India-Pakistan Ceasefire Highlights: ‘Let’s trade goods, not nuclear missiles’: Trump takes credit for India-Pakistan ceasefire, says trade was key leverage

A top officer of the Indian armed forces on Tuesday briefed a gathering of foreign defence attaches on the “successful conduct” of Operation Sindoor which it said has set “new normals in India-Pakistan relations”, highlighting the country’s strength and national resolve through military superiority in the “new-age warfare”.

During the nearly 30-minute closed-door briefing held in the afternoon at Manekshaw Centre in Delhi Cantonment, by Director General, Defence Intelligence Agency, Lt Gen D S Rana, the “relentless anti-India misinformation campaign conducted by the adversary and its ramifications on regional peace and stability” was also highlighted, according to officials.

Shiromani Akali Dal supremo Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his strong and clear-headed approach in dealing with the “enemies of peace” across the border.

Badal congratulated the country’s people, especially personnel of the armed forces, on inflicting a crushing defeat on terrorists and their sponsors in Pakistan.

In a statement, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief praised Modi for his statesmanlike diplomatic handling of the situation after forcing the Pakistan Army leadership to “run for cover to Washington to beg for a ceasefire”.

Speaking at the US-Saudi Investment Forum, US President Donald Trump said his “greatest hope is to be a peacemaker and a unifier,” emphasising his distaste for war. Referring to the recent India-Pakistan tensions, Trump claimed credit for brokering a “historic ceasefire,” saying, “I used trade to a large extent… Let’s not trade nuclear missiles, let’s trade the things you make so beautifully.” He called the effort a success in halting escalating violence.

Commenting on the recent understanding between India and Pakistan, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that both nations have “very powerful, strong and smart leaders” and expressed hope that peace would hold. “It all stopped and hopefully it will remain that way… They are actually getting along. Maybe we can even get them together to go out and have a nice dinner,” Trump said, adding that the conflict had escalated dangerously and “millions of people could have died.”

Here is the full statement of the Punjab Police:

In its ongoing efforts to combat the terrorist ecosystem, the Srinagar Police is actively targeting associates of proscribed terrorist outfits as part of investigations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The police are conducting intensified searches across multiple locations in the city to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure in the district.

To date, searches have been conducted at the residences of several terrorist associates to target the support systems for terrorist activity.

Recently, the Srinagar Police conducted searches at the residences of the following individuals:

1. Noor Mohammad Sheikh, son of the late Gh Mohammad, resident of Kanimazar, involved in case FIR No. 156/2023 under sections 7/25 of the Arms Act, and sections 13 and 23 of the UAPA.
2. Waseem Tariq Matta, son of Tariq Ahmad, resident of Rampora, involved in case FIR No. 46/2023 under sections 7/25 of the Arms Act, and sections 4/5 of the Explosive Act, and sections 18, 23, and 38 of the UAPA at Police Station Chanpora.
3. Anjum Younis, daughter of Mohammad Younis, resident of Kenihama, involved in case FIR No. 27/21 under sections 302, 392, 7/27 of the Arms Act, and sections 13, 16, 18, and 20 of the UAPA at Police Station Nowgam.
4. Bilal Ahmad Lone, son of Ab Rehman, resident of Syedpora Eidgah, involved in case FIR No. 51/021 under sections 302, 147, 148, 149, and section 13 of the UAPA at Police Station Safakadal.
5. Faizyab Showkat Dewani, son of Showkat Ahmad, resident of Pater Masjid Zainkadal, involved in case FIR No. 35/2022 under sections 505, 153-A, and 153-B of the IPC, and sections of the UAPA at Police Station M.R. Gunj Sgr.
6. Bilal Lone (alias Choonin), son of Ab Rahman Lone, resident of Saidpora Eidgah, involved in case FIR No. 51/2021 under sections 302, 147, 148, 149, and 341 of the RPC, and case FIR No. 130/16 under sections 147, 148, 336, and 152 of the RPC at Police Station Safakadal.
7. Manzoor Tola (released militant), son of Asadullah Tola, resident of KhaneSokta, involved in case FIR No. 156/2023 under sections 13 and 19 of the UAPA at Police Station Safakadal.
8. Mohammad Ayoub Dar, son of Gh Mohammad Dar, resident of Reiteng Khanyar, involved in case FIR No. 31/2024 under sections 7/25 of the Arms Act, and sections 13, 18, 20, and 23 of the UAPA at Police Station Khanyar.
9. Mushtaq Ahmad Bachoon, son of Gh Mohi ud din Bachoon, resident of Kathidarwaza Rainawari, involved in case FIR No. 31/2024 under sections 7/25 of the Arms Act, and sections 13, 18, 20, and 23 of the UAPA at Police Station Khanyar.
10. Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, son of the late Gh Qadir, resident of Trehgam Kupwara/A/P Deviagan Hawal, involved in case FIR No. 31/2024 under sections 7/25 of the Arms Act, and sections 13, 18, 20, and 23 of the UAPA at Police Station Khanyar.
11. Firdous Ahmad Dar, son of Gh Mohd Dar, resident of Ibrahim Colony, involved in case FIR No. 46/2023 under sections 7/25 of the Arms Act, and sections 4/5 of the Explosive Act, and sections 13, 23, and 38 of the UAPA at Police Station Chanpora.

These searches were conducted in accordance with legal procedures, in the presence of Executive Magistrates and independent witnesses, under the supervision of officers from the J&K Police. The objective of these operations was to seize arms, documents, digital devices, and other evidence to gather intelligence and detect or deter any conspiratorial or terrorist activity against the security of the nation.

The decisive actions taken by the J&K Police aim to dismantle the terrorist ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir by identifying and prosecuting individuals engaged in anti-national and criminal activities.

The Srinagar Police remains committed to maintaining peace and security in the city. Any individual found to be promoting violence, disruption, or unlawful activities will face strict legal consequences.

The Jammu and Kashmir Congress condemned the Pakistan Army on Tuesday for targeting civilians during recent clashes and demanded a special package from the Prime Minister for the proper rehabilitation of the affected population.

Tariq Hameed Karra, president of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), made this demand following an extensive tour of various affected areas in Poonch district.

In the indiscriminate shelling by the Pakistan Army, 20 people lost their lives and over 50 others were injured, making Poonch district the worst-hit area.

Accompanied by senior party leaders, including working president Raman Bhalla, Karra visited Baila village in the Mandi area to offer condolences to the family of Islamic scholar Mohammed Iqbal, who was regrettably labeled a terrorist by some segments of the national media.

Karra stated, “This is highly condemnable and warrants appropriate legal action. Such labeling has deeply hurt the grieving family and all right-minded individuals in society, damaging his reputation.” He expressed solidarity with the family of the deceased.

The Congress team also visited the homes of several other civilians who lost their lives due to the Pakistani shelling, as well as prominent sites like the Shri Budda Amarnath temple and Dera Nangaali Sahib, where they offered prayers for peace, harmony, and brotherhood.

Additionally, they visited the Bagyala Masjid Zia ul-Aloom, Poonch city, Gita Bhawan, and Gurudwara Singh Sabha Mohalla, all of which suffered damage. The team also went to the hospital to check on the injured.

A party spokesperson noted that the affected people demanded compensation for the loss of lives, property, crops, and livestock without delay.

Speaking to reporters, Karra condemned Pakistan for its attacks on civilians, stating that Poonch district is the worst affected area in the country. He expressed regret that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not mention Poonch in his speech on Monday evening.

Karra urged the Prime Minister to convene an all-party meeting and a special session of Parliament to discuss the situation, including the recent Pahalgam carnage and the ceasefire arranged by a third country. “The nation has a right to know the various aspects of the past 20 days and the terms of the ceasefire,” he added, reiterating the demand for a special Prime Minister’s package for the shelling-affected people of Jammu and Kashmir.

He also emphasised the need for more community and individual bunkers equipped with necessary facilities throughout the district. Furthermore, he called for immediate relief and rehabilitation, as well as martyr status for all those who lost their lives in the Pakistani shelling.

The Congress team later visited Mankote and Mendhar to show solidarity with the people and to offer condolences to the families of those killed in the attacks.

“During my visit to Tangdhar today, I saw homes and vehicles lay charred by relentless shelling. The scale of destruction is heartbreaking.
Standing with the affected families in this hour of grief. We will do everything possible to support them and help rebuild what has been lost,” CM Abdullah wrote in a post on X.

He shared the following images, too.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta participated in the Tiranga Shaurya Samman Yatra being taken out at Kartavya Path.

India on Tuesday said that its long-standing position on Jammu and Kashmir is well known, saying that all matters related to the Union Territory must be resolved bilaterally between India and Pakistan, without external interference.

READ MORE: J&K is bilateral issue, Pakistan must vacate illegally occupied territory: India rejects Trump’s mediation offer

Missed the press briefing by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal? You can watch it here:

“In the last week, as a result of Op Sindoor, Pakistan has seen its terrorism centres in Bahawalpur, Muridke, Muzaffarabad and other places destroyed. Thereafter, its military capabilities were significantly degraded by us and key airbases effectively put out of action. If the Pakistani FM wishes to project these as achievements, he is welcome to do so.

Where India is concerned, our stand was clear and consistent from the start. We would target terrorist infrastructure operating out of Pakistan. If the Pakistani military stayed out, there would be no problem. If they fired on us, we would respond suitably. Till the night of 9th May, Pakistan was threatening India with a massive assault. Once their attempt failed on 10th May morning and received a devastating Indian counter-response, their tune changed and their DGMO eventually reached out to us. In essence, India’s position remained the same; Pakistan’s position changed on 10th May morning after its airbases were effectively put out of action. All you have to do is look at who called who to negotiate the terms of the cessation of firing.

By the way you all know that satellite pictures are available commercially. I urge you to look at the sites which Pakistan claims to have attacked. Contrast it with the places which we successfully targeted and destroyed. That will give you a clear picture,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.

The military action was entirely in the conventional domain. There were some reports that Pakistan’s National Command Authority will meet on 10 May. But this was later denied by them. Pakistan FM has himself denied the nuclear angle on record.

As you know, India has a firm stance that it will not give in to nuclear blackmail or allow cross-border terrorism to be conducted invoking it. In conversations with various countries, we also cautioned that their subscribing to such scenarios could hurt them in their own region.

Lt Gen DS Rana, Director General Defence Intelligence Agency (DG-DIA) briefed the Foreign Service Attaches of 70 nations on the successful conduct of Operation Sindoor that has set a new normal in India-Pakistan relations.

It has been learnt that defence attaches from China and Turkey— two nations understood to be on Pakistan’s side in these tensions— were not present.

The Delhi government held a rally on Tuesday along Kartavya Path to commend the armed forces for Operation Sindoor.

The event, called the ‘Shaurya Samman Yatra,’ featured participants calling for the complete destruction of Pakistan, referred to as “purna sanhaar,” while patriotic songs played in the background.

In addition to BJP workers, the rally included schoolchildren in uniform, NCC cadets, and civil defense volunteers.

Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his management of the recently prolonged armed conflict. “It is for the first time in world history that a leader took the decision to attack the airbase of an atomic nation. The excitement is palpable as one can see lakhs of national flags here,” he stated.

Following the broadcast of PM Modi’s speech at the Adampur Airbase, and his address to the nation yesterday, where he declared that Pakistan’s nuclear blackmail will no longer work, Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a response. Read the entire statement here:

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who visited shelling-affected areas on Tuesday, said that the state government will offer compensation for property damage caused by the conflict.

He said, “You have seen the damage here. Thankfully, there has been no loss of lives, but there has been damage to property. Damage assessment and compensation will be done. Community bunkers made here have not been utilised for a long time, and no new bunkers have been made in recent times. The locals have suggested that individual bunkers must be made. The government will make a scheme and speak to the Central government about it. We all want the ceasefire to continue.”

READ MORE: J&K to offer compensation for property damage in conflict, says CM Omar Abdullah

Chinese defence stocks have slumped ever since India and Pakistan announced the ceasefire on May 10. Stocks of AVIC Chengdu and Zhuzhou Hongda were down 8.6 per cent and 6.3 per cent, respectively.

Why did this happen? Because many of these firms manufacture arms and equipment that India destroyed during Operation Sindoor .

READ MORE: Why Chinese defence stocks have slumped after India-Pakistan ceasefire

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the speed and accuracy with which Indian military struck targets inside Pakistan was such that it surprised even him. He lauded the Indian armed forces for their swift and precise execution of Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror bases deep inside Pakistan.

“Even I was surprised at your speed and accuracy,” PM Modi said, commending the Indian Air Force for striking locations deep inside Pakistan within 20-25 minutes.

READ MORE: PM Modi hails Operation Sindoor at Adampur airbase: ‘Even I was surprised at your speed and accuracy’

On Tuesday, Pakistan announced that 11 military personnel, including a squadron leader, were killed, and 78 others were injured during a recent military confrontation with India.

In a statement, the Pakistan military claimed that 40 civilians lost their lives and 121 others were injured due to “unprovoked and reprehensible dastardly attacks” by India on the night of May 6-7.

In response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, India conducted precision strikes under ‘Operation Sindoor’ targeting terrorist infrastructure early on May 7. Following this Indian action, Pakistan attempted to strike Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10.

After four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes, India and Pakistan reached an understanding on Saturday to end the conflict.

The Pakistan military confirmed that while defending the homeland, 11 of its armed forces personnel were killed, and 78 others were wounded.

He noted that Operation Sindoor is the new normal, and that it is the confluence of “India’s policy, intention and decisiveness.”

“When the sindoor’ of our sisters and daughters was removed, we entered the houses of the terrorists and crushed them,” the PM said.

Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ is not just a slogan — it is the solemn oath of every soldier ready to lay down their life for the nation. It is the voice of every citizen who wishes to live and serve for their motherland.

When our armed forces chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai,’ the enemy trembles with fear, PM Modi said.

You can watch the PM’s address at the military base here:

Nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan are maintaining a ceasefire that ended four days of intense military clashes, but many in the Indian-ruled part of disputed Kashmir are demanding compensation for damages from cross-border firing.

Hundreds of villagers evacuated their homes as the rivals targeted each other’s military installations with missiles and drones, killing about 70 civilians, after New Delhi struck what it called terrorist camps across the border.

Many returned to find their homes destroyed or roofless.

“Where will we go with our kids? We don’t have anywhere to live and anything to eat,” Roshan Lal, from the village of Kot Maira in Akhnoor in India’s district of Jammu, about 7 km (4 miles) from the Line of Control, was quoted as saying by Reuters.

PM Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, posted an image where he was seen giving a salute at the Adampur base. However, the background of the image was the most interesting part of all. It showed the tubes of an air defence system— believed to be the mighty S-400. The image alone helped debunk the claim that S-400 was damaged by Pakistani strikes.

READ MORE: S-400 in backdrop, PM Modi debunks Pakistan’s claim at Adampur airbase

Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport resumed on Tuesday (May 13) afternoon, according to officials.

However, they noted that several flights to and from the Kashmir Valley experienced delays, and some airlines had already announced cancellations for the day.

The reopening comes after the Srinagar airport, along with 31 other airports in border states, was temporarily closed since May 9 due to the military standoff between India and Pakistan.

The decision to resume flight operations in Srinagar followed an announcement by the Airports Authority of India on Monday regarding the resumption of civilian flights at these airports.

Chants of Bharat Mata ki Jai and Vande Matram echoed at the Adampur Air base in Punjab as Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the Air Warriors and other soldiers’ days after India’s stupendous success in Operation Sindoor.

Earlier this morning, PM Modi arrived at the Air Force Station Adampur and met the brave air warriors and soldiers.

A visible wave of happiness could be seen amongst the men in unfiorm as they celebrated their success.

PM Modi in a post on X, said that it was very special experience to be with those who epitomise courage, determination and fearlessness.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to the Adampur Air Base in Hoshiarpur, Punjab.

Three terrorists belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Shukroo forest area of Keller, in South Kashmir’s Shopian district, officials said on Tuesday.

A top police officer confirmed that a joint team of the police and army launched a cordon and search operation based on specific intelligence about terrorist presence in the area.

As the forces began combing the forest, the terrorists opened fire, prompting retaliation. All three militants were killed in the ensuing gunfight. Their identities are being verified.