For decades, if there's one thing that's been a taboo in the Indian foreign ministry, it is third-party mediation - particularly in the long-running dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir. Those in the know,

A series of military strikes last week by India and Pakistan brought the nuclear-armed rivals closer to a broader war.

India challenges Donald Trump's claims about his key role in mediating with Pakistan. Delhi denies that trade issues were discussed in the talks about a ceasefire. The US reportedly threatened sanctions,