The US State Department welcomed the decision by India and Pakistan on the cessation of hostilities and praised the leadership on choosing he path of wisdom, prudence and statesmanship.
Life in Barmer and Jaisalmer returned to normal after recent tensions along the India-Pakistan border. Markets are open, businesses are running, and residents feel relieved, hoping for continued peace in the region.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked the Indian Army for killing over 100 terrorists using missiles under Operation Sindoor and said that if Pakistan violates the cessation of hostilities, Indian forces will give a "befitting reply" to them.
The Indian Armed Forces' May 7 precision strikes under Operation Sindoor have dismantled nine major terror camps associated with the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizbul Mujahideen in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
The ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan turned out to be an unexpected opportunity for the people of Patnitop and Batote, and those dependent on tourism for livelihood.
Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp rally on Monday morning as investor sentiment turned positive following easing tensions between India and Pakistan.
Leading American Foreign Policy Expert, Michael Kugelman hailed the response of Indian leadership towards Pakistan as a part of Operation Sindoor. He highlighted how India's response to the crisis displayed strong leadership acumen.
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."
Students from Srinagar and Baramulla, brought to Delhi by the Tamil Nadu government, are staying at Tamil Nadu House. They will be sent to Chennai on Tuesday, according to AKS Vijayan, Special Representative of Government of Tamil Nadu to New Delhi.
Following the chaos and all the skirmishes that had kept the areas along the northern and western International Borders (IB) up during the night for the past few days, the region has largely remained peaceful during the intervening night of May 11 and May 12, the Army stated.
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.
Former Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) G Satheesh Reddy on Sunday highlighted that Operation Sindoor showcased the country's growing self-reliance in defence technologies adding that the conflict demonstrated India's capabilities in indigenous technologie