India Rejects China's Ceasefire Claim in Operation Sindoor; Says Pakistan Sought Truce

• India firmly rebutted China's claims of mediating a ceasefire during the Operation Sindoor standoff.
• Sources confirm no third-party mediation; Pakistan directly requested ceasefire from India's DGMO.
• Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had claimed Beijing mediated various conflicts, including India-Pakistan.
• This marks the first occasion Beijing has claimed a role in ending this specific India-Pakistan conflict.
• Pakistan used Chinese-origin military hardware during the Operation Sindoor confrontation.

Why It Matters: India firmly denies China's mediation claim for Operation Sindoor, stating Pakistan initiated the ceasefire.