NEW DELHI: India strongly rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that he brokered a ceasefire between New Delhi and Islamabad, insisting that any understanding with Pakistan was reached directly between the two countries. Exercising India’s right of reply at the 80th UN General Assembly, Petal Gahlot, first secretary at India’s permanent mission to the UN, said: “India and Pakistan have long agreed that any outstanding issue between them will be addressed bilaterally. There is no room for any third party in that regard. This is our longstanding national position.” She stressed India’s message to the world: “There must be zero-tolerance for terrorism . Both terrorists and their sponsors will be held accountable. Nor will we allow terrorism to be practised under the cover of

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