The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajiv Shukla expressed their thoughts on India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket.
US Vice President JD Vance recently reached out to PM Modi amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan post the Pahalgam terror attack. The conversation centered around Pakistan's desire for an acceptable offer, but notably, nuclear options weren't discussed. PM Modi listened to the
Vice Admiral A N Pramod said the Indian Navy has a clear advantage at sea and is integrated into the tri-service escalation mechanism. He warned that any Pakistani action will draw a massive response, adding that Pakistan is aware of this.
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.
Earlier on Saturday, India also played down the role of the US in achieving an agreement on cessation of hostilities saying that the understanding had been reached between DGMOs of the two countries.
There was no immediate indication whether any progress was made on Saturday during the more than 10-hour meeting between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Switzerland.
After India and Pakistan agreed to a cessation of hostilities on Saturday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked President Donald Trump and top US officials for their role. He thanked Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their "valuable contributions to peace in
The United States has applauded India and Pakistan's decision to reach an understanding amid tensions between the two nations in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, with Vice President JD Vance praising the diplomatic efforts behind the breakthrough.
Rubio further said that he and Vice President JD Vance had been in close contact with senior Indian and Pakistani officials over the past 48 hours, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif.
Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana on Saturday hailed the Indian Armed Forces for their courage, commitment and sacrifice, amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, thanking them for their courage and service.