The only discussions occurred between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs). This limited engagement became critical as a series of events unfolded, leading to Indian airstrikes on key Pakistani military installations.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on May 1 spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and made it clear that "India will hit the terrorists in Pakistan" after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, the sources said.
Air Marshal AK Bharti on Sunday said Operation Sindoor effectively destroyed terror camps, achieving its objectives with precision. He stressed that the operations' impact is evident to the world.
Addressing a press briefing about the Indian Armed Forces' decision to strike back after a mass drone raid by Pakistan on the night of the 8th and 9th, which began as early as 22:30 hours, Air Marshal Bharti said, ".We have the capability to target every system at these bases and more. Ho
Vice Admiral A N Pramod said the Indian Navy maintained readiness for offensive action as part of a calibrated response during the conflict. He said coordinated tri-service action and the Navy's sea dominance contributed to Pakistan's urgent call for a ceasefire.
Defence expert Shiwalee Deshpande on Sunday warned Pakistan about the consequences of waking up a tiger in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack and stressed that a military solution is the only viable option, given Pakistan's continued support for terrorism.
Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai on Sunday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on Mother's Day, saying that she brought Pakistan to its knees in the 1971 war and led to its division into two parts.
Subedar Major Pawan Kumar, an Indian Army soldier from Shahpur in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, was killed in the line of duty during heavy cross-border firing by Pakistan in the Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
Speaking to ANI, Mufti said, "Ceasefire takes time. When the militaries of two countries are in eye-to-eye contact, it takes time to de-escalate. There should be some patience."