New developments in the nuclear powers’ harrowing four-day conflict, along with entrenched religious nationalism on each side, could signal more frequent battles ahead.

Pakistani officials have said Saturday’s ceasefire with India reestablished deterrence. But New Delhi insists the rules of engagement have irrevocably changed.

“The recent conflicts between India and Pakistan in the last decade have been short-lived, but this one seems to be taking a serious turn,” said the Mumbai-based Baliga. “As of now, it's a ‘wait and watch’ for investors.”

Efforts to mediate the India-Pakistan conflict are not going to work "unless the U.S. steps in with full sincerity," Praveen Donthi, a senior analyst with the International Crisis Group, told NPR.

Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said India was committed to “non-escalation” provided that Pakistan reciprocated ... “It looks like a war here.” Vaid said explosions were heard from areas with military bases, adding it appeared that army sites ...

Thousands of migrant workers from Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh have fled industrial zones across Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, and Gujarat over the past fortnight, fearing escalation in India-Pakistan tensions.

The ceasefire agreement followed days of retaliatory strikes and heightened tensions with Pakistan after India conducted cross-border strikes on terrorist camps.