Indian equities saw a strong rally as the markets opened for the first time since India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire after weeks of tensions in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack.

India Pakistan Ceasefire LIVE updates: India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with immediate effect on Saturday.

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has come out in strong defence of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who has faced a wave of targeted online abuse following the announcement of the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan.