Operation Sindoor, India Pakistan Tensions NEWS Live: Colonel Sofiya Qureshi on Friday said during MEA’s press briefing that Pakistan deployed between 300 and 400 drones across 36 locations along India’s northern and western borders. Preliminary investigations indicate that Turkey’s SONGAR drones were used in the attacks. Colonel Qureshi stated that Indian forces successfully neutralised the drones using both kinetic and non-kinetic countermeasures. She also confirmed that a Pakistani UAV attempted to target a military installation in Bathinda, but the Indian Armed Forces intercepted and foiled the attack.
Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said that Pakistan’s conduct has been very “irresponsible” so far. She added that Pakistan didn’t even close its airspace after launching the attack on India last night and is in fact using its civilian airlines as a shield.
Indian forces intercepted Pakistani drones over key areas on Thursday night amid city-wide blackouts. Airforce and Defence ministry confirmed that three Indian military stations in Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur were attacked by Pakistan. Defence ministry sources confirmed that 8 missiles were targeted at Jammu city and subsequently thwarted. A blackout was enforced in several districts, including Pathankot, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Mohali, and Gurdaspur in Punjab and Chandigarh.
Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday spoke to officials in border areas and directed them to take stock of the situation. Many states have also announced the closure of schools, blackouts in border districts, and cancellation of leave of police personnel and administration officials amid the escalating tensions.
“Military stations at Jammu, Pathankot & Udhampur were targeted by Pakistani-origin drones and missiles along the International Border in J&K today. The threats were swiftly neutralised using kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities in line with established Standard Operating Procedures. No casualties or material losses were reported. India remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people,” read an update from the Ministry of Defence.
‘Fundamentally, not our problem,’ says US Vice President JD Vance
US Vice President JD Vance, speaking to Fox News, said that while the United States is encouraging India and Pakistan to reduce tensions, it has no plans to directly intervene in the conflict. He stressed that the issue lies outside America’s control and influence, and that both nations must make their own decisions. “What we can do is try to encourage these folks to deescalate a little bit, but we’re not going to get involved in the middle of war that’s fundamentally none of our business and has nothing to do with America’s ability to control it,” Vance said.
Vance added that the US will continue supporting peace efforts through diplomacy. “You know, America can’t tell the Indians to lay down their arms. We can’t tell the Pakistanis to lay down their arms. And so, we’re going to continue to pursue this thing through diplomatic channels,” he said. He expressed hope that the situation won’t grow into a larger regional conflict or nuclear crisis, though he acknowledged concern about the possibility. He stressed that the responsibility lies with leaders in both countries to avoid such an outcome.
‘We are worried about these things. The job of the cooler heads in India and Pakistan is to make sure that this doesn’t become a nuclear war and if it happens, it will be disastrous but right now we don’t think it is going to happen,” Vance said.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired an All Party Meet on May 8 where various Opposition leaders and Union Ministers were in attendance. The meeting was held at the Parliament in New Delhi to discuss Operation Sindoor. This comes a day after India launched ‘OPERATION SINDOOR‘ early Wednesday morning, hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. As the Indian Army out it, this was a precision strike carried out by the Armed Forces at nine terror base camps in Pakistan. The strikes were in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people.
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The first account from Pakistan’s Muridke has emerged following India’s Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror locations inside the country, reported Reuters. According to a local eyewitness, the strikes began around 12:45 AM when a drone appeared, soon followed by three more. The drones reportedly struck areas including mosques, causing significant destruction.
Omar Abdullah urges people to stay calm and avoid panicking
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged people to stay calm and avoid panic, assuring them that there is no reason to flee. He said schools in Jammu and Srinagar are functioning as usual, though the Srinagar airport remains closed. Emphasizing that there are no shortages of essential supplies or blood in hospitals, he added that highways remain open and accessible. Abdullah also informed that he held a video conference with district collectors in areas near the border and Line of Control to review the situation. While there have been reports of some damage, authorities are still gathering details. To prepare for any emergencies, funds have been released to district officials, and arrangements such as vehicles and ambulances are in place in case evacuations are needed.
Misri says India’s actions were measured, non-escalatory, proportionate and responsible
The military strikes under Operation Sindoor were carried out two weeks after the Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 civilian lives. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri described the strikes as carefully planned, proportionate, responsible, and not aimed at escalating tensions. Referring to the United Nations Security Council’s earlier statement on the Pahalgam incident, he noted that it stressed the importance of holding those responsible — whether they were perpetrators, planners, funders, or supporters — accountable for the terror attack. He said India’s recent response should be viewed in light of this global call for justice.
Col. Sofiya Qureshi presents videos showing destroyed terror camps – Watch here
Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, while addressing the media, showed videos of destroyed terror camps, including the Sarjal camp in Sialkot, located about 6 km inside Pakistan. This particular camp is where the terrorists responsible for killing four Jammu & Kashmir police personnel were trained.
#watch | Delhi | #operationsindoor| Col. Sofiya Qureshi, while addressing the media, presents videos showing destroyed terror camps, including Sarjal camp, Sialkot, which lies 6 km inside Pakistan.
It's the camp where those terrorists involved in the killing of 4 Jammu & Kashmir… pic.twitter.com/HYxsU2HUg4
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Terrorists were trained at THESE camps
Indian Army pointed out the strikes under Operation SIndoor which were carried at terrorist camps where terrorists like Kasab, David Headley were trained. Some of these areas that Qureshi pointed out in the briefing were:
Kotli Abbas – 13 kms from LoC – LeT trained about 15 terrorists here
Sarjal Sialkot – 6 kms far from international border.. The terrorists who killed Indian soldiers in March 2025 were trained here only.
Mehmoona Joya – This was Hijbul Mujaheddin’s camp. Pathankot attack was planned here.
Markaz Taiba Muridke – Terrorists who planned the 2008 mumbai attacks were trained here. Likes of Ajmal Kasab and David Headley were also trained here.
MArkaz Subhanallah – This was Jaish-e-Mohammed’s headquarters
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: ‘Operation Sindoor was carried out with due intelligence,’ says Qureshi
Qureshi said that the operation was based and carried out after collecting information from credible sources, the target locations were carefully selected to avoid damage to civil infrastructure. She said that the Operation SIndoor was carried out with due intelligence.
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Colonel Sophia Qureshi says Operation Sindoor was carried out to bring justice
Colonel Sophia Qureshi while briefing the media said that Operation Sindoor was launched by Indian armed forces to deliver justice to Pahalgam attack victims.
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Pak pressured UN to drop any mention of TRF, says Vikram Misri
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri pointed out that on April 25, Pakistan had pressured the UN Security Council to drop any mention of The Resistance Front (TRF) from its official media release—something that should not be overlooked. He said the Pahalgam terror attack clearly revealed Pakistan’s ties to terrorist groups. He also mentioned that Indian intelligence agencies have flagged potential threats of more attacks, making it necessary to take decisive action to prevent and address them.
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Misri says attackers threatened families and used them to send a brutal nessage
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that the attackers threatened the victims’ families and used them to send a brutal message. He explained that with tourism on the rise in Jammu and Kashmir, the primary objective behind the attack was to disrupt and harm the region’s growing tourism sector.
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says aim of the Pahalgam attack was to damage India’s growth
Speaking at the presser, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri condemned the April 22 attack saying that it was one of the deadliest attacks in India. The goal of this attack was to damage India’s growth.
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Amit Shah speaks to Omar Abdullah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah had a conversation with J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Shah is also constantly in touch with the LG of J&K and DG BSF, reported ANI. The report further, quoting sourced, added that DG BSF has been instructed to ensure all safety measures are taken for people living in border areas.
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Women officers to brief media shortly
The media briefing on Operation Sindoor is expected to begin shortly. The Indian Army is likely to detail out how the operation was carried but in a limited sense. Two women officers are going to brief the media and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will also be in attendance. Keep following our live coverage on the same.
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Kapil Sibal praises India Army, Air Force and Navy
Reacting to Operation Sindoor, senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal praised the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy for their efforts. He acknowledged that India has long been targeted by terrorism originating from Pakistan and stressed the need to put an end to such acts. Sibal also commended the government for taking firm action, adding that those responsible for killing innocent people in India must face consequences and cannot be allowed to escape accountability.
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Damage to civilian infrastructure reported
ANI reported some visuals from a village in border areas of the valley which shows damage to the civilian infrastructure. Watch here:
#watch | Damage to civilian infrastructure as Pakistan army violates the ceasefire.
Visuals from a village in the border areas of Jammu & Kashmir pic.twitter.com/XSby5LTV5h
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: ‘Abhi picture baki hai…’
Former Chief of Army Staff Manoj Naravane took to X on Wednesday after India launched Operation SIndoor, and said, ‘Abhi picture baki hai..’
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Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah reviews security, preparedness along LoC areas
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah held a meeting on Wednesday to assess the security situation and preparedness along the border/LoC areas.
Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah holds a meeting to assess the security and preparedness along the border/LoC areas.
CMO says, "Emphasis laid on safeguarding civilian lives, strengthening infrastructure, and ensuring swift response to any emerging challenges." pic.twitter.com/KB4zVX9KxN
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Chief of Defence Staff to meet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
According to ANI, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will be meeting Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the South BLock today and brief him about the ongoing situation.
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Red alert in Uttar Pradesh, security stepped up in Delhi
Following ‘Operation Sindoor’, a red alert has been issued in Uttar Pradesh, according to DGP Prashant Kumar. Meanwhile, security measures have been significantly tightened in the national capital. Additional police and paramilitary forces have been stationed at key points across Delhi to maintain law and order. A senior police official noted that Delhi was already on high alert, and several agencies are scheduled to conduct mock drills at 4 PM on Wednesday, reported PTI. Authorities have increased surveillance at sensitive locations and are actively monitoring social media for any suspicious activity. The Delhi Police assured that strict security arrangements are in place and no disruption will be tolerated.
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Nadda hails India’s Operation Sindoor
BJP national president JP Nadda, in a post on X, described Operation Sindoor as India’s strong response to the Pahalgam terror attack, sending a clear message that any provocation will not go unanswered. He said Prime Minister Modi had made it clear that anyone targeting the spirit of India would face strict consequences. Nadda further added that India has both the strength and determination to eliminate terrorism completely, reaffirming the country’s commitment through Operation Sindoor.
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: ‘Declare Pakistan a terrorist state,’ says Congress leader Raj Kumar Verka
Congress leader and former Punjab minister Raj Kumar Verka supported ‘Operation Sindoor’, which targeted nine terror sites in Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam attack. He said his party stands firmly with the armed forces and the nation. Speaking to ANI, Verka highlighted that India’s action has received praise globally. He mentioned that Rahul Gandhi had urged all Congress members to stand with the country and support the military. Verka also added that the Congress will offer full support if needed. Additionally, he called for Pakistan to be declared a terrorist state.
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Rajnath Singh likely to brief PM Modi shortly
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has left his residence ahead of the media briefing on Operation Sindoor. Singh is likely to brief PM Modi shortly, reported ANI. As per ANI sources, the Indian Army will brief the media at 10:30 am today in Delhi.
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: “Bharat remains firmly committed to eradicating terrorism from its roots,” says Amit Shah
Amit Shah took to X and said that he was proud of Indian armed forces. He said Operation Sindoor is India’s response to the “brutal killing of our innocent brothers in Pahalgam”. He further added that PM Modi administration has resolved to give a befitting response to any attack that is carried on India and Indians. “Bharat remains firmly committed to eradicating terrorism from its roots,” Shah said in his social media post.
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: China expresses ‘regret’ over India’s military operation
The Chinese Foreign Ministry expressed regret over India’s recent military operation, voicing concern about the current tensions. Stressing that India and Pakistan are permanent neighbours—and also neighbours of China—the ministry reiterated China’s opposition to all forms of terrorism. It urged both countries to prioritise peace and stability, stay calm, avoid escalation, and act responsibly to prevent further complications in the region.
"China finds India’s military operation early this morning regrettable. We are concerned about the ongoing situation. India and Pakistan are and will always be each other’s neighbours. They’re both China’s neighbours as well. China opposes all forms of terrorism. We urge both… pic.twitter.com/b8jLybfCPN
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat expresses support to Operation Sindoor on social media
Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday praised the Indian armed forces for carrying out ‘Operation Sindoor’, which targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). He expressed his support on social media by posting an image of the Indian national flag along with a message of patriotism and a poster highlighting ‘Operation Sindoor’. The strikes, launched early Wednesday, were in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives. The Indian forces hit nine terror-related sites, including key bases of Jaish-e-Mohammad in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Muridke, as part of the operation.
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Manoj Sinha reviews situation in border districts of UT
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reviewed the situation in the border districts of the Union Territory and assured that the administration is fully prepared to handle any potential developments. He said he is closely monitoring the situation and has instructed district officials to relocate residents from high-risk areas to safer locations. Arrangements for shelter, food, medical care, and transport are also being put in place to ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens.
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Delhi Airport issues advisory for passengers
Delhi Airport has issued an advisory for the passengers that says due to changes in airspace conditions, “some flights” have been impacted. Travelers are advised to visit the official website of the airport for more information or get in touch with their respective airlines.
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: 9 terror camps attacked in Pakistan shown on map – See here
Here’s a representation of the 9 terror camps attacked in Pakistan, PoK:
Operation Sindoor Updates | Take a look at the thread below for full details:
The nine targets, four in Pakistan and five in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir, were chosen by the IAF after receiving intelligence inputs about the concealed camps in health centres to avoid detection,… pic.twitter.com/Qu6uAii7YX
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: ‘I thank PM Modi,’ says Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde welcomed the steps taken under Operation Sindoor, while also expressing gratitude to PM Modi. He said that after the tragic killing of innocent people in Pahalgam, justice has now been delivered. He also added that the Prime Minister is determined and will not let Pakistan go unpunished.
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Pahalgam victim Indian Navy Lieutenant Vinay Narwal’s father says this move will leave a lasting impact
Rajesh Narwal, father of Indian Navy Lieutenant Vinay Narwal who was killed in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, expressed support for the Indian government’s Operation Sindoor launch. He said the strike was the right decision and would leave a lasting impact. He also felt that the name of the operation was well chosen and believed that this move brings justice to all 26 affected families.
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: ‘Let’s all of us speak in one voice,’ says Revanth Reddy
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy took to X to show hi solidarity with the Indian armed forces. He said that as an Indian first, he stand in strongly with the armed forces. He added that the strikes against terror camps in Pakistan & PoK makes the nation proud. ‘Let us make this a moment for national solidarity and unity, and all of us speak in one voice – Jai Hind!’ he said.