"This is not the first time a third party has intervened. After the 1965 war, for instance, we went to Tashkent and signed an agreement with third-party involvement - the Soviet Union at the time... What was interesting this time was that President Trump announced it before anybody else, whi
Residents in the border district of Poonch have expressed relief following the recent understanding reached between India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions, with many welcoming the return of normalcy and appealing for long-term peace.
Shrinate further stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should tell the Opposition about how cessation of hostilities was announced by American President Donald Trump.
Following India and Pakistan's agreement to cessation of hostilities, the Indian Air Force took its official 'X' handle and informed that the tasks assigned to it in Operation Sindoor had been completed with "precision" and "professionalism."
Earlier on Saturday, India also played down the role of the US in achieving an agreement on cessation of hostilities saying that the understanding had been reached between DGMOs of the two countries.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) SP Vaid on Sunday said India's long-standing policy, in line with the Shimla Agreement, rejects any third-party involvement, stressing that the Kashmir dispute is a bilateral matter to be resolved directly between India and Pakistan
"In light of the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, the earlier request for the voluntary closure of shops and other establishments is hereby withdrawn. All shops and establishments are now permitted to operate as usual," the post said.
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has praised the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, commending the leadership of both nations and the US mediation that facilitated the agreement.
According to a release, in line with this initiative, the State Trading Organization Plc (STO) - a Government of Maldives enterprise responsible for the import and distribution of essential goods - has signed a strategic agreement with HLL under India's Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pa
There is no pre or post-condition to the understanding concerning military action between India and Pakistan reached on Saturday and the Indus Waters Treaty will remain in abeyance, MEA sources said.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday expressed cautious optimism regarding ceasefire in military actions between India and Pakistan, emphasising the need for continued vigilance in countering terrorism.
Indian industries are looking forward to more free trade agreements (FTAs) because such trade pacts are the key enablers for participating in the global value chain, said Sanjiv Puri, President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Managing Director of ITC.