Prime Minister Modi delivered an aggressive speech in Bikaner, declaring "sindoor, not blood, flows through my veins" while warning Pakistan that India had avenged the Pahalgam attack "in 22 minutes." He ruled out talks or trade with Pakistan, saying discussions would only focus on PoK.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar countered Trump's ceasefire mediation claims, stating the agreement was reached bilaterally. He attributed the Pahalgam attack to Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's "extreme religious outlook."
Two Israeli embassy staffers were killed in Washington DC, with the attacker reportedly shouting "Free Palestine."
In ongoing counterterrorism operations, two terrorists were eliminated in J&K's Kishtwar, with one soldier martyred.
India issued a stern message to Turkey regarding its support for Pakistan, emphasizing relationships should be built on "sensitivities to each other's concerns."
Reports emerged that Pakistan refused an IndiGo flight's request to use its airspace during turbulence, endangering 227 passengers.