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.

Pakistan has vowed to retaliate following India’s airstrikes on Kotli, Bahawalpur, and Muzaffarabad as part of Operation Sindoor. In a statement, Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, condemned the strikes, calling them a “cowardly attack” and emphasized that Pakistan would respond at a time and place of its choosing. The Pakistani military did not confirm casualties but warned of a firm response. Tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors have escalated after India’s retaliation to the deadly Pahalgam attack, with both sides on high alert. (PC: India Today, BBC)

In retaliation for the deadly Pahalgam attack, India launched Operation Sindoor, striking terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The strikes targeted multiple sites, including suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) headquarters. The Indian government emphasized that the operation was "measured and non-escalatory," avoiding Pakistani military facilities. The Pakistan Army confirmed the strikes on civilian areas like mosques and warned of a response. The operation follows the massacre of 26 individuals, including 25 Indians and one Nepali, by terrorists, including Pakistani nationals, in Pahalgam. India’s response is a message of justice and resolve.

Several loud explosions were heard in Muzaffarabad and other areas of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) following India's Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025. The explosions caused a blackout in the region. Indian missile strikes targeted terrorist infrastructure, responding to the deadly Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives. Pakistan’s military confirmed the strikes, vowing retaliation. The Indian Ministry of Defence emphasized that the strikes were precise, non-escalatory, and focused solely on terrorist sites, avoiding Pakistani military targets. India’s response, marked by restraint, aims to hold those responsible for the Pahalgam attack accountable while maintaining security and stability. (PC: Hindustan Times)

In a decisive response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, including one Nepali citizen, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025. Targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, the precision strikes aimed at dismantling infrastructure linked to cross-border terrorism. The Indian military emphasized that the operation was calibrated to avoid escalation, deliberately steering clear of Pakistani military sites. Officials highlighted India's commitment to defending national security while maintaining strategic restraint. A formal government briefing is expected later today to provide further details. This marks a significant shift in India’s counterterror response. 

The UK-India Free Trade Agreement brings major gains for the Scotch whisky industry. India will cut import taxes on Scotch from 150% to 40% over 10 years, making UK whisky much more affordable in the world’s largest whisky market.   This move is expected to boost exports by £1 billion in five years and create 1,200 jobs across the UK. Mark Kent, Chief Executive of the Scotch Whisky Association, called it “a once-in-a-generation opportunity” for growth. More small and medium UK whisky producers can now access the Indian market, reaching millions of new consumers. (Representative image)