New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- In a major diplomatic exercise in the wake of fast-emerging equations in Jammu and Kashmir and issues related to Pakistan's stance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held an half-an-hour tele talks with US President Donald Trump and affirmed categorically that "extreme rhetoric and incitement to anti-India violence by certain leaders in the region was not conducive to peace.''

"In the context of the regional situation, the Prime Minister stated that extreme rhetoric and incitement to anti-India violence by certain leaders in the region was not conducive to peace. Mr Modi highlighted the importance of creating an environment free from terror and violence and eschewing cross-border terrorism without exception," so...