Sun May 11 01:22:02 UTC 2025: ## India-Pakistan Ceasefire Frail as Violence Erupts After Agreement

**New Delhi, May 11, 2025** – A ceasefire between India and Pakistan, announced late Saturday, has been immediately challenged by renewed cross-border firing. While External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar declared an understanding to halt military action after three days of intense hostilities, a Border Security Force (BSF) official reported heavy firing from Pakistan along the Jammu border until 7:30 PM Saturday. India reportedly responded in kind.

The agreement, reached through direct communication between the Directors-General of Military Operations, was met with immediate calls for transparency from India’s opposition parties. Congress urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold an all-party meeting and provide details of the ceasefire agreement, suggesting a special Parliament session to discuss the situation. This comes amidst “unprecedented announcements” from Washington, D.C., according to Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh. The government insists the agreement only covers the cessation of military action and not broader talks.

Meanwhile, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to escalate. Israeli airstrikes killed at least 23 Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday, including three children. International concern is growing over Israel’s plans to control aid distribution in the blockaded territory.

Other news includes: the resumption of Indian Chartered Accountant exams from May 16-24; the arrest of a suspect in connection with a Murshidabad double murder; the opening of the 72nd Miss World pageant in Telangana; and Pope Leo XIV’s address highlighting AI as a critical issue and echoing Pope Francis’ commitment to inclusivity.

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