PM Modi Address LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the nation – his first since Indian and Pakistani militaries engaged in strikes in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 persons were killed and subsequently, Operation Sindoor was launched. Stay tuned for PM Modi Address Today LIVE Updates.
In his address, PM Modi warned Pakistan against misadventures, saying if there is again a terror attack in India, “we will respond very strongly.” PM Modi also said that the way Pakistan military and the government are helping terrorism flourish on their territory, “it will end Pakistan one day.”
What is Operation Sindoor? Operation Sindoor was conducted on May 7 when India launched military strikes, hitting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK). At least 100 terrorists were killed in Operation Sindoor. In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor – which was specifically launched to target terrorists – the Pakistani military carried out multiple drone strikes along Indian border areas, all of which were effectively countered by the Indian armed forces.
After four days of strikes, India and Pakistan mutually agreed for ‘bilateral understanding’ halting all strikes against each other. Pakistan, however, violated the ceasefire, resorting to drone strikes in border areas just hours after the agreement with India.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Air Marshal AK Bharti and Vice Admiral AN Pramod held a press briefing today on Operation Sindoor. The development comes after a "bilateral understanding" was reached between India and Pakistan on May 10 to halt military action by both sides.
Stay tuned to this LIVE blog on all the latest updates in India-Pakistan news, and crucial DGMOs meeting and PM Modi's address to nation.
PM Modi LIVE: In an apparent but veiled jibe at Donald Trump, who has claimed that it was his administration that brokered “peace” between India and Pakistan, Modi said, “Terror aur trade ek sath nahi chal sakte, paani aur khoon bhi ek sath nahi bah sakte.”
PM Modi LIVE: Modi said, “This is not an era of war but it is also not an era of terrorism.” “Not an era of war” is a phrase PM Modi has often repeated to dissuade Russia's President Vladimir Putin to hold talks with Ukraine to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Here, for Pakistan, PM Modi gave it a twist to send a warning to Pakistan.
PM Modi LIVE: In his address to the nation, PM Modi said no nuclear blackmail would be tolerated anymore. "Terrorist attack on India will have to face a befitting reply, and the response will be on our terms."
PM Modi LIVE: Referring to the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, PM Modi said terror and talks cannot happen together and “paani aur khoon, ek saath nahi beh sakte [water and blood cannot flow together].”
“We have only kept in abeyance our operations against Pakistan, future will depend on their behaviour,” PM Modi sai
PM Modi LIVE: Operation Sindoor is now India's new policy against terrorism, a new line has been drawn, said PM Modi.
PM Modi LIVE: In a stern warning to Pakistan, PM Modi said if India witnesses another terror attack on its territory, “we will respond very strongly.”
PM Modi LIVE: Speaking of the Operation Sindoor, PM Modi said the military action was not just a name to take revenge for the Pahalgam attack, “it was reflection of the feelings of millions of people in the country and an unbroken plegde of justice.”
PM Modi LIVE: PM Modi said Pakistan was proud of its airbases…India destroyed Pakistan in three days. He said in the coming days, all actions of Pakistan will be measured.
“Pakistan ki tayyari seema par vaar ki thi lekin Bharat ne Pakistan ke seene par vaar kar diya,” he said.
PM Modi LIVE: Speaking of the Operation Sindoor, PM Modi said when 'Nation First' is our resolve, “steely decisions are taken”.
PM Modi LIVE: In his first address since Operation Sindoor, in which the military hit nine locations inside Pakistan and PoK, targeting the terror infrastructure, PM Modi said the terror organisations have seen the consequence of wiping the sindoor from mother, daughter's forehead.
“We have given full freedom to the Indian army to wipe out the terrorists and today every terrorist, every terror organisation knows 'ki hamari bekano, betiyo ke maathe se Sindoor hatane ka anjaam kya hota hai,” PM Modi said
PM Modi LIVE: Chuttiyan mana rahe nirdosh logon ko, dharm pooch kar, unke parivaar, unke bacchon ke saamne goli maar di. For me, this was a great tragedy: PM Modi
PM Modi Address Today LIVE: While Mint will be updating on Modi's address constantly, interested viewers can also follow PM Narendra Modi's YouTube channel.
PM Modi Address Today LIVE: Day after claiming that his administration sit through 48 hours for mediation talks between India and Pakistan, US President Donald Trump said it maybe a “permanent” one.
"On Saturday, my administration helped broker an immediate ceasefire, I think a permanent one between India and Pakistan - the countries having a lot of nuclear weapons," Donald Trump said.
PM Modi Address Today LIVE: PM Modi's address to nation is shortly and it is likely that the prime minister would be focusing the address on PoK, which was hit during India's military strike.
PM Modi Address Today LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing the nation today, May 12, at 8 pm. This would be his first address to the nation since the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.
India-Pakistan news LIVE: "In the last few years, the character of terrorist activities have changed. Innocent civilians were being attacked.. 'Pahalgam tak paap ka ye ghada bhar chuka tha'..." DGMO Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai said.
India-Pakistan news LIVE: Akash missiles were among weapon systems used by Indian military, says Air Marshal AK Bharti.
India-Pakistan news LIVE: Indian air defence system effectively thwarted Pakistani attempts to target Indian installations, said Air Marshal AK Bharti.
India-Pakistan news LIVE: DGMO Rajiv Ghai said that since India has launched a military strike across the border, “we had expected attacks and we kept our air defence ready.”
India-Pakistan news LIVE: Air Marshal AK Bharti said, "It is a pity that the Pakistani military chose to intervene and that for terrorists, and hence we chose to respond."
India-Pakistan news LIVE: In the DGMOs briefing on Operation Sindoor, DGMO AK Bharti said Pakistan was responsible for the losses it faced during military action by India. AK Bharti said India had hit terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK and the fight was not against the Pakistani military.
“But unfortunately, Pakistani military chose to intervene for the terrorists,” AK Bharti said.
A scheduled conversation between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan will take place on Monday evening, official sources told news agency PTI.
The talks over the hotline were previously scheduled at 12 noon. The reason for deferring the talks by few hours is not immediately known.
India and Pakistan last announced on Saturday about reaching an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with immediate effect.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6 on the Richter Scale hit Pakistan at 01.26 pm (IST) today, said the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
“India-Pakistan Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) talks scheduled this evening,” sources told news agency ANI
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said the temporary Closure of 32 Airports has been lifted. It listed the following:
* Temporary closure of 32 Airports for civil Aircraft operations till 05:29 hrs of 15 May 2025 has been lifted.
* These Airports are now available for civil Aircraft operations with immediate effect.
* Travellers are advised to check flight status directly with the Airlines and monitor Airline’s websites for regular updates
Speaking at an event in Pune, Former Indian Army Chief General Manoj Naravane said, "War or violence should be the last thing we should resort to, which is why our Prime Minister said this is not an era of war. Although war will be forced upon us by unwise people, we should not cheer for it. "Still, people are asking why we have not gone for a full-out war. As a military man, if ordered, I will go to war, but that will not be my first choice."
The Indian Army and J&K Police have launched area clearance operation in Rajouri, J&K, to neutralize live shells in civilian zones hit by Pakistan shelling.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired another round of high-level meeting with the chiefs of three armed forces, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday. National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval was also present in the meeting.
The two countries' DGMOS will discuss the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. They are expected to discuss the border situation and the "violation" of the "bilateral understanding" by Pakistan. Tap here to read more
During a press conference on Sunday, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai said that soon after a "bilateral understanding" was reached between India and Pakistan on May 10, the DMGOs of the two countries had decided to "further speak on the 12th of May…at 1200 hours to discuss the modalities that will enable the longevity of this understanding.”