4 days after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire, several strict measures remain in place. India had launched strikes after a deadly attack in Kashmir. In response, both countries took harsh steps. India stopped the Indus Waters Treaty, suspended visas, and closed trade and borders. Pakistan replied with its own bans, including shutting airspace to Indian flights. Families are separated, flights are delayed, and trade is frozen. Though the firing has stopped, life is not yet back to normal. Talks have not resumed, and none of the restrictions have been lifted. The future of ties remains uncertain. (PC: Getty Images)

India on Tuesday firmly rejected former US President Donald Trump’s claim of preventing a nuclear war between India and Pakistan amid Operation Sindoor. The Ministry of External Affairs clarified that the entire military exchange remained within the conventional realm, with no nuclear threat involved. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized India’s resolve against “nuclear blackmail,” asserting that India will never succumb to such pressure. PM Modi had earlier stated that operations were only paused, not ended, depending on Pakistan’s conduct. Reports of strikes on Pakistan’s Kirana Hills, allegedly linked to its nuclear arsenal, were also dismissed by Indian Air Force officials. (PC: India Today)

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian armed forces for the successful Operation Sindoor, Pakistan strongly reacted, rejecting what it called "provocative and inflammatory assertions" by the Indian PM. Operation Sindoor, conducted on May 7, targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Modi warned that India would retaliate harder if provoked again. Pakistan's foreign ministry reiterated its commitment to the recent ceasefire but cautioned that any future aggression would be met with “full resolve.” Tensions remain high despite a ceasefire announced on May 10 following U.S. mediation.

In a decisive national address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared a significant shift in India's counter-terrorism policy, asserting that India will no longer differentiate between terrorists and their sponsors. This announcement follows the April 22 Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 civilians, primarily Hindu tourists, were killed by The Resistance Front, linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba. In retaliation, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Modi emphasized that any future attacks will prompt immediate and forceful responses, dismissing Pakistan's nuclear threats as ineffective. He reiterated that dialogues with Pakistan will focus solely on terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, underscoring India's commitment to national security and a new, assertive doctrine against terrorism. (PC: The Sunday Guardian)

On May 13, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Indian soldiers at Punjab's Adampur Air Base, asserting that India's drones and missiles caused "sleepless nights" for Pakistan. This followed his national address unveiling a three-point doctrine: zero tolerance for nuclear blackmail, rejection of "terror and talks" coexistence, and a focus on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. He praised Operation Sindoor as a testament to India's unity and decisive capabilities. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh convened with military chiefs to assess the situation. Meanwhile, airlines like IndiGo and Air India canceled flights to several northern cities, citing safety concerns amid recent developments. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is scheduled to brief the Parliamentary panel on May 19 regarding the Pakistan situation. (PC: Narendra Modi/X)

Prime Minister Modi visited Adampur Airbase in Punjab, sending a strong message after Pakistan's missile attempt to target the base on May 9. Pakistan had claimed damage to the airbase, but Modi's visit debunked those assertions. The missile was intercepted by India’s air defence system, and India retaliated by targeting Pakistani airbases. During his visit, Modi interacted with air force personnel, praised their courage, and highlighted the significance of the Adampur airbase, India’s second largest. The PM expressed gratitude towards the armed forces and reaffirmed India’s resolve in maintaining peace through strength, as stated in his earlier address to the nation. (PC: X)

In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistani hackers launched over 1.5 million cyberattacks on Indian websites, with only 150 breaches reported, indicating a 99.99% failure rate. Maharashtra Cyber identified seven Pakistani Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups behind these attacks, which targeted critical infrastructure and employed malware, DDoS attacks, and misinformation campaigns. Despite a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, cyber offensives persist, with attacks also originating from Bangladesh, the Middle East, and Indonesia. The "Road of Sindoor" report details these cyber warfare activities and has been submitted to key law enforcement agencies, emphasizing the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to counter persistent threats from state-sponsored actors. (PC: Vector Stock)

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a major overhaul of UK immigration policy, doubling the wait time for permanent residency from 5 to 10 years. The move, part of broader efforts to curb migration, is expected to hit Indian nationals the hardest, who form the largest group of immigrants to the UK. New rules will also toughen skilled visa norms, raising education and income thresholds. Starmer vowed to introduce further measures if needed, stating that migration must significantly decline. The reforms respond to domestic political pressure and mark a shift away from earlier liberal immigration policies under past governments. (PC: India Today)

In a recent press briefing, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed his administration averted a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan, stating, "It could have been a bad nuclear war, where millions of people could have been killed." He credited Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for brokering a ceasefire and mentioned leveraging trade as a tool for de-escalation. Indian government sources, however, refuted the involvement of trade discussions, emphasizing that U.S. officials communicated with Indian leaders post-Operation Sindoor without mentioning trade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address, reiterated India's firm stance against terrorism and nuclear threats, asserting that any future dialogue with Pakistan would focus solely on terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. He emphasized that peace cannot coexist with terror and highlighted India's military readiness to counter threats. (PC: India Today)

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has emerged as a resolute figure amid escalating tensions following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives. India attributes the attack to The Resistance Front (TRF), linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, and criticizes Pakistan for opposing TRF's designation in UN statements. Misri highlighted Pakistan's harboring of terrorists, referencing Osama bin Laden's presence there. India's response included suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, expelling Pakistani diplomats, and launching Operation Sindoor. Despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on May 10, both nations accuse each other of violations. Misri is scheduled to brief the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs on May 19, underscoring India's firm stance on regional security and counterterrorism. (PC: PTI)