President Trump praises strong, unwaveringly powerful leadership of India, Pakistan for reaching ceasefire
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, May 11 (PTI): US President Donald Trump on Sunday praised the “strong and unwaveringly powerful” leadership of India and Pakistan for reaching a ceasefire, saying their legacy is greatly enhanced by their brave actions. “I will work with you both to see if, after a “thousand years,” a solution can be arrived at […]
No ceasefire violation reported in Kashmir valley overnight
SRINAGAR, May 11 (PTI): There was a semblance of normalcy in Kashmir valley as residents witnessed the first night in six days without the sound of aircraft, missiles and drones flying overhead. “There was no ceasefire violation reported from any sector along the Line of Control in Kashmir after 11 pm on Saturday,” officials said […]
Two security officers among seven killed in Pakistani shelling across Jammu: Officials
Jammu, May 11 (PTI) A senior Jammu and Kashmir government official and two security officers were among seven killed while more than 25 people were injured amid intense mortar shelling and drone strikes by Pakistan in the Jammu region on Saturday, officials said. The casualties were reported hours before India and Pakistan agreed to end […]
Soldier killed guarding air base in Udhampur
Jammu/Jaipur, May 11 (PTI) A soldier was killed when he was hit by a fragment of a Pakistani drone, which was successfully intercepted by the Army Air Defence at an air base in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Saturday, officials said. The incident took place before the announcement of a ceasefire by India and […]
Pak has violated bilateral understanding reached this afternoon: Govt sources
New Delhi, May 10 (PTI) Pakistan has violated the bilateral understanding reached this afternoon to immediately stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, government sources said on Saturday night. This came hours after India announced the understanding following four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes that brought the two […]
India-Pakistan ceasefire: Congress seeks all-party meet chaired by PM, special session of Parliament
New Delhi, May 10 (PTI) With India and Pakistan agreeing to an immediate ceasefire, there is now a need more than ever before for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to chair an all-party meeting and take political parties into confidence, the Congress said on Saturday. The opposition party also demanded that the government call a special […]
India, Pak worked out understanding on stopping military action: Jaishankar
New Delhi, May 10 (PTI) India and Pakistan on Saturday worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday. The announcement came days after India carried out Operation Sindoor striking nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir to avenge the Pahalgam attack. Since the operation, […]
DGMOs of India, Pak agree to halt military ops from 5 pm onwards: FS Misri
New Delhi, May 10 (PTI) The directors general of military operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan have agreed to stop all firings and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 5 pm on Saturday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has announced. The brief announcement by the foreign secretary came shortly after US President […]
Update: Pak, India agree to immediate ceasefire, US says it mediated the truce
WASHINGTON, May 10 (PTI): President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate” ceasefire after talks mediated by the US. The US-brokered ceasefire came hours after militaries of India and Pakistan attacked each other’s military facilities, dangerously escalating the ongoing conflict. “After a long night of talks […]
Trump claims India, Pak agree on ceasefire; no confirmation from either country
Washington, May 10 (PTI) President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate” ceasefire after talks mediated by the US. There was no immediate confirmation from either country. “After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and […]