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India Pakistan News Live Updates: 'Operation Sindoor not over yet, whatever happened was just a trailer,' says Rajnath Singh
India Pakistan News Live Updates: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday interacted with the Air Warriors at the Air Force Station in Bhuj, Gujarat.
"In the last 48 hours, we have conducted two very successful operations. These two operations were conducted in the Kelar in Shopian and Tral areas, which resulted in the neutralisation of a total of six terrorists. We are committed to ending the terror ecosystem here," IGP Kashmir VK Birdi said on Friday in a press briefing.
Union minister Rajnath Singh, during his address at the Badami Bagh Cantt, Srinagar, emphasised that he is a "postman" who has brought the message of the entire world to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Rajnath Singh said that he is a "messenger" and he had come with his best wishes, prayers and thankfulness of the entire country. The defence minister visited Jammu and Kashmir for the first time after Pahalgam terror attack and the Operation Sindoor.
"Besides being the defence minister, I am here as a messenger too. I am here with the best wishes, prayers and thankfulness of the entire country. In a way, I have come to you as a postman and brought to you the message of the entire world - that we are proud of our Armed Forces", he said while addressing the gathering.
The raksha mantri also slammed Pakistan and its ability to handle nuclear weapons. He asked the global community whether nuclear weapons are safe in the hands of such a "rogue" nation like Pakistan.
"The world knows that our army's aim is accurate and when they hit the target, they leave the counting to the enemies. How strong is India's pledge against terrorism today, it can be known from the fact that we did not even care about their nuclear blackmail. The whole world has seen how irresponsibly Pakistan has threatened India. Today, from the land of Srinagar, I want to raise this question whether nuclear weapons are safe in the hands of such an irresponsible and rogue nation. I believe that Pakistan's nuclear weapons should be taken under the supervision of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)," he said.
The defence minister credited the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor. Rajnath Singh also lauded the "anger" which was shown by the people of Jammu and Kashmir against Pakistan and terrorism.
"The entire country is proud of what you did during Operation Sindoor under the able leadership and guidance of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I may be your Defence Minister but before that I am a citizen of India. The people of Jammu and Kashmir have expressed their anger towards Pakistan and terrorism with complete unity. I congratulate the people of Jammu and Kashmir. I have come to feel the energy that has destroyed the enemy. The way you destroyed the Pakistani posts and weavers across the border, the enemy can never forget that", Rajnath Singh said.
The union minister began his address with the chant of "Bharat Mata ki Jay" and paid his tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives while battling against terrorism.
"First of all, I would like to bow to the supreme sacrifice of the brave jawans while they fought terrorism and terrorists. I pay respect to their memory. I also pay respect to the innocent civilians who were killed in Pahalgam. I also salute the valour of the injured soldiers and pray to God that they may recover at the earliest", Rajnath Singh said.
Earlier, Rajnath Singh inspected the shells which were dropped in Jammu and Kashmir during cross-border shelling from Pakistan. The Defence Minister's visit to Srinagar follows the Prime Minister's visit to the Adampur Air base on Tuesday.
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"In the last 48 hours, we have conducted two very successful operations. These two operations were conducted in the Kelar in Shopian and Tral areas, which resulted in the neutralisation of a total of six terrorists. We are committed to ending the terror ecosystem here," IGP Kashmir VK Birdi said on Friday in a press briefing.
Union minister Rajnath Singh, during his address at the Badami Bagh Cantt, Srinagar, emphasised that he is a "postman" who has brought the message of the entire world to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Rajnath Singh said that he is a "messenger" and he had come with his best wishes, prayers and thankfulness of the entire country. The defence minister visited Jammu and Kashmir for the first time after Pahalgam terror attack and the Operation Sindoor.
"Besides being the defence minister, I am here as a messenger too. I am here with the best wishes, prayers and thankfulness of the entire country. In a way, I have come to you as a postman and brought to you the message of the entire world - that we are proud of our Armed Forces", he said while addressing the gathering.
The raksha mantri also slammed Pakistan and its ability to handle nuclear weapons. He asked the global community whether nuclear weapons are safe in the hands of such a "rogue" nation like Pakistan.
"The world knows that our army's aim is accurate and when they hit the target, they leave the counting to the enemies. How strong is India's pledge against terrorism today, it can be known from the fact that we did not even care about their nuclear blackmail. The whole world has seen how irresponsibly Pakistan has threatened India. Today, from the land of Srinagar, I want to raise this question whether nuclear weapons are safe in the hands of such an irresponsible and rogue nation. I believe that Pakistan's nuclear weapons should be taken under the supervision of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)," he said.
The defence minister credited the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor. Rajnath Singh also lauded the "anger" which was shown by the people of Jammu and Kashmir against Pakistan and terrorism.
"The entire country is proud of what you did during Operation Sindoor under the able leadership and guidance of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I may be your Defence Minister but before that I am a citizen of India. The people of Jammu and Kashmir have expressed their anger towards Pakistan and terrorism with complete unity. I congratulate the people of Jammu and Kashmir. I have come to feel the energy that has destroyed the enemy. The way you destroyed the Pakistani posts and weavers across the border, the enemy can never forget that", Rajnath Singh said.
The union minister began his address with the chant of "Bharat Mata ki Jay" and paid his tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives while battling against terrorism.
"First of all, I would like to bow to the supreme sacrifice of the brave jawans while they fought terrorism and terrorists. I pay respect to their memory. I also pay respect to the innocent civilians who were killed in Pahalgam. I also salute the valour of the injured soldiers and pray to God that they may recover at the earliest", Rajnath Singh said.
Earlier, Rajnath Singh inspected the shells which were dropped in Jammu and Kashmir during cross-border shelling from Pakistan. The Defence Minister's visit to Srinagar follows the Prime Minister's visit to the Adampur Air base on Tuesday.
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07:35 (IST) May 15
India Pakistan News Live Updates: British commentator David Vance backs Operation Sindoor, says India's strike was 'long overdue'
British political commentator and writer David Vance has voiced strong support for India's Operation Sindoor, calling it "long overdue" and a necessary move.
Vance also repeated his earlier remarks from a 2018 United Nations address, where he called Pakistan a "failed state" and a "terrorist incubator."
In an interview with ANI, Vance said, "I think the operation was long overdue. That's the first thing. It needed to happen is the second thing. And thirdly, I think the operation has been pretty successful... I think this was India striking a blow for civilisation. It was a lot more than just the conflict with Pakistan. This is something I said at the UN back in 2018; I consider Pakistan to be a failed state, a terrorist state, a terrorist incubator. And so it was good that India moved against it."
Vance also repeated his earlier remarks from a 2018 United Nations address, where he called Pakistan a "failed state" and a "terrorist incubator."
In an interview with ANI, Vance said, "I think the operation was long overdue. That's the first thing. It needed to happen is the second thing. And thirdly, I think the operation has been pretty successful... I think this was India striking a blow for civilisation. It was a lot more than just the conflict with Pakistan. This is something I said at the UN back in 2018; I consider Pakistan to be a failed state, a terrorist state, a terrorist incubator. And so it was good that India moved against it."
07:13 (IST) May 15
India Pakistan News Live Updates: West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari meets BSF Jawan Purnam Shaw's family
Leader of Oposition in West Bengal Assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari met with the family members of BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had been in Pakistan Rangers' custody since April 23, 2025, and was repatriated to India on Wednesday. He said that Shaw would return back home after following protocols.
Adhikari said, "I am very happy that he is back safely. I have met his family. Our armed forces are safe under the leadership of PM Modi. This is what Jawan Purnam Shaw's wife and his father have also said. There are several protocols after which he will be back home. His mother has sugar, but now she is steady."
He further said that Jawan Purnam Shaw's wife stated that every member of the Armed Forces are safe under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed happiness over the safe return of BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had been in the custody of Pakistan Rangers since April 23.
Adhikari said, "I am very happy that he is back safely. I have met his family. Our armed forces are safe under the leadership of PM Modi. This is what Jawan Purnam Shaw's wife and his father have also said. There are several protocols after which he will be back home. His mother has sugar, but now she is steady."
He further said that Jawan Purnam Shaw's wife stated that every member of the Armed Forces are safe under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed happiness over the safe return of BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had been in the custody of Pakistan Rangers since April 23.
06:18 (IST) May 15
India Pakistan News: Schools in Punjab border districts open
Schools in five Punjab districts bordering Pakistan reopened Wednesday. The state govt on May 8 had ordered closure of schools in Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Pathankot, Fazilka and Ferozepur. Schools had been closed in Gurdaspur too, but reopened Tuesday.
Amritsar district administration Tuesday said schools would remain open from 10.30am to 2.30pm. In Pathankot, a teacher said attendance was 80% on the day schools reopened.
Amritsar district administration Tuesday said schools would remain open from 10.30am to 2.30pm. In Pathankot, a teacher said attendance was 80% on the day schools reopened.
06:17 (IST) May 15
India Pakistan News: Remove merch with Pak flags, cos told
Consumer protection regulator CCPA has issued notices to e-commerce companies, including Amazon India and Flipkart, The Flag Company, and The Flag Corporation, directing them to remove merchandise featuring Pakistani flags from their platforms. In a social media post, consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said, “Such insensitivity will not be tolerated. E-commerce platforms are hereby directed to immediately remove all such content and adhere to national laws.”
06:16 (IST) May 15
India Pakistan News: Pro-Pak post sparks violence in WB, cops hurt
At least three police personnel were injured — one of them seriously — after violent clashes broke out at Barasat in Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district late Tuesday, following a viral social media post allegedly expressing support for Pakistan and opposing India.
The accused, Nazir Hossain, was arrested for allegedly uploading the post on Facebook. Thirteen others were also taken into custody for instigating violence and assaulting cops during the protest.
Locals said the unrest started in Talikhola area around 11pm after residents allegedly dragged Hossain and his father out of their home and assaulted the duo. Residents also blocked the Barasat-Barrackpore Road, halting traffic and demanding arrest of the accused.
Tensions escalated as cops tried to rescue Hossain from the mob and disperse the protesters. The crowd turned violent. Stones were hurled. Police retaliated with lathicharge and tear gas shelling.
The accused, Nazir Hossain, was arrested for allegedly uploading the post on Facebook. Thirteen others were also taken into custody for instigating violence and assaulting cops during the protest.
Locals said the unrest started in Talikhola area around 11pm after residents allegedly dragged Hossain and his father out of their home and assaulted the duo. Residents also blocked the Barasat-Barrackpore Road, halting traffic and demanding arrest of the accused.
Tensions escalated as cops tried to rescue Hossain from the mob and disperse the protesters. The crowd turned violent. Stones were hurled. Police retaliated with lathicharge and tear gas shelling.
06:15 (IST) May 15
India Pakistan News: Cong demands answers from Modi govt
Congress’ Rahul Gandhi will hold a press conference Friday to address issues arising after the pause in conflict. After a meeting of the CWC, chaired by Rahul, the party said the abrupt end to action against Pakistan raised questions as US President Trump announced the pause first and used the threat of trade to pressure India.
In a resolution, CWC termed govt’s silence “inexplicable and unacceptable”. “This represents a dangerous and unprecedented hyphenation of India with Pakistan, which compromises our national position and prestige,” the resolution said. It also reiterated the need for accountability on the “intelligence failure” in Pahalgam.
In a resolution, CWC termed govt’s silence “inexplicable and unacceptable”. “This represents a dangerous and unprecedented hyphenation of India with Pakistan, which compromises our national position and prestige,” the resolution said. It also reiterated the need for accountability on the “intelligence failure” in Pahalgam.
06:14 (IST) May 15
India Pakistan News: India to move UNSC panel again on TRF
An Indian delegation is expected to brief UNSC 1267 Sanctions Committee monitoring team about the terrorist activities of The Resistance Front (TRF), the terror group which took responsibility for the Pahalgam attack before retracting later.
While India has been pursuing the listing of the TRF, which is believed to be a front for the UN proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba, since 2023, by UN as a global terror group, govt has renewed its efforts after the Pahalgam massacre of tourists. Officials say banned outfits like LeT and JeM use fronts like TRF for attacks.
The UNSC didn’t name TRF in its condemnation due to Pakistan’s objection, which Indian authorities say exposes Islamabad’s duplicity on terrorism.
While India has been pursuing the listing of the TRF, which is believed to be a front for the UN proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba, since 2023, by UN as a global terror group, govt has renewed its efforts after the Pahalgam massacre of tourists. Officials say banned outfits like LeT and JeM use fronts like TRF for attacks.
The UNSC didn’t name TRF in its condemnation due to Pakistan’s objection, which Indian authorities say exposes Islamabad’s duplicity on terrorism.
India Pakistan News Live Updates: Defence minister Rajnath Singh has carried out inspections of shells from munitions fired by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir during the recent conflict with India.
Some of the debris from the shells has been displayed at the Badami Bagh Cantonment.
Singh on Thursday visited Srinagar and interacted with the Armed Forces, congratulating them on the success of Operation Sindoor. The Raksha Mantri slammed Pakistan's ability to handle the nuclear weapons and asked the world whether nuclear weapons are safe in the hands of such a "rogue" nation like Pakistan.
"The world knows that our army's aim is accurate, and when they hit the target, they leave the counting to the enemy. How strong is India's pledge against terrorism today? It can be known from the fact that we did not even care about their nuclear blackmail. The whole world has seen how irresponsibly Pakistan has threatened India. Today, from the land of Srinagar, I want to raise this question: whether nuclear weapons are safe in the hands of such an irresponsible and rogue nation. I believe that Pakistan's nuclear weapons should be taken under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)," he said.
Some of the debris from the shells has been displayed at the Badami Bagh Cantonment.
Singh on Thursday visited Srinagar and interacted with the Armed Forces, congratulating them on the success of Operation Sindoor. The Raksha Mantri slammed Pakistan's ability to handle the nuclear weapons and asked the world whether nuclear weapons are safe in the hands of such a "rogue" nation like Pakistan.
"The world knows that our army's aim is accurate, and when they hit the target, they leave the counting to the enemy. How strong is India's pledge against terrorism today? It can be known from the fact that we did not even care about their nuclear blackmail. The whole world has seen how irresponsibly Pakistan has threatened India. Today, from the land of Srinagar, I want to raise this question: whether nuclear weapons are safe in the hands of such an irresponsible and rogue nation. I believe that Pakistan's nuclear weapons should be taken under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)," he said.
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