Jammu, June 18 -- Kananaskis (Canada), June 18 (KNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday clarified during a phone call with US President Donald Trump that India's military campaign, Operation Sindoor, was paused only after a request from Pakistan-not due to US mediation or any discussion on a trade deal.

In a 35-minute conversation held on Tuesday, PM Modi briefed President Trump about Operation Sindoor, launched in response to terror activities in Pakistan, and emphasized that nations supporting terrorism must face the consequences.

This was the first direct conversation between the two leaders since the temporary pause in the operation last month.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated, "The Prime Minister made it clear that th...