German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann welcomed the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, expressing relief and emphasising the importance of de-escalation amid rising tensions.
India said on Saturday that Pakistan has violated the understanding reached between DGMOs of the two countries earlier in the day on stoppage of firing and military action and that the Indian Army is retaliating and dealing with the border intrusions.
In the third unofficial ODI between Bangladesh A and New Zealand A on Saturday in Sylhet, a strange incident led to Bangladesh A conceding five penalty runs, as per Wisden.
"Just spoke again with Dr S Jaishankar and Ishaq Dar. The announced ceasefire between India and Pakistan is a vital step toward de-escalation. All efforts must be made to ensure it is respected. The EU remains committed to peace, stability, and counter-terrorism in the region," Kallas pos
Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Saturday posted images of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on X following de-escalations between India and Pakistan.
Following the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan on Saturday amid tensions between the two nations in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy urged both sides to sustain this and emphasised that "de-escalation is in everybody's intere
After the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, former Minister of State for External Affairs and BJP leader V Muraleedharan on Saturday said that it is in the interest of both countries and Pakistan should stop promoting terrorism in all forms.
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Saturday welcomed the decision by India and Pakistan to halt all military actions on land, at sea, and in the air.
Following the understanding between India and Pakistan, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday asserted that they should continue the battle against terrorism, adding that preparations that India was doing as a nation to combat terrorism should go ahead with full flow.
The United States has applauded India and Pakistan's decision to reach an understanding amid tensions between the two nations in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, with Vice President JD Vance praising the diplomatic efforts behind the breakthrough.