UN chief Antonio Guterres.
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India-Pak Tensions LIVE | Pakistani troops resort to unprovoked firing in 8 forward sectors along LoC in J&K
Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing in eight forward sectors along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, violating ceasefire agreements and prompting retaliation from Indian troops, officials said on Monday.
This marks the 11th consecutive night of Pakistan's unprovoked firing along the LoC, amidst heightened tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad following the killing of 26 people in the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam.
India-Pak Tensions LIVE | UNSC to hold closed consultations on Indo-Pak situation today
The UN Security Council will hold closed consultations Monday on the situation between India and Pakistan after Islamabad sought an emergency meeting on the issue.
Pakistan currently sits as a non-permanent member of the powerful 15-nation Security Council, which is being presided over by Greece for the month of May.
Islamabad "requested closed consultations" on the tensions between the two countries and the Greek Presidency has scheduled the meeting for May 5 in the afternoon.
India-Pak Tensions LIVE | Russia says willing to help resolve India-Pakistan differences over Kashmir
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke to his Pakistani counterpart on Sunday and offered Russia's help in resolving tensions between Pakistan and India over Kashmir, the Foreign Ministry said.
"Particular attention was paid to the significant rise in tension between New Delhi and Islamabad," the ministry said in a statement, referring to Lavrov's conversation with Ishaq Dar, who is also Pakistan's deputy prime minister.
"It was stressed that Russia is ready to act for a political settlement of the situation resulting from the act of terrorism of April 22 in the Pahalgam area of the Kashmir valley, in the event of a mutual desire on the part of Islamabad and New Delhi," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement posted on Telegram.
India-Pak Tensions LIVE | Ferozepur Cantonment carries out 30-min blackout rehearsal to test preparedness amid mounting tensions
As per media reports, the Ferozepur Cantonment on Sunday night carried out a 30-min long blackout rehearsal to test preparedness as tensions between India and Pakistan mounts.
"The blackout was done from 9 PM to 9:30 PM. As per the orders of the senior officers, lights were fully switched off. If any vehicle was found with their light turn, it was turned off...Police are fully alert. Deployment has been made at all intersections," The Times of India quoted Gurjant Singh, SHO, Ferozepur Cantt Police Station as saying.
India-Pak Tensions LIVE | Hideout busted in Hari Marote village in Surankot sector of Poonch district with recovery of five IEDs, say Poonch Police
Source: ANI/Poonch Police
India-Pak Tensions LIVE | I knew this long ago, says Adnan Sami after Pakistani boys tell they "hate" their army for destroying the country
India-Pak Tensions LIVE | Pakistan's civil, military leadership briefs political parties on tensions with India
The civil and military leadership of Pakistan has briefed the country's political parties on tensions with India in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack.
All political parties barring former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-I-Insaf party attended the in-camera briefing on Sunday, the Dawn newspaper reported.
The political leaders vowed a robust response if India resorted to any "misadventure", the paper quoted a source privy to the briefing as saying.
The briefing was given by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt-Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar.
India-Pak Tensions LIVE | Water seen flowing from the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project Dam on Chenab River, in Ramban.
This comes after PTI reported yesterday that India has stanched the flow of water through the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River and is planning similar measures at the Kishanganga Dam on the Jhelum River, a source said.
The source familiar with the matter said these hydroelectric dams -- Baglihar in Ramban in Jammu and Kishanganga in north Kashmir -- offer India the ability to regulate the timing of water releases.
India's decision to suspend the decades-old treaty follows the killing of 26 people, mostly tourists, in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.
The Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank, has governed the use of the Indus River and its tributaries between India and Pakistan since 1960.
India-Pak Tensions LIVE | Chenab River witnessed a significant drop in water levels in the Reasi district after the closure of gates at the Salal Dam.
India-Pak Tensions LIVE | 'Tried to ask when Rafale will be used', Cong's Ajay Rai tempers 'nimbu mirchi' remark
India-Pak Tensions LIVE | Romanticising Pakistan while enjoying Indian freedom not idealism, but ignorance: Himanta's jibe at those preaching 'Aman ki Asha'
India-Pak Tensions LVIE | Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh is meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Report
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh is meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ANI reported, citing sources.
Yesterday, Modi met with the IAF chief, and has held a meeting with the Naval chief as well, as the current govt vows a response to the Pahalgam terror attack
India-Pak Tensions LIVE | BJP J&K chief shares reel in snow; Cong's Khera slams frivolity
India-Pak Tensions LIVE | Despite helping, Kashmiris are still considered terrorists: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti says, "The message is that the people of Pahalgam are very saddened. They are pained. They are worried because 'pakad-dhakad' (summoning for questioning by security agencies) is the highest here.
"Although the people here tried to help as much as possible, they rushed people to the hospital, donated blood and saved lives, everyone was considered overground workers or terrorists; they are being summoned, locked up and released in the evening.
"Hundreds of people in Pahalgam are locked up as of now. The same is the case at other places too. So, I think this is not right. This should not happen because when Kashmiris are open-hearted, people of the country too should trust them, this 'pakad-dhakad' by Police or Army should be stopped."
India-Pak Tensions LIVE |Putin dials PM Modi, conveys Russia's full support to fight terrorism
In phone conversation with PM Modi, President Putin conveys Russia's full support to India's fight against terrorism.
India-Pak Tensions LIVE | 'Chenab River's water level is about to increase soon': Police warns locals in Akhnoor
Police & local admin made announcement for people who gathered at Chenab River after a significant drop in its water levels in Akhnoor after closure of gates at Baglihar & Salal Dams.
"...Chenab River's water level is about to increase soon. All of you are requested to come out of the river..."
India-Pak Tensions LIVE | Iran's foreign minister urges restraint in India, Pakistan standoff
Iran's foreign minister urged India and Pakistan on Monday to exercise restraint as he arrived in Islamabad for a one-day visit, while the nuclear-armed rivals trade accusations over a deadly attack in disputed Kashmir.
India has accused Pakistan of involvement in last month's attack on tourists, which Islamabad denies. It says it has "credible intelligence" that India intends to launch military action, fuelling prospects for war between the neighbours.
"We seek de-escalation and urge all parties to exercise restraint and avoid increasing tensions," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told reporters on arrival in Pakistan's capital.
(Reuters)
India-Pak Tensions LIVE | Jaishankar discusses Pahalgam terrorist attack with Lativa FM
"A good conversation with FM Baiba Braže of Latvia this evening. Discussed the Pahalgam terrorist attack and its cross-border linkages. Also spoke about global issues and our bilateral cooperation," posts External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar
India-Pak Tensions LIVE | Union Home Ministry asks several states to conduct mock drills on May 7 for effective civil defence: Sources
India-Pak Tensions LIVE | Senior management of Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses categorically denies that its website has been hacked
India-Pak Tensions LIVE | Army taking measures to bolster cybersecurity infra after website intrusion cases: Sources
Amid attempts to hack and compromise multiple websites, including of Army Welfare Education Society-linked institutions, in the past few days, the army is taking "appropriate and necessary" measures to bolster cybersecurity infrastructure and strengthen digital defence mechanisms, sources said on Monday.
At least two members of the senior management categorically dismissed social media claims that the website of Delhi-based think-tank Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses had been "hacked".
Cyberattacks targeting several Indian websites, especially of academic institutions, have been reported in recent days, particularly after the April 22 Pahalgam attack.
(PTI)
India-Pak Tensions LIVE | Pak national apprehended by BSF troops inside Indian territory in Punjab
The Border Security Force (BSF) has apprehended a Pakistani national who intruded into the Indian territory, officials said on Monday.
On May 3 night, the BSF troops on duty in the area of Border Out Post (BOP) Sahapur, a flanking BOP of Dariya Mansoor, observed suspicious movement near Falku Nala ahead of the border fence and approximately 250 metres inside the Indian territory.
An unidentified individual, later identified as a Pakistani national, was seen hiding in the bushes and wild growth, the officials said.
(PTI)
India-Pak Tensions LIVE | DRDO, Navy conducted validation trial of Multi-Influence Ground Mine
DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) and Indian Navy successfully conducted validation trial of Multi-Influence Ground Mine. This system will further enhance undersea warfare capabilities of Indian Navy.
India-Pak Tensions LIVE | IT, I&B ministry directed to ban social media accounts working against the country
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology Branch says, "Post terror attack in Pahalgam on 22 April, 2025 some social media influencers and social media platforms in the country seem to be working against the interest of the country which is likely to incite violence."
The committee requests Ministry of Electronics and IT and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to provide contemplated action taken to ban such platforms under IT Act 2000 and ‘Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 by 8 May, 2025.
India-Pak Tensions LIVE | UN chief asks India, Pak to step back from the brink, says military solution is no solution
United Nations General Secretary António Guterres says, "Tensions between India and Pakistan are at the highest in years. I deeply respect and I am profoundly grateful to the government and people of both countries and their significant contribution to United Nations Peacekeeping, and so it pains me to see the relationship reach a boiling point.
"I once again strongly condemn that (Pahalgam) attack and extend condolences to the families of the victims. Targeting civilians is unacceptable and those responsible must be brought to justice through credible lawful means."
India-Pak Tensions LIVE | 'Understand raw feelings following terror attack in Pahalgam': UN chief
"Tensions between India and Pakistan are at their highest in years. I deeply respect and am profoundly grateful to the governments and people of both countries and their significant contributions to the work of the United Nations, not least UN peacekeeping.
"And so it pains me to see relations reaching a boiling point. I understand the raw feelings following the awful terror attack in Pahalgam on 22 April. I once again strongly condemn that attack and extend my condolences to the families of the victims.
"Targeting civilians is unacceptable, and those responsible must be brought to justice through credible, lawful means. It is also essential to avoid a military confrontation that could easily spin out of control, especially at this critical hour. Now is the time for maximum restraint and stepping back from the brink. That has been my message in my ongoing outreach with both countries.
"Make no mistake, a military solution is no solution, and I offer my good offices to both governments in the service of peace. United Nations stands ready to support any initiative that promotes de-escalation diplomacy, and the renewed commitment to peace," says United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, at the UN Headquarters in New York