US President Donald Trump announces India, Pakistan reach ceasefire; India confirms ceasefire effective from 5pm

STC NEWS MONITORING DESK
MAY 10 (STC): US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that India and Pakistan have agreed for a ceasefire. India has confirmed the development
According to the reports, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has said that “Pakistan’s Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) called Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. 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, instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours.”
The US President wrote 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. Congratulations to both countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence, Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
An ANI report quoting sources said that India has decided that “any future act of terror will be considered an Act of War against India and will be responded accordingly.”
(Input from agencies)