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)

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has reportedly informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of his intention to retire from Test cricket ahead of the upcoming five-match series against England, scheduled to begin on June 20, 2025. The 36-year-old, who has been a cornerstone of India's Test lineup, has been contemplating this decision since the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where his performance drew criticism. Despite the BCCI's appeals for him to reconsider, Kohli remains firm in his decision. (PC: Wikipedia)

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)

Amid ongoing Pakistani shelling along the Line of Control (LoC), authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have issued advisories, prompting civilian evacuations in areas like Uri. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level security review with defence officials. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri condemned Pakistan's actions, labeling them as propaganda, and released proof debunking Pakistani claims. The DGCA announced a temporary shutdown of 32 northern and western Indian airports until May 15. The Indian Army reported destroying multiple hostile drones over Amritsar. J&K CM Omar Abdullah confirmed the death of a top official due to cross-border shelling. (PC: Getty Images)  

As military tensions surge between India and Pakistan, global concern over the possibility of nuclear escalation has grown. India maintains a strict "No First Use" (NFU) doctrine, pledging to deploy nuclear weapons only in retaliation to a nuclear strike. Pakistan, however, follows a more flexible policy allowing for "first use" in response to perceived existential threats. Analysts warn that while full-scale nuclear engagement remains unlikely, the current volatile environment raises the risk of miscalculation. The situation has prompted renewed international calls for urgent diplomatic efforts to restore stability in the South Asian region. (PC: Reuters)  

On May 10, 2025, the United States and G7 nations jointly urged India and Pakistan to initiate direct diplomatic dialogue to ease rising military tensions following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered to facilitate constructive talks and held calls with Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir and foreign ministers from both countries. The G7 condemned the terror attack and stressed the need for maximum restraint. The appeal comes amid daily exchanges of fire, civilian evacuations, and international fears of a broader South Asian conflict. (Reuters)