India-Pak ceasefire LIVE: Fresh blackouts, suspected drones intercepted after PM Modi's speech

Encounter underway in Shopian forests after exchange of fire

An encounter broke out on Tuesday, 13 May in the forests of Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district following an exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists. The operation is currently underway, with forces engaged in flushing out the militants from the area. Further details are awaited.

Schools reopen in parts of Rajasthan; Pak SIM cards banned in Sri Ganganagar

As tensions ease, schools, colleges, universities, coaching centres, and Anganwadi centres reopened on Tuesday, 13 May, across Jodhpur, Bikaner, Barmer, and Sri Ganganagar districts. However, educational institutions in Jaisalmer remain shut.

In Sri Ganganagar, confusion prevailed early in the day due to a last-minute announcement, leading to low attendance in schools. Authorities have also imposed a ban on the use of Pakistani SIM cards in the district. Meanwhile, Maharaja Ganga Singh University in Bikaner has announced that postponed exams will resume from 15 May.

Schools reopen across several districts; Pak SIM cards banned in Sri Ganganagar Surveillance drone brought down in Jalandhar, no activity reported since

A surveillance drone was brought down by Indian armed forces near Mand village in Punjab’s Jalandhar district on Monday night, District Collector Himanshu Aggarwal confirmed.

The drone was neutralised around 9:20 p.m., and an expert team is currently searching for the debris. Authorities have urged residents to stay away from the site and report any findings to the nearest police station. No further drone activity has been reported in the district since 10 p.m., the official added.

#jalandhar@PbGovtIndia @BhagwantMann @himan47agg_IAS @DproJalandhar pic.twitter.com/mHbwzElFoc

— DC Jalandhar (@DCJALANDHAR_PB) May 12, 2025

Schools, colleges remain shut in Punjab border districts

Schools across five border districts of Punjab remained closed on Tuesday, 13 May 2025, amid heightened security measures. Blackouts were also enforced last night in Amritsar and Hoshiarpur’s Dasuya and Mukerian areas as a precaution, officials said.

Colleges and universities in Pathankot and Amritsar remained shut, though authorities in Amritsar have allowed higher education institutions to conduct classes online.

Drone activity along Jammu, Punjab borders now under control

Drone activity was detected along the International Border in Jammu’s Samba district and Punjab’s Jalandhar on the night of 12 May 2025. However, the Army later confirmed that the situation was calm, with no enemy drones currently reported in the area, ensuring the situation remained under control. 

Foreign Secretary Misri to brief Paliamentary panel on 19 May

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will appear before Parliament’s Standing Committee on External Affairs on 19 May to brief members on the current situation with Pakistan.

Committee chairman and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor confirmed the development, stating that Misri will update the panel on the sequence of events—starting with India's strikes on terror sites in Pakistan, followed by days of heightened conflict, and culminating in a ceasefire agreement.

Misri has previously briefed the committee on regional and global diplomatic issues, including India’s relations with Bangladesh and Canada.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri addresses media late Saturday night, 10 May 2025 15 lakh cyber attacks on Indian websites traced to Pakistan-linked groups

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror strike, over 15 lakh cyber attacks have been launched on Indian government and critical infrastructure websites by Pakistan-allied hacker groups, according to Maharashtra Cyber. While the volume of attempted intrusions is significant, only 150 attacks were successful, officials told PTI on Monday, 13 May.

Seven Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups have been identified as key actors behind the coordinated cyber offensive. Despite the recent ceasefire understanding between India and Pakistan, Indian digital infrastructure continues to face threats, with attacks also originating from Bangladesh and parts of the Middle East.

A senior Maharashtra Cyber official dismissed social media rumours of data breaches involving the Mumbai airport, municipal systems, or the Election Commission website, labelling such claims as false.

Hackers targeting Indian websites Delhi Airport issues advisory amid changing airspace, heightened security

Delhi Airport has issued a travel advisory stating that while operations remain normal, changing airspace conditions and enhanced security protocols may lead to some flight schedule disruptions and longer processing times at security checkpoints.

Passengers are advised to stay updated via their respective airlines, adhere to baggage regulations, arrive early, and cooperate with airport staff. Authorities have urged travellers to rely only on official sources for information and avoid circulating unverified content.

Passenger Advisory issued at 07:15 Hours#DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory #DELAdvisory pic.twitter.com/XmEp1OMgCt

— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) May 13, 2025

IndiGo cancels flights to six cities for 13 May amid heightened alert

IndiGo has cancelled all flights to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot for 13 May 2025, citing security concerns. The announcement was made late on Monday night at 11:38 p.m. via a post on X.

"In light of the latest developments and with your safety as our utmost priority, flights to and from these cities are cancelled," the airline said in statement, adding that its teams are closely monitoring the evolving situation.

#6ETravelUpdate pic.twitter.com/KnJYNZgOhF

— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) May 12, 2025

Troop reduction at borders

In a significant development following recent tensions, India and Pakistan on Monday, 12 May, agreed to consider immediate measures for reducing troop presence along the borders and forward areas.

The decision came during talks held between the Directors-General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries via the established military hotline at 5 p.m.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining the ceasefire, including a mutual pledge to refrain from firing or initiating any hostile action.

Forces patrolling on the India side of the LoC

Tensions spiked along the India–Pakistan border late last night, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation in which he announced “Operation Sindoor” as India’s new policy against terrorism. Authorities enforced fresh blackouts in Jammu and Samba, expanding on earlier power shutdowns that had followed his speech. Unverified reports also indicated 10–12 suspected drones were intercepted over Samba, with additional accounts of small arms firing in the Samba and Hiranagar sectors of Jammu and Kashmir.

The heightened alert extended beyond Jammu. A Delhi–Amritsar IndiGo flight was forced to return mid-air after a sudden blackout was declared in Amritsar, pointing to the spread of precautionary security measures in sensitive zones.

In his address, Prime Minister Modi declared that India had carried out precise missile strikes on Pakistani air bases, saying, “India struck at the heart of Pakistan.” He added that the operations had been kept in abeyance, with future action contingent on Pakistan’s conduct. “A new line has been drawn,” he said, calling Operation Sindoor a reflection of India’s “steely resolve” under the doctrine of “nation first.” According to the prime minister, 100 terrorists were neutralised in the 7 May strikes, which he described as a message to those supporting terror networks.

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