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11:25 PM (IST) May 12
An IndiGo flight reportedly returned to Delhi due to blackout SOP and suspected Pakistani drone activity in Amritsar, Punjab.
10:36 PM (IST) May 12
Red streaks filled skies again on Monday, as a number of Pakistani drones were seen in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba which were intercepted by Indian air defense systems.
09:20 PM (IST) May 12
PM Modi, in his first address after Operation Sindoor, declared zero tolerance for terrorism and warned Pakistan against nuclear blackmail, reaffirming India’s right to act decisively against terror. Here are top 10 highlights from PM Modi's address:
08:11 PM (IST) May 12
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation following Operation Sindoor, warning Pakistan against further provocation. He said 'I want to congratulate and salute our security forces.'
07:58 PM (IST) May 12
Pakistan's army media wing ISPR released a poorly edited video of IAF officer Vyomika Singh, attempting to manipulate her statement from the Operation Sindoor briefing. India has called out the crude misinformation attempt.
07:34 PM (IST) May 12
US President Donald Trump on Monday took credit for helping broker the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, revealing that he used trade as leverage to de-escalate the rising military tensions
07:27 PM (IST) May 12
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri faced online trolling after announcing the India-Pakistan ceasefire. Political leaders, diplomats, and civil bodies have condemned the abuse, especially targeting Misri's family, calling it shameful and unacceptable.
06:08 PM (IST) May 12
The Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan held a meeting on Monday evening, two days after both sides agreed to a ceasefire following Operation Sindoor.
05:53 PM (IST) May 12
A Kozhikode man, Mujeeb Rahman, was arrested for impersonating a PMO official and inquiring about INS Vikrant's location during Operation Sindoor.
05:22 PM (IST) May 12
Wong's reappointment as Australia's Foreign Minister comes after Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese secured victory in the elections.
04:52 PM (IST) May 12
Air Marshal AK Bharti quoted a verse from the Ramcharitmanas to stress that peace needs strength, not just diplomacy. He praised India’s air defence systems and warned Pakistan of a firm military response if provoked again.
04:37 PM (IST) May 12
Air Marshal AK Bharti said that while India's primary objective was to dismantle terrorist infrastructure, Pakistan's military chose to protect these elements, forcing India to expand its response.
04:19 PM (IST) May 12
Vice Admiral AN Pramod said Navy is maintaining relentless surveillance to neutralise emerging threats. During Operation Sindoor, India’s layered air defence system thwarted Pakistani threats, showcasing precision strikes on terror infrastructure.
04:16 PM (IST) May 12
DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai praised India’s multi-layered air defence system, saying Pakistan had no chance of breaching it during their May 9–10 attacks. He credited advanced tech, BSF efforts, and coordinated defence responses.
03:47 PM (IST) May 12
IAF confirms no strike on Pakistan's Kirana Hills nuclear site during Operation Sindoor, targeting only terrorist infrastructure in PoK and Pakistan.
03:36 PM (IST) May 12
Indian Army on Monday confirmed that a Pakistani Mirage fighter jet was brought down during Operation Sindoor.
03:11 PM (IST) May 12
DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai uses a cricket analogy referencing Virat Kohli and the Ashes to highlight India’s layered defence response during Operation Sindoor.
02:55 PM (IST) May 12
In a press briefing on Operation Sindoor, India’s military leadership disclosed that the country’s integrated air command and control architecture played a decisive role in thwarting Pakistan’s multi-pronged military offensives.
02:55 PM (IST) May 12
Pakistan’s intelligence operatives (PIO) are reportedly reaching out to Indian journalists and civilians, pretending to be Indian defence officials, seeking information about the ongoing Operation Sindoor.
02:02 PM (IST) May 12
A video of a Pakistani journalist has caught attention online as he says Islamabad has no concrete evidence to support its claims against India post Operation Sindoor.
01:38 PM (IST) May 12
The talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan, which were scheduled for 12 pm, have been delayed. The discussions are now expected to take place later in the evening
01:12 PM (IST) May 12
India-Pakistan conflict escalated with missile exchanges and retaliatory strikes. US-brokered ceasefire efforts faced challenges with China's discontent over exclusion from mediation, leading to brief ceasefire violations before tension eased.
11:43 AM (IST) May 12
The Centre on Monday issued the NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) to reopen the 32 airports that had been shut since May 9 owing to the military tension between India and Pakistan.
11:20 AM (IST) May 12
Pakistan Rangers detained the BSF trooper on April 23 after he inadvertently crossed the International Border near Punjab's Firozpur.
11:17 AM (IST) May 12
In the remarks made by the State Department, it was noted that US President along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio continues to urge India and Pakistan to engage in direct communication and "maintain a full ceasefire".
10:40 AM (IST) May 12
Life in Pathankot, Punjab, is returning to normal after the India-Pakistan understanding. Markets and streets are bustling with activity following a peaceful night.
10:28 AM (IST) May 12
ISRO chief V Narayanan stated that 10 satellites are operating 24/7 to safeguard the nation, monitor the 7,000 km coastline, and ensure security amid tensions with Pakistan, highlighting the role of space tech in national defence.
10:21 AM (IST) May 12
Indian forces on Sunday released satellite pictures of bases (before and after) in Pakistan and Pok that suffered heavy losses after India's ‘Operation Sindoor.’
09:08 AM (IST) May 12
India released the names of Pakistani officials present at the funeral of LeT terrorist Abdul Rauf, who was killed in Operation Sindoor.
08:47 AM (IST) May 12
For the first time in 19 days, no firing or shelling was reported along the LoC and International Border in J&K after the India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement on May 11. The Army confirmed a peaceful night, bringing relief to border residents.
08:10 AM (IST) May 12
Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai has temporarily banned offerings of coconuts, flowers, and prasad due to security concerns. Operation Sindoor was launched in retaliation to cross-border attacks.
08:07 AM (IST) May 12
US expert Michael Kugelman said President Trump’s latest offer to mediate India-Pakistan tensions goes beyond past statements. He noted rising nuclear concerns and US intervention amid fears of escalation after the Pahalgam terror attack.
08:07 AM (IST) May 12
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with Egyptian FM Badr Abdelatty, stressing zero tolerance for terrorism amid India-Pakistan tensions. They also discussed boosting economic ties.
08:04 AM (IST) May 12
BSF Constable Deepak Chingakham died from injuries sustained in cross-border firing by Pakistan in RS Pura, Jammu. DGMO confirmed 35–40 Pakistani troops were killed during Operation Sindoor between May 7 and 10.