As part of ‘Operation Sindoor’, launched in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, India carried out precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, eliminating five high-ranking terrorists. Those killed include Mudassar Khadian Khas (Lashkar-e-Taiba), Hafiz Muhammed Jameel and Mohammad Yusuf Azhar alias Ustad Ji (both from Jaish-e-Mohammed), Lashkar operative Khalid alias Abu Akasha, and Mohammad Hassan Khan. These individuals were key to planning and executing attacks against India, running training camps and handling logistics. The operation marks a major counter-terrorism success amid rising tensions on the LoC. (PC: AFP)

In the wake of escalating tensions following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, India has issued a stern warning to Pakistan, stating that any future act of terror will be considered an act of war and met with decisive retaliation. This declaration comes after India's precision strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under 'Operation Sindoor'. The operation targeted key terrorist infrastructures, including those of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. Pakistan has vowed retaliation, further intensifying the situation. India’s leadership, including PM Modi, held high-level security reviews. (PC: AP)

Amid ongoing Pakistani shelling along the Line of Control (LoC), authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have issued advisories, prompting civilian evacuations in areas like Uri. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level security review with defence officials. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri condemned Pakistan's actions, labeling them as propaganda, and released proof debunking Pakistani claims. The DGCA announced a temporary shutdown of 32 northern and western Indian airports until May 15. The Indian Army reported destroying multiple hostile drones over Amritsar. J&K CM Omar Abdullah confirmed the death of a top official due to cross-border shelling. (PC: Getty Images)  

As military tensions surge between India and Pakistan, global concern over the possibility of nuclear escalation has grown. India maintains a strict "No First Use" (NFU) doctrine, pledging to deploy nuclear weapons only in retaliation to a nuclear strike. Pakistan, however, follows a more flexible policy allowing for "first use" in response to perceived existential threats. Analysts warn that while full-scale nuclear engagement remains unlikely, the current volatile environment raises the risk of miscalculation. The situation has prompted renewed international calls for urgent diplomatic efforts to restore stability in the South Asian region. (PC: Reuters)  

On May 10, 2025, the United States and G7 nations jointly urged India and Pakistan to initiate direct diplomatic dialogue to ease rising military tensions following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered to facilitate constructive talks and held calls with Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir and foreign ministers from both countries. The G7 condemned the terror attack and stressed the need for maximum restraint. The appeal comes amid daily exchanges of fire, civilian evacuations, and international fears of a broader South Asian conflict. (Reuters)

On May 10, 2025, Pakistan launched a large-scale retaliatory military campaign named 'Operation Bunyan al-Marsoos' following India’s Operation Sindoor, which was carried out after the Pahalgam terror attack. The name, derived from a Quranic verse, means “a solid wall of lead,” signifying unbreakable unity and resilience. The operation included missile and drone strikes targeting Indian military installations across Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir. This marks one of the most severe escalations between the two nuclear-armed nations in recent history, drawing urgent international appeals for calm and de-escalation. (PC: AFP)

On May 10, 2025, multiple explosions were reported near Srinagar International Airport and other key locations in Jammu and Kashmir, amid suspected Pakistani drone intrusions. In response to rising hostilities, India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered the closure of 32 airports—including those in Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Bhuj, and Jaisalmer—to civilian air traffic until May 15. The Indian Air Force has taken operational control of key bases, with air raid sirens and power outages reported across sensitive regions. The situation follows Operation Sindoor, launched after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. (PC: Canva)

On the night of May 9, 2025, several powerful explosions were reported across Jammu and Kashmir, particularly near Srinagar International Airport, the Awantipora airbase in Pulwama, and Baramulla district. These incidents occurred amid suspected drone intrusions from Pakistan, raising fears of fresh cross-border strikes following India’s Operation Sindoor. Residents in areas near the Army’s 15 Corps headquarters in Badamibagh reported power outages and air raid sirens before the blasts. The explosions caused widespread panic, with civilians seeking shelter as security forces launched investigations. This marks a significant escalation in the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict. (PC: Reuters)

On May 10, 2025, Pakistan closed its entire airspace until noon in response to India's retaliatory airstrikes under Operation Sindoor, which targeted alleged terrorist launchpads in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Punjab. The Indian offensive followed the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. Pakistan claimed multiple military bases were hit and has activated "Operation Bunyan Ul Marsoos" in response. The airspace closure has disrupted global and regional flight routes, affecting civilian and commercial traffic. As military readiness intensifies on both sides, international powers including the U.S., China, and G7 nations are urging immediate de-escalation to prevent a wider war. (PC: AP)

On May 10, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, urging both India and Pakistan to explore peaceful methods to de-escalate the growing military conflict triggered by the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent Operation Sindoor. Rubio emphasized the need for restraint and open communication to avoid further deterioration. Jaishankar responded that India has maintained a “measured and responsible” approach throughout the crisis. The exchange highlights increasing global concern over the potential for a wider conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors. (PC: NDTV)