Defense Minister Rajnath Singh visited Bhuj Airbase, declaring Operation Sindoor "just a trailer" and warning that Pakistan remains "on probation." He criticized Pakistan for planning to pay terrorist Masood Azhar Rs 14 crore and urged the IMF to reconsider its financial assistance to Pakistan, calling it "indirect funding to terror."
India's diplomatic strategy expanded with plans to send multi-party delegations including Tharoor and Owaisi to brief countries on Pakistan's terrorism. A historical first occurred with External Affairs Minister Jaishankar speaking to Taliban's Foreign Minister, thanking him for condemning the Pahalgam attack.
Water emerged as India's next pressure point, with suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty causing a public spat between Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti over Kashmir water projects.
By evening, attention shifted to Neeraj Chopra's historic achievement at Doha Diamond League, crossing the 90-meter javelin barrier for the first time with a throw of 90.23 meters.