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India-Pakistan Ceasefire Under Strain as Defense Budget Expansion and Renewed Tensions Loom

India signals potential military action with a proposed ₹50,000 crore defense budget while Pakistan expresses fears ahead of May 18 talks.

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Overview

  • India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh described Operation Sindoor as a 'trailer,' suggesting further military actions may follow.
  • Parliament is considering a supplementary ₹50,000 crore defense budget to enhance military capabilities, including advanced weapons and technology.
  • Pakistan's parliamentarians voiced concerns over potential Indian strikes ahead of the May 18 ceasefire discussions.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump retracted his earlier claim of mediating the India-Pakistan ceasefire, fueling diplomatic ambiguity.
  • Domestic political controversies in India escalate with legal actions against inflammatory remarks targeting military personnel.