LIVE BLOG: ​India's Operation Sindoor underway as Pakistan escalates military action

Indian forces have been given orders to strongly deal with ceasefire violations by Pakistan, say Vikarm Misri

Total blackout i several areas of Rajasthan, Jammu Kashmir, Punjab and Gujarat

Pakistan violates ceasefire hour after reaching the agreement with India

India and Pakistan worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action: Jaishankar

India and Pakistan agreed to stop military actions: Govt confirms Trump's ceasefire claim

India and Pakistan have agreed to stop military actions on land, air and sea, the government said on Saturday, confirming US President Donald Trump's earlier claim of ceasefire.

In a press brief, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said the military action had been called off from 17:00 hours.

Misri said, "Director General of Military Operations of Pakistan called the Director General of Military Operations of India at 15:35 hours, earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, in the air, and sea with effect from 17:00 hours IST today

"Instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on May 12 at 12:00 hours."

'India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire': Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on X, "Over the past 48 hours, @VP Vance and I have engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit Doval and Asim Malik.

"I am pleased to announce the Governments of India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site. We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace."

Pakistan and India agreed to ceasefire with immediate effect, claims Pak Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said, "Pakistan and India  have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!"

Donald Trump claims India, Pakistan reached full and immediate ceasfire

US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced India and Pakistan have reached a full and immediate ceasefire.

Trump claimed US mediated the talks between the two nations.

Trump wrote on Truth Social: "After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"

PM Modi chairs high level meeting at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high level meeting at his residence with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Armed Forces chiefs and senior officials.

(Photo courtesy: PMO X handle)

India rejects Pakistan's claim of S-400 was destroyed

Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said, "Pakistan has also attempted to execute a continued malicious misinformation campaign, claiming the destruction of Indian S-400 systems at Adampur, destruction of Airfields at Suratgarh and Sirsa, BrahMos base at Nagrota, RT gun positions at Dehrangyari and Chandigarh Forward Ammunition Depot, along with heavy damages to other military stations being propagated on social media 

"India, unequivocally rejects these false narratives being spread by Pakistan."

Afghan people don't need to be reminded: Foreign Secy Vikram Misri on Pak-led disinformation

Busting Pakistan's disinformation claiming Indian missiles hit Afghanistan, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said at a press briefing, "Totally frivolous allegation. I only want to point out that the ​Afghan people don't need to be reminded about which country it is that on multiple occasions in just the last one-and-a-half years targeted civilian infrastructure and population in Afghanistan.

"The Pakistan army spokesman seems to take great joy at the fact that the Indian public should criticise the government of India with regard to various issues. It may be a surprise to Pakistan to see citizens criticising their own government. That is the hallmark of any open and functioning democracy. Pakistan's unfamiliarity with that should not be surprising."

Indian army razes to ground terrorist bases in Pakistan on May 9

Indian Army briefing: Pakistan on May 10 targeted places of worship Shambhu Temple and residential areas in Jammu

No damage to Air Force Station Suratgarh: Indian Army busts Pak lies with images

Pakistan Targets Shambhu Temple In Jammu overnight, India Intercepts

Govt press briefing on Operation Sindoor

Pak military moving into forward areas, Indian Armed Forces ready: Govt in Operation Sindoor briefing

The Indian government on Saturday said the country's Armed Forces are "in a high state of operational readiness" as the Pakistani troops are observed to be moving into the forward areas indicating a possible escalation bid by the hostile neighbour.

A joint press briefing by the Defence sector and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told the media that Pakistan military has been targeting "civilian areas and military infrastructure" as the two countries were engaged in an overnight conflict that massively escalated after India avenged the Pahalgam terror attack with Operation Sindoor.

Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said in the briefing, "Pakistan has attempted multiple intrusions using drones and conducted shelling... targeting civilian infrastructures and killing some civilians. Heavy exchange of artillery mortars and small arm fire in Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajouri and Akhnoor sectors continued.

"The Indian Army has responded effectively and proportionately, causing extensive damage to the Pakistan Army. Pak military has been observed to be moving their troops into forward areas indicating offensive intent to further escalate the situation. Indian Armed Forces remain in a high state of operational readiness."

"All hostile actions have been effectively countered and responded appropriately. Indian Armed Forces reiterate their commitment to non-escalation provided it is reciprocated by the Pakistan military," she added.

Operation Sindoor: NSA Ajit Doval meets PM Modi after overnight India-Pak military conflicts

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has met Prime Minister Narendra Modi after intense overnight military faceoff between India and Pakistan amid the bilateral conflict, media reports said.

The Prime Minister also met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar after Pakistan resorted to unprovoked attack on India which countered the onslaughts befittingly.

Pakistan on Friday launched drone attacks along India's northern and western borders targeting military infrastructures in 26 locations.

(Photo courtesy: PIB) 

Senior Jammu and Kashmir official Raj Kumar Thappa dies in Pakistani shelling, says CM Omar Abdullah

A senior Jammu and Kashmir official was killed in Pakistani shelling in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Saturday, UT's Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said.

The deceased Indian official was identified as Additional District Development Commissioner Raj Kumar Thappa.

Rubio speaks with Pakistani Army Chief Munir, offers assistance to de-escalate India-Pakistan tension

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday spoke with Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir and asked India and Pakistan to find ways to de-escalate.

An official statement issued by the US Department of State said: "Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir earlier today."

During the telephonic conversation, Rubio offered U.S. assistance in starting constructive talks to avoid future conflicts between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.

"He continued to urge both parties to find ways to de-escalate and offered U.S. assistance in starting constructive talks in order to avoid future conflicts," Rubio said.

Meanwhile, Pakistan on Friday said it has launched a military operation named  Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos against India.

(Photo Courtesy: Marco Rubio X page)

'President Trump wants India-Pakistan conflict to de-escalate as quickly as possible': White House

Amid a heightened escalation between India and Pakistan, the White House on Friday said that US President Donald Trump wants the conflict to “de-escalate as quickly as possible”.

Addressing a press briefing on Friday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that diplomatic outreach efforts are on, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio remaining in constant communication with the leaders of both countries.

"The President has expressed that he wants this to de-escalate as quickly as possible. He understands these two countries have been at odds with one another for decades, long before President Trump was here at the Oval Office. However, he has good relations with the leaders of both countries. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been in constant communication with the leaders of both countries, trying to bring this conflict to an end,” said Leavitt.