Operation Sindoor LIVE: Blackout In Jammu, Schools To Remain Shut In Several Districts

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: India launched Operation Sindoor, striking terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, killing over 100 terrorists in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack.

By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 20:44

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in the early hours of Wednesday, conducting precision missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), including Muridke and Bahawalpur — strongholds of terror groups Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).

According to an official statement released by the Indian Army, the operation — codenamed Operation Sindoor — targeted nine specific locations associated with the orchestration and planning of cross-border terror attacks.

At least 100 terrorists were killed in the 25-minute strikes on nine different locations.

This operation is a retaliation against the terror attack in Pahalgam, located in Jammu & Kashmir's Anantnag district, on April 22, which claimed 26 lives — 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali.

Today, the Central government has called an all-party meeting at 11 am to brief political leaders on the military strikes carried out by the Indian armed forces targeting the terror camps in Pakistan and PoK.

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8 May 2025, 20:15 PM

Operation Sindoor LIVE: Schools To Remain Shut In Districts Of Jammu 

In view of the prevailing situation, all schools, colleges & educational institutions (private as well as government) in the districts of Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri and Poonch shall remain closed tomorrow, on 9th May, as well.

 

 

8 May 2025, 19:25 PM

Operation Sindoor LIVE: Foreign Ministry's Stamp On Zee News' BIG Claim

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, 'It is also strange that the funerals of civilians are being done in coffins wrapped in their national flag, and state honours are being given. Yesterday Pakistan carried out a targeted attack on the Sikh community of Jammu and Kashmir. A gurdwara in Poonch was attacked and members of the Sikh community were targeted; three persons were killed in the attacks. A total of 16 civilians have been killed in Poonch and many others have been injured.'

 

 

8 May 2025, 19:17 PM

Operation Sindoor LIVE: Giving Terrorists State Funeral Maybe Pakistan Practice, Says FS Vikram Misri

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday exposed Pakistan's tacit links to terror groups like the Lashkar-e-Taiba and the Jais-e-Mohammed. While addressing a media briefing on Operation Sindoor in Delhi on Thursday, Misri questioned why terror operatives were being accorded a state funeral with the presence of military brass.

"It's also odd that the funerals of civilians are carried out with the coffins being draped in Pakistani flags and state honours being accorded. As far as we are concerned, the individuals eliminated at these facilities were terrorists. Giving terrorists state funerals may be a practice in Pakistan. It doesn't seem to make much sense to us."

Mrisri sheld up the photo where Hafiz Abdul Rauf, a US-designated global terrorist and high-level Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, leading funeral prayers for those who died in the Indian missile strikes.

Hafiz Abdul Rauf, a US-designated global terrorist and high-level Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, leading funeral prayers for those who died in the Indian missile strikes. Rauf has been implicated in facilitating LeT's operations, which include high-profile attacks such as the 2008 Mumbai terror attack that killed 166 people. The U.S. Department of the Treasury designated Rauf as a global terrorist in 2010 under Executive Order 13224 for his role in LeT's financial and logistical networks.

"Yesterday Pakistan launched a targeted attack on the Sikh community of J&K- hitting a Gurdwara in Poonch and hitting the Sikh community members, who came under attack, and three individuals were killed in the attacks... A total of 16 civilians have been killed in Poonch and several others have been injured." he added.

 

8 May 2025, 18:32 PM

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Pakistan Does Not Get To Play Victim, Says Ex-US Prez Candidate Nikki Haley  

"Terrorists launched an attack that killed dozens of Indian citizens. India had every right to retaliate and defend itself. Pakistan does not get to play the victim. No country gets a pass for supporting terrorist activity," Nikki Haley said in a post on X.

 

 

8 May 2025, 18:04 PM

Operation Sindoor LIVE: What Did EAM Jaishankar Tell Iranian FM Araghchi On India's Pok Airstrikes?

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in New Delhi, stating that his visit comes at a time when India is responding to the barbaric Pahalgam terrorist attack by striking the terror infrastructure in neighbouring Pakistan in a "targetted and measured" manner. He also made it clear that it is not India's intention to escalate the current situation.

"You are visiting India at a time when we are responding to a particularly barbaric terrorist attack on 22 April in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This attack compelled us to respond on 7th May by striking at cross-border terrorist infrastructure. Our response was targetted and measured," said EAM Jaishankar in his opening remarks as both ministers co-chaired the 20th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting.

With the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Wednesday voicing serious concern over the intensifying India-Pakistan conflict and calling for restraint, India also chose the occasion to give the visiting Iranian delegation "a good understanding" of the situation.

"It is not our intention to escalate this situation. However, if there are military attacks on us, there should be no doubt that it will be met with a very very firm response. As a neighbour and close partner, it is important that you have a good understanding of this situation," he said.

As both ministers co-chaired the Joint Commission meeting marking the 75th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between the two nations, Jaishankar highlighted the growing India-Iran ties and the cooperation that has progressed in many aspects.

"In recent years, our cooperation has progressed in many aspects. There are also situations that we need to address. Prime Minister Modi and President Pezeshkian have met in Kazan in October 2024 and given us guidance on how to develop our ties further. They have also had a phone conversation on 26 April," the EAM stated.

8 May 2025, 17:39 PM

Operation Sindoor LIVE: Foreign Secy Briefs Media On India-Pakistan Tension

Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says, "When talks were going on about Pahalgam at the UNSC, Pakistan opposed the role of TRF (The Resistance Front). This is after TRF claimed responsibility of the attack not once, but twice... Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh clearly said yesterday as well as today, that India's response is non-escalatory, precise, and measured. Our intention is not to escalate matters, and we are only responding to the escalation. No military targets have been targeted; only terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan has been hit."

 

 

 

8 May 2025, 17:10 PM

Operation Sindoor LIVE: Pakistan's Air Defence Units Suffer Serious Damage, Says Report

Pakistan's Air Defence Units of the HQ-9 air defence missile launchers have suffered heavy damage, ANI reported, citing sources in Islamabad. The reports come even as tensions continue between India and Pakistan after India executed Operation Sindoor in which nine terror sites inside Pakistan were destroyed.

Pakistan's Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said 24 impacts were reported, with different weapons, in six localities during the strikes. The Pakistan Army also made claims of downing drones of the Indian Armed forces, a claim that has not been verified. In fact, the Pakistani side has jumped into a misinformation war against India following India's precision missile strikes. It shows Pakistan's desperate attempt to shift the focus with a barrage of lies and digital theatrics.

Pakistan's state-affiliated accounts have turned to their familiar playbook of recycling outdated images, misrepresenting old videos, and inventing completely fabricated claims to flood the information space with falsehoods so quickly and overwhelmingly that it becomes difficult to separate fact from fiction.

 

8 May 2025, 16:09 PM

Operation Sindoor LIVE: Pakistan Seeking More Help From Iran?

Engulfed by the fear of India's airstrikes, Pakistan asked for drones from Iran.

 

8 May 2025, 15:15 PM

Operation Sindoor Live Update: Gurdaspur District Administration Orders Complete Blackout 

Gurdaspur District Administration orders complete blackout in the district from 9:00 pm on 8th May to 5:00 am on May 9.

8 May 2025, 15:13 PM

Operation Sindoor Live Update| Pakistan Intensifies Unprovoked Firing Across LoC: PIB

In a statement, PIB informed that Pakistan has increased the intensity of its unprovoked firing across the Line of Control using Mortars and heavy calibre Artillery in areas in Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, Poonch, Mendhar and Rajouri sectors in Jammu and Kashmir in which Sixteen innocent lives have been lost, including three women and five children, due to Pakistani firing.

 

8 May 2025, 14:50 PM

Operation Sindoor Live Update: India Targets Pakistan's Air Defence Systems In Retaliation to Overnight Provocation, Defence Ministry Confirms

India's Defence Ministry said that its Armed Forces targeted Air Defence Radars and systems at a number of locations in Pakistan in response to Pakistan's overnight provocation. The defence ministry said that Indian response has been in the 'same domain with same intensity as Pakistan'. 

8 May 2025, 14:47 PM

Operation Sindoor Live: PM Modi Chairs High-Level Meeting To Review National Preparedness and Inter-Ministerial Coordination Amid National Security Concerns

The Prime Minister on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting with Secretaries of various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India to review national preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination in light of recent developments concerning national security.

 

 

 

 

8 May 2025, 14:29 PM

Operation Sindoor Live: PIB shared a details for fact checking

Reacting to the fake news spreading on the socal media, PIB said, "In the coming days your social media will be flooded with #Pakistan sponsored propaganda. It's crucial to scrutinize every piece of information carefully. If you encounter dubious content, especially concerning the Indian Armed Forces or any info related to ongoing situation, report it to #PIBFactCheck. "

PIB shared a details for fact checking

WhatsApp: +91 8799711259

Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in

 

 

8 May 2025, 14:22 PM

Operation Sindoor Live: 'If Pakistan Launches 'Military Attacks On Us,' Says EAM Jaishankar

Amid the India-Pakistan tensions, EAM Jaishankar says not India's 'Intention to escalate the situation' but if Pakistan launches 'military attacks on us, there should be no doubt, that it will be met with a very very firm response'

 

8 May 2025, 14:01 PM

Operation Sindoor Live: BSF Neutralises Pakistani Intruder

Border Security Force (BSF) neutralised a Pakistani intruder in Punjab's Ferozepur sector. Dr Manpreet Singh, Emergency Medical Officer, Ferozepur govt Hospital, said, "The body of an unknown person has been brought here by police."

8 May 2025, 13:43 PM

Operation Sindoor Live: Indian Army Pays Tribute To Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar 

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi and all Ranks of the Indian Army salute the supreme sacrifice of Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar, who laid down his life on 7 May during ceasefire violations by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control, says Indian Army.

 

 

 

8 May 2025, 13:11 PM

Operation Sindoor Live: High Alert Issued For Districts In Rajasthan

A high alert has been issued in districts near the Rajasthan border following India’s airstrikes on nine terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. As a precaution, flight operations at Kishangarh and Jodhpur airports have been suspended until May 10.

8 May 2025, 13:08 PM

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: 'We Are With Govt': Kharge After All-Party Meeting

On all-party meeting, Congress MP & LoP Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said, "In the meeting, we heard what they (Centre) had to say. They also said that certain confidential information cannot be shared outside. We told them that we all are with the government. "

8 May 2025, 12:51 PM

Live Updates: Explostion In 9 Cities

Pakistani army has claimed that loud explosions have been reported from across nine cities as 12 Heron drones targeted nine cities.

 

8 May 2025, 12:43 PM

Operation Sindoor Live: 'Full Support To Govt': Rahul Gandhi After All-Party Meeting

After the all-party meeting, Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi said, "We have extended our full support to the government. As Mallikarjun Kharge ji said, they (the government) said that there are a few things that we don't want to discuss."

8 May 2025, 11:49 AM

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Blast In Karachi

A loud explosion has been reported near Sharafi Goth in Karachi, confirmed by SSP Malir, according to Samaa TV. According to reports, a serial blast have been reported in Karachi. Police have recovered metal fragments from the scene, and the exact nature of the blast is currently under investigation. 

8 May 2025, 12:11 PM

Operation Sindoor Live: Blast In Karachi

After Lahore, Explosion Heard Near Sharafi Goth in Karachi, Pakistan

8 May 2025, 12:11 PM

Operation Sindoor Live: Blast In Karachi

After Lahore, Explosion Heard Near Sharafi Goth in Karachi, Pakistan

8 May 2025, 11:41 AM

Operation Sindoor Live: Central Government Briefs All-Party Leaders After Airstrike

The Central government is convening an all-party meeting to brief leaders on the strike conducted by the armed forces targeting terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.

 

8 May 2025, 11:29 AM

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: 13 Civilians Killed In Poonch

Thirteen civilians were killed and 59 injured—44 of them in Poonch—due to ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the LoC, according to the XP Division of the MEA.

8 May 2025, 11:10 AM

Operation Sindoor Live Update: Amit Shah,  Rahul Gandhi, JP Nadda Arrive Parliament For All-Party Meeting

Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi, JP Nadda arrived at the Parliament Annexe building for the all-party meeting called to brief all political parties on Operation Sindoor. 

 

 

8 May 2025, 11:03 AM

Operation Sindoor Live Update: 'Entire Country Is With The Armed Forces,' Says Kiren Rijiju 

On the all-party meeting, Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said, "Our country has taken a big action. We have called for an all-party meeting over Operation Sindoor, which was conducted by our armed forces. We must brief all the parties about the situation, as it is the responsibility of the government, and the PM has directed us to do so. The entire country is with the armed forces."

8 May 2025, 11:00 AM

Operation Sindoor Live: School Closed In Jodhpur

Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, the Jodhpur administration announced a holiday in all private and government schools and Anganwadis from today till further orders.

 

8 May 2025, 10:59 AM

Operation Sindoor Live: School Closed In J-K

Schools and colleges in several Jammu & Kashmir districts, including Gurez, will remain closed on Thursday. Kashmir University has postponed all exams scheduled until May 10. Srinagar Airport will remain closed for civil flights until May 10.

8 May 2025, 10:32 AM

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Over 20 Airports In India Closed

Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, India takes required precautions and prepares for a befitting response to any Pakistan's misadventure. Further boosting the security, more than 20 airports in North and North-western India have been shut for commercial operations till May 10.

 

8 May 2025, 10:28 AM

Operation Sindoor Live: 'Pakistan Has Been Completely,' Says Pawan Khera

Congress leader Pawan Khera said, "...What is happening in Poonch, the way Pakistan is attacking the innocent civilians there, even a Gurdwara was damaged. The world must see that we are destroying the terror sites, which nurtured the terrorists who attack India, but Pakistan is attacking civilians. Pakistan has been completely isolated today... It's good that we are conveying the situation to the world continuously..."

8 May 2025, 09:52 AM

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Pakistan Issues Empty Threats To India, Says 'Pakistan Will Take Revenge'

Pakistan PM Makes Empty Threats to India, according to Hindustan Times, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said, "Pakistan will take revenge. We will take this war to the end. My Pakistani people, for your safety, our army and our people. We will always be united. Pakistan is most affected by terrorism.”

8 May 2025, 09:22 AM

Live Updates: The Lahore blasts occurred between Walton and Naseerabad.

The explosions were heard today in Pakistan’s Lahore, specifically in the Walton, Gopal Nagar, and Naseerabad areas. According to eyewitnesses, three consecutive blasts took place.

8 May 2025, 09:22 AM

Live Updates: The Lahore blasts occurred between Walton and Naseerabad.

The explosions were heard today in Pakistan’s Lahore, specifically in the Walton, Gopal Nagar, and Naseerabad areas. According to eyewitnesses, three consecutive blasts took place.

8 May 2025, 08:57 AM

Live Updates: Big Explosions In Lahore

Three back-to-back powerful explosions in Lahore; chaos erupts, army deployed on the streets.

 

 

8 May 2025, 08:34 AM

Operation Sindoor Live: Pakistan Issues Empty Threat To India

Multiple blasts reported in Pakistan's Lahore on Thursday.

 

8 May 2025, 07:55 AM

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Jagadish Shettar Says Armed Forces Taught Pakistan a Proper Lesson

On Operation Sindoor, BJP MP Jagadish Shettar said, "Good news was heard by the people of the country about the attack on Pakistan, particularly the places where terrorists were hiding in Pakistan and PoK. Our armed forces have carried out the attack by targeting the terrorist outfits and not the civilians. A proper lesson has been taught to Pakistan by our armed forces..." 

8 May 2025, 07:44 AM

Operation Sindoor Live: High Alert In Punjab and Gujarat

Several regions of Punjab and Gujarat are on high alert after the Indian Armed Forces launched 'Operation Sindoor', conducting precision missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and PoK.

8 May 2025, 07:29 AM

Operation Sindoor Live: Several Airports Shut

Airports have been shut down in several cities, including Chandigarh, Bhuj, Amritsar, and others.

 

8 May 2025, 07:23 AM

Operation Sindoor Live: Singapore Urges To Avoid Non-Essential Travel To India's J-K, Pakistan

 

Amid escalating regional tensions following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has issued a travel advisory, urging citizens to defer all non-essential travel to Jammu & Kashmir in India and to Pakistan.

8 May 2025, 07:11 AM

Operation Sindoor Live Update: Emergency Decleard In Pakistan

In the wake of India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ targeting nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and PoK, emergency has been declared in Pakistan, according to Zee News TV.

8 May 2025, 07:05 AM

Operation Sindoor Live: Government Calls All-Party Meet Today

The Central government has called an all-party meeting today to brief political leaders on the military strikes carried out by the Indian armed forces targeting the terror camps in Pakistan and PoK.