Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed strong ties with Pakistan, supplying drones and military operatives during its recent conflict with India. His message of brotherhood with PM Shehbaz Sharif sparked outrage across India, where the #BoycottTurkey movement is gaining momentum. Two Turkish operatives were reportedly killed during India’s Operation Sindoor, further inflaming tensions. Despite India’s past support during Turkey’s 2023 earthquake, citizens are now cancelling trips and boycotting Turkish products. Indian institutions, including JNU and Bollywood producers, have cut ties with Turkish entities. Erdogan praised Pakistan's "sensible" policies, while avoiding direct mention of the India-Pakistan conflict. (PC: India Today)

On May 15, 2025, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar declared that any future talks with Pakistan will be solely focused on terrorism. He asserted that the bilateral relationship remains constrained by Pakistan’s continued support for cross-border militancy. Jaishankar revealed that satellite images confirmed extensive damage to terrorist infrastructure during India’s Operation Sindoor, countering Pakistan’s claims of minimal losses. The operation followed the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and targeted militant facilities in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Jaishankar reiterated India’s stance: precision strikes avoided civilian and military targets, and the country remains alert despite the current U.S.-mediated ceasefire. (PC: The CSR Universe)  

On May 7, 2025, Pakistan’s military claimed it shot down five Indian fighter jets during a retaliatory aerial engagement after India launched airstrikes on targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The strikes followed a deadly attack in Pahalgam, which India attributed to Pakistan-based militants. Pakistan stated its jets acted within its own airspace and denied any violations. India has neither confirmed the loss of aircraft nor provided details, while satellite imagery and independent verification remain inconclusive. A U.S.-brokered ceasefire was reached on May 10, but both countries continue to issue contradictory statements about the incident. (PC: AP Photo)

US President Donald Trump claimed that India has offered a “zero tariffs” trade deal during his speech in Qatar, even as both nations negotiate under a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs. Trump, who imposed a 26% tariff on India in April, did not provide details on the offer. He also said he urged Apple CEO Tim Cook not to expand in India. Trump linked the recent India-Pakistan ceasefire to trade diplomacy, though Indian officials denied trade was discussed. Talks continue as both sides push to conclude a trade deal by fall 2025. India has not officially responded to Trump’s remarks. (PC: Reuters)

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the global nuclear watchdog responsible for monitoring nuclear safety and emergency preparedness, confirmed that there was no radiation leak from any nuclear facility in Pakistan. This follows speculation after India’s Operation Sindoor allegedly targeted the Kirana Hills region, believed to house a nuclear site. India’s Air Marshal AK Bharti denied targeting the area, and the Ministry of External Affairs echoed the same. The U.S. State Department reported no updates on radiation concerns. On January 1, 2025, India and Pakistan exchanged nuclear facility lists under their longstanding non-attack agreement, reaffirming nuclear transparency. (PC: Bloomberg, Hindustan Times)

On May 14, 2025, a fierce gunbattle broke out in the Tral area of Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir, as security forces engaged with terrorists hiding in the region. The encounter comes shortly after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 27 civilian lives, intensifying tensions between India and Pakistan. One terrorist has been neutralized, while two others remain cornered. The clash follows a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire declared on May 10, with both sides alleging violations. India continues counter-insurgency operations like "Operation Sindoor" to dismantle terror infrastructure near the LoC.    

  The Jammu and Kashmir Police registered an FIR against Dilhair Mushtaq Sofi, a soldier of the 29 Rashtriya Rifles, after he made controversial remarks accusing the Indian Army and central government of orchestrating the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) stated Mushtaq has been absent without leave since March 2025 and confirmed he is a deserter. Investigations also revealed his involvement in online gambling with debts exceeding ₹10 lakh. Charges have been filed under sections 197(D) and 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). (PC: Greater Kashmir)    

Following the April 22, 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir—which killed 26 civilians—India has formally briefed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and requested that The Resistance Front (TRF) be designated as a terrorist organization under the 1267 Sanctions Committee. India claims TRF is a proxy of the UN-proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), operating under a new name to evade sanctions. Although TRF initially claimed responsibility for the attack, it later retracted. India is presenting evidence at the UN to push for international recognition and sanctions against the group for cross-border terrorism. (PC: AFP)  

On May 15, 2025, Pakistan formally appealed to India to reconsider its suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), citing the treaty’s importance for millions who depend on the shared water resources. The appeal was made by Syed Ali Murtaza, Secretary of Pakistan's Ministry of Water Resources, to Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary of India’s Jal Shakti Ministry. India suspended the treaty following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, alleging Pakistan’s involvement in cross-border terrorism. India insists the suspension will continue until such support ends. Pakistan warned the move could severely affect its agriculture and water security. (PC: The Economic Times)  

On May 14, 2025, Mir Yar Baloch, a prominent Baloch leader, declared Balochistan’s independence from Pakistan, citing over seven decades of alleged state oppression, including airstrikes, enforced disappearances, and cultural genocide. The announcement coincided with the launch of “Operation Herof 2.0” by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), which carried out 78 coordinated attacks across 58 locations in Balochistan. Mir Yar appealed to India to host a Baloch embassy and called on the United Nations for peacekeeping intervention. Plans for a transitional government with women's representation were also announced, as the separatist movement gains international attention. (PC: Bangalore Mirror)