Amid escalating tensions, NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed the Pahalgam terror attack. Doval emphasized India’s counter-terrorism focus and commitment to a ceasefire, despite Pakistan’s provocations. Wang condemned the attack, urging restraint and dialogue, while supporting a comprehensive ceasefire.

A sentry was injured in a brief gunfight with a suspect at an army camp in Jammu region today. The incident was reported from Nagrota Military Station.

Minutes after Pakistan violated the barely-hours-long ceasefire, with J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah and Gujarat home minister Harsh Sanghavi taking to X over drone sightings, China told Pakistan that Beijing “stands firmly” with Islamabad.