Days of fierce exchanges along the Line of Control ended with India and Pakistan agreeing to a swift ceasefire after direct talks between their top military commanders. The U.S. claimed a key mediation role, but India stuck to its official process. Key diplomatic steps and unresolved issues remain at play.
A massive crowd surge at New Delhi Railway Station left 18 dead, including children and women, as pilgrims thronged to catch delayed trains for Kumbh Mela. Chaotic scenes unfolded as festival-goers pushed through cramped spaces, resulting in another tragedy linked to overcrowding in India's public venues.