Top five news of the day: After Pakistan dials India, both sides agree to cease firing; 'Indus Water Treaty to remain in abeyance', says MEA and more

Today’s top stories cover major developments in defence, politics and international relations. India and Pakistan have agreed to a full ceasefire across land, air, and sea following a call initiated by Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations. Meanwhile, India said that Pakistan had suffered “very heavy and unsustainable losses” in recent days, with extensive damage reported at key Pakistani air bases in retaliation for unprovoked attacks.US President Donald Trump also confirmed the truce, announcing that it came after intense "US-mediated negotiations." Ukraine and its allies have announced readiness for a “full, unconditional 30-day ceasefire” with Russia, set to begin Monday.Top five news of the day:After Pakistan dials India, both sides agree to cease firing; top military officials to talk on May 12India confirmed that it has reached an agreement with Pakistan to halt all military action across land, air, and sea. The understanding was reached during a call between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries earlier in the day.Foreign secretary Vikram Misri said that Pakistan’s DGMO called his Indian counterpart at 15:35 hours, following which both sides agreed to cease all firing and military activities starting from 17:00 hours IST."Instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. They will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours," Misri said. Read full storyIndian armed forces dealt heavy blow to Pakistan’s land and air military assets: Defence ministryAt a Ministry of Defence briefing, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh stated that Pakistan suffered "very heavy and unsustainable losses" following its unprovoked attacks on Indian military installations."Over the past few days, as we have seen, Pakistan has suffered very heavy and unsustainable losses after it gave us an unprovoked attack on our installations. It has suffered losses on both land and in the air," she said, adding that key Pakistani air bases at Skardu, Jacobabad, and Bholari had sustained extensive damage. Follow live updates'No pre or post-condition of ceasefire, Indus Water Treaty to remain in abeyance': MEAThe ceasefire understanding between India and Pakistan was reached without any preconditions or post-conditions, according to sources in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The sources also confirmed that the call initiating the ceasefire came from the Pakistani side.“There is no pre or post-condition to the ceasefire agreement. The call was initiated from Pakistan,” MEA sources said, clarifying that the decision was limited strictly to halting military action. Follow live updatesIndia and Pakistan have agreed to 'full & immediate ceasefire': Donald TrumpAfter days of building tension between India and Pakistan, US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that both countries have agreed to a "full and immediate ceasefire."Posting on Truth Social, Trump said, "After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Read full storyUkraine, its allies ready for 'full, unconditional 30-day ceasefire' with Russia starting MondayUkraine and its allies are ready for a "full, unconditional ceasefire" with Russia starting Monday, the country’s foreign minister said."Ukraine and all allies are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire on land, air, and at sea for at least 30 days starting already on Monday," Ukrainian FM Andrii Sybiha posted on X. Read full story