Trump Adviser Ricky Gill Honored for India-Pakistan 'Ceasefire Role,' Sparks India's Ire

• Ranjit ‘Ricky’ Gill, an Indian-origin Trump adviser, received the US National Security Council’s Distinguished Action Award from Marco Rubio.
• The award cites Gill's alleged role in an India-Pakistan ‘ceasefire,’ a claim India consistently denies and attributes to bilateral talks.
• Gill, 37, has a notable career including roles at the NSC, State Department, and overseeing the US Embassy relocation to Jerusalem.
• The award has drawn sharp criticism in India, with experts questioning the US narrative and its timing.
• Former President Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for mediating the India-Pakistan ceasefire, despite India's firm rejections.

Why It Matters: Award for Trump adviser Ricky Gill for India-Pakistan 'ceasefire role' sparks controversy and India's denial.