"My communication with the Pak DGMO was conducted at 15:35 hrs yesterday and resulted in cessation of cross-border firing and air intrusions by either side with effect from 17:00 hrs, May 10, after he proposed that we cease hostilities. We also decided to further speak on May 12 at 12:00 hrs
"Despite agreeing to cessation of hostilities on May 10th, they sent drones and missiles. They should know that violations will have consequences. Operation Sindoor is still on," sources said.
In his first Sunday address, new US-born Pope Leo XIV appealed for peace worldwide, specifically mentioning the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine and welcoming the ceasefire between India and Pakistan on May 10.
In a televised address shared by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Putin emphasised that the talks should take place "without any preconditions" and that Turkey, under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, should once again serve as the host.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on May 1 spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and made it clear that "India will hit the terrorists in Pakistan" after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, the sources said.
Vice Admiral A N Pramod said the Indian Navy maintained readiness for offensive action as part of a calibrated response during the conflict. He said coordinated tri-service action and the Navy's sea dominance contributed to Pakistan's urgent call for a ceasefire.
Subrta Ghosh, brother-in-law of Samir Guha, who lost his life in the Pahalgam terrorist attack on Sunday, expressed support for the government's decision cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan but cautioned against Pakistan's history of ceasefire violations.
Speaking to ANI, Mufti said, "Ceasefire takes time. When the militaries of two countries are in eye-to-eye contact, it takes time to de-escalate. There should be some patience."
India and Pakistan have agreed to a cessation of hostilities following escalating tensions, with former Indian High Commissioner G Parthasarathy sharply criticising Pakistan's military leadership and drawing parallels to the Kargil conflict.
"The India Pakistan ceasefire which came on the verge of the conflict further escalating to a lethal level has been a great relief. I would call upon the Jammu & Kashmir Government to assess all the damage that was done to the State particularly in the Poonch-Rajouri area and to exped
Referring to the "ceasefire" announced by Trump yesterday evening, Chidambaram narrated the chain of events leading to cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan and how they unfolded, stating that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio posted on X about meeting for talks between Indi