Former diplomat and foreign affairs expert KP Fabian on Thursday asserted that India's decision to engage with Pakistan was not a result of US mediation post Operation Sindoor.
"PM came back from Saudi Arabia and didn't address the press or anything. He directly went to Bihar for an election rally. He didn't even attend the all-party meeting. What message is he giving?" Lad asked, adding, 11 years over, no press conference, only a recorded video sent, which is play
"Congress party often likes to ask questions. But when it comes to answering questions, they seem to prefer silence or run away. Yesterday, one noted in their press conference, several people asked them about what is their reaction to Indian citizens saying boycott tourism and other thing
Bhupendra Singh, who resides in Akhnoor for work, said, "The situation in Akhnoor remains normal after the ceasefire was announced. Shops are opening, and people are returning to their work."
Noting that the policy of zero tolerance against terrorism and of Nation First are part Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolve, Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has said that if anyone casts evil eye on India, "naya Bharat ghar mein ghus kar maarega".
Speaking to ANI, Saurabh Bharadwaj said, "Our armed forces risked their lives to defeat the enemy, and Pakistan was scared and worried. This was the time to reclaim the Pak-occupied Kashmir. By agreeing to a ceasefire, you have betrayed the country."
Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Wednesday welcomed Pakistani government's decision to repatriate Border Security Force Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw, who was captured on April 21.
BSF constable Purnam Kumar Shaw was released by Pakistan after being held since April 23. His return brought relief to his family. UP Congress chief Ajai Rai welcomed his return and said Shaw had suffered a lot. He also questioned PM Modi over US President Donald Trump's role in the ceasefir
"A few days ago, we learnt of the ceasefire with Pakistan from the President of the United States. At a public event in Saudi Arabia yesterday, the President revealed that he may have coerced and blackmailed India into this ceasefire using the carrot-and-stick of sanctions and trade deals,"
Days after the first batch of Haj pilgrims in Srinagar left for Saudi Arabia's Mecca to undertake the annual holy pilgrimage, the second batch of Haj pilgrims are also set to depart for Mecca from Srinagar on Wednesday following the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan.
Schools in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, reopened after being closed for five to six days due to safety concerns. The ceasefire between India and Pakistan helped ease tension, and students returned happily to class, marking a return to normal life in the region.
Following the recent cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, the US Department of State Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott emphasised the importance of direct communication between both countries.