U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited controversy by claiming that Washington played a key role in mediating the 2019 ceasefire between India and Pakistan, a statement firmly denied by New Delhi. In his latest remarks, Trump revised his own account of the India-Pakistan standoff, asserting that "seven to eight aircraft were downed" before a U.S.-led diplomatic push brought hostilities to a halt. Indian officials maintain that no U.S. involvement occurred, reaffirming their position that the ceasefire was achieved independently. WATCH 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level security meeting at his New Delhi residence amid rising tensions with Pakistan. Key attendees included Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, the three service chiefs, NSA Ajit Doval, and CDS General Anil Chauhan. The meeting was a follow-up on Operation Sindoor, launched by the Indian Armed Forces on May 7.