PM Modi said that the Indian armed forces have his full confidence and “complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets and timing” of India’s response. Follow The Hindu’s live updates on

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, the US has urged both nations to de-escalate. Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to engage with their foreign ministers,

In the previous Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting held on April 23, the government has announced a string of measures targeting Pakistan, including suspension of key provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty and expulsion of Pakistani nationals.