Following India’s airstrikes under ‘Operation Sindoor’ targeting terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, Pakistan launched intense cross-border shelling in Jammu and Kashmir. Civilian areas in Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, and Akhnoor were targeted, resulting in the death of 13 people—including four children and a soldier—and injuring 57 others. This marks the deadliest ceasefire violation since 2021. Homes and infrastructure were damaged, with residents forced into bunkers. The Indian Army retaliated with proportionate force, reinforcing its stance against unprovoked aggression and escalating border tensions. (PC: PTI)

As tensions soar between India and Pakistan following India’s precision strikes on terror camps under Operation Sindoor, US President Donald Trump said, “I want to see it stop,” offering to mediate between the two nations. The military action, carried out in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, targeted nine terror facilities in Pakistan and PoK. Over 80 terrorists were reportedly eliminated. Trump, speaking from the Oval Office, expressed readiness to assist in easing the conflict. India maintains the strikes were a “measured, non-escalatory” action based on credible intelligence. (PC: Reuters)

India remains on high alert following 'Operation Sindoor', a targeted military strike that hit nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK in retaliation for the Pahalgam massacre. In response, Pakistan launched heavy shelling, killing 15 civilians and injuring 43 in J&K. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting, directing border states to maintain essential services and evacuate vulnerable populations. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh affirmed that India’s strike avoided civilian casualties. Amid fears of escalation, 25 airports across northern India were shut down. NSA Ajit Doval stated that while India seeks de-escalation, it is prepared for any further provocation. (PC: Hindustan Times)

The Shiromani Akali Dal has strongly condemned the deadly attack allegedly backed by Pakistan on a Gurudwara in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, where three Sikh civilians lost their lives. The incident has sparked political outrage, with Akali Dal accusing Pakistan of deliberately targeting religious minorities. Jammu and Kashmir authorities have launched an investigation and announced compensation for the victims' families. Various political parties, including the National Conference and Apni Party, staged protests in Srinagar, demanding justice and enhanced protection for religious institutions amid rising cross-border hostilities. (PC: ANI)

Following India's pre-dawn 'Operation Sindoor' targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, Pakistani forces retaliated with heavy shelling along the LoC and International Border, killing 15 civilians and injuring 43 in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Tangdhar. Among the dead were three Gursikhs after a gurdwara in Poonch was shelled. Indian forces swiftly responded, damaging Pakistani posts. Union Home Minister Amit Shah ordered civilian evacuations from border areas. The operation, aimed at terror hubs of JeM, LeT, and Hizbul Mujahideen, reportedly killed over 80 terrorists and damaged key camps including Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur and Markaz Taiba in Muridke. (PC: India Today)

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani expressed “deep concern” over rising tensions between India and Pakistan during separate phone calls with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to official statements, Al-Thani reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to supporting regional and international efforts aimed at resolving disputes through dialogue and peaceful means. Known for its recent mediation roles in global conflicts, including the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and humanitarian negotiations involving Ukraine and Afghanistan, Qatar has positioned itself as a potential diplomatic bridge between the two nuclear-armed neighbors amid escalating conflict.

In response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Among those killed were 10 relatives of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, including his brother-in-law and nephews. Azhar confirmed their deaths, expressing no regret. India asserts the operation aimed at eliminating terrorist networks, while Pakistan condemned it as an act of war, reporting civilian casualties. The strikes have escalated tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors, prompting international calls for restraint. (PC: NDTV)

  On May 5, 2025, Russia expressed serious concern over growing tensions between India and Pakistan following India's Operation Sindoor, which involved targeted airstrikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes came after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 Indian civilians. The Kremlin condemned the attack as a “brutal crime” and called for both nations to exercise restraint and resolve differences peacefully. While reaffirming its strong anti-terror stance and solidarity with India, Russia also issued travel advisories and emphasized the need to prevent further escalation in the region. (PC: Reuters)  

On May 7, 2025, India strongly criticized Chinese state media for circulating false narratives about "Operation Sindoor," a targeted military operation launched in response to the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives. India asserted that the airstrikes were precise and intelligence-driven, targeting terror groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba operating from Pakistani territory, including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Rejecting Pakistan’s claims of civilian casualties, India accused China of amplifying disinformation and urged global media to fact-check and avoid spreading misleading narratives about the counter-terror campaign. (PC: Reuters)    

In a decisive response to the Pahalgam massacre, where 26 civilians were killed, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terror hubs in Pakistan, including Bahawalpur and Muridke—strongholds of Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. Prime Minister Modi's choice of "Sindoor" symbolically honors the widows of the victims, conveying national solidarity. The operation, executed without crossing into Pakistani territory, underscores India's commitment to restraint while delivering a potent message: terrorist provocations will meet precise and measured retaliation. By avoiding escalation and focusing solely on terrorist infrastructure, India demonstrated its capability to counter threats without full-scale war, signaling to both Pakistan and the international community its resolve and strategic maturity. (PC: NDTV)