Defense Minister Rajnath Singh met PM Modi for 40 minutes following Pakistan's fourth consecutive day of ceasefire violations along the Line of Control. India responded with two significant decisions: banning 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for spreading "misinformation" against India and the Army, and finalizing a ₹63,000 crore deal with France for 26 Rafale-M fighter jets for the Navy.
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made an emotional address in the Assembly, deferring statehood demands and reading out names of Pahalgam attack victims. A disturbing video emerged showing a tourist ziplining during the attack, with witnesses claiming the operator shouted "Allahu Akbar" before gunfire began, prompting NIA summoning for questioning.
Pakistan's Defense Minister claimed an Indian military incursion was "imminent" and placed their forces on high alert, while reports indicated terrorists were being moved from launch pads to army bunkers in PoK.