Defence and Home Ministers join PM in reviewing security; India rejects Trump’s claim of brokering peace with Pakistan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is chairing a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday, the first since the pause in hostilities between India and Pakistan.He is joined by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah in the meeting that is assessing the latest security situation.
The prime minister will also chair the meeting of the Union Cabinet after the Cabinet Committee on Security meet. US President Donald Trump's claim of mediation between India and Pakistan in bringing about a halt in hostilities, has been rejected by India. Despite India's rebuttal, Trump again claimed that his government "brokered a historic ceasefire" between the two countries.
Here are the latest developments:
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- 10 May 2025 5:16 AM
China 'strongly' urges India, Pakistan to exercise calm, restraint
China on Saturday "strongly" urged India and Pakistan to exercise calm and restraint and return to the track of peaceful settlement. China is closely following the ongoing situation between India and Pakistan and is deeply concerned about the escalation, a statement by the Chinese Foreign Ministry here.
"We strongly urge both sides to act in the larger interest of peace and stability, exercise calm and restraint, return to the track of political settlement through peaceful means, and refrain from any action that could further escalate tensions," the statement issued by the spokesperson of the ministry said. - 10 May 2025 5:13 AM
Sikkim CM condemns Pak shelling on civilians, condoles death of J-K official
Sikkim Chief Minister PS Tamang on Saturday condemned Pakistani shelling across the Line of Control on civilians and condoled the death of a Jammu and Kashmir official in such an attack.
The chief minister wrote on Facebook, paying respect to Raj Kumar Thapa, who lost his life when his official residence in Jammu region's Rajouri was struck by cross-border shelling from Pakistan. - 10 May 2025 5:00 AM
US mission to Pakistan restricts all personnel movements
The US mission to Pakistan said it has restricted all personnel movements, as the Pakistani Army advised all residents of the country to remain in their homes until further notice amid current tensions with India.
A "Security Alert" issued by the US Embassy and Consulates in Pakistan said that "on 10 May, the Pakistan Army advised all residents of Pakistan to remain in their homes until further notice. The US Mission to Pakistan has restricted all personnel movements and will reassess this afternoon."
- 10 May 2025 4:47 AM
Pakistan claims India targeted three airbases with missiles, drones
Pakistan claimed that its three airbases - Nur Khan (Chaklala, Rawalpindi), Murid (Chakwal) and Rafiqui (Shorkot in Jhang district) - were targeted by Indian missiles and drones.
- 10 May 2025 4:45 AM
Residents advised to stay indoors in Gujarat's Kutch
The administration in Gujarat's Kutch issued an advisory on Saturday asking citizens to stay indoors and not step out unnecessarily in view of the military standoff between India and Pakistan.
- 10 May 2025 4:40 AM
MEA and MoD briefing at 10:30 am today
Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Defence briefing to be held at 10:30 am today.
- 10 May 2025 4:28 AM
Completely destroyed terrorist launchpad at Looni: BSF
Completely destroyed terrorist launchpad at Looni in Pakistan's Sialkot in response to unprovoked firing by other side: BSF
- 10 May 2025 4:07 AM
Pakistan's claim of destroying India's S-400 missile systems false: Indian military
Pakistan's claim that its hypersonic missiles fired from JF-17 fighter jets destroyed India's S-400 air defence system in Adampur is "false", said an Indian military official.
- 10 May 2025 4:03 AM
Marco Rubio speaks with Pakistani Army Chief
The US Department of State said that the Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir earlier today. He continued to urge both parties to find ways to deescalate and offered U.S. assistance in starting constructive talks in order to avoid future conflicts.
- 10 May 2025 3:35 AM
Pakistani drones destroyed by Air Defence units in Amritsar
Pakistani drones were instantly engaged and destroyed by Air Defence units in Amritsar, Punjab.
