By Krishna Dua 
India vs Pakistan: The Thrilling War That Shocked the World in 2025
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India-Pakistan War LIVE Updates: India-Pakistan ceasefire reached after Pak DGMO initiated call: Sources
“The stoppage of firing and military action between India and Pakistan was worked out directly between the two countries, sources in the know told CNBC-TV18.
The Pakistan DGMO initiated the call this afternoon, after which discussions took place and understanding reached, sources close to the development said. There is no decision to hold talks on any other issue at any other place.”
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India Pakistan news live: Islamabad forcing war on New Delhi, says Samajwadi Party leader
“The real face of Pakistan has come to the fore. India has never taken action in response to any aggression. But today when war is being forced, we want to say that India is not a weak country. Many countries like America and China will have to take a stand. America’s stand is disappointing,” he told news agency PTI.
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India Pakistan War LIVE Updates: One terrorist killed wanted in IC-814 hijacking case
The government has now said that one of the terrorists neutralised by the Indian forces was Mohammad Yusuf Azhar. He was wanted in the IC-814 hijacking in Kandahar.
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India Pakistan War LIVE Updates: Haryana CM holds meeting amid rising tensions
As the tensions escalated, the Haryana CM Nayab Saini held a special high-level meeting in the wake of the India-Pakistan military conflict. The northern states, including Haryana, are in focus amid Pakistan’s increased aggression.
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India Pakistan War LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Cyber policetakes down 5,000 social media posts with fake news: Report
Maharashtra Cyber police have taken down as many as 5,000 social media posts with misinformation about the India-Pak conflict, reports PTI.
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India Pakistan War LIVE Updates: 0 International flights cancelled at Delhi Airport
The total flight cancellations at Delhi airport, as of May 10, 2025, are as follows:
– International Arrivals: 0
– International Departures: 0
– Domestic Arrivals: 30
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India Pakistan War LIVE Updates: Helicopter services to Char Dhams running unaffected: Reports
Amid false reports of shutdown of the Char Dham pilgrimage, new reports from ANI have said that helicopter service to Char Dhams are running unaffected.
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India Pakistan news live: Uttarakhand CM Dhami says Char Dham Yatra to continue
“The Char Dham yatra is being conducted smoothly across the state. So far, more than 4 lakh devotees have visited the holy shrines. Helicopter services to Shri Kedarnath Dham are also fully operational. We request you not to pay attention to any kind of rumors. The state government is continuously making efforts to make your pilgrimage safe and convenient.
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India Pakistan War LIVE Updates: Delhi CM holds high level meeting amid Pak aggression
The Delhi Chief Minister held a high-level review meeting today at the Delhi Secretariat with heads of all departments.
The meeting reviewed the preparedness of all departments to deal with emergency situations.
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India Pakistan War LIVE Updates: MEA and MoD to hold briefing at 6PM
The Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Defence will hold a special media briefing on Operation Sindoor at 6 PM today. This briefing will be held at Media Briefing Hall, JNB.
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India Pakistan War LIVE Updates: Odisha asks state employees to cancel leaves, stay alert, says report
According to a report from news agency ANI, the Odisha government has asked state government employees to stay alert and has also asked employees to cancel their leaves. Extensive security arrangements have also been made.
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India Pakistan War LIVE Updates: 60 domestic flights cancelled at Delhi Airport on May 10
A total of 60 domestic flights were cancelled at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport by 3 pm IST on Saturday (May 10), as operational adjustments continued over the evolving airspace situation linked to heightened security measures across the country.
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India Pakistan War LIVE Updates:Pakistan always does such cowardly acts, says Union Minister
While speaking to the news agency ANI, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi reacted to Pakistan’s attack on Indian civilian targets. He said, “Pakistan always does such cowardly acts. They are the ones who started all this.”
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Amritsar district admin bans use of drones
The district administration in Punjab’s Amritsar on Saturday banned the use of drones amid military conflict between India and Pakistan. According to an order issued by Amritsar DC Sakshi Sawhney, it has been brought to the notice of the undersigned that the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, in the jurisdiction of district Amritsar poses a potential threat to public safety, security, and law and order. -
India Pakistan Live: Uttarakhand suspends Char Dham Yatra helicopter service with immediate effect :
Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) has suspended Char Dham Yatra helicopter service with immediate effect in Uttarakhand. Helicopter Service is only available to evacuate pilgrims from Char Dham Yatra locations: UCADA -
India Pakistan War LIVE Updates | Delhi Airport operations remain normal; commercial flights halted at Pune and Nashik airports
Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport are currently functioning normally, authorities have warned of possible delays and disruptions due to evolving airspace conditions and heightened security measures, amid growing military tensions between India and Pakistan.
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India Pakistan War LIVE Updates | Suspicious metal object found in Una, Himachal Pradesh
Deputy commissioner Jatin Lal says the her officials and Army have been informed. He said there is no need to panic, the administration is vigilant and is anyone has any information they should inform the authorities
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India Pakistan War LIVE Updates | Pak news channel claiming country destroyed Udhampur air base in India is false
Pakistan’s AIK News aired a video on LIVE TV claiming Pakistan destroyed the Udhampur air base in India. The video shows a fire at a chemical factory in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan. It is unrelated to the present India-Pakistan situation.
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India Pakistan War LIVE Updates: ‘Pakistan Military Is Divided In Its Loyalty’: Army Veteran Subrata Saha, Lt General (Retd), Fmr Dy Chief of Army Staff On The Escalation
The Prime Minister has made it very clear that the lessons are going to be taught. So, unless Pakistan chooses to make some very clear-cut, categorical statements to live up to something worthwhile, to demonstrate that it is going to dismantle some terrorist infrastructure. I don’t see, India backing off so easily.Yet, all along, if you see, at every stage, every briefing of ours is reminding Pakistan that we do not want to escalate. We do not want to escalate, and despite that, if they choose to escalate, they do not know how it is going to open up. It is only a very limited part of our military might that has been put out over there.We haven’t even spoken about the economic targets. Just imagine, once the economic targets start to get engaged, where will Pakistan go? What is the war stamina of Pakistan today? I mean, they are working virtually on smuggled fuel and borrowed money. How can you sustain a war with this state of economy of your country.The state of the polity, we know it’s completely fractured. It is divided between Imran Khan, even the Pakistan military is divided in its loyalty, between Imran Khan and those who are supporting Munir and Shahbaz. So it’s a very, very divided, very weak, very fragile state of affairs in Pakistan.Not to talk about their failures against the Baluchis, not to talk about their failures against Tehreek-i-Taliban-e-Pakistan, they are in a deep mess.
Introduction
In 2025, the long-standing hostility between two of South Asia’s nuclear powers—India and Pakistan—erupted into one of the most dangerous military confrontations in decades. Triggered by a deadly terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, the crisis escalated rapidly into a full-blown conflict involving airstrikes, missile attacks, water disputes, and even nuclear posturing.
This is not just another border skirmish. What unfolded between April and May 2025 may go down in history as one of the most tense and globally consequential stand-offs since the Cold War era.
The Spark: Pahalgam Attack
On April 22, 2025, a brutal terrorist attack struck the peaceful town of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. A suicide bomber targeted a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims, killing 26 people and injuring dozens. The Indian government was quick to blame the Pakistani-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed, reigniting age-old accusations of Pakistan harboring extremist elements.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation hours later, stating, “This act will not go unpunished. The enemies of peace must face the consequences.”
Operation Vengeance: India Strikes Back
India’s retaliation came swiftly. On May 7, the Indian Air Force launched a large-scale operation targeting suspected terror camps in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and the Punjab province. Using high-precision missiles and drone technology, India claimed to have eliminated several key militant infrastructure hubs.
This marked the beginning of a broader military campaign referred to in Indian media as “Operation Vengeance.”
Pakistan’s military responded immediately with its own operation, “Bunyan Ul Marsoos,” launching coordinated airstrikes on Indian airbases in Pathankot, Srinagar, and Udhampur. The intensity and precision of these strikes shocked analysts worldwide, indicating deep operational planning.
Aerial Warfare: Skies of Fire
The situation escalated further on May 8 when over 100 fighter jets from both sides engaged in what military experts are calling the largest aerial battle since the Gulf War. Indian Rafale jets, MiG-29s, and Su-30MKIs faced off against Pakistani F-16s and JF-17 Thunders.
Advanced defense systems were deployed:
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India activated its S-400 air defense system, intercepting several incoming missiles.
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Pakistan reportedly used hypersonic missile systems provided through its defense relationship with China.
At least 12 aircraft were lost in total. India confirmed losing a Rafale and two MiGs, while Pakistan admitted to the downing of two fighter jets and a drone.
Water as a Weapon: Indus Waters Treaty Suspended
In a bold strategic move, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty on April 23, accusing Pakistan of abusing diplomatic norms. The action significantly reduced the water flow into Pakistan’s agriculture-dependent Punjab region, cutting up to 90% of the water flowing from the Chenab River.
In response, Islamabad issued a statement warning that any sustained disruption of water flow would be considered “an act of war.” Pakistani officials even went so far as to threaten nuclear retaliation, citing national security and humanitarian concerns.
India Pakistan War LIVE Updates | Pakistan’s ground forces are moving into their assembly areas:
Their ground forces are moving into their assembly areas, which is a pre-launch stage has far as the ground offensive is considered. With this Fatah missile being launched, the interdiction has reached the deeper stage, deep interdiction, and maybe next stage, they may further escalate it by hitting some politically sensitive targets, as is coming out. At the same time the ground forces are moving forward. Now this is a time as Col Mishra said very effectively, that rather than reacting, we should act as per the operational and strategic requirement of any armed forces.
I am sure our armed forces are already doing it. It is only that our viewers must realise that probably from now onwards, we may have different inputs about the progress of this conflict that is going on. And that is very, very important for us, so that some of our more sensitive targets are not hit. So it is very important that we hit them first before they can launch those kind of attacks that are unacceptable to us.
- Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma chairs an all-party meeting at the CMO in Jaipur, in wake of the situation in the districts at the India-Pakistan border.
India vs Pakistan: Strategic Shifts and India’s Tactical Edge in the 2025 Conflict
As of May 10, 2025, the India-Pakistan conflict has escalated into a full-scale military engagement, with both nations exchanging missile strikes and drone attacks. While the situation remains volatile, India’s strategic positioning and military preparedness have provided it with certain advantages in this confrontation.
1. Operational Precision and Technological Superiority
India’s military operations, such as Operation Sindoor, have demonstrated a high level of precision. Utilizing advanced platforms like the Rafale fighter jets equipped with SCALP cruise missiles and Hammer bombs, India targeted specific locations in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Punjab. This approach minimized collateral damage and showcased India’s technological capabilities in modern warfare.
2. Air Superiority and Defensive Measures
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has maintained a significant presence along the Line of Control (LoC), engaging in extensive aerial operations. The deployment of the S-400 air defense system has been a critical factor in neutralizing incoming threats, including drone and missile attacks from Pakistan. This defensive measure has bolstered India’s air superiority and protected key military assets.
3. Strategic Military Exercises
In the lead-up to the conflict, India conducted Exercise Aakraman, a comprehensive military drill involving Rafale and Su-30MKI aircraft. This exercise focused on offensive operations, including precision strikes and electronic warfare, enhancing the IAF’s readiness for complex combat scenarios.
4. Civil Defense Preparedness
Recognizing the potential for escalation, India initiated Operation Abhyaas, a nationwide civil defense exercise conducted across 244 districts. This drill included air-raid siren tests, blackout simulations, and evacuation procedures, preparing civilians for possible hostile actions and demonstrating India’s commitment to comprehensive defense strategies.
5. International Diplomacy and Strategic Alliances
India has engaged in diplomatic efforts to garner international support and de-escalate tensions. While the United States has refrained from direct intervention, global powers have called for restraint and dialogue. India’s strategic alliances and diplomatic channels remain crucial in navigating the complexities of the conflict.
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India Pakistan news live: MEA – MoD to hold briefing at 6 pm on Indo-Pak relations
The briefing comes after Pakistani military attempted an attack on 26 locations in India on Friday night.
Conclusion
While the conflict continues to evolve, India’s strategic advantages in operational precision, air superiority, military preparedness, civil defense, and international diplomacy provide it with a tactical edge in the ongoing confrontation with Pakistan. However, the situation remains fluid, and the potential for further escalation underscores the need for continued vigilance and diplomatic engagement.
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