Pakistan Ceasefire News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Lalu Prasad Yadav questions ceasefire with Pakistan under US 'pressure'
Patna, June 25: Soon after being re-elected as the National President of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for the 13th-consecutive time, senior leader Lalu Prasad Yadav launched a direct attack on the Centre, raising questions over India’s recent ceasefire agreement with Pakistan.
Congress targets Modi government after Trump again claims brokering peace between India, Pak; says very puzzling
New Delhi, June 18: The Congress on Wednesday termed as "puzzling" Modi government saying there was no mediation in the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan and Donald Trump continuing to be adamant on his own claim about brokering peace and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should state what he told the US President.
JD-U slams Congress for trusting Trump over PM Modi on ceasefire issue
Patna, June 18: Janata Dal (United) senior leader K.C. Tyagi criticised the Congress party for raising doubts over the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan, and accused the grand old party of trusting US President Donald Trump over Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Congress leader says can't trust PM Modi, let US confirm on mediation claims
New Delhi, June 18: Senior Congress leader Udit Raj has stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "claims cannot be trusted" unless the US Presidency issues a confirmation that third-party mediation was not requested during Operation Sindoor.
Never get credit for anything: US President on his peace efforts on Iran-Israel war
Washington DC, June 16: US President Donald Trump predicted on Sunday (local time) that he would soon broker peace between Israel and Iran, citing unspecified "calls and meetings" as evidence of progress, adding that his intervention had led to peace between several conflict-ridden countries, but he "never got credit."
Prime Minister keeps doing such events: Sanjay Raut on PM Modi meeting all-party delegation members following Op Sindoor
Mumbai, June 11: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not clarified his role regarding the all-party delegations sent to different parts of the world following Operation Sindoor. He added that PM Modi keeps on doing such events.
J&K: Rajouri farmers get relief after ceasefire, resume agricultural activities
Rajouri, May 24: Following heightened tensions between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, the border areas of Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir had experienced a significant threat of conflict, deeply impacting the lives of local residents, especially farmers. However, with the recent ceasefire agreement in place, normalcy has gradually returned, bringing much-needed relief to the region's farming community.
They spared neither Gurudwara, Church, Madrasa nor Temple: Congress' Naseer Hussain slams Pakistan over Poonch shelling
Poonch, May 24: Congress MP and AICC in charge of Jammu and Kashmir, Syed Naseer Hussain, on Saturday condemned Pakistan's recent cross-border shelling in Poonch, which targeted places of worship, including Gurudwaras, Churches, Madrasas, and Temples, resulting in 13 deaths and significant damage.
If terrorists are in Pakistan, we will hit them where they are: Jaishankar outlines India's approach to countering terrorism
Amsterdam, May 22: Outlining India's approach to counter-terrorism, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that Operation Sindoor is continuing as India will respond if there is another terror attack like the one at Pahalgam and target terrorists if they are operating from Pakistan.
PM should answer, he is diverting attention: Jairam Ramesh on Trump's claims of brokering cessation of hostilities between India-Pak
New Delhi, May 22: Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Thursday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not refuting US President Donald Trump's repeated claims of brokering the understanding of hostilities between India and Pakistan.
Cessation of firing and military action negotiated directly between India, Pakistan: EAM Jaishankar
Amsterdam, May 22: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that the cessation of firing and military action was negotiated directly between India and Pakistan. He said that India had made it clear to every nation, including the US, that Pakistan needs to call India's general and say that if it wants to stop the firing.
Pawan Khera questions PM Modi's silence over Trump's claims of brokering cessation of hostilities
New Delhi, May 22: Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "silence" over US President Donald Trump's repeated claims of brokering the understanding of hostilities between India and Pakistan.
This is Trump, who takes credit for everything: Former US NSA John Bolton on America's role in India-Pak understanding
Washington, DC, May 22: Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton weighed in on US President Donald Trump's claim of brokering the understanding of cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, attributing it to President Trump's tendency to take credit for everything.
Settled it through trade: Trump on India, Pakistan's understanding of cessation of hostilities
Washington DC, May 22: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) again claimed credit for brokering the understanding of cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, stating that he facilitated the understanding through trade negotiations that de-escalate tensions between the two nations.
11 years, 151 foreign trips, 72 countries: Mallikarjun Kharge criticises PM Modi's foreign policy
New Delhi, May 20: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy, questioning the effectiveness of his frequent international trips.
Operation Sindoor still on, we remain alert and vigilant: Indian Army deploys advanced surveillance technology
Poonch, May 20: During Operation Sindoor, which started on May 7, the Indian Army successfully destroyed several Pakistani posts and terror camps across the Line of Control (LoC).
Indian Army's artillery gunners showcase precision in Operation Sindoor
Jammu, May 19: In a powerful display of courage and precision, the Indian Army's artillery gunners in the Akhnoor Sector delivered a crushing response during the recent India-Pakistan tensions.
Rajouri schools, colleges resume after cessation of hostilities sees end in cross border shelling
Rajouri, May 19: Schools and colleges in Rajouri district reopened on Monday after being closed because of shelling by Pakistan.
Not the time to celebrate victory during ceasefire: Raj Thackeray's son appeals to PM
Mumbai, May 19: Amid the BJP's Tiranga Yatra across the country and similar mobilisation by some opposition parties, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Monday said that as India and Pakistan have agreed on a ceasefire for the time being, restraint should be exercised in celebrations in honour of those heroes who sacrificed their lives for the country.
Justice served: Indian Army releases video of Operation Sindoor
New Delhi, May 18: The Indian Army's Western Command posted a video of Operation Sindoor on its social media handle X on Sunday. It captioned the clip "Planned, trained & executed," adding, "Justice served."
India's fight against terrorism now part of national defence doctrine: Rajnath Singh
Kutchch, May 16: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that India's fight against terrorism is not just a matter of security, it has now become a part of the national defence doctrine, and we will root out this hybrid and proxy warfare.
Any trade deal must be mutually beneficial, EAM Jaishankar on India-US trade talks
New Delhi, May 16: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday confirmed that trade negotiations between India and the United States are actively underway, but noted that the process remains intricate and far from final.
We are happy to see ceasefire... President is a peacemaker: US State Dept official
Washington DC, May 16: Following US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue, Tommy Pigott, the Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State, highlighted the importance of maintaining peace in the region.
India-Pakistan to continue confidence-building measures to reduce alertness level: Sources
New Delhi, May 15: India and Pakistan have decided to continue the confidence-building measures to reduce the alertness level on the border, said Indian Army sources on Thursday.
India's decision to engage with Pakistan was not result of US mediation: KP Fabian
New Delhi, May 15: Former diplomat and foreign affairs expert KP Fabian on Thursday asserted that India's decision to engage with Pakistan was not a result of US mediation post Operation Sindoor.
J-K: Rajnath Singh arrives in Srinagar; to interact with Army personnel
Srinagar, May 15: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday arrived in Srinagar, where the latter will interact with the Army personnel.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh leaves for Srinagar
Srinagar, May 15: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh left for Srinagar on Thursday. He was accompanied by J-K lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha.
Jammu: Akhnoor returning to normalcy as people go about their business
Jammu, May 15: As India and Pakistan reach an understanding for cessation of hostilities, halting escalation of the conflict after the launch of Operation Sindoor, the daily life in Jammu's Akhnoor seems to be getting back on track as people approach normalcy and go about their business.
J-K: Helicopter services resume from Katra to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine
Reasi, May 14: The helicopter services from Katra to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine resumed on Wednesday after being suspended for a week due to the hostilities between India and Pakistan.
Austria's new FM Meinl-Reisinger condemns Pahalgam terror attack, discusses collective efforts for peace in Ukraine with EAM Jaishankar
Vienna, May 14: Austria's new Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger on Wednesday had a productive phone call with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, where they discussed strengthening bilateral ties between Austria and India.
IndiGo to resume flights across routes suspended amid India-Pak conflict
New Delhi, May 14: Low-cost carrier IndiGo on Wednesday said that it is resuming flight operations on all routes from Thursday it temporarily suspended due to the geo-political tensions.
Jaishankar, Austrian FM call for zero tolerance towards terrorism, oppose nuclear blackmail
New Delhi, May 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks with Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger, during which both sides reaffirmed their commitment to zero tolerance for terrorism and strongly opposed any form of nuclear blackmail. Jaishankar also congratulated Meinl-Reisinger on her appointment.
Convinced them to have peace and make trade deals, says US President Trump on US role in India-Pak understanding
Washington DC, May 14: In an interview to Fox News' Sean Hannity aboard Air Force 1, US President Donald Trump said that he convinced India and Pakistan to go for a peace deal and pitched trade deals to the two countries. He underscored that trade deals are "much better" than nuclear weapons.
US welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire, commends both nations for choosing peace
Washington DC, May 14: Following the recent cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, the US Department of State Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott emphasised the importance of direct communication between both countries.
My administration brokered historic ceasefire to stop escalating violence between India and Pakistan: Trump
Riyadh, May 14: US President Donald Trump while participating in the US-Saudi Investment Forum took credit for the cessation of tensions between India and Pakistan.
Modi government should not be politically penalized for exploring peaceful means: Mehbooba Mufti
Srinagar, May 13: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday urged opposition parties to resist the urge for knee-jerk criticism or political point-scoring over understanding with Pakistan to stop military action and firing and said Modi government should not be politically penalized for exploring peaceful means.
'We're in better place with India, Pakistan ceasefire': UN
United Nations, May 13: With the ceasefire between India and Pakistan holding, "we're in a better place," United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday.
J-K: CM Omar Abdullah visits Kupwara hospital, meets shelling victims
Kupwara, May 13: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday visited the Sub District Hospital in Kupwara to meet civilians who were injured in recent shelling by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC).
Stock market slips over 1 pc on profit booking after record rally
Mumbai, May 13: The Indian stock markets ended lower on Tuesday as investors booked profits following Monday’s sharp rally. The sell-off was also fuelled by the potential fallout from the ongoing US-China trade talks.
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge slams Centre's foreign policy, BJP hits back
Kalaburagi: , May 13 (IANS) Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Centre’s foreign policy, citing the United States' claim that the India-Pakistan ceasefire was a result of its mediation.