Ex-CDS Anil Chauhan Details India's Response to Pakistan's Ceasefire Request in Operation Sindoor
Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan revealed that during Operation Sindoor in May 2025, Pakistan sought a ceasefire on May 10 via the DGMO hotline after intense Indian strikes. India deliberately delayed responding until the afternoon, as less than half of its planned military operations were completed. Pakistan's request followed its belief that its strikes had been effective, but Indian air attacks on key Pakistani airbases prompted Islamabad to seek talks. India aimed to achieve its objectives before considering a ceasefire.
First-hand measurement across 8 sources
We measured how 8 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (73/100). Lens Score 55/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, zeenews, theprint, english, indiatvnews, firstpost, news18, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 5 Aug, 06:02 am. Other outlets followed.