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Srinagar: The Government of India has firmly denied any role of foreign countries, including the United States, in brokering the recent ceasefire with Pakistan. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, the Ministry of External Affairs said the decision to halt military operations on May 10, 2025, was entirely based on India's own strategic considerations.

The Ministry clarified that the ceasefire was the result of direct communication between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan, a conversation that was initiated by Pakistan.

The reply noted that India had already achieved its objectives by May 8, two days ...