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India Today
29-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Deaf, dumb, and Donald
Despite India maintaining that its truce with Pakistan following Operation Sindoor involved no third party, the Trump administration on May 23 told a New York court that the two nations reached a "tenuous ceasefire" only after US President Donald Trump "interceded".The remarks were made by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in a submission to the Court of International Trade last week. Lutnick further added, "he (Trump) offered both nations trading access with the US to avert a full-scale war".advertisementThe commerce secretary cited the ceasefire to explain why the worldwide and reciprocal tariffs, which are now struck down by the federal court, were crucial to the US president's ability to conduct real-world diplomacy. Trump administration's move, which puts false credits on record in federal court filings, not only underscores the team Trump's desperate need to portray itself as the world's indispensable mediator but may actively damage diplomatic relations, argued that Trump used his emergency powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs aimed at protecting US national security and economy. However, if India sees the move as Washington distorting its home affairs for economic gain, it may hesitate to collaborate openly, weakening both trade and security half-an-hour before the ceasefire between India and Pakistan was announced by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on May 10, Trump took to Truth Social, grabbing credit for brokering a deal between the two nations, while also touching a sore spot — offering to resolve the Kashmir issue, making yet another blunder, erroneously calling it "a thousand years old" Misri contradicted the claim just about 30 minutes later, saying, "The Director General of Military Operations of Pakistan called the Director General of Military Operations of India at 1535 hours earlier today. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours today". In a post on X on the same day, EAM S Jaishankar wrote, "India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action. India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so".The next day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the nation, said, "Blood and water cannot flow together. I want to tell the international community that if there will be talks between India and Pakistan, it will only be on terrorism and POK".However, Trump's statement on the ceasefire, elements of which he repeated in remarks at the White House; at an investors' conference in Riyadh; speaking to US troops in Doha; in an interview; and, in the latest instance in a federal court, crossed all the red lines of Indian foreign policy when it comes to Pakistan. the New York court filing, the Ministry of External Affairs clarified, "Our position on this particular issue is well articulated... From the time Operation Sindoor commenced on May 7 till the time of cessation on May 10, there was conversation between India and the US on the evolving military situation. The issue of tariffs never came up during the discussion," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has not just thrown all diplomatic conventions to the winds but has put out an absurd argument only he can come up with. Apparently, if the court stops his tariff war, he won't be able to stop a nuclear war between India and Pakistan. This is also the first time that such a sensitive diplomatic issue, which Pakistan has tried to internationalise multiple times, has been made a part of court papers in the third country (US). the first timeThis isn't the first time when Trump's diplomatic absurdity has come as a shocker. Perhaps most telling was his abrupt withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, which not only alienated European allies but also triggered a dangerous escalation in the Middle after the move, he unilaterally declared in 2018 that North Korea was "no longer a nuclear threat". The same year, he publicly sided with Russia against his own country's domestic intelligence and security service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), at the Helsinki Summit over claims of Moscow's interference in the 2016 presidential inanities continued. In the very first week of his second term in the White House, Trump casually suggested forcing Palestinians out of Gaza so that he could clean out the war-torn strip. The statement threatened to further complicate a volatile situation in West Asia, even as US allies Jordan and Egypt rejected the idea of taking in the displaced weren't just gaffes. These are patterns. They were reckless disruptions of diplomatic norms, seemingly suggesting that under Trump, foreign policy is less about strategy and collective efforts and more about ego, impulse, and spectacle. the steep reciprocal tariffs unilaterally imposed by Trump on scores of countries in April to correct what he said were persistent trade imbalances are now struck down by the federal court, the long-festering resentment in the international community over false narratives and posturing risks alienating key allies like its appeal to a New York court, the Trump administration claimed that a legal setback in the tariffs case would lead to undesirable actions by China, too, apart from a nuclear war in South this is how the US conducts diplomacy under Trump, the world should be very InMust Watch
Deccan Herald
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Pakistan would have been finished off but 'UN asked to stop', claims BJP MLA in Madhya Pradesh
The BJP-led Union government has categorically stated that Operation Sindoor, the military action launched by India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, was stopped after the Director General of Military Operations of Pakistan called his Indian counterpart and the two countries reached an understanding.
India Today
11-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
What India said on avoiding use of 'ceasefire' amid tensions with Pak
India refrained from using the term 'ceasefire' when referring to the understanding reached with Pakistan because Operation is still undergoing, government sources told India Today between both countries have been escalating since the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and then Operation Sindoor, launched by India in response."Operation Sindoor is not over. We are in a new normal. That is why we are using the word understanding and stoppage of fire. The ceasefire has been repeatedly violated by Pakistan," government sources Days after over 100 terrorists were killed after India's strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, both countries reached an understanding late Saturday to halt all firings and military actions on land, air, and sea with immediate a media briefing on the matter, however, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri did not use the word "ceasefire", as was used by US President Donald Trump, who had announced that the ceasefire was achieved through US mediation. "...I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE.", Trump said in a post on Truth Trump called the agreement that of a ceasefire, neither India nor Pakistan used the Misri, during the briefing on Saturday, said that the Director General of Military Operations of Pakistan called his Indian counterpart and both countries have reached an agreement to stop all firing and military was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 5 pm today," Misri hours after the announcement was made, heavy firing and shelling from Pakistan's side was reported along the Line of Control, violating the agreement with renewed aggression. Pakistan has previously violated ceasefire InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Operation Sindoor
India Today
11-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
India-Pak ceasefire an understanding, not agreement: BJP reiterates Centre's stand
BJP general secretary BL Santhosh on Sunday said that the ceasefire between India and Pakistan should be seen as an 'understanding' and not an agreement. His remarks came a day after India and Pakistan reached an understanding late Saturday to halt all firings and military actions on land, air, and sea with immediate effect. advertisementIndia has consistently referred to the development as an 'understanding' and has never officially termed it an agreement. The ceasefire followed four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes that had pushed both nations to the brink of full-scale announcement was first made by US President Donald Trump, who claimed the ceasefire was achieved through US mediation. "After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE," he in a short announcement after Trump's remarks, Foreign Secretary Misri said the directors general of military operations of India and Pakistan agreed on the understanding during a call this afternoon."The Director General of Military Operations of Pakistan called the Director General of Military Operations of India at 1535 hours IST earlier today. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time today," Misri told the media at around 6 hours after the understanding was reached, multiple drone sightings and explosions were reported in Jammu and Kashmir, triggering a response from Indian air defence later accused Pakistan of breaching the understanding. At a media briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, 'For the last few hours, there have been repeated violations of the understanding arrived at earlier this evening between the Directors General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan. This is a breach of the understanding.'Misri added that the Indian armed forces were responding 'adequately and appropriately' and emphasised that India took the violations 'very, very seriously.'Despite the breach, the overall security situation across India's western border states remained stable through the night of May 10–11, with no reported incidents of fire, enemy contact, or hostile understanding by India and Pakistan to stop military actions came hours after their militaries targeted each other's installations in a phase that marked the most severe confrontation following India's 'Operation Sindoor' launched on May 7, targeting nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir(PoK). The operation was launched in strong retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were InTrending Reel
Hans India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Ceasefire deal
New Delhi: India and Pakistan on Saturday reached an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with immediate effect after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes that brought the two countries teetering on the edge of full-scale war. The decision by India and Pakistan was first made public by US President Donald Trump in a surprise announcement in a social media post while claiming that the talks between the two sides were 'mediated' by the United States after which 'India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE." Top government sources, however, clearly said that the outcome was the result of a direct engagement between the Indian and Pakistani sides and that Islamabad agreed to it with "no pre-conditions, no post conditions and no links to other issues." In a short announcement after Trump's remarks, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said the directors general of military operations of India and Pakistan agreed on the understanding during a call this afternoon. "The Director General of Military Operations of Pakistan called the Director General of Military Operations of India at 1535 hours IST earlier today," Misri told the media at around 6 pm. "It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time today," he said. The Foreign Secretary said instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to the understanding and that the DGMOs of the two sides will talk again on May 12 at 1200 hours. Trump announced the understanding in a post on Truth Social. "After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE," he said. "Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump added. The understanding by India and Pakistan on stopping military actions came hours after their militaries targeted each other's installations in a phase that marked the most severe confrontation following India's 'Operation Sindoor' launched on May 7 targeting nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir(PoK). The operation was launched in a strong retaliation to Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed. The India-Pakistan decision came following diplomatic overdrive by the Group of Seven (G7) and several countries including the US and Saudi Arabia, urging both sides to deescalate the conflict. The sources cited above said India's punitive measures announced against Pakistan including putting the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance following the Pahalgam attack will remain in place. India announced the measures on April 23, a day after the terror attack. Terrorism will not go unpunished and India's resolve on terrorism remains firm, the sources added. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said there was no decision to hold talks on any other issue at any other place. This statement came after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said: "the governments of India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site." "Over the past 48 hours, Vice President Vance and I have engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit Doval and Asim Malik," he said. In his reaction, Jaishankar said India and Pakistan have worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action. "India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so." Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar while confirming the ceasefire said Islamabad has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Pakistani military's hostilities against India by targeting civilian areas and military installations came after 'Operation Sindoor' was launched. India also responded to the Pakistani actions firmly. The fresh military offensives by the two sides since last night marked the most severe confrontations following India's May 7 action. Earlier in the day, India said it had hit eight military installations in Pakistan in response to the neighbouring country's "provocative" action of targeting its defence infrastructure and civilian areas using drones, long-range weapons and fighter jets. The Pakistani installations hit included a weapons depot and control centres, India's military said. Pakistan is also moving its troops into forward areas, indicating an "offensive intent", to further escalate the situation, an Indian military spokesperson said. India, stressed Coloner Sofiya Qureshi, remains in a high state of operational readiness. As fears of a larger military conflict loomed, Qureshi said Indian armed forces reiterate their commitment to non-escalation, provided it is reciprocated by the Pakistani military. She was addressing a special press briefing along with Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Foreign Secretary Misri. Misri said India has responded to the Pakistani military's "provocative" and "escalatory" actions in a measured manner and that Islamabad has resorted to a wanton campaign of targeting innocent people and civilian infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.
