On May 10, 2025, just hours after India and Pakistan agreed to a U.S.-mediated ceasefire, Pakistan breached the truce by initiating artillery shelling in the Palanwalla sector of Jammu along the Line of Control (LoC). The shelling, which took place after 5:00 PM IST, has reignited tensions and raised doubts about the stability of the ceasefire. Indian forces responded promptly to the attack. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely to prevent further escalation. This violation highlights the fragility of the ceasefire agreement and the ongoing challenges in maintaining peace between the two nations.

Just hours after the India-Pakistan ceasefire took effect at 5 p.m. IST on May 10, 2025, violations were reported in several border regions. In Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla and Srinagar, locals reported hearing gunfire and explosions. Drone activity was also observed in Jammu and Udhampur, prompting swift responses from Indian air defenses. Meanwhile, an air raid alert and blackout were imposed in Rajasthan’s Barmer district as a precaution. These incidents have sparked concern over the durability of the ceasefire, as security forces remain on high alert to prevent further escalation. (PC: PTI)

On May 10, 2025, India and Pakistan officially agreed to a full ceasefire across land, air, and sea, effective from 5 p.m. IST. The decision followed a 3:35 p.m. call between the two countries' Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) and was confirmed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that the ceasefire was the result of successful American mediation. Meanwhile, Indian government sources stated that the Indus Waters Treaty will remain suspended. The Congress party has urged Prime Minister Modi to convene an all-party meeting to ensure political consensus during the sensitive transition. (PC: The Hindu)

On May 10, 2025, after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated India's unwavering commitment to counterterrorism. He stated that while active military operations have paused, India's stance against terrorism remains firm and uncompromising. The ceasefire, effective from 5:00 PM IST, followed days of missile and drone exchanges. India has maintained high alert and warned of decisive retaliation against any future provocation. Jaishankar also confirmed that there would be no change in India’s position on the Indus Waters Treaty, emphasizing that national security and counterterrorism efforts remain a top priority. (PC: File)  

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli is reportedly preparing to retire from Test cricket ahead of India's five-match series against England, starting June 20, 2025. Sources reveal that Kohli has informed the BCCI of his intentions, though officials are urging him to reconsider, emphasizing his fitness and ongoing hunger for the game. With Rohit Sharma recently retiring from red-ball cricket, Kohli’s exit would deepen the leadership vacuum. Kohli has played 123 Tests, scoring 9,230 runs with 30 centuries. His departure would mark a major shift in Indian cricket, as the team prepares to enter a new phase of transition. (PC: The Indian EXPRESS)

On May 10, 2025, Ukraine, in coordination with France, Germany, the UK, and Poland, proposed an unconditional 30-day ceasefire with Russia, aiming to de-escalate Europe's largest military conflict since World War II. The proposed truce, set to begin on May 12, calls for a halt to all hostilities across land, air, and sea to facilitate renewed diplomatic talks. U.S. President Donald Trump supported the move, warning of intensified sanctions on Russia’s energy and banking sectors if the Kremlin refuses. Russia remains cautious, demanding a halt in Western arms deliveries as a precondition for any agreement. (PC: Getty Images)

  In the wake of the India-Pakistan ceasefire effective May 10, 2025, this report examines the legal interpretation of India’s Operation Sindoor under international law. While Pakistan termed the precision strikes on terror camps as an “act of war,” India maintains they were legitimate counterterrorism actions, carefully avoiding civilian and military targets. The article explores definitions of “act of war,” relevant provisions under international law, and how these apply to recent events. It also highlights the ceasefire’s legal framework and the role of global diplomatic pressure in preventing escalation between the two nuclear powers. (PC: Money Control)

India has strongly dismissed Pakistan's claims that recent JF-17 fighter jet strikes damaged critical Indian military assets, including S-400 air defence systems, BrahMos missile facilities, and ammunition depots. The Ministry of Defence, through Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, clarified that no such damage occurred and labeled the assertions as deliberate misinformation. The rebuttal follows the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India's precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan. India accused Pakistan of spreading propaganda to manipulate public perception and international opinion amid rising tensions and reaffirmed its commitment to truth and operational transparency. (PC: India Today)

On May 10, 2025, India and Pakistan reached an agreement to cease all military operations across land, air, and sea, following weeks of heightened conflict triggered by the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and India’s subsequent Operation Sindoor. The ceasefire, effective from 5:00 PM IST, was finalized during a call between both countries' Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs). Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the deal, which was mediated by the United States with support from Saudi Arabia and Turkey, amid global calls for restraint and de-escalation. (PC: ANI)

Tensions between India and Pakistan reached a new high following the launch of India's "Operation Sindoor" on May 7, 2025. This operation involved precision strikes by Indian Rafale jets using SCALP missiles and AASM Hammer bombs, targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Pakistan retaliated with artillery shelling on Indian positions in Jammu and Kashmir, causing civilian casualties. Both nations have engaged in aerial confrontations, while the international community calls for de-escalation to avoid further conflict. (Bloomberg)