Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi canceled a planned visit to Kashmir after receiving intelligence about a potential terror threat three days before the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 civilians. Kharge questioned why the public wasn't warned if the threat was known. The BJP dismissed the allegation as "irresponsible," accusing Congress of politicizing national security. The controversy adds to tensions following the Pahalgam attack, with the government facing criticism over security lapses and opposition leaders demanding accountability. (PC: ANI)

On May 6, 2025, India initiated "Operation Sindoor," launching missile strikes on nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The operation targeted what India described as "terrorist infrastructure" linked to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 civilians. India emphasized the strikes were "focused, measured, and non-escalatory," avoiding Pakistani military facilities. Pakistan reported at least eight civilian deaths, including a child, and 35 injuries, condemning the action as an "act of war." In retaliation, Pakistan claimed to have shot down five Indian warplanes, though this remains unverified. The United Nations has urged both nuclear-armed nations to exercise restraint. (PC: AP)  

At least 12 terrorists were killed and 55 injured as India carried out precision strikes on nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor. According to top government sources, the strikes targeted key bases of Jaish-e-Mohammed in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Muridke. The defence ministry stressed no Pakistani military sites were hit, reaffirming India's measured and non-escalatory stance. In response, an emergency was declared in Pakistan’s Punjab province, and Lahore and Sialkot airports were shut. India has also briefed the US, UK, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE on the operation’s objectives and outcome. (PC: AP)

Hours after India launched precision strikes on terror targets under Operation Sindoor, Pakistan retaliated with heavy shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri and Kupwara. This marks the most intense cross-border exchange since the 2021 ceasefire. Srinagar airport was closed for civilian flights amid anti-aircraft fire and blaring sirens at the 15 Corps HQ. Wednesday’s shelling comes after 12 days of repeated ceasefire violations following the April 22 Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives. Officials confirmed Pakistan’s artillery fire as a significant escalation, aimed at destabilizing the border following India's retaliation on terror infrastructure. (PC: AFP)

India's Operation Sindoor struck nine terror sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, including Lashkar-e-Taiba's headquarters in Muridke and Masood Azhar's madrassa. The pre-dawn strikes were in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, with the Indian Army reporting 12 terrorists killed and 55 injured. The targeted locations included Kotli, Muzaffarabad, and Bahawalpur, hubs for terror planning against India. The Army emphasized that the strikes were non-escalatory, avoiding Pakistani military facilities to prevent further tensions. Operation Sindoor is viewed as a calibrated and focused effort to dismantle terror infrastructure. (PC: News18)

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned India’s missile strikes on terror targets in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan, calling it an "act of war." Sharif stated that India attacked five locations, including Bahawalpur, Kotli, and Muzaffarabad. The Pakistani military responded with a threat of retaliation, with spokesperson DG ISPR asserting that India’s “temporary pleasure” would be replaced with “enduring grief.” In response, Sharif convened a meeting of Pakistan’s National Security Committee to discuss the situation. Tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations have escalated following India’s Operation Sindoor. (PC: India Today)

Pakistan cleared its airspace following India’s precision strikes on nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under 'Operation Sindoor.' The strikes targeted terrorist infrastructure linked to cross-border attacks, including locations in Muzaffarabad and Bahawalpur. The operation, conducted by the Indian Air Force, resulted in several explosions, with reports of a power blackout in Muzaffarabad. Pakistan responded by putting its Air Force on high alert, stating that India’s actions would lead to “enduring grief.” India confirmed the strikes were measured and non-escalatory, emphasizing no Pakistani military targets were hit. (PC: X)

US President Donald Trump reacted to India's precision strikes on terrorist bases in Pakistan, calling for a quick resolution. At a press conference, Trump stated, "We knew something was going to happen" and expressed hope for a swift end to the conflict. India launched 'Operation Sindoor' in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, targeting nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. The Indian defense ministry confirmed no Pakistani military facilities were hit, describing the operation as a "measured and non-escalatory" response, aimed at dismantling terrorist infrastructure. (PC: AFP)

India launched precision strikes on nine terrorist infrastructure sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) under Operation Sindoor. The strikes targeted terrorist camps in Muridke, Kotli, Muzaffarabad, and Bahawalpur, resulting in the deaths of 12 terrorists and injuries to 55. India’s defense ministry confirmed that no Pakistani military facilities were hit, following a non-escalatory approach. The operation came in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval briefed the US counterpart on the operation’s objectives and outcomes. (PC: News18)

In response to the deadly Pahalgam attack, India conducted Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). Nine sites were struck, including Lashkar-e-Taiba's headquarters in Muridke and Jaish-e-Mohammad's base in Bahawalpur. India emphasized that the strikes were "measured and non-escalatory," avoiding military targets. Pakistan condemned the strikes, calling them "cowardly" and vowed to retaliate at a time of its choosing. Pakistan also initiated artillery fire along the Line of Control. Tensions remain high between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, with military drills and security drills being conducted on both sides.