In a high-level all-party meeting, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that 100 terrorists were killed in precise strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK under the ongoing Operation Sindoor. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasized that the mission is still active. The opposition, including Rahul Gandhi, expressed full support for the armed forces. However, questions arose over PM Modi's absence. Explosions were reported in Lahore, sparking panic. In retaliation, Pakistan opened artillery fire across the LoC, killing 15 civilians. Singh made it clear India seeks no escalation but won’t hesitate to respond if provoked.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor strongly defended India’s strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, calling them a “sensibly calibrated response” and asserting, “a price is to be paid for this kind of conduct.” Speaking to an Australian news outlet, Tharoor justified the action, citing the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. “Pakistan-based terrorists, almost armed, financed, and guided from Pakistan, have come to our country and killed innocent civilians,” he said. Tharoor criticized the Pakistani military, calling it “deeply unpopular” and the only entity to gain from the violence, while praising India’s precision strikes and restraint. (PC: Hindustan Times)

Following India’s missile strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK under Operation Sindoor, Rajasthan and Punjab are on high alert. Borders have been sealed, schools shut, and leaves of police and railway staff cancelled. Shoot-on-sight orders have been issued for suspicious activity along the Rajasthan border. Sukhoi-30 MKI jets are patrolling western airspace, and anti-drone systems have been activated. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has suspended all public events. Blackout orders are in effect in Jaisalmer and Jodhpur. The Indian government maintains the strikes were measured and targeted only terrorist infrastructure in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack. (PC: Live India)

The Indian government held an all-party meeting on Thursday to brief opposition leaders on Operation Sindoor, a strategic strike on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge attended, while Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar led the briefing. The government emphasized the operation was precise and non-escalatory. Opposition parties voiced support for national security actions. Congress reiterated its expectation for Prime Minister Modi to personally attend future meetings to foster political unity during critical national moments. (PC: India Today)

A tragic helicopter crash near Ganganani in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, claimed the lives of six passengers, including the pilot, on Thursday morning. The chopper, carrying six individuals, went down in the border district, prompting immediate response from the State Disaster Response Force and local authorities. One person has been rescued, and visuals from the site reveal the mangled remains of the aircraft. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami directed officials to extend full support to the injured and to investigate the incident thoroughly. The cause of the crash remains unknown as rescue and relief efforts continue at the crash site.

Multiple blasts were reported Thursday morning on Walton Road in Lahore, Pakistan, sparking panic among residents. Visuals showed people fleeing homes as thick smoke filled the sky. Explosions were also reported near Askari 5 and Naval College. The incident follows India’s Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror camps in Pakistan and PoK in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Lahore and Sialkot airports were temporarily shut due to border tensions. Pakistan has since launched a disinformation campaign, while India clarified its strikes were precise and avoided civilian areas. The situation remains tense with the Pakistani military reportedly moving to alert positions.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 tourist lives, UK Member of Parliament Priti Patel expressed strong support for India’s right to defend itself. Addressing the UK Parliament, she affirmed that India is justified in taking proportionate military action to dismantle cross-border terrorist infrastructure. Patel urged the British government to deepen counter-terror collaboration with India and formally recognize threats from Pakistan-based terror outfits. While calling for restraint to avoid escalation, she underscored that nations like India must be empowered to protect their citizens from repeated acts of cross-border terrorism. (NDTV)

India’s Operation Sindoor targeted nine high-value terror sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, including camps in Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Kotli. Using long-range precision weapons, the strikes penetrated up to 150 km beyond the Line of Control, aiming to dismantle Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen infrastructure. Security officials called this a “new red line,” showcasing India’s readiness to neutralize threats at their origin. The strikes follow the deadly Pahalgam attack and signal a strategic shift in India’s counterterror approach. While Pakistan condemned the action, India maintained it was an act of legitimate self-defense against cross-border terrorism. (PC: AP)

New satellite images from India’s Operation Sindoor show a precision-guided missile strike that pierced the dome of a mosque in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, believed to be linked with terror groups. The images, shared by intelligence sources, confirm the strike’s accuracy, targeting infrastructure reportedly used by Jaish-e-Mohammed operatives. Another key site in Muridke, associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, was also hit. The operation underscores India’s shift toward surgical counterterrorism missions. Pakistan has condemned the strikes, calling them violations of sovereignty, while India maintains they were necessary to neutralize cross-border threats after repeated ceasefire violations and terror activities.  

In response to India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ airstrikes targeting militant camps in Pakistan and PoK, Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) has authorized its armed forces to take “corresponding actions” at a time and place of their choosing. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the strikes as an “act of war,” vowing to retaliate for every life lost. Pakistan claims to have downed five Indian jets and a drone, while India insists its strikes were targeted and justified. The situation has led to intensified cross-border hostilities, civilian casualties, and growing international concern over potential escalation. (PC: AFP)