Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting at his residence on Monday, which was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan.
Ahead of the Directors General Military Operations' (DGMO) talks between India and Pakistan set to begin from 12 noon on Monday, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh said that everyone should trust the government. He emphasised that whatever steps are needed will be taken by the government.
Ahead of India-Pakistan DGMO-level talks, Defence Expert Sanjeev Srivastava on Monday termed the meeting "important," and said that the focus will be on the understanding reached between both countries and how to make it "permanent."
Former Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane, speaking at the diamond jubilee celebration of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India in Pune, delivered a powerful message on the devastating consequences of war and the importance of diplomacy in resolving conflicts.
India insisted on direct communication between the Director General of Military Operations (DGMOs), rejecting any third-party assurances or back-channel negotiations, reflecting its commitment to resolving conflicts through established military channels, according to the sources.
In an official statement issued by the General Secretariat, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the MWL and Chairman of the Organisation of Muslim Scholars, commended the leadership of both nations for making a wise and responsible decision to prioritise diplomacy
"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
According to the Punjab Director General of Police (DGP), Gaurav Yadav, a suspect was arrested for leaking sensitive information regarding Indian Army movements to a Pakistan-based handler, and a second conduit was also identified and taken into custody.
The last rites of Rifleman Sunil Kumar were carried out with military honours. LG Manoj Sinha offered a wreath and paid tribute to the late army jawan.
The only discussions occurred between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs). This limited engagement became critical as a series of events unfolded, leading to Indian airstrikes on key Pakistani military installations.
Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 to strike multiple terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir after a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam last month in which 26 tourists were killed.
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