Russian President Putin called Prime Minister Modi, pledging support against terrorism and demanding Pahalgam attackers be brought to justice - a significant diplomatic development as Pakistan had separately sought Russian mediation. India intensified pressure on Pakistan through multiple channels: requesting ADB to cut Pakistan's funding, beginning work on two Kashmir hydropower projects without notification, and flushing the Baglihar and Salal reservoirs on the Chenab River.
The Home Ministry ordered nationwide civil defense mock drills for May 7 - the first such drills since the 1971 war - including air raid sirens and evacuation rehearsals. Defense Secretary met with PM Modi, continuing high-level military consultations that began with Navy and Air Force chiefs in previous days.
Pakistani cyber groups targeted Indian defense websites, allegedly breaching Military Engineer Services and Manohar Parrikar Institute sites. Security forces discovered a terror hideout in Poonch with IEDs and communication equipment.