On May 10, 2025, India and Pakistan officially agreed to a full ceasefire across land, air, and sea, effective from 5 p.m. IST. The decision followed a 3:35 p.m. call between the two countries' Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) and was confirmed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that the ceasefire was the result of successful American mediation. Meanwhile, Indian government sources stated that the Indus Waters Treaty will remain suspended. The Congress party has urged Prime Minister Modi to convene an all-party meeting to ensure political consensus during the sensitive transition. (PC: The Hindu)

On May 10, 2025, after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated India's unwavering commitment to counterterrorism. He stated that while active military operations have paused, India's stance against terrorism remains firm and uncompromising. The ceasefire, effective from 5:00 PM IST, followed days of missile and drone exchanges. India has maintained high alert and warned of decisive retaliation against any future provocation. Jaishankar also confirmed that there would be no change in India’s position on the Indus Waters Treaty, emphasizing that national security and counterterrorism efforts remain a top priority. (PC: File)  

  In the wake of the India-Pakistan ceasefire effective May 10, 2025, this report examines the legal interpretation of India’s Operation Sindoor under international law. While Pakistan termed the precision strikes on terror camps as an “act of war,” India maintains they were legitimate counterterrorism actions, carefully avoiding civilian and military targets. The article explores definitions of “act of war,” relevant provisions under international law, and how these apply to recent events. It also highlights the ceasefire’s legal framework and the role of global diplomatic pressure in preventing escalation between the two nuclear powers. (PC: Money Control)

India has strongly dismissed Pakistan's claims that recent JF-17 fighter jet strikes damaged critical Indian military assets, including S-400 air defence systems, BrahMos missile facilities, and ammunition depots. The Ministry of Defence, through Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, clarified that no such damage occurred and labeled the assertions as deliberate misinformation. The rebuttal follows the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India's precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan. India accused Pakistan of spreading propaganda to manipulate public perception and international opinion amid rising tensions and reaffirmed its commitment to truth and operational transparency. (PC: India Today)

On May 10, 2025, India and Pakistan reached an agreement to cease all military operations across land, air, and sea, following weeks of heightened conflict triggered by the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and India’s subsequent Operation Sindoor. The ceasefire, effective from 5:00 PM IST, was finalized during a call between both countries' Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs). Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the deal, which was mediated by the United States with support from Saudi Arabia and Turkey, amid global calls for restraint and de-escalation. (PC: ANI)

Tensions between India and Pakistan reached a new high following the launch of India's "Operation Sindoor" on May 7, 2025. This operation involved precision strikes by Indian Rafale jets using SCALP missiles and AASM Hammer bombs, targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Pakistan retaliated with artillery shelling on Indian positions in Jammu and Kashmir, causing civilian casualties. Both nations have engaged in aerial confrontations, while the international community calls for de-escalation to avoid further conflict. (Bloomberg)

India's "Operation Sindoor" launched on May 7, 2025, led to the neutralization of several high-profile terrorists linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Among those killed were Mudassar Khadian Khas (Abu Jundal), the chief of LeT's Muridke headquarters, Hafiz Muhammed Jameel, a close associate of JeM's Maulana Masood Azhar, Mohammad Yusuf Azhar (Ustad Ji), Masood Azhar's brother-in-law, Khalid (Abu Akasha), an important LeT operative involved in Kashmir operations, and Mohammad Hassan Khan, a senior JeM commander. These strikes were part of India’s continued efforts to dismantle cross-border terror infrastructure. (PC: CNBC TV 18)    

Sky News has revealed that Pakistan is actively tracking pro-Al-Qaeda social media accounts located near the sites targeted by India's 'Operation Sindoor'. The operation, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, involved precision strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. In the aftermath, videos surfaced showing men with firearms in the streets and children practicing martial arts inside a madrassa. These developments have raised concerns about the use of social media for propaganda and recruitment by terrorist organizations in the region. (PC: AP)

As part of ‘Operation Sindoor’, launched in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, India carried out precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, eliminating five high-ranking terrorists. Those killed include Mudassar Khadian Khas (Lashkar-e-Taiba), Hafiz Muhammed Jameel and Mohammad Yusuf Azhar alias Ustad Ji (both from Jaish-e-Mohammed), Lashkar operative Khalid alias Abu Akasha, and Mohammad Hassan Khan. These individuals were key to planning and executing attacks against India, running training camps and handling logistics. The operation marks a major counter-terrorism success amid rising tensions on the LoC. (PC: AFP)

In the wake of escalating tensions following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, India has issued a stern warning to Pakistan, stating that any future act of terror will be considered an act of war and met with decisive retaliation. This declaration comes after India's precision strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under 'Operation Sindoor'. The operation targeted key terrorist infrastructures, including those of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. Pakistan has vowed retaliation, further intensifying the situation. India’s leadership, including PM Modi, held high-level security reviews. (PC: AP)