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India has expressed its approval of the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, acknowledging it as a positive move amidst rising regional tensions. The Ministry of External Affairs lauded the diplomatic efforts of the United States and Qatar in facilitating the fragile truce. India reiterated that dialogue is essential for resolving regional disputes and offered support for further peacebuilding initiatives.
Pakistan's deputy PM Ishaq Dar admitted India's strikes on Nur Khan and Shorkot airbases during Operation Sindoor, retaliating for the Pahalgam attack. Carried out on May 6 and 7, the operation prompted Pakistan to seek Saudi intervention to halt further Indian action. The strikes targeted terror camps and infrastructure, delivering a strong message in response to the Pahalgam massacre.
Congress has criticised Prime Minister Modi's silence on Donald Trump's repeated claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Jairam Ramesh highlighted Trump's remarks and questioned whether India's foreign policy was being compromised. He urged Modi to address growing diplomatic challenges, citing recent US-Pakistan engagements and calling for an all-party meeting to discuss the situation.
The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, with 149 nations voting in favor. India abstained, despite key US allies supporting the resolution, while the US and Israel opposed it. This decision follows India's previous support for similar resolutions and recent reliance on Israeli defense technology during a conflict with Pakistan.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having a habit of surrendering, citing US President Donald Trump's claims of brokering peace between India and Pakistan. Gandhi reiterated his commitment to a caste census and removing the 50% cap on reservation, promising to initiate it from Bihar if his party forms the government.
Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ceasefire agreement with Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, alleging it was a 'surrender' influenced by Donald Trump. He contrasted this with Indira Gandhi's strong leadership during the 1971 war. Gandhi also accused the BJP and RSS of easily succumbing to pressure, highlighting the Congress Party's history of resistance.
An all-party delegation revealed that the India-Pakistan truce on May 10 was initiated by Pakistan, dismissing claims of third-party mediation. JDU MP Sanjay Kumar Jha stated that the Pakistani DGMO's call for a ceasefire faced hotline issues, leading to communication through their embassy in India.
PM Narendra Modi claimed Pakistan begged for a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor. He highlighted India's strength and the use of indigenous weapons. Modi referred to Shehbaz Sharif's admission about India's BrahMos missile strikes. He emphasized the BrahMos missile's production in Uttar Pradesh. This signifies India's growing defense capabilities. The PM's statements underscore India's assertive stance on national security.
Donald Trump claimed to have prevented a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan, stating he conveyed to both nations that trade would be contingent on ceasing hostilities. Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India initiated Operation Sindoor, leading to retaliatory actions.
John Bolton refuted Donald Trump's claim of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, attributing it to Trump's tendency to seek credit. This followed Trump's assertion on Truth Social about US mediation in a ceasefire after India's 'Operation Sindoor'. India has firmly denied any US mediation, emphasizing the bilateral nature of issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar refuted Donald Trump's claim of brokering peace between India and Pakistan. Jaishankar clarified that the cessation of hostilities occurred through direct communication after Pakistan signaled its readiness to stop firing on May 10. This followed India's 'Operation Sindoor' targeting terror sites in response to the Pahalgam attack.
The Ministry of External Affairs clarified to a parliamentary committee that the India-Pakistan ceasefire was a bilateral decision, refuting Donald Trump's claims of US mediation. During the meeting, officials confirmed the conflict remained conventional, with no nuclear signaling from Pakistan. India successfully struck Pakistani air bases, regardless of the platforms used.
India and Pakistan have decided to continue confidence-building measures to de-escalate military tensions along the Line of Control and the international boundary. This decision follows an understanding reached on May 10 to cease cross-border hostilities, with both sides aiming to prevent aggressive actions. While Pakistan claims an extension of the ceasefire, India maintains full operational readiness.
Donald Trump again claimed to have mediated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan following India's Operation Sindoor, sparked by a terror attack. Trump stated he encouraged trade talks to de-escalate the conflict, but India has denied any US mediation, reaffirming that discussions with Pakistan will only address terrorism and the return of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, emphasizing a strictly bilateral approach.
For nine consecutive days, Pakistan has violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC), prompting proportionate responses from the Indian Army. The unprovoked small-arms fire targeted areas including Kupwara, Uri, and Akhnoor.
Tensions escalate as Pakistani forces violate ceasefire along the LoC for the seventh consecutive night, prompting a proportionate response from the Indian Army. Amidst this, the US attempts to de-escalate tensions following a terrorist attack. Meanwhile, Donald Trump downplays tariff impact, and a Karnataka bus driver faces probe for offering namaz during duty hours.
Following Pakistan's unprovoked firing along the LoC, the DGMOs of India and Pakistan spoke via hotline, with India issuing a strong warning. This occurred amidst rising tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack, where 26 tourists were killed. The CCS, headed by PM Modi, met to discuss India's response, granting the armed forces operational freedom regarding retaliation.
Pakistani troops have violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control for the fourth consecutive night, initiating unprovoked firing in the Poonch and Kupwara districts of Jammu and Kashmir, according to Indian Army officials. This escalation follows a recent terror attack in Pahalgam, where 26 Hindu tourists were killed.
Pakistani troops have violated the ceasefire agreement for the third consecutive night by initiating unprovoked firing along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. Indian Army soldiers responded effectively with small arms fire in the Tutmari Gali and Rampur sectors.
Pakistan violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control in Kashmir for the second consecutive night, prompting retaliation from the Indian Army. This follows the Pahalgam attack, where 26 civilians were killed by The Resistance Front, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Following the Pahalgam massacre, the ceasefire along the Line of Control is showing signs of strain, with small arms fire reported across multiple locations since Thursday night. The Indian Army has responded effectively to Pakistani firing, with heightened alert levels and increased fighter sorties by the IAF. Military options for punitive strikes against Pakistan are under consideration.
An Indian Army JCO was killed in a gunfight with terrorists attempting to infiltrate across the Line of Control in Jammu's Akhnoor sector, marking a ceasefire violation by Pakistan. This incident occurred shortly after brigade commander-level talks aimed at de-escalating border tensions. Separately, in Kishtwar, security forces eliminated three Pakistani terrorists during a joint operation, recovering a cache of weapons.