India-Pakistan Declare Ceasefire Amid Rising Tensions

India and Pakistan have agreed to a full ceasefire, effective 5 PM IST on May 10, 2025, after days of intense cross-border clashes. The breakthrough came following U.S.-led negotiations, with President Donald Trump announcing the deal on Truth Social, calling it a “smart and sensible” move.

Key Highlights:

  • Ceasefire follows heavy shelling, drone strikes, and air raids along the LoC in Jammu & Kashmir.

  • India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Pakistan’s FM Ishaq Dar confirmed the agreement.

  • Military operations across land, air, and sea to halt immediately.

  • Mediated by the U.S., with key roles played by Marco Rubio and JD Vance.

  • DGMOs of both nations to meet again on May 12.