New Delhi, May 18 -- In a first-of-its-kind diplomatic move to counter Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, the Indian government on Saturday announced the formation of seven all-party parliamentary delegations that will represent the country on international platforms with a strong message of zero-tolerance for terrorism.

The initiative, headed by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, is aimed at projecting India's national consensus and firm stance against terrorism "in all its forms and manifestations".

The full list of delegation members is yet to be released.

What we know about the mission

According to ANI, around 40 MPs from different parties will be split into seven groups, each comprising seven to eight members.

The teams will trav...