India Pakistan news LIVE UPDATES: PM holds key meet with Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah after Cabinet security briefing
Though open conflict has ceased, the situation remains volatile with no sign of a diplomatic thaw
May 14, 2025 05:53 PM
Case ordered against BJP Minister over insulting remark on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi
The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday ordered an FIR against state minister and BJP leader Vijay Shah over his controversial remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.
May 14, 2025 12:21 PM
Cabinet Committee on Security meet underway at PM's residence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has convened a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday, the first since cessation in hostilities between India and Pakistan. He is joined by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah in the meeting that is assessing the latest security situation.
May 14, 2025 11:59 AM
India to revamp counter-terrorism strategy, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for the success of Operation Sindoor, stating that India is set to overhaul its approach to counter-terrorism.
“The massacre in Pahalgam was more than just a tragic loss of innocent lives—it was a direct attack on the soul of the nation. In its wake, India resolved to rewrite the counter-terrorism rulebook,” Vaishnaw wrote in a blog post for the Press Information Bureau (PIB).
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General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, along with General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, and Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, called on President Droupadi Murmu and briefed her about Operation Sindoor. The President commended the valour and the dedication of the Armed Forces that made India’s response to terrorism a sterling success.
May 14, 2025 11:49 AM
General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, along with General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, and Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, called on President Droupadi Murmu and briefed her about Operation Sindoor. The President commended the valour and the dedication of the Armed Forces that made India’s response to terrorism a sterling success.
May 14, 2025 11:42 AM
J&K CM Omar Abdullah visits areas affected by the recent shelling by Pakistan, in Salamabad of Uri.
May 14, 2025 11:30 AM
BSF jawan released by Pakistan Rangers
BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had been in the custody of Pakistan Rangers since April 22 was handed over to India around 10.30 am through the Joint Check Post Attari, Amritsar. The handover was conducted peacefully and in accordance with the established protocols.
May 14, 2025 11:21 AM
X handle of China's Global Times withheld over disinformation on strikes against Pakistan
May 14, 2025 11:20 AM
Pakistan expels Indian diplomat in retaliation, declares him 'Persona Non Grata'
In a retaliatory move, Pakistan has declared an Indian high commission staffer in Islamabad 'persona non grata', following India's expulsion of a Pakistani diplomat.
The Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Indian official was asked to leave the country within 24 hours for allegedly engaging in activities deemed "incompatible with his privileged status." "The Government of Pakistan has declared a staff member of the Indian High Commission, Islamabad, as persona non grata for engaging in activities incompatible with his privileged status," the official statement read.
May 14, 2025 11:18 AM
More bunkers to come up in Jammu and Kashmir, say officials
PTC Web Desk: Days after India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire, uncertainty continues to cloud the future of bilateral relations between the two nuclear-armed South Asian nations. The ceasefire, declared on May 10, came after four days of intense military exchanges sparked by India’s airstrikes on May 7. These were launched in response to a deadly militant attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, which New Delhi blamed on Pakistan. Islamabad, however, denied any involvement.
Although the ceasefire is holding for now, tensions remain high, with no sign of a diplomatic thaw. Life is gradually returning to normal along the Line of Control (LoC), but both countries have maintained a slew of punitive measures against each other.
India, days before its military response, had announced a range of diplomatic actions, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), halting visa issuance, and ending trade with Pakistan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that “terror and talks cannot go hand in hand,” adding, “water and blood cannot flow together.” The IWT, a 1960 World Bank-brokered agreement, has historically survived conflicts but now stands frozen, posing serious risks to Pakistan’s agriculture and water supply.
In retaliation, Pakistan banned Indian flights from its airspace, suspended visas for Indians, closed the Attari-Wagah land border, and ended bilateral trade. Pakistan also threatened to suspend the Simla Agreement, which formalised the LoC, though it has not acted on this threat yet.
Diplomatic relations have been downgraded as both sides expelled each other’s defense attachés and reduced embassy staff. Civilian cross-border exchanges, including the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor for Sikh pilgrims, have been suspended indefinitely.
Experts believe India’s trade losses are minimal, but Pakistan’s economy—already under stress—could suffer significantly due to restricted imports of essentials like medicines and raw materials.
Though open conflict has ceased, the situation remains volatile. Both nations are yet to show signs of reversing any of the aggressive diplomatic and economic measures, leaving future relations uncertain.