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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After Pakistan’s Economic Affairs Division, Karachi Port also claims that its X account was hacked. It states, “The account was hacked! Karachi Port is safe and secure!”
Press Release
— Karachi Port Trust Official (@official_kpt) May 9, 2025
KPT’S OFFICIAL TWITTER ACCOUNT HACKED BY INDIA
This is to state that India has released fake news from official twitter/X account of KPT. It is clarified that KPT’s official X/Twitter Account was hacked
Pls reconfirm the news from KPT PR before showing on media
“Centre extends the powers of the Chief of the Army Staff to exercise powers to call out every officer and every enrolled person of the Territorial Army to provide for essential guard or to be embodied for the purpose of supporting or supplementing the regular army,” a notification by the Ministry of Defence read.
Sharad Pawar says Pak’s complicity exposed after its officials attended funerals of terrorists
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Friday said that Pakistani officials attending the funerals of terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor clearly shows Pakistan’s double standards — denying involvement in terrorism in India but supporting such individuals. He added that although India is going through a serious situation, the country is strong and can handle it well thanks to its powerful defence forces. Pawar made these comments while speaking at an event in Satara to mark the 66th death anniversary of social reformer and educator Bhaurao Patil. His daughter and MP Supriya Sule, along with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, were also present at the event.
‘We don’t want war, but terror activity started with Pak army’s support’: Former Defence Minister AK Antony
Former Defence Minister AK Antony has said that the situation along the border is becoming increasingly serious. He stated that India’s response was deliberate and aimed at seeking justice for the innocent tourists affected. While emphasizing that India does not seek war, he pointed out that the recent acts of terror were initiated with the backing of the Pakistani army. He also stressed the importance of national unity during this time, urging people to avoid divisive actions based on politics, religion, or caste and to support the Indian armed forces collectively.
Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu expresses grief over death of soldier
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief over the death of soldier Murali Nayak from Gorantla Mandal in the Penukonda Assembly Constituency of Sri Sathya Sai District, who lost his life while serving the nation. He paid tribute to the fallen soldier and offered heartfelt condolences to his family.
RSS lauds Indian Govt and Armed Forces
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) lauded the Indian government and the Armed Forces for launching ‘Operation Sindoor’ in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The organisation stated that this firm action against Pakistan-backed terrorists and their support network is aimed at delivering justice to the victims of the brutal massacre of Hindu pilgrims. According to RSS, the operation has boosted the morale and pride of the nation. It also emphasised that the military strikes on terrorist bases and their enablers within Pakistan are both necessary and unavoidable for safeguarding national security. The RSS expressed solidarity with the government and armed forces during this challenging time and condemned Pakistan Army’s attacks on religious sites and civilian areas along the Indian border. It also offered condolences to the families affected by these assaults.
High-level meet underway at Amit Shah’s residence
Ministers have assembled at Union Home Minister AMit Shah‘s residence for a high-level meeting to review border situation and airport security arrangements.
Punjab: Leaves of IAS, PCS officers cancelled
The Punjab government on Friday cancelled all approved leaves for Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Punjab Civil Services (PCS) officers amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. This follows a similar move by Punjab Police, which has already cancelled leaves for its personnel. A directive issued by Personnel Secretary Gurpreet Kaur Sapra stated that no officer is allowed to go on leave or leave their assigned station without prior approval from the Chief Secretary. All previously sanctioned leaves have been withdrawn, and the new guidelines take immediate effect as part of the state’s emergency preparedness efforts.
Nadda to review health infrastructure and preparedness amid India-Pak tensions
Union Health Minister JP Nadda will chair a review meeting with the senior officers from the health Ministry on health infrastructure and preparedness amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, ANI reported citing official Sources
The Ministry of Defence has advised all media outlets, digital platforms, and individuals to avoid live coverage or real-time reporting of defence operations and troop movements. The Ministry said that sharing of such sensitive or unverified information could compromise the Armed Forces’ missions and put lives at risk. The statement further cited events from the past like the Kargil War, the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, and the Kandahar hijacking that showed the dangers of premature reporting. According to clause 6(1)(p) of the Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2021, updates during anti-terror operations should only come from designated officials through scheduled briefings. The Ministry urged all stakeholders to act responsibly and sensitively, keeping national interest and safety a top priority.
Delhi Govt to test Air Raid Sirens today
Directorate of Civil Defence will be testing the Air Raid Sirens today which are installed at the PWD HQ, ITO. The testing will commence at 3:00 PM and will be continued till another 15-20 minutes. The Delhi government in a tweet on X said, “It’s just an exercise, you need not to panic, kindly cooperate with the agencies.”
IPL suspended indefinitely: Report
The Indian Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, a PTI report said.
Amit Shah to convene meeting shortly with DGs of BSf, CISF, and other senior officials
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to chair a meeting at 12:30 pm with the Director General of BSF, the Director General of CISF, and senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs, reported ANI. The meeting is being held to review border situation and airport security arrangements.
IPL has been suspended indefinitely due to India-Pakistan military conflict: PTI has cited BCCI official.
Rajnath Singh meets CDS and three service chiefs
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with CDS and three service Chiefs
‘Pakistan wants this war, we are just retaliating, not escalating anything’: BJP National Spokesperson RP Singh
BJP National Spokesperson RP Singh stated that Pakistan seeking financial help from international agencies after just one day of conflict reflects the country’s weak economic state. He said more developments are likely ahead, and the Indian Army will respond strongly to Pakistan’s provocations. He added that Pakistan is setting itself up for defeat in this conflict and emphasized that while Pakistan is pushing for war, India is merely defending itself and not trying to escalate the situation.
India, Iran denounce terrorism at 20th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting: MEA
The 20th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting took place in New Delhi on May 8, 2025, with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Abbas Araghchi leading the talks. The two sides discussed key regional and global issues of shared concern. India also updated the Iranian delegation about the cross-border links involved in the recent terrorist incident in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Both countries firmly denounced terrorism in all its forms and emphasized the need for stronger regional cooperation to address the threat.
EaseMyTrip issues travel advisory, urges caution amid growing tensions between India, Pak
EaseMyTrip has issued a travel advisory urging caution in light of the recent attack in Pahalgam and growing tensions between India and Pakistan. The advisory highlights that with countries like Turkey and Azerbaijan expressing support for Pakistan, travel to certain regions should be considered only if absolutely necessary. Travellers are advised to stay updated and exercise vigilance.
Heavy security in place across key locations in Delhi
Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following drone and missile strikes by the Pakistan on several border areas Thursday night, heavy security was put in place across key locations in Delhi on Friday. Security was tightened at important sites such as government offices, courts, water and sewage treatment facilities, and foreign embassies. Additional forces, including paramilitary units, were deployed to ensure their protection, according to a senior police official. Surveillance was also stepped up in crowded public spaces like markets, railway stations, shopping malls, parks, and Metro stations. In response to the situation, all leaves for Delhi Police personnel were cancelled Thursday night to ensure full force availability.
Gujarat CM chairs high-level meet
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel held a meeting with senior officials at the State Emergency Operation Centre in Gandhinagar amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, reported ANI.
Indian Oil Corporation assures nation of ‘ample fuel stocks’
Indian Oil Corporation Limited has assured that there is sufficient fuel stock available nationwide and that all supply lines are functioning normally. The company has urged the public not to engage in panic buying, as both fuel and LPG are easily accessible at their outlets. They’ve also requested consumers to remain calm and avoid crowding fuel stations unnecessarily, emphasizing that this will help maintain smooth supply operations and ensure continuous fuel availability for everyone.
Projectile-like object found in Jaisalmer, security forces arrive at the spot – Investigation underway
An object resembling a projectile was discovered in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer, prompting a swift response from security forces and local police, reported ANI. According to Station House Officer Premdan, there are indications that the object might be a bomb or a fragment of one. Police personnel have reached the location, and an investigation is currently in progress to determine its nature and origin.
#watch | Rajasthan: A projectile-like object found in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, security forces and Police at the spot. Investigation underway. pic.twitter.com/tvFzhtTohy
Kerala government sets up control rooms
The Kerala government has set up control rooms at the Secretariat and the NORKA department in Thiruvananthapuram to support Keralites and students from the state who are living in areas near the Pakistan border. These steps were taken on the instructions of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in response to the rising tension in the border regions. The Chief Minister’s Office said the situation does not currently require alarm but advised people from Kerala living in the affected areas to follow official guidelines and take necessary safety precautions.
Omar Abdullah arrives in Jammu, meets injured in hospital
Omar Abdullah has arrived at Jammu’s government hospital to meet the individuals who got injured in the heavy shelling by Pakistan in Poonch.
Defence Minister Rajnath SIngh likely to chair high-level meet with Armed Forces today
News agency ANI has reported that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to hold a high-level meeting with Armed Forces chiefs amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah leads Tiranga Rally in Bengaluru – Watch here
#watch | Bengaluru | Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Dy CM DK Shivakumar, and state Cabinet Ministers lead the Tiranga Yatra rally organised by Congress in solidarity with the Indian armed forces amid India-Pakistan tensions. https://t.co/RRUyrW3Ku3 pic.twitter.com/GPRS95JuGY
Police, Army launch search operation in Pathankot
The Police and Army launched a search operation in the Pathankot area after drones from Pakistan targeted the military station there last night. As per the Defence Ministry, the threats were quickly dealt with using both kinetic and non-kinetic measures.
Indigenous Akash surface-to-air missile system played key role in thwarting Pakistani drone attacks
According to defence officials, the indigenous Akash surface-to-air missile system has played a key role in helping Indian armed forces thwart Pakistani attacks on Indian targets. The missile system has been deployed by both the Indian Army and the Air Force along the entire border with Pakistan.
India at war with the terrorists: Indian Ambassador to the United States tells CNN
Indian Ambassador to the United States while speaking to CNN news anchors said that India is war with the terrorists. He further added, “We will bring justice to the victim and they (terrorists) will be held accountable. This is India’s action against the terrorism.” Watch here
CNN Anchor: Is this a religious war between Pakistani Muslims and Indian Hindus?
Amb. Vinay Kwatra: We are at war with terrorists who killed our civilians pic.twitter.com/bd6pOmNYIW
PIB trolls Pakistan for alleged fake tweet over loan money
After Pak’s EAM claimed that the tweet from their X account asking international partners for more money, PIB shared their own version of the narrative via a meme:
https://t.co/zLTqIpqPLv pic.twitter.com/4rcYLLHJiS