India inflicted psychological defeat on Pakistan-by skin of its teeth

The Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), Pakistan Army, requested his Indian counterpart on a hotline for the cessation of hostilities, which was agreed to. The DGMOs spoke again on 12 May and agreed to reduce troops on the borders. Barring a few violations, the ceasefire has held and a fragile calm prevails on India's western front. PM Modi said that India has only "suspended" military action, and the ceasefire is contingent upon Pakistan's conduct. The operation immediately triggered one of the biggest air battles from standoff ranges of 100-150 km between equals, which lasted over an hour. The next…