India has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's assertion that his intervention prevented a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan. The External Affairs Ministry confirmed that military actions were entirely conventional, with Pakistan's Foreign Minister also denying any nuclear involvement.

India and Pakistan have been pushed a step closer to war after a gun massacre of tourists on April 22, their most serious confrontation in decades.

The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday clarified India's stance on Pakistan's 'nuclear leakage' claims regarding alleged damage to Pakistan's nuclear facility in Kirana Hills during India's Operation Sindoor.

Some details are clouded by contradictory statements and disinformation. But a pattern of rapid escalation brought the conflict to the brink of catastrophe.

The Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of both countries are set to hold talks on the India-Pakistan ceasefire. The DGMOs of both countries spoke on Saturday, May 10, and agreed to halt all military action from 5pm IST.

Pakistan’s military has admitted that one of its aircraft suffered minor damage during the recent clash with India. This comes after both countries agreed to halt all military actions with immediate effect.

India launched coordinated precision airstrikes early Saturday on eight Pakistani military sites, deep inside enemy territory.

Indian benchmark indices ended with weekly declines of 1.4% amid growing tension between India and Pakistan. But a Saturday peace breakthrough between the two countries could calm the markets when they resume trade on Monday.