India and Pakistan have reached an immediate ceasefire and Donald trump made the announcement on Truth Social
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Marco Rubio urges India, Pakistan to find methods to de-escalate, Jaishankar responds
Marco Rubio dials External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar over telephone and urges him to find methods to de-escalate.
Under fire, Dhumal delivers: IPL Chairman leads smooth exit of 25K+ people amid security scare
On one of his “most challenging days” as a cricket administrator, Dhumal had to oversee the orderly evacuation of these 25,000 people and ensure that the players were not affected by the change of circumstances.
‘Gravely concerned’ Singapore urges India and Pakistan to de-escalate after military confrontation
Earlier, Singapore had strongly condemned the April 22 terrorist attack.
Russia’s Victory Day Parade 2025 marks 80th anniversary of defeat of Nazi Germany
Victory Day, which is celebrated in Russia on May 9, is the country’s most important secular holiday. A Red Square parade and other ceremonies underline Moscow’s efforts to project its global power and cement the alliances it has forged, while seeking a counterbalance to the West amid the conflict Ukraine that has dragged into a fourth year.
Who is Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza? The man reportedly challenging Pakistan’s Army Chief
If reports are to be believed, Gen Munir has been detained by Gen Mirza and his loyalists, and the latter could become the next chief of the Pakistani Army amid escalating tension with India.
India-Pakistan conflict “none of our business” says US VP Vance
Vance quoted US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio who have said that Washington wants the tensions to “de-escalate” as quickly as possible.
India nixes fresh Pak attempts to strike military sites in Jammu and Pathankot after similar bids on 15 cities
In related developments, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday night spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and conveyed to him that India will firmly counter any attempts by Pakistan to escalate the situation.
India foils major missile and drone attack by Pakistan, destroys air defence system in Lahore
The ministry said Pakistan has increased the intensity of its unprovoked firing across the Line of Control using mortars and heavy calibre artillery in areas in Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, Poonch, Mendhar and Rajouri sectors in Jammu and Kashmir.
Cardinals resume voting on second day to choose new Pope
On Wednesday, May 7, the first day of voting ended without a result. Black smoke rising from the chimney above the chapel showed that no one had been chosen yet. This is normal, as popes are rarely elected on the first day.
