On May 13, 2025, India expelled a Pakistani High Commission official in New Delhi, accusing him of espionage tied to a spy ring busted in Amritsar. Declaring him persona non grata, India gave the diplomat 24 hours to leave. The Ministry of External Affairs summoned Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires to lodge a protest. In retaliation, Pakistan expelled an Indian diplomat. The tit-for-tat moves reflect worsening India-Pakistan relations, marked by cross-border tensions and allegations of terrorism support, underscoring deep mistrust and deteriorating diplomatic ties between the nuclear-armed neighbors. (PC: NDTV)  

India has asked a Pakistani official at the High Commission in New Delhi to leave the country within 24 hours. The official was declared "persona non grata" for actions not fitting his diplomatic role. A formal notice was given to Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires. This move comes as tensions rise after India’s Operation Sindoor, a strike against terror camps in Pakistan. The operation followed the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, where 26 people, including a tourist from Nepal, were killed. India says it will not tolerate support for terrorism and will respond strongly to such threats. (PC: PTI)

Pakistan has confirmed that five of its air force men, including Chief Technician Aurangzeb, were killed in India’s recent air strikes. This is the first time Pakistan admitted losing PAF personnel, supporting India’s claim of downing fighter jets during Operation Sindoor. Pakistan said 11 soldiers and 40 civilians died in the strikes, while 78 others were hurt. India said it only targeted terror camps and avoided civilian harm. Sources said India shot down one F-16 and two JF-17 jets during Pakistan’s failed airspace breach. India also claimed 100 terrorists were killed in the strikes that followed the Pahalgam terror attack. (PC: India Today)

India has firmly restated its stand on Kashmir, saying, “The outstanding matter is the vacation of illegally occupied territory by Pakistan.” On Tuesday, the External Affairs Ministry said talks with Pakistan will only happen on two issues—terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Prime Minister Modi had earlier declared, “If we ever talk to Pakistan, it will be on terror and PoK only.” India also rejected US President Trump’s offer to mediate, stressing that Kashmir is a bilateral issue. “Terror and talks can’t go together,” the PM said, ruling out any dialogue until Pakistan stops backing cross-border terrorism. (PC: NDTV)

India’s air strikes on 11 Pakistani airbases on May 10 destroyed nearly 20% of Pakistan’s air force, top sources said. The attacks hit key bases like Sargodha, Bholari, and Noor Khan, damaging fighter jets and killing over 50 people, including a squadron leader. Satellite images show heavy damage at multiple sites. This marks the first time a country has hit so many airbases of a nuclear-armed nation in one operation. India used drones and missiles to weaken Pakistan’s defences. Prime Minister Modi said the strike hit Pakistan hard and fast, calling it a historic move in India's defence strategy. (PC: @detresfa_/X)

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)