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Just hours after announcing a ceasefire following several days of intense cross-border military conflict, India and Pakistan have begun accusing one another of violating the agreement. Explosions were reported in Indian-administered Kashmir, prompting India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to state that there had been "repeated breaches of the agreement reached earlier." In response, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry asserted that while it remains "committed to the sincere implementation of the ceasefire," violations by Indian forces were occurring in some areas. The recent escalation marked the most intense military standoff between the nuclear-armed neighbors in decades. The conflict was triggered when India launched strikes on locations within Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, following a deadly militant attack in Pahalgam last month. Pakistan has denied any involvement in the incident. After four days of military exchanges, both countries agreed to an immediate ceasefire. The deal was publicly announced by U.S. President Donald Trump via Truth Social, crediting U.S. diplomatic efforts. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister confirmed the agreement, noting that diplomatic support from "three dozen countries" contributed to the deal. Despite the ceasefire declaration, residents in Srinagar and Jammu reported fresh explosions, with visuals of bright flashes in the sky. Misri said Indian forces were responding appropriately to what he called violations by Pakistan and urged Islamabad to uphold the terms of the agreement. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry reiterated its dedication to peace, calling on ground troops to act with restraint and suggesting that any issues should be resolved through proper communication channels. Kashmir remains a deeply disputed region, claimed fully by both India and Pakistan but controlled in parts by each since their partition in 1947. The territory has been the source of two wars between the nations. India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed that both sides had agreed to cease hostilities and emphasized India’s unwavering stance against terrorism. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif echoed this, describing the ceasefire as a step toward broader stability. India accuses Pakistan of breaching ceasefire along their border U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that India and Pakistan will begin broader discussions at a neutral venue, following intense 48-hour negotiations involving U.S. officials and both prime ministers. UN Secretary General António Guterres and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer both welcomed the truce, with hopes it would hold long-term. The flare-up followed a militant attack on April 22 in Pahalgam that killed 26 people, including 25 Indians and one Nepali tourist. Survivors claimed the assailants specifically targeted Hindu men. CA Prof Yunus lauds Modi, Sharif for ceasefire India’s military strikes, described by its defense ministry as part of efforts to punish the perpetrators, were labeled "unprovoked" by Pakistan. Islamabad reported 36 fatalities from Indian strikes, while India said 21 civilians were killed due to Pakistani shelling. Both nations accused each other of targeting key military facilities during overnight fighting on Friday. Source: With inputs from BBC

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been suspended indefinitely due to escalating border tensions between India and Pakistan, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed. Before IPL, Pakistan Super League (PSL), Pakistan’s premier T20 event, was also disrupted by the same. PSL has moved to the UAE. The suspension comes a day after the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was abandoned midway through the first innings. With airports in the region closed, players and staff from both teams were evacuated to Delhi by a special train arranged by IPL authorities. A formal statement from the BCCI is expected soon, though the decision has already sent shockwaves through the cricketing world. IPL match relocated amid India-Pakistan tensions The tournament had reached its 58th game, with 12 league matches and the playoffs still to be played across multiple cities including Lucknow, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata. This marks the first time since the pandemic-hit 2021 season that the IPL has been disrupted mid-tournament.

The United States has said they continue to urge India and Pakistan to work towards a "responsible resolution" that maintains long-term peace and regional stability in South Asia. "It remains an evolving situation. We clearly are still closely involved in monitoring," said Spokesperson at the US Department of States Tammy Bruce while responding to a question at a regular media briefing in Washington DC on May 6. She said they remain in touch with the governments of both countries at multiple levels. India launches Missile Strikes into Pakistan amid escalating tensions; death toll reaches 31 "We are not watching from afar in that regard. We are engaged and we’re aware of various reports that are happening in the midst of this very delicate situation," Bruce said. "And of course, we, I think, not with – not being involved certainly in the phone calls, I do have – it’s comfortable to have tremendous trust in the President and in the Secretary of State when it comes to how this is unfolding," she mentioned.