US credits ‘beautiful partnership’ for India-Pakistan ceasefire amid violation, explosions in Kashmir

The US State Department credited a ‘beautiful partnership’ for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan on Saturday

Published on: May 10, 2025, 22:33:20 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The US State Department credited a ‘beautiful partnership’ for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan on Saturday. In a statement issued soon after Pakistan violated the agreement and drones were spotted in Udhampur and Srinagar, spokesperson Tammy Bruce said that the ceasefire deal was reached after several conversations between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance over the past 48 hours.

US President Donald Trump posted about the India-Pakistan ceasefire on Saturday (AFP)

The State Department spokesperson further credited President Donald Trump's ‘vision and insight’.

“It was a beautiful partnership. This was the result of the Vice President JD Vance, of course, this entire government moving through the vision and implementing the insight and vision of President Trump, along with, of course, my guy, Secretary of State Marco Rubio," Bruce said on News Nation.

However, soon after a ceasefire was announced, strong explosions were heard across Srinagar and multiple blackouts were ordered in border areas.

“What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar,” Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah said in a post on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

Earlier in the day, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif lauded the ceasefire agreement and thanked Trump for his help. “We thank President Trump for his leadership and proactive role for peace in the region. Pakistan appreciates the United States for facilitating this outcome, which we have accepted in the interest of regional peace and stability. We also thank Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their valuable contributions for peace in South Asia," he tweeted.

Before the violation, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told reporters that the Pakistan DGMO facilitated the ceasefire on Saturday afternoon by contacting his Indian counterpart.

“Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time,” he said.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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