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Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 160 km E of Qamdo, China

India has issued readiness notification to all government hospitals in Kashmir

Saudi Foreign Minister speaks to Pakistan Foreign Minister

In a significant step towards the development of next-generation station hypersonic missiles, India has successfully carried out ground test of the Scramjet engine for more than 1,000 seconds: Government officials

China's wind, solar capacity exceeds thermal power for first time, energy regulator says

US Director of National Intelligence Gabbard: We stand in solidarity with India in the wake of the horrific Islamist terrorist attack, targeting and killing 26 Hindus in Pahalgam. We are with you and support you as you hunt down those responsible for this heinous attack

The Chinese Embassy in Washington: There have been no talks with the Trump administration regarding tariffs and it must stop creating confusion.

Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha has summoned a special session of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly after Pahalgam terror attack. Assembly unanimously likely to condemn Pakistan for the terror attack

China has granted some tariff exemptions on American imports and is considering lifting other duties, FT reports

Pakistani FM has stated that all Indian nationals who have a visa must leave the country within 48hrs

A US-India trade agreement under discussion will cover 19 categories, including greater market access for farm goods, e-commerce, data storage and critical minerals, sources say

The Pakistan Army has started delivering military equipment to the border areas.

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi in Kashmir

Indian Army: Small Arm Firing at some places on Line of Control initiated by Pakistan. Indian army effectively responsed to. No casualties. Further details being ascertained

Home of suspected Pahalgam attacker Asif Sheikh demolished in Tral, reports @nazir_masoodi. There were at least 4 others, including Aadil Thakur of Bijbehara and two Pakistani national militants

India's response is childish - it is clear that they have not read the treaty - there is no provision in the Indus Waters Treaty for it to be suspended: Pakistan Law Minister Azam Tarar

Pakistan now refuses to hand over the captured Indian soldier

India formally tells Pakistan that Indus water treaty has been out at abeyance with immediate effect

At least four people including two women and one children have been killed in IED blast in Kalat, Balochistan

Protests have broken out near the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. Protesters are trying to move towards the Indian High Commission and scale its walls/gate. Pakistani security forces deployed in the area

Pakistani NSC warns India against misadventures, vows firm response

Pakistan pauses $3.3 BLN canal irrigation project a day after India suspends Indus water treaty - Reuters

Indian Border Security Forces confirm that one of its soldiers was detained by Pakistan Forces

Pakistan summons the Indian Ambassador. This comes after Pakistan's Defence Minister stated that they have intel to suggest that India is 'planning terrorist attacks' in various cities

A jawan of the Border Security Force (BSF) was detained by Pakistani Rangers on Wednesday, April 23, after he accidentally crossed the international border in Firozpur of Punjab, while on duty. A flag meeting has been called to ensure the safe return of the jawan, said a senior BSF officer

Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 - 247 km SSE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

Pakistani Punjab Rangers have apprehended Constable P. K. Singh of India’s Border Security Force (BSF) after he was found inside Pakistani territory. He was captured with a weapon, ammunition, and other military gear, and is now in Pakistani military custody

Pakistan’s National Security Committee, chaired by PM Shehbaz Sharif, has issued a strong response to India’s allegations over the Pahalgam attack in IIOJK. Key decisions from today’s NSC meeting in Islamabad: Pakistan rejects Indian allegations; calls them “politically motivated” and “devoid of legal merit.”; All SAARC visas for Indian nationals suspended, except for Sikh pilgrims; Wagah border closed, Indian Defence, Naval, Air Advisors declared persona non grata.; Indus Waters Treaty suspension by India termed an “Act of War”; Pakistan to safeguard water rights “at all costs.”

Pakistan says Indian defense, naval, and air advisors in Islamabad declared persona non grata, to leave by April 30

Pakistan says any attempt to violate its rights over the lower riparian waters will be considered an "act of war." Pakistan rejects India’s announcement to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty