Ceasefire Declared Between India and Pakistan Amid Escalating Tensions:
India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire, following mediation efforts led by the United States. The announcement came after US President Donald Trump shared a post on Truth Social congratulating both countries for exercising “common sense and great intelligence.” The decision was confirmed by India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who revealed that the ceasefire will take effect from 5:00 PM IST on May 10, 2025, marking a significant pause in cross-border hostilities that had intensified in recent days.The ceasefire announcement comes after a night of heavy cross-border shelling, drone attacks, and air raids between India and Pakistan, especially along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. Tensions had peaked after casualties were reported on both sides, prompting urgent diplomatic intervention by the US.
