Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates BrahMos missile (X)
India-Pakistan Ceasefire Violation: Hours after India and Pakistan reached the ceasefire agreement, the Pakistani army violated the ceasefire by shelling the international border and the Line of Control. Reacting to it, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri condemned the aggression and called it a violation of mutual understanding. Pakistan broke the ceasefire nearly three hours after agreeing to it. US President Donald Trump later announced that the two countries had agreed to a ceasefire after overnight talks. Here's all the live updates on what's happening on the matter.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile production unit in Lucknow.
VIDEO | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) virtually inaugurates BrahMos supersonic cruise missile production unit in Lucknow. #BrahMos #BrahMosMissile pic.twitter.com/FLdxeKBx5i
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The meeting follows India and Pakistan committing to a halt of all fighting on land, sea, and air immediately after four days of intense cross-border missile and drone attacks. The ceasefire was announced by US President Donald Trump on Twitter, which was confirmed later by Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The accord was made after the Pakistan Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) telephoned his Indian counterpart, and both nations agreed to stop firing and military operations from 17:00 hours IST.
Indian officials made it clear that the ceasefire does not mean a broader dialogue with Pakistan. All measures taken against Pakistan in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, such as suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, closure of the Attari land border post, reduction in diplomatic presence, and deportation of Pakistani nationals, will continue.
The tension between India and Pakistan escalated following a terror attack on April 22, 2025, in Indian-held Kashmir that claimed the lives of 26 civilians. India accused Pakistan-based militant organizations of being behind the attack, while Pakistan dismissed the charges. The tension culminated in a series of cross-border drone and missile attacks, which raised global concerns about an escalating conflict.
The global community, which includes the US, Russia, and China, called for restraint and de-escalation, now, to avoid further loss of human life. The United Nations also issued a statement that said hostilities could destabilize the South Asian region.
The ceasefire deal is a welcome relief, but the region is still volatile. The long-standing Kashmir dispute and the threat of nuclear war remain major issues to regional stability. Diplomats will play a vital role in maintaining the ceasefire and avoiding further escalation.
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