New Delhi, May 12 -- Opposition parties, including the Congress, have questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government if it was open to third-party mediation on Kashmir after US President Donald Trump made announcements on behalf of India and Pakistan. The parties have also demanded a special session of Parliament to discuss the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor.

At 5.25 pm on 10 May, Trump said India and Pakistan have agreed to a 'full and immediate' ceasefire following a 'long night of talks' mediated by the United States. Minutes later, the ceasefire was confirmed by both India's Ministry of External Affairs and the foreign ministry in Pakistan. India, however, contradicted Trump's claim and, instead, said that the 'underst...