"Peace is essential. I am very glad, India never wanted a long-term war. India wanted to teach terrorists a lesson, I believe that lesson has been taught. The other details are awaited," Shashi Tharoor told ANI.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Saturday led a peace march in Chennai to show solidarity and extend support to the armed forces in light of the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed that Pakistan and India have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire, emphasizing Pakistan's commitment to regional peace while maintaining sovereignty.
As European leaders gathered in Kyiv to show solidarity with Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen voiced strong support for peace. Backing the proposal for a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire, she emphasised that it must be implemented without preconditions.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasised the importance of peace, sovereignty, and Ukraine's future as a free and European nation.
Pakistan's provocative and escalatory actions on Thursday night were targeted at Indian cities and civilian infrastructure in addition to some military targets and the Indian Armed Forces responded "proportionately, adequately, and responsibly", Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Friday.
CPI MP D Raja on Friday expressed concern over the impact of escalating India-Pakistan tensions, stating that war is not a solution. He added that war leads to devastation, economic damage, and increased suffering for the people.
About a dozen Nepali human rights and peace activists on Friday protested in front of the Pakistani Embassy in Kathmandu, calling for the de-escalation of increasing tensions with India.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday congratulated Pope Leo XIV, wishing that his pontificate embodies peace, amity, fraternity, compassion, and dignity.
The Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jagat Singh Negi on Friday said that the state is fully prepared for internal security and that the current situation along the Indo-China border in Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti remains peaceful.