India-Pakistan News Highlights: Pakistan hands over detained BSF Jawan back to India

“Rattled with Operation Sindoor, the enemy tried to attack this air base and several of our other air bases multiple times. They targeted us again and again but the nefarious designs of Pakistan failed each time,” he said.

“I can proudly say that all of you reached your target with perfection. In Pakistan, it was not just the terrorist camps and their air bases that were destroyed, but their nefarious designs and audacity were also defeated,” he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s address to the soldiers from the Adampur Air Base begins.

Three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Shukroo forest area of Keller in South Kashmir’s Shopian district Two of the three killed terrorists have been identified as Shahid Kuttay and Adnan Shafi Dar and were involved in previous attacks. The identity of the third terrorist is yet to be ascertained.

PM Narendra Modi‘s speech at the Adampur Air Base will be broadcast at 3:30 pm today. He had travelled to the area earlier this morning and was briefed by Air Force personnel. Visuals shared online also showed the Prime Minister interacting with soldiers.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday announced Rs 5 lakh ex gratia from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the family of Sukhwinder Kaur, a resident of Khai Ke village, Ferozepur, who died from injuries sustained in a Pakistani drone attack.

The Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow over the tragic demise of Sukhwinder Kaur.

“Our government stands firmly with her family during this time of immense pain, and we are committed to providing all possible support to help them cope with this devastating loss,” the chief minister said.

Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora also extended financial assistance, announcing Rs 2 lakh for Kaur’s family to aid them in this difficult period.

PM Modi shared more images of interacting with the air force personnel.

“Earlier this morning, I went to AFS Adampur and met our brave air warriors and soldiers. It was a very special experience to be with those who epitomise courage, determination and fearlessness. India is eternally grateful to our armed forces for everything they do for our nation,” PM Modi posted on social media.

Today early morning, PM went to the Adampur Air Base. He was briefed by

and he also interacted with our brave Jawans.

According to India Today report, one terrorist has been killed by the security forces in the encounter that broke out in Shopian today. As per NDTV, there were four terrorists involved in the encounter.

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.

Based on a specific input about the presence of terrorists in Shukroo Keller area of the south Kashmir district, security forces launched a cordon and search operation there.

They said the search operation turned into an encounter after the terrorists fired upon the forces who retaliated.

The exchange of fire is going on, the officials said, adding, so far there are no reports of any casualties on either side.

Earlier, posters appeared in various parts of Shopian district, announcing a ₹20 lakh reward for anyone who provides information about those involved in the Pahalgam terror attack.

BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal expressed pride in having a leader like PM Modi, highlighting that during the period from 2004 to 2014, the government only issued strong condemnations without taking concrete action. He said that the current approach sends a clear warning to Pakistan: if terrorist attacks occur in India, Pakistan will face serious consequences alongside the terrorists responsible.

Congress MP Manish Tewari while speaking to ANI said that it is clear that a strong message has been sent to Pakistan, indicating that if it continues to use terrorism as a state policy, there will be severe consequences. He pointed out that in the wake of the Pahalgam massacre, the Indian Armed Forces took action to enforce these consequences. Tewari suggested that Pakistan’s leadership must now understand that it cannot continue its state-sponsored terrorism under the threat of nuclear blackmail. He expressed hope that both Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership, as well as the powerful elements within its deep state that support these groups, would clearly understand this message.

Schools across five border districts in Punjab remained shut on Tuesday, while a precautionary power blackout was carried out the previous night in parts of Amritsar and in Dasuya and Mukerian areas of Hoshiarpur, officials confirmed. Higher education institutions, including colleges and universities, were also closed in Pathankot and Amritsar. However, Amritsar authorities allowed universities and colleges to conduct online classes. Schools in Amritsar, Pathankot, Fazilka, Ferozepur, and Tarn Taran stayed closed, while those in Gurdaspur — Punjab’s sixth border district — and in Sangrur and Barnala resumed normal operations.

By Tuesday morning, the Amritsar district administration announced that normal public activities could resume.

Lieutenant Vinay Narwal of the Indian Navy lost his life in the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22. Reacting to Prime Minister Modi’s recent address on Operation Sindoor, Vinay’s father, Rajesh Narwal, expressed full support for the government’s stance. He stated that while this may not be a time for war, terrorism cannot be tolerated either. If military action is necessary to eliminate terror threats, then it is justified. He added that true peace can only be achieved through strength and added that the family was mentally prepared for the possibility of war. He also warned that if Pakistan repeats such actions, the consequences would be severe.

Reacting to Prime Minister Modi’s address to the nation on Operation Sindoor, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge said the Prime Minister seems more willing to engage with international leaders, including those from Pakistan, than with his own citizens and political counterparts. Kharge criticised the lack of open communication, pointing out that more than two weeks had passed without any dialogue with opposition parties.

He added that the Congress remains committed to supporting the government on any strong and necessary action taken in the national interest. However, he emphasised the party’s demand for an all-party meeting and a special Parliament session to discuss the issue. Kharge also questioned claims by Donald Trump that his intervention led to a ceasefire, calling it unwelcome interference in what should remain a bilateral matter

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s national address on Operation Sindoor, describing it as a strong message of India’s firm position against terrorism.

In a Facebook post, Saha highlighted that the speech boosted the morale of both the armed forces and the general public. He also said that Modi’s leadership combines moral conviction with strategic strength, playing a key role in safeguarding the nation.

According to news agency ANI, the Indian Army has defused live unexploded shells in the residential areas along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district.

India has informed the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that it plans to impose tariffs on certain US made goods exported to India. This move is in response to the US imposing duties on steel and aluminium products from India, Asia’s third-largest economy.

According to news agency ANI, schools in Reasi have opened after situation comes under control. Watch

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#watch | J&K: Schools reopen in Reasi as normalcy returns after cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/mBWdsQYuGl

— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2025

Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech on Operation Sindoor, saying it reflected India’s strength as a responsible democracy that targets terrorism, not civilians.

She said that the people of India have strong trust in PM Modi, and his clear stand against nuclear threats has only strengthened that confidence. According to her, India has responded firmly to terror attacks, always on its own terms. She added that when the Prime Minister describes terrorism as an act of war, it increases the public’s trust in the armed forces—the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Shaina NC also pointed out that when the global community questions India’s actions, it should be understood that the country is acting as a mature democracy focused on combating terrorism without harming innocent lives.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will be briefing the Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs on the current situation with Pakistan on May 19, panel chairman Shashi Tharoor has said, reported PTI.

Two days after deciding to end military action under Operation Sindoor, DGMOs from India and Pakistan spoke again on Monday and agreed to take immediate steps with reducing the number of troops along the borders and forward positions. India’s Director General of Military Operations, Lt General Rajiv Ghai, held a conversation with his Pakistani counterpart, Major General Kashif Abdullah, at 5 pm. This was their second round of talks since Saturday, when both countries agreed to stop all military operations. According to the Indian Army, the discussion focused on maintaining the agreement to avoid any firing or aggressive moves. Both sides also agreed that lowering troop numbers near the border is important to reduce tension.

Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address on the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, BJD leader Amar Patnaik praised the courage and dedication of the Indian armed forces. He said they not only destroyed terror bases but also sent a powerful warning to Pakistan, which supports such activities. Patnaik added that although Operation Sindoor is still ongoing, it has made it clear that India has the capability to strike and eliminate terrorists wherever they may be within Pakistan.

Air India has released a travel advisory saying that all flights to and from eight major cities will be cancelled on Tuesday, 13th May, due to safety concerns following recent events. The airports affected are located in Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot. The airline shared this update on Monday evening through a tweet, stating that the move was taken with passenger safety as the top priority.

IndiGo airlines has cancelled six flights today to and from Amritsar, Jammu, Leh, Chandigarh, Rajkot and Srinagar airports. In a statement shared by the airlines on X, the decision has been taken keeping in view the safety of passengers.

The airlines further said that they are “actively monitoring the situation” and will keep sharing information for further updates. Passengers have been advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

According to the early morning visuals of Samba, released by ANI, the situation in the area seems to be calm. The news agency said that no firing or shelling was reported in the area.

#watch | J&K | Situation seems normal this morning in Samba. Fewer drones were spotted last night, and no firing or shelling was reported. pic.twitter.com/T1qtl1bR60

— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2025

Following the meeting of India-Pak DGMOs on Monday, there is a mutual commitment from both sides that “we must not fire a single shot or initiate any aggressive and inimical action against each other is being adhered to”. News agency ANI tweeted on X citing sources.