India has summoned the top Pakistani diplomat in New Delhi, local media reported on Thursday, a day after it announced measures to downgrade ties with Islamabad as relations between the nuclear-armed rivals plummeted following a deadly militant attack in Kashmir.

The Pakistani government said it did not want an escalation, but in the wake of a deadly attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir by unidentified militants, analysts warned of an unpredictable situation.

US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and strongly condemned the dastardly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. He conveyed his deepest condolences on the loss of lives and reiterated that the United States stands with the people of India in this difficult hour.

Haryana Minister Anil Vij strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, calling it a challenge to New India and assuring a strong response. He highlighted the premeditated nature of the attack, which tragically claimed the life of a Haryana Navy Lieutenant.

Prime Minister Modi chaired a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. He returned from Saudi Arabia, pledging a determined response alongside ministers including Rajnath Singh.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has begun a four-day tour of India as the two countries seek to strengthen their partnership by negotiating a bilateral trade deal.

Vice President JD Vance praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "tough negotiator" in announcing a "roadmap" toward a trade deal between India and the U.S.

Vice President Vance on Tuesday hailed progress on trade talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing optimism about a deal with India as it tries to avoid being hit with hefty tariffs from President Trump.