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

The president's comments came after the two countries agreed to a ceasefire following weeks of escalating clashes.

Calling US President Donald Trump's remarks about brokering a ceasefire and resolving the Kashmir issue as "dangerous", Congress Tuesday said the Modi govt has lost "moral courage and moral authority" after PM Modi failed to refute or clarify the US leader's claims in his address to the nation.