India, April 26 -- Amid escalating tension with Pakistan since the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, the Government of India on Saturday asked media outlets to refrain from live coverage of defence operations and the movement of security forces.

The ministry of information and broadcasting, in an advisory, contended that such reportage might inadvertently help hostile elements.

"In the interest of national security, all media platforms, news agencies, and social media users are advised to exercise utmost responsibility and adhere strictly to existing laws and regulations while reporting on matters concerning defence and other security-related operations," the advisory said.

"Specifically: No real-time coverage, dissemination of visua...