India, May 10 -- After Donald Trump's announcement that both India and Pakistan have reached a full and immediate ceasefire, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor welcomed the understanding between both countries to stop military activities, on land, at sea and in the air.

Shashi Tharoor remarked that India only wanted to teach 'terrorists a lesson' after the Pahalgam terror attack.

"Peace is essential. I am very glad, India never wanted a long-term war. India wanted to teach terrorists a lesson, I believe that lesson has been taught. The other details are awaited," news agency ANI quoted Shashi Tharoor.

The ceasefire was reached after a call from the Pakistan DGMO Major General Kashif Abdullah to his Indian counterpart, Lieutenant General Ra...