India-Pakistan News Live updates: PM Modi meets family of Pahalgam terror attack victim Shubham Dwivedi in Kanpur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Pahalgam terror attack victim Shubham Dwivedi's family at Chakeri airport in Kanpur.

"We will use every method against terrorism that Pakistan can think of, but we will not hesitate to use those methods also which Pakistan cannot even think of. Anti-India activities are being carried out openly from Pakistani soil. India is completely free to carry out any kind of operation against terrorists, both on this side and the other side of the border and sea," defence minister Rajnath Singh said in Goa.

Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, Danish Ambassador to India, noted that Denmark was among the first nations to denounce the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

"Denmark was among the first countries to not only express its sympathy and condolences to the Indian government and to the Indian people in the aftermath of the horrific terror attack that happened, but we were also very strong in condemning terrorism wherever it takes place, and this has been a consistent Danish line, so we have made that very clear to the Indian government. We have also made it very clear at the UN Security Council, where we are currently a non-permanent member," he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet the family of Shubham Dwivedi, one of the 26 Pahalgam terrorist attack victims, at Chakeri airport in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur, news agency PTI reports citing an official

After concluding their diplomatic visit to South Africa, the all-party delegation led by NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule leaves for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

A Chinese defence ministry spokesperson, Zhang Xiaogang, refused to provide any details on the effectiveness of Pakistan's weapons during the recent military confrontation with India, sidestepping direct answers and instead urging both sides to remain calm, Global Times reported.

This comes amid reports of India recovering an unexploded PL-15E missile, a Chinese-made beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile.

Speaking at a regular press briefing, spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang emphasised China's hope that both sides will remain calm and restrained to avoid further complicating the situation.

When asked for the ministry's comment on the performance of Chinese equipment in the recent India-Pakistan conflict, and on the remarks by Indian military officials that "Pakistan received support from China's air defense and satellite systems, but the performance of these systems was below average," Zhang said, "We would like to stress that India and Pakistan are neighbours that cannot be moved. We hope both sides will remain calm and restrained to avoid further complicating the situation."

Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir Thursday said Islamabad would never compromise on the water issue as it's linked to the basic rights of 240 million people of the country.

Munir made the remarks while talking to vice-chancellors of different universities, principals, and senior teachers and educators, according to the army.

“Pakistan will never accept Indian hegemony,” he said.

“Water is Pakistan's red line, and we will not allow any compromise on this basic right of 240 million Pakistanis,” he said, referring to India's move to keep the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.

India's Group-7 all-party delegation, led by MP Supriya Sule, concluded its South Africa visit with meetings involving the ANC, Democratic Alliance, think tanks, and the Indian diaspora.

The visit, amid diplomatic outreach post-Operation Sindoor, emphasised India’s response to cross-border terrorism and deepening ties with Pretoria.

High Commissioner Prabhat Kumar said the delegation effectively communicated India’s ‘new normal’ strategy against terror and received solidarity from all political quarters, reinforcing India–South Africa ties rooted in a shared anti-apartheid history.

During a visit to South Africa following Operation Sindoor, an Indian all-party delegation led by Supriya Sule reiterated India’s united stand against terrorism and support for BRICS cooperation.

MPs urged trade in local currencies, greater South-South partnerships, and New Development Bank investment in Africa’s agri-value chains. BJP’s Anurag Thakur highlighted global backing for India against cross-border terror.

The group visited Mandela-Gandhi sites in Johannesburg, reinforcing India-South Africa historic ties amid growing calls for inclusive global diplomacy.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived here on Friday evening amid tight security arrangements on a two-day visit to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and reach out to shelling-hit affected people in Poonch, officials said.
This is Shah's first visit to the Union Territory post Operation Sindoor, they said.

Shah will during his stay in the Jammu region also visit religious places, meet shelling-hit people and the BSF personnel in the district, which recorded the highest number of 14 civilian deaths among the total 28 lives lost in the indiscriminate Pakistani shelling and drone attacks during the skirmishes between May 7 and 10, officials said.

Soon after his arrival in Jammu, Shah was received by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at the airport and drove straight to the Raj Bhawan.

Shah will chair a high-level security review meeting at the Raj Bhawan late tonight. Besides the lieutenant governor, senior officials of the army, paramilitary forces, police, intelligence agencies and civil administration will be attending the one-and-a-half hours meeting, they said.

Apart from discussion on the security situation and ongoing anti-terrorist operations, he will be reviewing the security and administrative measures concerning the Amarnath Yatra beginning from July 3.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said 'Operation Sindoor' was far from over and warned that India would continue to exact a heavy price on those who sponsor terrorism, asserting that Pakistan has already been hit "three times inside its home."

While addressing his first rally in West Bengal since the launch of ‘Operation Sindoor’ earlier this month, the PM invoked the region’s deep cultural and emotional connection with ‘sindoor’, referring to the traditional ritual of ‘Sindoor Khela’ observed by Bengali women during Durga Puja.

"Now that I am standing on the sacred land of 'Sindoor Khela', it is only right that we speak about a new resolve against terrorism 'Operation Sindoor'," Modi said to loud cheers.

He added, "On April 22, the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam shook the nation. The pain and anger felt across West Bengal were deeply understood. I could feel your outrage. The terrorists dared to wipe off 'sindoor' from the foreheads of our sisters. But our brave soldiers made them realise the power of that sindoor'."

"From this land of Bengal, I, on behalf of 140 crore Indians, declare that 'Operation Sindoor' is not over yet," Modi said.

"There was a lot of anger in West Bengal, too, after the barbarity committed by terrorists in Pahalgam. I understood very well the anger and rage that was within you. The terrorists dared to wipe away the 'sindoor' of our sisters. Our army made them realise the power of 'sindoor'," he reiterated.

Asserting India's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism, Modi said, "After the Pahalgam attack, India has told the world that if there is a terrorist attack on India, the enemy will have to pay a heavy price for it. Pakistan should understand that we have entered your house and killed you three times."

While the Prime Minister did not spell out the details of the three instances, his remarks are being widely interpreted as a reference to the 2016 surgical strikes following the Uri terror attack, the 2019 Balakot air strikes after the Pulwama bombing, and the recent cross-border strikes as part of 'Operation Sindoor'.

"We destroyed cross-border terror infrastructure, which Pakistan had never thought of. We have hit Pakistan thrice inside their homes," he said.

In a direct rebuke to Islamabad's military establishment, the Prime Minister accused Pakistan of institutionalising terrorism.

"Terrorism and mass murder are the biggest expertise of the Pakistani army, because whenever there is an open war, they face defeat," he added.

The Prime Minister also invoked historical wounds, linking Pakistan's legacy of terrorism to the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.

"Ever since it came into existence, Pakistan has only nurtured terror. It has carried out terrorist attacks on India ever since Partition in 1947. After a few years, the terror it spread in our neighbourhood — present-day Bangladesh (then East Pakistan) — is also unforgettable," Modi said.

"No one can forget the way the Pakistan Army committed rapes and murders in East Pakistan (present day Bangladesh) and the terror it had unleashed there," he added.

Modi concluded with a stern warning, saying India would relentlessly pursue terrorists across the border and ensure that enemies of peace face the consequences.

"Pakistan, the country that nurtures terrorism, has nothing positive to offer to the world. Since its very inception, it has been a breeding ground for terror and violence. But India has changed. We no longer tolerate such cowardly acts. And Operation Sindoor is our firm answer," he declared.

On Operation Sindoor, Rajasthan Minister Avinash Gehlot said, "When the terrorist attack in Pahalgam happened, the Indian government executed a successful campaign. Whenever Pakistan did nefarious acts, the Indian armed forces gave them a befitting reply. This results from PM Modi's strong foreign and diplomatic ties... Regarding the ceasefire, PM Modi said that no third country mediated for the ceasefire, and what happened was because of the bilateral talks between India and Pakistan... The Operation Sindoor has just been paused and not ended. If Pakistan or their terrorists do anything like this again, our army will take more decisive actions to answer them."

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor-led delegation on Wednesday met with Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino and foreign minister Javier Martinez Acha and showed them pictures of Pakistan Army officials attending the funeral of UN-designated terrorists killed in India's Operation Sindoor.

The delegation met at the Presidential House as part of India's efforts to highlight its firm stance against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday repeated his call to hold talks with India, urging both nations to sit down "for peace" and resolve long-standing issues, including Kashmir, water sharing, and terrorism. The change of tone in Pakistan's language can be noticed after India's punitive diplomatic steps and strong military counterterror action under Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, in retaliation of Pahalgam terror attack.

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya said, "Most of the terror attacks that have taken place over the last few decades have emanated from Pakistan and have not restricted themselves to their immediate geography but have left footprints all over the world. Osama Bin Laden was found in Pakistan's Abbottabad, where he found a safe haven...Panama today holds a very important position in the UN Security Council. We humbly urge you to please take cognisance of this very important fact about Pakistani terrorism as a global threat and support India's case."

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi, who is part of the all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, said that Pakistan should be put back on the FATF grey list to curb the funding of terrorist groups.

He claimed that terrorist organisations are being trained in Pakistan and are trying to create unrest in India.

Owaisi also pointed to a photo showing a US-designated terrorist sitting next to Pakistan's army chief, saying it shows clear links to terrorism.

Speaking at the interaction in Riyadh, Owaisi said, "...Pakistan must be brought back to the FATF grey list. That is where we will be able to control this terror financing of all these terrorist organisations. When this person (Asim Munir) was made a Field Marshal in Pakistan, a US-designated terrorist called Mohammad Ehsan was sitting right beside the Field Marshal. There are photographs of him shaking hands with this field marshal. There is clear evidence of Pakistan's involvement. These terror groups are prospering over there, they are being trained over there, and the whole task is to destabilise India to create more Hindu Muslim riots in India."

He further added that Indian investigators had given all the evidence to Pakistan after the Mumbai attacks, but no progress was made until global pressure forced action.

Haryana, Rajasthan, and Punjab have postponed a planned civil defence mock drill that was set to take place on Thursday. The decision came after the central government announced a civil defence exercise in states and Union Territories near the western border. On Wednesday evening, the Haryana government said that the drill, called Operation Shield, was being postponed as per the directions of the Union home ministry.

India's zero-tolerance stance on terrorism was loudly hailed in South Africa after an all-party delegation addressed an audience of over 350 expatriates and some local Indians here, citing Pakistan as the sponsor of terrorism. While speaking at the event, barely two hours after landing in Johannesburg, the delegation called on Indian nationals in South Africa and the local community to join India's unapologetic fight on global terror.

After concluding their visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Group 4 delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, en route to Sierra Leone, stopped over in Lome, Togo. During the transit, they held discussions on Pakistan-based terrorism and Operation Sindoor at the airport lounge.

BJP's Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Manan Kumar Mishra told news agency ANI that the delegation underscored India's need for Operation Sindoor and recounted the conversations they had about Pakistan during their visit.

"We are telling them why we had to conduct Operation Sindoor and about Pakistan's terrorism. But it is a good experience to know about the people of Africa, their culture, and language. They are good people and this is a really good experience. The conversations we had with their diplomats, heads of states, and ministers regarding Pakistan, they heard us with concentration. They had come prepared on the subject matter. They were curious to know why our relations with Pakistan are deteriorating, they knew that Pakistan is a terrorist country but when we made things clear, they heard us well. Their response was good, that they would raise this issue in the UNSC and the African Union. We felt that they would raise this issue in their National Assembly and bring a resolution."

DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, who is leading an all-party delegation to Greece, said on Wednesday that India has taken a strong stand against terrorism, treating both state-sponsored and individual acts the same.

Speaking to the Indian community in Greece, she said the inclusion of opposition MPs in the government’s outreach shows a united approach to fight cross-border terrorism.

“Our Prime Minister and the Government of India have made a decision to reach out to countries. In our delegation, except Capt Brijesh Chowta, all of us are from the opposition parties. Our Prime Minister and the country have clearly stated that we will no longer differentiate between state-sponsored terrorism and terrorist activities of individuals and groups. India has suffered enough, and the time has come to say no more,” Kanimozhi said.