What’s happening?
- India’s army says it hit nine sites in Pakistan
- Pakistan says 26 civilians were killed, 46 wounded
- Pakistan says it shot down five Indian aircraft
- India says 10 civilians killed, 48 injured by Pakistan
- AirlinesĀ re-route and cancel flights due to fighting
Some in India celebrate military strikes on Pakistan
People in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad held placards and shouted anti Pakistan slogans to celebrate India’s military strikes on Pakistan.
Meanwhile in eastern India, members of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party were celebrating the success of Operation Sindoor at the state BJP office in Bhubaneswar city by applying sindoor (red vermilion) on their foreheads.
‘Nobody has anything to gain from prolonged confrontation’
Earlier we reported the U.S., China and Russia have called for restraint. Here is what other countries have said about the hostilities:
JAPAN CHIEF CABINET SECRETARY YOSHIMASA HAYASHI
“In regard to the terrorist act that occurred in Kashmir on April 22, our country firmly condemns such acts of terrorism. Furthermore, we express strong concern that this situation may lead to further retaliatory exchanges and escalate into a full-scale military conflict. For the peace and stability of South Asia, we strongly urge both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and stabilize the situation through dialogue.”
ISRAEL’S AMBASSADOR TO INDIA REUVEN AZAR
“Israel supports India’s right for self defence. Terrorists should know there’s no place to hide from their heinous crimes against the innocent.”
France’s Jean-Noel Barrot at U.N. Headquarters in New York, April 29, 2025.
FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER JEAN-NOEL BARROT
“We call on India as well as on Pakistan to show restraint in order to avoid escalation. Nobody has anything to gain from prolonged confrontation between India and Pakistan. These are two major military powers, that is why we call for restraint”
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES FOREIGN MINISTRY
“Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed has called on India and Pakistan to exercise restraint, de-escalate tensions, and avoid further escalation that could threaten regional and international peace.”
TURKEY’S FOREIGN MINISTRY
Urged India and Pakistan to act with common sense, saying India’s latest military action created the risk of an “all-out war”. It reiterated its support to Pakistan’s call for an investigation into an Islamist militant attack that killed 26 in the Indian-administered side of the Himalayan region on April 22.
INDONESIA FOREIGN MINISTRY
“We urge both parties to exercise restraint and prioritize dialogue in resolving the crisis.”
Indonesian citizens residing in India and Pakistan are advised to remain alert and avoid travelling to affected areas and possible targeted places.
