist attack on India will have to face a befitting reply, and the response will be on our terms," he said.
"Operation Sindoor is not just a name. It is a reflection of the feelings of millions of people in the country. Operation Sindoor is an unbroken pledge of justice. Late night of 6 May and morning of 7 May, the whole world has seen this pledge turning into results," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.
Addressing the nation for the first time since Operation Sindoor, PM Modi said that the Indian forces not only struck the buildings of terrorits but also crushed their courage.
"Indian armed forces attacked the terrorist sites in Pakistan. Terrorists wouldn't have dreamed that India would take such big steps... When Indian missiles and drones attacked those sites in Pakistan, it was not just the buildings of the terrorists, but their courage was crushed," he said.
"Terrorist sites like Bhawalpur and Muridke were the universities of global terrorism. All big terrorist attacks in the world, including 9/11 or big terrorist attacks in India, are somehow or the other connected to these terrorist sites," he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday saluted the armed forces for their valour and courage and dedicated Operation Sindoor to the women of the country.
"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," Modi said.
"Today, I dedicate this valour, bravery, courage (of armed forces) to every mother of our country, to every sister of the country and to every daughter of the country," he added.
US President Donald Trump on Monday said that his intervention prevented a "bad nuclear war" between India and Pakistan.
"We stopped a nuclear conflict. I think it could have been a bad nuclear war, millions of people could have been killed. So I'm very proud of that," Trump told reporters at the White House.
Trump thanked Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their efforts in mediating the talks between India and Pakistan.
Trump further said that the US is already negotiating a trade deal with India and will soon start negotiating with Pakistan.
"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 negotiate with Pakistan," he said.
#WATCH | US President Donald Trump says, "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..."
— ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2025
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Two days following the announcement of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both the countries held telephonic conversations at 5 pm on Monday.
The two officials are believed to have discussed various aspects of the ceasefire agreement which came into effect on Saturday.
The DGMOs, among others, have agreed that both sides consider immediate measures to ensure troop reduction from the borders and forward areas.
Issues related to continuing the commitment that both sides must not fire a single shot or initiate any aggressive and inimical action against each other were discussed.
All educational institutions in non-border areas of Jammu and Kashmir will reopen on Tuesday after remaining closed for nearly a week, Education Minister Sakina Ittoo said on Monday.
"All schools and colleges to reopen from tomorrow in non-border districts of Jammu as well as Kashmir," Sakina Ittoo said in a post on X.
All schools and colleges to reopen from tomorrow in non-border districts of Jammu as well as Kashmir.
— Sakina Itoo (@sakinaitoo) May 12, 2025
CPI(M) general secretary MA Baby on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call a special session of Parliament in light of recent developments, and requested his "personal participation" in clarifying the government's position.
In a letter addressed to the prime minister, Baby said that the moment of national unity post the "heinous" Pahalgam terror attack was being undermined by "virulent campaigns of hatred and jingoism, as well as the spread of misinformation by certain media outlets and elements on social media."
He also raised concerns regarding US President Donald Trump's announcement on the ceasefire, "made prior to any official statement from our representatives."
Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday reiterated the demand for a special session of Parliament to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor, and the latest developments in cross-border firing, including the recently announced ceasefire.
The Congress had earlier today slammed the BJP-led Centre for allowing third-party intervention in matters between India and Pakistan.
Accusing BJP of politicising the Aprill 22 Pahalgam terror attack on social media, Congress general secretary Bhupesh Baghel asked if US President Donald Trump announcing a cessation of firing between India and Pakistan was a diplomatic failure.
The Punjab Police on Monday advised people to remain alert of a malware allegedly being spread by Pakistan-based hackers, saying it could be used to steal personal and banking information.
The police advised people against clicking on unknown links or messages.
"A dangerous malware named 'Dance of the Hillary' is being spread by Pakistan-based hackers, targeting Indian users via WhatsApp, Facebook and email," the Punjab Police said in a post on X.
🚨 Cyber Alert: Pakistan-Based Malware Threat 🚨
— Punjab Police India (@PunjabPoliceInd) May 12, 2025
A dangerous malware named "Dance of the Hillary" is being spread by Pakistan-based hackers targeting Indian users via WhatsApp, Facebook & Email.
⚠️ This malware can steal your banking info, passwords & personal data, and may… pic.twitter.com/49kOjQ03ZQ
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 Chinese military on Monday denied reports that its largest military cargo plane has carried arms supplies to Pakistan and warned legal action against those spreading such rumours.
The People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAF) has denied that its Xi'an Y-20 military transport aircraft has taken supplies to Pakistan.
After seeing a large amount of information on the internet about a "Y-20 transporting relief supplies to Pakistan", the Air Force said in a statement that such claims were untrue, a report on the official website of the Chinese Defence Ministry said on Monday.
Meanwhile, Indian military on Monday presented images of the debris of a Chinese made PL-15 air-to-air missile, which was used by Pakistan during the attack on India.
In a press release on May 11, Jeeyand Baloch, spokesperson, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), said that it wanted to deliver an unambiguous message to India that every talk of peace, ceasefire and brotherhood from Pakistan is merely a deception, a war tactic and a temporary ruse.
"We assure India that if it makes the final decision to eliminate the terrorist state of Pakistan, Baloch Liberation Army, along with the entire nation, is ready to attack from the western border. We will not only welcome the decision but will also become its practical and military arm. We are ready to surround Pakistan from both eastern and western fronts," he added.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday urged the residents of the Poonch district, which bore the brunt of Pakistan's cross border firing and airstrikes, to return to their homes as a ceasefire agreement has been reached between India and Pakistan.
"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.
India and Pakistan on Saturday reached an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea with immediate effect.
The understanding was reached after four days of cross-border strikes that triggered fears of a wider conflict.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at around 8 PM today, hours after the scheduled talks between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan.
PM Modi had earlier today chaired a high-level meeting which included Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, ahead of a scheduled talk between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan.
NSA Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and all three service chiefs were among those who attended the meeting.
Director General Air Operations Air Vice Marshal AK Bharti on Monday reiterated India's stance that the fight is against terrorists and not the Pakistani military.
Addressing a media briefing on Monday, he said, "Our fight is against terrorists, not with the Pakistani Military or Pakistani civilians. We are very clear in our targeting."
Air Marshal emphasised that the Indian Armed Forces showcased their effectiveness through precise strikes during Operation Sindoor.
"Our counter systems and trained air defence operators are fully capable, and our nation's indigenous capability has proven its effectiveness. It has been demonstrated that no matter what kind of technology emerges, we are prepared to counter it. There is no need for excessive words, you have seen with your own eyes the consequences we have delivered," he stated.
The Indian military on Monday rejected claims regarding the attack on Pakistan's nuclear facility at Kirana Hills. The military also said that it is unaware of Kirana Hills housing the neighbouring country's nuclear facility.
"Thank you for telling us that Kirana Hills houses some nuclear installation, we did not know about it," Air Marshal AK Bharti said while replying to a question during a key press briefing.
"We have not hit Kirana Hills, whatever is there," he stressed.
Stating that certain factors related to the operational details of Operation Sindoor cannot be shared with the public, Air Marshal AK Bharti said that it was a different kind of warfare which is bound to happen.
"...This was a different kind of warfare and is bound to happen. God forbid, but if we fight another war, that would be completely different from this one. It is a cat-and-mouse game, and we need to be ahead of the curve to beat the adversary," Bharti said.
"All our military bases, all our systems continue to remain fully operational"
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) May 12, 2025
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During the key media briefing ahead of his talks with Pakistani counterpart, DGMO Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai on Monday said that India's air defence system is "way too tough" to break.
"Targetting our airfields and logistics is way too tough... I saw that Virat Kohli has just retired from test cricket; he is one of my favourites. In the 1970s, during the Ashes between Australia and England, two Australian bowlers destroyed the batting lineup of England, and then Australia gave a proverb - "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if Thommo don't get ya, Lillee must". If you see the layers, you'll understand what I am trying to say. Even if you crossed all the layers, one of the layers of this grid system will hit you," he said.
The Indian military on Monday showed 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.
During a key press briefing, Director General Air Operations Air Vice Marshal AK Bharti said that the Indian military's battle-proven defence systems have stood the test of time and took the Pakistani missiles and drones "head-on."
"...Our battle-proven systems stood the test of time and took 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," Bharti said.
#WATCH | Delhi | 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.
— ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2025
The wreckage of the Turkish-origin YIHA and Songar drones that were shot down by India has also been shown pic.twitter.com/kWIaIqnfkQ
Air Marshal AK Bharti on Monday said that all the military bases and systems of the Indian forces remain fully operational and prepared for future missions.
"All our military bases, all our systems continue to remain fully operational and ready to undertake any future missions should the need so arise," Bharti said in a key media briefing on Monday.
At a key DGMO briefing on Monday, Air Marshal AK Bharti said that the Indian forces were forced to respond as the Pakistani military chose to intervene for terrorists.
The Director General Military Operations (DGMO) Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, along with the chiefs of three forces, Director General Air Operations Air Vice Marshal AK Bharti, and Director General of Naval Operations Vice Admiral AN Pramod, commenced a key briefing on Operation Sindoor on Monday.
The press briefing comes ahead of talks between the DGMO and his Pakistani counterpart, which have been scheduled for later this evening.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier today chaired a high-level meeting which included Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, ahead of a scheduled talk between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan.
NSA Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and all three service chiefs were among those who attended the meeting.
India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday after talks between the DGMOs of both countries.
Tensions between the two countries had escalated sharply after the Indian Armed Forces conducted strikes on terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) last week in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people, mostly tourists.
In the ensuing retaliation and cross-border exchanges that began on May 7, at least 27 people, including five security personnel, were killed and many others injured in intense shelling and drone attacks from the Pakistani side.
Despite the ceasefire agreement, dozens of drones were reportedly seen flying over the Kashmir Valley on Saturday evening, in violation of the accord. However, no drone activity was reported overnight.
In the days leading up to the ceasefire, a series of blasts had rocked Jammu city and other major towns, including areas near the International Border, adding to the region’s anxiety.
The understanding reached on May 10 to halt all hostilities brought a fragile but welcome calm after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.
