Former Indian Ambassador Vidya Bhushan Soni criticised Pakistan amid ongoing tensions, calling it a "failed state" incapable of responding effectively due to internal disarray. He praised India's measured response and highlighted the professionalism of the Indian armed forces.
Retired Indian Army officer Major General Dhruv C Katoch on Friday said that Pakistan attempted to escalate tensions with India, but the Indian armed forces responded strongly, including by destroying Lahore's air defence system.
He also directed all senior officers that special attention should be paid to essential citizen services, all departments should strengthen their respective systems, and all necessary precautionary security measures should be implemented with immediate effect.
President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga on Friday said that creating jobs destroys poverty and praised the development efforts of the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government.
Haryana Minister Anil Vij strongly supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian Army on Friday and said that the entire nation stood united with the soldiers who are deployed in the border area.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday strongly condemned Pakistan's attempted drone attacks targeting civilians in Jammu, warning that continued escalation would lead to severe consequences for the neighbouring country.
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa has strongly condemned Pakistan's failed drone attack attempt last night, lauding the Indian Army and central leadership for their swift and effective response and informed that Rajasthan CM stayed in office on Thursday night.
As India-Pakistan tensions escalated, Retired Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Gurinder Singh Dhillon, on Thursday praised the Indian armed forces for their strong response to cross-border terrorism and said the action against terror camps was "commendable."
Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, has raised critical questions about Pakistan's claims of retaliation following India's Operation Sindoor, emphasising that Pakistan's actions are a response to strikes on terrorism infrastructure.
The recently concluded Free Trade Agreement between India and the United Kingdom is expected to benefit both nations economically and could also pave the way for similar agreements with other countries such as the United States and the European Union, says a report by Bank of Baroda.
Jaishankar made it clear that India does not wish to escalate the situation further. But, if there is a military attack on India, it would give a firm response.