New Delhi, May 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday with top government functionaries, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, a day after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop military actions.

National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, and all three service chiefs were among those who attended the meeting.

India had accused Pakistan of violating the terms of the understanding on Saturday night and asked it to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with seriousness and responsibility.

The situation has since cooled down even though residents in several border areas continue to live in a state of apprehension following days of shelling and drone incidents.

Lucknow, May 11: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday inaugurated the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility at the Lucknow node of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor, along with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, marking a major milestone in India’s journey toward defence self-reliance.

The Chief Minister used the occasion to condemn Pakistan-backed terrorism and praised India’s recent military “Operation Sindoor” as a powerful demonstration of India’s resolve. “India has sent a clear message to the world—terrorism will be met with force,” he said. He urged all citizens to unite under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to confront terrorism with a single voice.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh joined the event virtually and, along with Adityanath, launched the BrahMos facility by pressing a ceremonial button. A publication on defence manufacturing, Brahmand, was also released. As a mark of honour, Adityanath received a model of the BrahMos missile and handed out appointment letters to young professionals selected by BrahMos Aerospace.

Praising the leadership of both Prime Minister Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Adityanath described Operation Sindoor as a coordinated effort showcasing the strength of India’s Army, Navy, and Air Force. “The world saw what BrahMos can do during Operation Sindoor. If anyone still has doubts, they should ask the people in Pakistan what this missile is capable of,” he remarked.

He emphasised that under the Modi government, terrorist acts will be treated as acts of war. “Terrorism will not end unless it is completely crushed,” he added, reaffirming the government’s zero-tolerance stance.

The Chief Minister also drew attention to the strategic importance of indigenous defence production. Pointing to countries like Israel as models of deterrence through self-reliance, he stressed that India must not depend on others for its security. “A self-sufficient nation must be capable of defending itself,” he said. Adityanath highlighted that six cities: Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Aligarh, Jhansi, and Chitrakoot have been designated as key centres of defence manufacturing. He cited the 2020 Defence Expo in Lucknow—organised after the BJP’s return to power—as the moment when the BrahMos facility was formally proposed. “We have already inaugurated an ammunition production centre in Kanpur, and the demand for its expansion is growing,” he said.

Adityanath claimed that compared to 2013–14, India’s defence production and exports have risen several-fold. “India is now not only self-reliant in meeting its security needs but is also supplying defence equipment to friendly countries,” he said. Uttar Pradesh, he added, is steadily progressing toward its target of Rs 50,000 crore in investments and one lakh jobs through the Defence Corridor initiative. “We have signed 57 MoUs with a potential investment value of Rs 30,000 crore in the defence sector alone. Nearly 60,000 youth are expected to benefit,” he said. Thanking organisations like BrahMos, PTC, DRDO, and L&T for setting up manufacturing units and training local youth, he contrasted the current landscape with the pre-2017 era when industries were reluctant to invest due to poor infrastructure and security concerns. “When people are not safe, how can capital be safe?” he asked. “Today, both are secure, and Uttar Pradesh is confidently stepping forward to serve the nation’s defence needs.”

New Delhi, May 11: Over 100 terrorists, including high-value targets such as Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf and Mudasir Ahmed, were eliminated during Operation Sindoor on May 7, the Indian military said on Sunday.

Nine terror targets were identified after careful deliberations and they were hit using precision weapons, Director General of Military Operations Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai said at a media briefing.

He said the Pakistan Army is reported to have lost 35 to 40 personnel between May 7 and 10 in the military offensives between the two sides.

New Delhi, May 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given clear directions to armed forces to respond to cross-border firing and shelling with full force, saying “Wahan se goli chalegi, toh yahan se gola,” sources said on Sunday.

They said the Operation Sindoor is far from over, and India will respond with bombs to every Pakistani bullet fired from across the Line of Control (LoC).

They say that the PM has said enough is enough, “Wahan se goli chalegi, toh yahan se gola chalega.” (If they fire bullets from there, we will respond with bombs). The turning point was the attacks on the air bases, they said.

“If they fire, we will fire, and if they attack, we will attack,” they added.

The sources also informed about India’s stand on Kashmir, saying that the country doesn’t need anyone to mediate and there was only one issue at hand, which was the return of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK).

“We have a very clear position on Kashmir, there is only one matter left – the return of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). There is nothing else to talk. If they talk about handing over terrorists, we can talk. I don’t have any intention of any other topic. We don’t want anyone to mediate. We don’t need anyone to mediate,” the sources were quoted as saying.

Following India and Pakistan’s agreement for the cessation of hostilities, the Indian Air Force informed that the tasks assigned to it in Operation Sindoor had been completed with “precision” and “professionalism.”

They further informed that the operations are still ongoing and have not finished. According to their post on ‘X,’ a special briefing regarding the same will be conducted in due course.

The Indian Air Force also urged everyone to refrain from speculation and disseminate unverified information.

“The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully executed its assigned tasks in Operation Sindoor, with precision and professionalism. Operations were conducted in a deliberate and discreet manner, aligned with National Objectives. Since the Operations are still ongoing, a detailed briefing will be conducted in due course. The IAF urges all to refrain from speculation and dissemination of unverified information”, the Indian Air Force posted on X.

Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 to strike multiple terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir after a deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam last month.