By Rohit - May 10, 2025 05:05 PM
On May 10, 2025, India announced a significant policy shift, declaring that any future act of terror will be considered an "Act of War" against the nation, according to a government source quoted by the Press Trust of India (PTI).
This decision comes amid escalating tensions with Pakistan, triggered by a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, which claimed 26 lives, primarily tourists. The attack has fueled a broader military conflict, with India conducting intelligence-based strikes on nine terror camps, including the headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, in retaliation.
The Pahalgam attack has sparked intense debate, particularly over the terminology used by Western media. AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized the reluctance to label the incident a "terror attack," pointing out that the perpetrators selectively targeted non-Muslims. "They kill in the name of religion...they are terrorists only," Owaisi stated, questioning the double standards in media coverage compared to similar incidents in Pakistan.
India Pakistan Ceasefire Live Updates: 'Future escalation will be met with decisive action'
India Pakistan Ceasefire Live Updates: "Every misadventure by Pakistan has been met with full strength and future escalation will be met with decisive action. We remain fully operationally ready in whatever operation may be required in defence of the nation," said Commodore Ravi Nair.
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India-Pak Ceasefire Live Updates: Commodore Ravi Nair says, "As the foreign secretary had said, there is an understanding that has been reached to stop all military activities on sea, air and land. The Indian Army, Air Force and Navy have been instructed to adhere to this understanding."
India army briefing to signal course of action
We are expecting a media briefing by the Indian armed forces some time during the evening.
What has happened and what’s playing out in terms of India’s course of action is expected to be discussed during that briefing.
It’s been a long day of activity in the corridors of power. Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier held a meeting with his defence minister and chiefs of staff.
We’ve also seen US Secretary of State Marco Rubio talking to officials, saying India and Pakistan need to de-escalate. India said its response so far has been measured and responsible.
The G7 has also urged the two countries to come in for direct talks and calling for restraint between the two nuclear neighbours.
Pakistan confirms India ceasefire ‘with immediate effect’
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has confirmed Pakistan’s ceasefire with India.
“Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect,” he said in a social media post.
The minister added: “Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!”
Trump says India, Pakistan agree to ‘full and immediate ceasefire’
In a post on his Truth Social site, US President Donald Trump says India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire”. There was no immediate comment by India and Pakistan. Here’s what Trump wrote in full: “After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. “Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
India Presser Briefing at 6 PM IST; 2nd press briefing of the day.
G7 foreign ministers call for ‘immediate de-escalation’
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven major powers have issued a statement over the clashes between India and Pakistan.
In a joint statement, they condemned the April 22 attack in Pahalgam in the Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 people and triggered the current outbreak of violence, while warning that further escalation threatened regional stability.
“We are deeply concerned for the safety of civilians on both sides,” they said. “We call for immediate de-escalation and encourage both countries to engage in direct dialogue towards a peaceful outcome.”
The G7 members are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US, along with the European Union.
Valsad: Gujarat Police tighten security in South Gujarat to secure the seafront of the state amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions.
#WATCH | Valsad | Gujarat Police tighten security in South Gujarat to secure the seafront of the state amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions. pic.twitter.com/J2Y3VtQ0gM
— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2025
Mumbai Police bans firecrackers and rockets across city limits from May 11 to June 9
"No persons shall let off or throw any fire crackers/firework or send up any rocket including a chidi in or upon any place in the limits of Brihan Mumbai for the period from 11" May, 2025 to 09"h June, 2025 (Both days inclusive)," says Mumbai police.
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