LIVE – Updated at 06:38
The ceasefire between
India
and
Pakistan
it seemed to be violation-free as no incidents were reported throughout the night.
On Saturday evening, both parties alleged that the other had violated the ceasefire.
explosions rocked
Kashmir
scarcely hours after a deal was declared following negotiations mediated by the US.
Although the US had originally stated the
tension rising between these two nuclear-armed nations
was
“none of our business”
, CNN reported that Vice President JD Vance reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi following receipt of “
disturbing information” regarding the conflict
.
President Donald Trump welcomed the ceasefire and stated he would now focus on “seeing if, after ‘a thousand years,’ a resolution can be reached regarding.”
Kashmir
”.
He penned on Truth Social, ‘ millions of decent and innocent individuals might have perished! ‘ He also stated, ‘your legacy has been significantly improved due to your courageous deeds.’
Soon after the ceasefire was announced, Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri accused
Pakistan
of breaching it.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry rejected the claim, accusing
India
Of firing first and claiming its forces were responding with “responsibility and restraint”.
In Srinagar,
The Independent
Producer Mohammad Dawood stated that locals said they felt “as though the city was under bombardment.” Missiles were spotted above Jammu to the south, and explosions could be heard in the western state of Gujarat.
Key Points
- India and Pakistan blame each other for breaching the truce just moments after agreeing on a deal.
- Trump hails India-Pakistan ceasefire and vows to work on Kashmir solution
- How did the US broker a truce between India and Pakistan
- US Vice President JD Vance called Modi to encourage ceasefire talks – report
- Explosions heard over Srinagar in Kashmir hours after ceasefire
- Pakistan’s foreign minister denies country has broken truce
Fragile ceasefire holds between India and Pakistan
06:38
,
Namita Singh
A fragile ceasefire was holding between India and Pakistan on Sunday, after hours of overnight fighting between the nuclear-armed neighbours, as US president Donald Trump said he will work to provide a solution regarding Kashmir.
The arch rivals were involved in intense firing for four days, the worst in nearly three decades, with missiles and drones being fired at each other’s military installations and dozens of people killed.
A ceasefire agreement was reached after diplomacy and pressure from the United States, but within hours, artillery fire was witnessed in Indian Kashmir, the centre of much of the fighting.
Blasts from air-defence systems boomed in cities near the border under blackout, similar to the previous two evenings, according to authorities, residents and Reuters witnesses.
Late on Saturday, India said Pakistan had violated the understanding arrived to stop firing and that the Indian armed forces had been instructed to “deal strongly” with any repetition.
In response, Pakistan said it was committed to the ceasefire and blamed India for the violations.
By dawn, the fighting and explosions reported overnight had died down on both sides of the border, according to Reuters witnesses.
Power was restored in most areas along India’s border towns after a blackout the previous night.
Mr Trump praised leaders of both countries for agreeing to halt the aggression.
“While not even discussed, I am going to increase trade, substantially, with both of these great nations. Additionally, I will work with you both to see if… a solution can be arrived at concerning Kashmir,” Mr Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
China urged India and Pakistan to agree to ceasefire, says Beijing
06:16
,
Namita Singh
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi held separate conversations with senior officials in India and Pakistan just before the two nuclear-armed neighbours reached a ceasefire agreement, Beijing said on Saturday.
Mr Wang spoke to Pakistan’s foreign minister Ishaq Dar and India’s national security adviser Ajit Doval, calling for an immediate halt to hostilities and urging both sides to honour the truce to avoid further escalation, according to readouts from China’s foreign ministry.
Beijing, which shares borders with both nations, has consistently pressed for restraint and dialogue, warning that continued tensions could endanger wider regional stability.
“The current international situation is complex and turbulent, and the peace and stability of Asia are hard-won and should be treasured,” Mr Wang told Mr Doval, according to the ministry.
Pakistan’s foreign office said Mr Dar expressed gratitude to China for supporting diplomatic efforts and emphasised the importance of staying in close contact.
‘Urgent intelligence’ briefing compelled US involvement in India-Pakistan dispute
05:26
,
Namita Singh
Vice president
JD Vance
called Indian prime minister
Narendra Modi
to encourage ceasefire
talks over the escalating conflict with Pakistan
after the US received “alarming intelligence”, according to an American media report.
The vice president, secretary of state Marco Rubio, and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles were compelled to increase America’s role in the conflict after receiving the intelligence Friday morning,
CNN reported.
It marked a change of position for Mr Vance, who said the
dangerous conflict between the two nuclear powers
was “none of our business
, my colleague
Rhian Lubin
reports.
Vance ‘called Modi after receiving alarming intelligence about India-Pakistan’
Trump hails India-Pakistan ceasefire and vows to work on Kashmir solution
05:20
,
Namita Singh
Donald Trump praised the leaders of India and Pakistan for halting hostilities, saying their “brave actions” averted massive destruction. Posting on Truth Social, the US president said he would boost trade with both nations and help pursue a long-term resolution on Kashmir.
“I am very proud of the strong and unwaveringly powerful leadership of India and Pakistan for having the strength, wisdom, and fortitude to fully know and understand that it was time to stop the current aggression that could have led to the death and destruction of so many, and so much.”
In what way did the US facilitate a ceasefire between India and Pakistan?
04:21
,
Namita Singh
A series of high-level communications initiated by Washington resulted in a brief cessation of hostilities during the most severe confrontation between the nuclear-powered neighbors since the 1999 Kargil conflict.
A ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan was clinched following intense behind-the-scenes mediation by the United States, ending four days of heavy cross-border hostilities that saw missile and drone attacks across several Indian and Pakistani cities, reported the
Indian Express
.
At the centre of this diplomatic push was a late-night call between US secretary of state and national security advisor Marco Rubio and Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir.
Mr. Rubio stated that he has “proposed U.S. aid to initiate productive discussions aimed at preventing potential disputes,” which represents the initial official dialogue between the U.S. government and General Munir, commonly recognized as the mastermind behind Pakistan’s latest tensions.
The US State Department formally referred to the ceasefire as a “US-mediated” agreement. However, Indian officials maintain that the truce was a bilateral decision with “no participation from a third party.”
As tensions reached their height, Mr. Rubio, together with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, stepped up diplomatic efforts, according to reports from an Indian newspaper.
On May 1st and again on May 8th, Mr. Rubio communicated with India’s External Affairs Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. During these conversations, he urged “prompt de-escalation” and expressed “the US backing for direct talks between India and Pakistan.”
In parallel, he was also in contact with Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif and eventually escalated talks to General Munir.
Mr. Vance personally communicated with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He shared on X, “Impressive effort from the President’s team, particularly Secretary Rubio,” and expressed gratitude to both Indian and Pakistani leadership for their involvement in the ceasefire initiatives.
In a post on X, Mr Rubio summarised the whirlwind diplomacy, saying, “Over the past 48 hours, @VP 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.”
Meanwhile, Pakistan also obtained significant leeway when it sealed an International Monetary Fund (IMF) rescue package late Friday, even though India chose not to participate. Some experts think this move gave Islamabad a way to ease tensions without losing face.
From New Delhi’s perspective, the present tranquility is precarious. Authorities have stated that “a future terrorist attack would be considered an act of war,” indicating a significant change in how they tolerate cross-border terrorism. Potential responses include diplomatic and economic measures, such as continuing the suspension of the World Bank-administered Indus Waters Treaty.
Regarding Islamabad, General Munir managed to convey to his domestic audience that Pakistan had effectively retaliated against Indian attacks, maintaining an appearance of equal military strength.
India and Pakistan blame each other for breaching the ceasefire shortly after agreeing on terms.
04:00
,
Namita Singh
India and Pakistan committed to a truce on Saturday following US-mediated discussions aimed at concluding the most intense military standoff between the two nuclear-capable adversaries in many years. However, both nations promptly blamed each other for breaching the agreement only moments afterward.
It was anticipated that the ceasefire would quickly halt the series of increasing hostilities over recent weeks, such as missile and drone attacks, following the massacre of visitors last month. This incident has led India to accuse Pakistan, who refutes these allegations.
However, several blasts were detected in two major cities within Indian-administered Kashmir shortly after the nations had reached an agreement on the deal.
The Indian Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misra, stated on Saturday evening that there have been multiple instances where both nations’ accord was not upheld. He also charged Pakistan with violating the pact.
“He urged Pakistan to undertake necessary actions to tackle these breaches and handle the matter with gravity and accountability,” he stated during a press briefing in New Delhi.
Misri stated that the Indian army was “responding” to what he termed a “border incursion.”
In Islamabad, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Indian troops of starting the breach of the cease-fire agreement.
The ministry stated that Pakistan continues to uphold its commitment to the accord and its military personnel are managing the circumstances with accountability and composure.
The ministry stated that all concerns hindering the seamless execution of the truce should be resolved via dialogue at suitable hierarchical levels.
India accuses Pakistan of violating ceasefire after explosions over Kashmir
03:00
,
Alexander Butler
India has accused Pakistan of violating a ceasefire after explosions were heard over two cities in India-administered Kashmir just hours after a truce was reached between the two nuclear-armed countries.
Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri blamed Pakistan for violating the truce after “huge” blasts were heard over Srinagar, a city to the north of Indian Kashmir, at around 9pm India time.
For the past several hours, there have been multiple breaches of the truce previously agreed upon between India and Pakistan,” stated Mr. Misri. “Our armed forces are providing a sufficient and fitting reaction to these infractions.
The Independent’s
Producer Mohammed Dawood, who is present in Srinagar, described it as though “the city was under bombardment.”
Eyewitnesses reported seeing missiles above Jammu, located to the south, at approximately 7:45 pm Indian time, which was roughly three hours following the ceasefire agreement.
The US Vice President, JD Vance, contacted Modi to promote discussions aimed at achieving a ceasefire, according to reports.
02:24
,
Rhian Lubin
The US Vice President, JD Vance, contacted India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, to advocate for ceasefire discussions amid the intensifying dispute with Pakistan.
according to a report.
Previously this week, Vance stated that the dispute “had nothing to do with America.”
“What we can do is attempt to persuade these individuals to reduce tensions somewhat; however, we won’t intervene directly in a conflict that isn’t really our concern and doesn’t have anything to do with America’s capacity to manage it,” Vance stated during an interview with Fox News on Thursday.
CNN reported that the U.S. obtained “disturbing information” regarding developments between India and Pakistan, which led Interim National Security Adviser Marco Rubio, along with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, to push for increased American participation in the peace negotiations initiated by Vance.
CNN reports, “The vice president updated President Donald Trump about the plan before speaking with Modi around midday on Friday. He made sure the Indian prime minister understood that the White House assessed a significant likelihood of substantial escalation as the conflict continued through the weekend.”
Violations of the ceasefire between India and Pakistan indicate underlying stresses below the facade of diplomatic relations.
02:00
,
Namita Singh
Despite a US-brokered ceasefire between India and Pakistan after four days of intense military exchanges, renewed accusations of violations hours after the announcement underscore how fragile such agreements remain in the disputed territory of Kashmir.
Vikram Misra, India’s Foreign Secretary, stated during a press conference later on Saturday that Pakistan had violated the ceasefire agreement made earlier that same day.
“There have been multiple infractions,” he stated, mentioning further that the Indian Army responded to what was termed as a “cross-border incursion”.
Given the conflict’s history of sporadic outbursts and rapid intensifications, recent events in Kashmir underscore just how fragile stability remains—even when external parties get involved.
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister refutes claims of breaking the ceasefire.
01:00
,
Alexander Butler
A representative from Pakistan’s foreign ministry has released a statement addressing India’s claim that they have violated the ceasefire agreement.
The nation accused India of violating the ceasefire agreement that was signed by both parties only a few hours earlier.
The statement says: “Pakistan continues to uphold its dedication to faithfully implement the ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India, which was declared earlier today.”
Despite the transgressions carried out by India in certain regions, our forces are managing the circumstances with accountability and composure.
We think that all problems hindering the effective execution of the ceasefire should be resolved via dialogue at the suitable hierarchical levels.
Watch: Explosions heard over Srinagar in Kashmir hours after ceasefire
Sunday 11 May 2025 00:01
,
Alexander Butler
‘It’s like we are being bombed’, say witnesses
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
,
Alexander Butler
The Independent’s
Producer Mohammad Dawood, who is based in Srinagar, has stated that it feels as though the city is “under bombardment.”
He first heard explosions at around 9pm Indian time and said they have not stopped since. Footage showed projectiles flying across the night sky.
Chief minister of Jammu & Kashmir Omar Abdullah said on X: “What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!!”
How do India and Pakistan’s armies and nuclear arsenals compare to each other?
Saturday 10 May 2025 23:00
,
Alexander Butler
The dramatic flare-up of tensions and targeted cross-border strikes between India and Pakistan this week has raised the spectre of a first all-out war between the two nuclear-armed neighbours in decades.
The two countries have fought two wars since independence over the disputed region of Kashmir – and three in total – and the picturesque Himalayan valley is once again at the centre of their standoff. Already arguably the most highly militarised region in the world, with hundreds of thousands of troops and paramilitary forces deployed to maintain security in Indian-administered Kashmir at the best of times.
But taken together, the Indian and Pakistani militaries boast a total of around 2 million armed forces personnel. It means an all-out conflict would be one of the largest by number of combatants since the end of the Second World War.
The Independent’s
Arpan Rai takes a closer look here:
How do India and Pakistan’s armies and nuclear arsenals compare to each other?
Summary: Nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan move nearer to conflict.
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
,
Alexander Butler
An act of terrorism in Kashmir on April 22 has brought India and Pakistan perilously close to conflict, representing the most significant deterioration in their relationship since 2019.
- April 22: Armed attackers open fire and murder 26 visitors in Pahalgam, an area popular with tourists within Indian-controlled Kashmir. This incident marks a significant change as most clashes have previously avoided harming non-combatants. Additionally, these assailants injure 17 others. Subsequently, a faction known as Kashmir Resistance asserts responsibility for this act; however, India alleges Pakistani support behind this group’s actions.
- 23 April: India downgrades diplomatic ties, closes the only functional land border crossing, and suspends a crucial water-sharing treaty that has survived two wars and a major border skirmish between the two countries.
- India launches a manhunt for the Pahalgam assailants. Pakistan denies involvement in the attack.
- 24 April: India and Pakistan cancel visas for each other’s nationals, setting a deadline for them to leave. In retaliation, Pakistan shuts its airspace for all Indian-owned or Indian-operated airlines, and suspends all trade with India, including to and from any third country. Government ministers on both sides hint the dispute could escalate to military action.
- 25 April: India says its troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers at the Line of Control, the de facto border dividing the disputed Kashmir region. Pakistan warns it could suspend an agreement that established the Line of Control, in what would be a major and worrying step.
- 26 April: Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif vows his government will respond “with full force and might” to Indian attempts to stop or divert the flow of water.
- 30 April: Pakistan’s information minister Attaullah Tarar says his government has “credible intelligence” that India intends to carry out military action against Pakistan in the next 24 to 36 hours.
- 3 May: Pakistan test-fires a ballistic missile with a range of 450km.
- 7 May: India fires missiles on Pakistan, which calls the strikes an “act of war” and vows to avenge those who died in the pre-dawn attack. The missiles kill 31 people, including women and children, in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and the country’s Punjab province. The strikes target at least nine sites “where terrorist attacks against India have been planned”, says India’s defense ministry. Pakistan claims it downed several Indian fighter jets.
- May 8: India launches attack drones into Pakistan, resulting in the deaths of at least two civilians, according to the Pakistani military. In response, India alleges that Pakistan was planning an assault and admits to striking their adversary’s air defense infrastructure.
- India has evacuated numerous individuals from villages close to the heavily fortified border in the Kashmir area. Air travel remains halted at more than two dozen airports throughout the northern and western parts of the country.
- May 9: India halts its largest national cricket competition for one week due to heightened military tensions with Pakistan. Initially, Pakistan announces plans to shift its domestic Twenty20 event to the UAE amid the crisis; however, they later decide to merely reschedule some games instead. The Indian Army reports spotting unmanned aerial vehicles in 26 different spots throughout various regions along the Pakistani borders and within Indian-administered Kashmir, particularly noting occurrences around Srinagar. They further mention these drones were monitored and confronted accordingly.
- May 10th at 5 PM Indian Time: U.S. President Donald Trump declared an “immediate and total cease-fire” between India and Pakistan.
- May 10th, 7:45 PM Indian Time: People living in areas of Indian-administered Kashmir say they heard powerful blasts occurring at various locations across the region, such as Srinagar, Jammu, and the military town of Udhampur.
- May 10, 11 PM Indian Standard Time: India alleges that Pakistan has breached the cease-fire agreement and cautions that the armed forces will react “accordingly.”
Shown: Pakistanis commemorate ceasefire prior to collapse
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
,
Alexander Butler
Witness: Blasts Reported in Srinagar, Kashmir Days After Truce
Saturday 10 May 2025 21:37
,
Alexander Butler
Pakistan’s foreign minister denies country has broken truce
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
A representative from Pakistan’s foreign ministry has released a statement addressing India’s claim that they have violated the ceasefire agreement.
The nation holding India responsible for violating the ceasefire agreement, which was signed by both parties mere hours earlier.
The statement says: “Pakistan continues to uphold its dedication to faithfully implement the ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India, which was declared earlier today.”
Despite the infringements committed by India in certain regions, our forces are managing the circumstances with accountability and composure.
We think that all problems hindering the effective execution of the ceasefire ought to be resolved via dialogue at suitable hierarchical levels.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif did not respond to India’s allegations.
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Mr. Sharif addressed the ceasefire agreement, yet he remained silent regarding the allegations made by India’s Foreign Secretary, Vikram Mishra, claiming that Pakistan violated the truce immediately following its announcement.
He did say: “We are a very responsible country and we have displayed this. We want peace. We have made this agreement of ceasefire and we have been very positive about it.”
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif states that responding with a ceasefire is in the interest of maintaining peace.
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
,
Alex Ross
As India claims that Pakistan has violated the ceasefire agreement between them, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that his nation has reacted constructively to the accord.
During his television address, he expressed hope that all unresolved matters with India, such as the Kashmir conflict, would be settled via amicable discussions.
Sharif expressed gratitude towards US President Donald Trump, China, along with other supportive nations such as Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey for their part in easing tensions.
He commended the armed forces, stating that Pakistan’s military provided an appropriate reaction following India’s overnight missile assaults. “Within hours, our pilots effectively neutralized the Indian military’s artillery,” Sharif remarked.
Pakistan rejects claims of ceasefire breaches
Saturday 10 May 2025 19:39
,
Namita Singh
The apparent return to hostilities began shortly after the deal was struck, with fresh exchanges of fire reported along the Line of Control (LoC), and explosions heard in major cities such as Srinagar and Jammu.
Eyewitnesses in Indian-administer Kashmir reported blackouts and anti-aircraft activity, while visuals captured red projectiles streaking across the night sky.
Meanwhile, Pakistan has denied any ceasefire violations. Speaking to local media, the country’s Information Minister insisted that there had been no breach from their side.
Multiple social media users from India voiced their dissatisfaction regarding the reported violations. The chief minister of Jammu & Kashmir conveyed his frustration about the assaults that occurred late at night.
He posted a clip showing projectiles in Srinagar on X, formerly known as Twitter, adding, “There isn’t any ceasefire here. The anti-aircraft units right in the heart of Srinagar have just started firing.”
Violations of the ceasefire between India and Pakistan indicate underlying stresses below the facade of diplomatic relations.
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
,
Namita Singh
Even though a truce mediated by the U.S. was reached between India and Pakistan following four days of heavy fighting, new allegations of breaches emerged shortly after the agreement was announced, highlighting the tenuous nature of these accords in the contested region of Kashmir.
The Indian Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, stated during a press conference on Saturday evening that Pakistan had violated the ceasefire agreement made earlier that same day.
There have been multiple breaches,” he stated, mentioning that the Indian Army responded to what was termed as a “cross-border incursion.
In a conflict characterized by intermittent outbursts and rapid intensifications, recent events in Kashmir underscore just how fragile the peace remains—even when international involvement is present.
Summary: Nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan move nearer to conflict.
Saturday 10 May 2025 19:07
,
Alexander Butler
A terror attack in Kashmir on 22 April has pushed India and Pakistan a step closer to war, marking the biggest breakdown in relations since 2019.
- 22 April: Gunmen shoot and kill 26 tourists at the tourist town of Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir, a major shift in a regional conflict that has largely spared civilians. The unidentified gunmen also wound 17 people. A group called Kashmir Resistance, which India accuses Pakistan of backing, claims the attack.
- On April 23rd, India reduces the level of diplomatic relations, shuts the last operational point where they can cross borders, and stops an important agreement about sharing water resources which had lasted through two wars and a significant clash at their shared boundary with another country.
- India initiates a widespread search for those responsible for the assault in Pahalgam. Pakistan refutes any connection to the incident.
- April 24: India and Pakistan revoke visas for citizens of each other’s countries, giving an ultimatum for their departure. As a response, Pakistan closes its airspace to all airlines owned or operated by India and halts all commerce with India, even involving third-party nations. Officials from both governments suggest that the conflict might intensify into armed confrontation.
- On April 25th, India reported that its forces engaged in reciprocal gunfire with Pakistani soldiers along the Line of Control, which unofficially separates the contested territory of Kashmir. In response, Pakistan cautioned that this incident might lead to the suspension of the accord establishing the Line of Control, posing significant and concerning implications.
- April 26: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledges that his administration will counteract with “complete strength and power” any efforts by India to obstruct or redirect the water supply.
- On April 30th, Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated that their government possesses “reliable intelligence” indicating India plans to initiate military operations against Pakistan within the following 24 to 36 hours.
- May 3: Pakistan conducts a successful test launch of a ballistic missile capable of reaching up to 450 kilometers.
- May 7: India launches missile strikes against Pakistan, prompting Pakistan to label these actions as an “act of war” and threatening retaliation for the casualties suffered during the early morning assault. These strikes result in the deaths of 31 individuals, encompassing both adults and minors, within regions governed by Pakistan—specifically, Pakistani-controlled Kashmir and Punjab Province. According to India’s Ministry of Defense, the targets included at least nine locations implicated in planning terror activities against India. Meanwhile, Pakistan asserts that they managed to shoot down multiple Indian combat aircrafts.
- On May 8th, Indian attack drones strike within Pakistan, resulting in the deaths of at least two civilians according to reports from the Pakistani military. In response, India alleges that Pakistan was planning an assault on them and admits to having targeted their adversary’s air defense infrastructure.
- India has evacuated numerous individuals from villages close to the heavily fortified border in the Kashmir area. Air travel remains disrupted at more than two dozen airports spanning various parts of northern and western India.
- 9 May: India suspends its biggest domestic cricket tournament for a week following the escalating military tensions with Pakistan. Pakistan initially says it will move its own domestic T20 tournament to the United Arab Emirates because of the crisis, but then says it will only postpone matches. India’s army says drones have been sighted in 26 locations across many areas in Indian states bordering Pakistan and Indian-controlled Kashmir, including the main city of Srinagar. The drones were tracked and engaged, it adds.
- 10 May. 5pm Indian time: US president Donald Trump announced a “full and immediate ceasefire” between India and Pakistan.
- May 10th, 7:45 PM local time in India: Reports from residents in areas of Indian-administered Kashmir indicate they heard powerful blasts occurring across several locations within the region, such as Srinagar, Jammu, and the military outpost of Udhampur.
- May 10, 11 PM Indian Time: India alleges that Pakistan has breached the ceasefire agreement and declares that the armed forces will retaliate “accordingly”.
India blames Pakistan for breaching the truce following explosions in Kashmir.
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
,
Alexander Butler
India has charged Pakistan with breaching a ceasefire following explosions reported across two cities in Indian-controlled Kashmir mere hours after an agreement had been made between the two nuclear-capable nations.
The Indian Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, accused Pakistan of breaching the ceasefire following “substantial” explosions that echoed across Srinagar, a town situated northwest of Indian Kashmir, around 9 pm local time.
For the past several hours, there have been multiple breaches of the ceasefire previously agreed upon between India and Pakistan,” stated Mr. Misri. “Our armed forces are providing a sufficient and proper response to these infringements.
The Independent’s
Producer Mohammed Dawood, who is present in Srinagar, described the situation as “as though the city was under bombardment.”
Eyewitnesses also observed missiles above Jammu, located to the south, at approximately 7:45 pm Indian time, which was roughly three hours following the ceasefire agreement.
‘It feels as though we’re under bombardment,’ according to eyewitnesses.
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
,
Alexander Butler
The Independent’s
Producer Mohammad Dawood, who is based in Srinagar, has stated that it feels as though the city is “under bombardment.”
He first heard explosions at around 9pm Indian time and said they have not stopped since. Footage showed projectiles flying across the night sky.
Chief minister of Jammu & Kashmir Omar Abdullah said on X: “What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!!”
How do India and Pakistan’s armies and nuclear arsenals compare to each other?
Saturday 10 May 2025 17:53
,
Alexander Butler
The dramatic flare-up of tensions and targeted cross-border strikes between India and Pakistan this week has raised the spectre of a first all-out war between the two nuclear-armed neighbours in decades.
Since gaining independence, these two nations have engaged in two conflicts over the contested area of Kashmir – making it three wars overall – and this beautiful Himalayan valley has once more become the focal point of their tensions. The region is already one of the most heavily militarized areas globally, typically hosting hundreds of thousands of soldiers and paramilitary personnel tasked with ensuring stability in India-controlled Kashmir.
When combined, the Indian and Pakistani military forces have approximately 2 million service members. This suggests that a full-scale war between them could become one of the most populous conflicts in terms of combatant numbers since the conclusion of World War II.
Here, Arpan Rai from The Independent delves deeper into the subject:
Witness: Blasts Heard Across Srinagar in Kashmir Days After Truce
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
,
Alexander Butler
‘It feels as though we’re under bombardment,’ according to eyewitnesses.
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
,
Alexander Butler
Mohammad Dawood, The Independent’s producer located in Srinagar, has stated that the situation feels as though the city is “under bombardment.”
Around 9 PM local time, he initially heard explosions which had been continuous since then. Videos revealed missiles streaking through the evening heavens.
Chief minister of Jammu & Kashmir Omar Abdullah said on X: “What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!!”
Explosions heard over Kashmiri cities, say witnesses
Saturday 10 May 2025 16:25
,
Alexander Butler
Blasts were reported in Jammu and Srinagar, which lie within India-controlled Kashmir, mere hours following the establishment of a truce between India and Pakistan.
According to Reuters, witnesses observed missiles above Jammu around 7:45 pm Indian Standard Time, approximately three hours following the ceasefire agreement.
Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir Omar Abdullah commented: “What the heck just occurred with the ceasefire? Explosions were heard all over Srinagar!!!”
The person or group behind the explosions remains unknown.
Watch: Trump says India and Pakistan have committed to a complete and instant truce
Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at 4:12 PM
,
Alexander Butler
Reports indicate that US officials engaged in ‘shuttle diplomacy’ between India and Pakistan.
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
,
Holly Bancroft
The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, devoted the evening to making phone calls and carrying out “shuttle diplomacy” between Indian and Pakistani authorities, as reported by The New York Times.
Vice president JD Vance also reportedly spoke with India’s prime minister Narendra Modi.
In an announcement made via social media, President Donald Trump stated that discussions between the nations were facilitated by the United States.
UK foreign secretary urges India and Pakistan to sustain ceasefire
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
,
Holly Bancroft
The Foreign Secretary David Lammy has welcomed the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, terming it as “highly appreciated” in a social media statement. He further urged both nations to maintain this truce, emphasizing that de-escalation would be beneficial for all involved parties.
The Indian military states it continues to stay alert.
Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at 3:30 PM
,
Holly Bancroft
The Indian military remains “alert” and is prepared to safeguard its territory, according to defense officials following the announcement of a ceasefire.
Raghu R. Nair, an Indian naval commodore, stated at a press briefing on Saturday that the Indian military will abide by the agreed-upon cease-fire terms. However, he emphasized that they “stay completely ready, constantly watchful, and dedicated to safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
“All of Pakistan’s past missteps have been confronted with resilience. Any further provocations will result in a robust reaction. We continue to maintain full operational readiness to undertake any necessary actions for the protection of our country,” stated Mr. Nair.
A source indicates that India and Pakistan engaged directly in negotiations concerning a ceasefire.
Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at 3:11 PM
,
Holly Bancroft
A source from the Indian side informed CNN that India and Pakistan had negotiated the ceasefire agreement directly. This announcement follows comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who stated that the truce came about as a result of American mediation efforts overnight.
The source said: “The stoppage of firing and military action between India and Pakistan was worked out directly between the two countries”
Announcing the decision, the external affairs minister of India said that “India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action”.
Through images: Crowds rejoice at ceasefire announcement
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
,
Holly Bancroft
