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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said that the Kashmir issue will be addressed by India and Pakistan bilaterally and there is no change of this stand. The assertion came against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's renewed offer to mediate on the Jammu and Kashmir issue. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, while responding to a question on Trump's offer, said, "We have a longstanding national position that any issues pertaining to the Indian Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir have to be addressed by India and Pakistan bilaterally." He said, "The policy has not changed. As you are aware, the outstanding matter is the vacation of illegally occupied Indian territory by Pakistan." On speculation on nuclear war by Trump, Jaiswal said that the military action was entirely in the conventional domain. Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (May 13, 2025)https://t.co/FilV9GzB9c — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) May 13, 2025 "There were some reports that Pakistan's National Command Authority will meet on May 10. But this was later denied by them. Pakistan foreign minister has himself denied the nuclear angle on record,"Randhir Jaiswal said. "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," he said. "In conversations with various countries, we also cautioned that their subscribing to such scenarios could hurt them in their own region," Jaiswal said. He said that India will keep Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures support for cross-border terrorism. Follow India-Pakistan Tensions Live Updates here Pakistan nurtured terrorism on an industrial scale, he said. Terrorist infrastructure that India destroyed under Operation Sindoor were responsible not only for the deaths of Indians but of many other innocents around world, he said. Jaiswal lauded the Indian Armed Forces and said that their might compelled Pakistan to stop attacking. Jaiswal said that the initiative of the understanding was taken by the Pakistani side. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to the Adampur air base in Punjab on Tuesday morning and interacted with air force personnel, who have been in the thick of action during the recent conflict with Pakistan. India is eternally grateful to its armed forces for everything they do for our nation, he said on X. (with PTI inputs)
13 May,2025 07:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said that the Opposition will question the government at the all-party meeting over US President Donald Trump's claims that his administration helped broker a "ceasefire" between India and Pakistan. The Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha said he will urge the government to call an all-party meeting soon, to discuss the latest developments related to the India-Pakistan tensions, reported PTI. Speaking to reporters in Kalaburagi, the veteran politician said, "Trump is saying things to claim credit. These people [Prime Minister and the Central government] are saying no. It is a sensitive matter. When an all-party meeting is called, we will discuss what's the matter, what happened and what were the telephone talks and ask all these things.” When asked if PM Modi gave in to the mediation by the United States (US) President, Kharge said, "It won't be right for me to speak about it now. We have our party meeting today. I'm going for that. I will ask (centre) to call an all-party meeting, let's see what they will do." India-Pakistan tensions: No reference to trade in talks between Indian, US leaders India launched Operation Sindoor early on May 7, in a retaliatory response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 people dead. More than 100 terrorists were killed in the operation, which targeted nine camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Following India's attack on terror camps, Pakistan launched drone and missile attacks, targeting homes, religious structures and military installations in India. Eleven airbases and around 40 Pakistani military personnel were killed after India responded to Pakistani drone and missile attacks. On May 10, India and Pakistan reached agreed to end all military conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes. Sources from the government have maintained that the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan reached an agreement to stop all firings and military actions, and no third party was involved. There was no reference to the trade in talks between the top leaders of India and the US during the India-Pakistan military conflict, government sources said on Monday after Trump, on two occaisons, claimed that he pressured New Delhi and Islamabad to stop hostilities by threatening to cut trade with both countries. Kharge and his party have already demanded that the Central government convene a special session of Parliament to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor, and the latest developments in cross-border firing, including the recently announced "ceasefire". (With PTI inputs)
13 May,2025 06:07 PM IST | Kalaburagi | mid-day online correspondentLife in the border districts of Jaisalmer and Barmer has returned to normal, with schools and markets operating as usual. In Jaisalmer, schools reopened today after being closed on May 7 following the Operation Sindoor that targeted terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Barmer reported no incidents of drones, firing, or shelling last night. Residents were seen shopping in markets and carrying on with their daily routines. The vice principal of a girls' school in Jaisalmer told ANI that the situation has become normal, and there is full attendance of staff at her school. "The situation is very normal. Schools are open, and the staff attendance is full. The children are reaching school, and the order has not yet been received from the department regarding the exams for the ninth and eleventh grades. As soon as the order comes, the exam will be conducted," she said. Meanwhile, life in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi returned to normal after India and Pakistan came to an understanding on the cessation of hostilities. Morning visuals showed students returning to school. However, local residents of a border village in the Samba district feared violation of the understanding by the Pakistan army after blasts were heard on Monday night and splinters hit one of the houses. The roof and kitchen of the affected house have been damaged after shelling by Pakistan. Dalbeer Singh, a local, said that there was constant fear due to shelling by Pakistan. "We were clueless last night, but we heard noises. We saw in the morning that this had happened. However, there is not much damage. We were all at home when the explosion happened. The police came later and took stock of the situation. There is an environment of fear." Prakar Singh, a local from another border village, said, "When the drone firing happened, I was trying to calm my kids. Pakistan is not ready to agree." Red streaks were seen and explosions heard as India's air defence intercepted Pakistani drones amid a blackout in Samba on Monday evening, with Army sources saying that a small number of drones had come in the Samba sector and were being engaged. Army sources said that comparatively, a very small number of drones have come in the Samba sector, and they are being engaged, and there is nothing to be alarmed. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
13 May,2025 05:43 PM IST | Jaisalmer | ANIPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that our Army, Air Force and Navy personnel made Pakistani army bite the dust through India's Operaion Sindoor. PM Modi on Tuesday travelled to the Adampur air base in Punjab and interacted with air force personnel, who have been in the thick of action during the recent India-Pakistan tensions. PM Modi in his address on Tuesday said, "Bharat Mata Ki Jai is not just a slogan but a pledge by the country's soldiers to dedicate their lives for the nation and tales of their valour are etched in history forever after Operation Sindoor." He said that when our armed forces take the wind out of nuclear blackmail, our enemies understand the importance of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai. "The tales of your valour will be etched in history forever. I salute our Army, Air Force and Navy personnel," PM Modi said in his address at the Adampur air base. Interacted with the air warriors and soldiers at AFS Adampur. Their courage and professionalism in protecting our nation are commendable. https://t.co/hFjkVIUl8o — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 13, 2025 In his address, PM Modi further said, "We do not fight only with weapons any longer, also fight with drones and data." "Pakistan's intentions have been defeated every single time by our armed forces," Modi said. "I can proudly say that all of you reached your target with perfection. In Pakistan, it was not just the terrorist camps and their air bases that were destroyed, but their nefarious designs and audacity were also defeated," he said. PM Modi osaid that Indian Armed Forces have created history by their precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir under Operation Sindoor and had demolished Islamabad's "nuclear blackmail". Follow India-Pakistan Tensions Live Updates here PM Modi's visit to the Adampur air base came after days of intense tensions between India and Pakistan following Indian strikes on terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir on May 7 under India's Operation Sindoor which was launched in retaliation for a deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22 in which 26 people --mostly tourists were killed.
13 May,2025 04:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThree terrorists with affiliation to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter in Shopian, South Kashmir, on Tuesday. The security forces have identified the identities of two of the three terrorists, ANI reported. The three terrorists were killed in the Shukroo forest area of Keller in Shopian district. According to sources, one them was identified as Shahid Kuttay, the son of Mohd Yousuf Kuttay, a resident of Chotipora Heerpora in Shopian. According to ANI, Shahid Kuttay was a ‘Category A’ LeT operative, who was involved in the firing incident that at the Danish Resort in Srinagar on April 8, 2024. Two German tourists and one driver were injured in the incident. Reports state that Shahid Kuttay joined LeT on March 8, 2023. Previously, he was involved in the killing of a BJP Sarpanch at Heerpora on May 18, 2024, and was also a suspect in the killing of a Territorial Army personnel at Behibagh in Kulgam on February 3 this year. Another terrorist has been identified as Adnan Shafi Dar, the son of Mohd Shafi Dar, who was earlier a resident of Wanduna Melhora in Shopian. Adnan Shafi Dar joined a terror organisation on October 18, 2024, and was a ‘category C’ LeT terrorist. He was involved in the killing of some non-local labourers at Wachi in Shopian on October 18, 2024, reported ANI. India-Pakistan tensions: Encounter took place at 8 am, say sources Various intelligence agencies are working to establish the identity of the third terrorist. According to sources, the terrorists were encountered around 8 am on Monday following specific intelligence related about them hiding in the Shukroo forest area.Earlier, the security forces had launched a massive cordon-and-search operation in the forests of Kellar after receiving specific input about the presence of some terrorists in the region, a top police officer said. Meanwhile, posters were also noticed in several parts of Pulwama District, advertising a Rs 20-lakh reward for information on terrorists engaged in the Pahalgam terror attack, ANI reported. Earlier, the Jammu and Kashmir Police had revealed the sketches and IDs of three terrorists suspected of being involved in the attack. The three terrorists, who are linked with LeT, have been identified as Hussain Thoker, an Anantnag native; Ali Bhai, also known as Talha Bhai; and Hasim Musa, also known as Suleiman. Musa and Talha are alleged Pakistani terrorists, while Thokar is a Kashmiri resident. Monday’s operation comes amid the escalating India-Pakistan tensions following New Delhi’s tremendous success in Operation Sindoor, in which precision strikes killed nearly 100 terror terrorists in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The camps struck by India included Bahawalpur, the Jaish headquarters, and Muridke – a significant Lashkar training site. (With ANI inputs)
13 May,2025 03:50 PM IST | Shopian | mid-day online correspondentCBSE, just a few hours after announcing the Class 12 results, announced the Class 10 results for 2025. The Class 10 result depicts that around 93 per cent of students have cleared the CBSE Class 10 board exams. The results of Class 10 were declared on Tuesday, with girls outperforming boys by over two percentage points, according to Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj as per PTI. The CBSE Class 10 board examinations for the year 2024-25 commenced on February 15 and concluded on March 1. Whereas the Class 12 board examination was administered from February 15 to April 4, 2025. Succeeding to the previous year, 93.66 per cent of candidates have cleared the exams this year, which is marginally up from last year's pass percentage of 93.60 per cent. While 95 per cent of the girls have cleared the exam, 92.63 per cent of boys out of 23,71,939 cruised through the ranks. For transgender candidates, the pass percentage climbed to 95 per cent as compared to last year's 91.30 per cent. As per PTI, this year, in 2024-25, over 1.99 lakh candidates have scored above 90 per cent marks, while 45,516 candidates have scored above 95 per cent. However, more than 1.41 lakh candidates have been placed for compartment exams. A total of 23,71,939 candidates have appeared for the CBSE Class 10 board exams. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday congratulated CBSE class 10 and 12 students on announcement of board exam results. The Union Minister for Education took to X stating, "Heartiest congratulations to all my young friends and their parents, who have successfully cleared the CBSE Class XII and Class X examinations. This is a moment to rejoice and cherish the fruits of hard work, dedication and perseverance. Wishing all the next-gen leaders a happy, healthy and bright future ahead." Heartiest congratulations to all my young friends and their parents, who have successfully cleared the CBSE Class XII and Class X examinations.This is a moment to rejoice and cherish the fruits of hard work, dedication and perseverance. Wishing all the next-gen leaders a happy,… — Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) May 13, 2025 Check your CBSE class 10 results here: cbse.gov.in, cbseresults.nic.in results.cbse.nic.in. How to check your CBSE class 10 results online: Open your browser and go to any of the above-mentioned links. Locate the results link. Enter your roll number, school number, date of birth, and admit card ID in the designated fields. Press Submit. CBSE also informed that students can also check their results through SMS, Digilocker, and the UMANG application.
13 May,2025 02:38 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) will hold a march on Friday to protest irregular water supply in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city, a party leader said on Tuesday. Talking to reporters, Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Ambadas Danve, said the party had taken up a month-long agitation on the issue in April. "Shiv Sena (UBT) has undertaken an agitation against inadequate and irregular water supply in the city. A 'Halla Bol' morcha will take place on May 16 under the leadership of party MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) Aaditya Thackeray," he said. He added that Thackeray would also hold a meeting with the municipal commissioner. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has been grappling with water supply issues, and residents have been receiving water once every eight to 12 days. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
13 May,2025 02:33 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | PTIOn Tuesday, Andhra Pradesh former chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy will pay his visit to the Kali Thanda village in Sri Sathya Sai district to meet the family of the martyred soldier Murali Naik, reported news agency ANI. Murali Naik was killed in the line of duty during the cross border firing by Pakistani forces along the Line of Control (LoC), reported ANI. According to ANI, the former chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy will spend time with the family of martyred soldier Murali Nai. Earlier on May 9, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu paid tribute to the army jawan. Naidu spoke with Murali Naik's parents, Jyotibai and Ram Naik, and assured them of the state government's support, reported ANI. According to an official release from the TDP, Chandrababu Naidu condoled the demise of the young soldier from Ananthapuram district. He praised Murali's invaluable service in the army over the past two years and called on everyone to stand united with patriotism and vigilance. CM Naidu also urged everybody to observe two minutes of silence in honour of Murali Naik's sacrifice, reported ANI. Meanwhile, the family of BSF Sub-Inspector Mohammed Imteyaz, another jawan who lost his life in the cross-border shelling that took place in RS Pura, will be given Rs 50 lakh as ex-gratia, as per a release. The family will be given Rs 50 lakh-Rs 29 lakh from the Bihar Chief Minister's fund and Rs 21 lakh from the State government, reported ANI. In response to the Pahalgam attack India targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), not only avenged the attack but also redefined India's policy against terrorism through a blend of military precision, strategic innovation, and global diplomacy through the Operation Sindoor. The nine terrorist camps destroyed were key operational centres of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen, reported ANI. According to ANI, the strikes penetrated deep into Pakistan, including Punjab province and high-risk areas like Bahawalpur, where even the US had hesitated to deploy drones. The operation showcased India's willingness to intrude into Pakistan's heartland, attacking hundreds of kilometres inside its territory and signalling that neither the Line of Control (LoC) nor Pakistan's interior would be safe for terrorists or their supporters. (With inputs from ANI)
13 May,2025 02:06 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAmid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to the Adampur air base in Punjab on Tuesday morning and interacted with air force personnel, who have been in the thick of action during the recent conflict with Pakistan. PM Modi said on X, "Earlier this morning, I went to AFS Adampur and met our brave air warriors and soldiers. It was a very special experience to be with those who epitomise courage, determination and fearlessness. India is eternally grateful to our armed forces for everything they do for our nation." Earlier this morning, I went to AFS Adampur and met our brave air warriors and soldiers. It was a very special experience to be with those who epitomise courage, determination and fearlessness. India is eternally grateful to our armed forces for everything they do for our nation. pic.twitter.com/RYwfBfTrV2 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 13, 2025 The prime minister's visit comes after days of India-Pakistan tensions following Indian strikes on terror sites in the neighbouring country on May 7 under Operation Sindoor. India and Pakistan agreed on May 10 to stop military actions. India has, however, made it clear it has merely paused its operation and its future actions will be guided by Pakistan's conduct. The Adampur base was one of the Air Bases active during Op Sindoor. On Monday, DG Air Operations Air Marshal AK Bharti stated that the purpose of Operation Sindoor was to target terrorists, and not to engage with the Pakistan Military or Pakistani civilians. Addressing a press briefing, Air Marshal Bharti said, "Our fight is with the terrorists, our fight is not with the Pakistan Military or Pakistan civilians, so that is very clear. We are very clear in our targeting." The Air Marshal emphasised that the Indian Armed Forces showcased their effectiveness through precise strikes during Operation Sindoor. "Our counter systems and trained air defence operators are fully capable, and our nation's indigenous capability has proven its effectiveness. It has been demonstrated that no matter what kind of technology emerges, we are prepared to counter it. There is no need for excessive words, you have seen with your own eyes the consequences we have delivered," he stated. On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the forces had been given full freedom to wipe out terrorists. In his address to the Nation, PM Modi said, "Every terror organisation now knows 'ki hamari behano, betiyon ke maathe se Sindoor hatane ka anjaam kya hota hai." PM Modi said Indian Air Force, Army Navy, Border Security Force and India's paramilitary forces are constantly on alert. "After the surgical strike and air strike, now Operation Sindoor is India's policy against terrorism. Operation Sindoor has carved out a new benchmark in our fight against terrorism and has set up a new parameter and new normal," he said. "First, If there is a terrorist attack on India, a fitting reply will be given. We will give a befitting response on our terms only. We will take strict action at every place from where the roots of terrorism emerge. Secondly, India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail. India will strike precisely and decisively at the terrorist hideouts developing under the cover of nuclear blackmail," he added. PM Modi said India will not differentiate between the government sponsoring terrorism and the masterminds of terrorism. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 to strike multiple terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir in retaliation for a deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22 in which 26 tourists were killed. In addition to eliminating over 100 terrorists, the strikes targeted 11 Air bases inside Pakistan and inflicted significant damage on their military capabilities. The air, land and sea operations were carried out with calibrated restraint, with an emphasis on minimising civilian casualties. (With inputs from Agencies)
13 May,2025 01:57 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially declared the CBSE class 12 exam results 2025. This year, the overall pass percentage stands at 88.39 per cent, reflecting a slight improvement of 0.41 per cent over last year’s 87.98 per cent. Once again, girls have outshone boys, registering a 91.64% pass rate, while boys recorded a pass percentage of 85.70 per cent. In a remarkable development, transgender candidates have achieved a 100 per cent pass rate, a significant jump from last year’s 50 per cent — a milestone that deserves recognition and applause. A total of 6,92,794 students appeared for the CBSE Class 12 exams this year. Of these, 1,11,544 students scored above 90 per cent, and 24,867 students secured above 95 per cent. However, more than 1.29 lakh students have been placed in the compartment category. Following the declaration of CBSE class 12 exam results 2025, the CBSE is expected to announce the Class 10 results today at 1:00 PM, according to reports by PTI. CBSE also released a list showing that the Vijayawada region had the highest pass percentage at 99.60 per cent, while the Prayagraj region had the lowest at 79.53 per cent among all 17 regions. Other important regions such as Chennai (97.39 per cent), Bengaluru (95.95 per cent), Delhi East (95.39 per cent), Delhi West (95.06 per cent), and Pune (90.93 per cent) performed well, securing above-average results. On the other hand, regions like Bhubaneshwar (83.64 per cent), Guwahati (83.62 per cent), Patna (82.46 per cent), Bhopal (82.86 per cent), and Noida (81.29 per cent) showed below-average results. You can check your CBSE class 12 exam results 2025 here: cbseresults.nic.in cbse.gov.in results.cbse.nic.in results.digilocker.gov.in. How to check your results Open your browser and go to any of the above-mentioned links. Locate the results link. Enter your roll number, school number, date of birth, and admit card ID in the designated fields. Press Submit. Students can also check their results via SMS, Digilocker and the UMANG app. This year, over 42 lakh students appeared for the CBSE exams, which were held between February 15 and April 4.
13 May,2025 01:37 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAmid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, IndiGo has cancelled its flights to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar and Rajkot for May 13. In a statement posted on X, Indigo said, "In light of the latest developments and with your safety as our utmost priority, flights to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot are cancelled for 13th May 2025." "We understand how this may disrupt your travel plans, and regret the inconvenience caused. Our teams are actively monitoring the situation and will promptly keep you informed of further updates. Before heading to the airport, please check your flight status on our website or app. If you need assistance, we're just a message or call away. and forever ready to help," the statement added. #6ETravelUpdate pic.twitter.com/KnJYNZgOhF — IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) May 12, 2025 "In line with the latest government directives, the airports are open for operations. We will progressively commence operations on the previously closed routes," IndiGo had earlier said in a travel advisory. This comes hours after Indigo's announcement after the airline announced that it will progressively commence operations on the previously closed. "In light of the latest developments and with your safety as our utmost priority, flights to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot are cancelled for 13th May 2025," IndiGo said in a post on X at 23:38 hours on Monday. These six airports are among those that were reopened for civilian flights on Monday after being temporarily shut in the wake of the military conflict between India and Pakistan. The flight 6E2045 from Delhi to Amritsar returned to the national capital after being airborne for some time, as per information available on flight tracking website Flightradar24.com. On Monday, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) also announced the reopening of 32 airports across northern and western India for civil flight operations, three days after their temporary closure was extended until Thursday next (May 15) amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions. Meanwhile, Air India on Tuesday announced the cancellation of two-way flight operations to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot for Tuesday. In a statement posted on X, Air India said, "In view of the latest developments and keeping your safety in mind, flights to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot are cancelled for Tuesday, 13th May." "We are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated," it added. (With inputs from Agencies)
13 May,2025 11:59 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
