Amid Tensions With Pakistan, Indian Navy Test Fires Medium Range Missile In Arabian Sea - Watch

Amid tensions with Pakistan over the Pahalgam terrorist attack, the Indian Navy successfully intercepted a fast-moving, sea-skimming missile target during a test conducted by its newest guided-missile destroyer.

Indian Navy Test Fires

"The Indian Navy's latest indigenous guided missile destroyer, INS Surat, has successfully carried out a precision cooperative engagement of a sea-skimming target, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the Navy's defence capabilities. This achievement demonstrates the Indian Navy's growing prowess in indigenous warship design, development, and operations, and underscores the nation's commitment to self-reliance in defence manufacturing," the Indian Navy said in a statement.

The Indian Navy's demonstration follows reports of Pakistan preparing for a surface-to-surface missile test along its Karachi coastline between April 24-25. While Pakistan claims the test will occur within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Indian defense officials are closely monitoring the situation. Analysts suggest the test likely involves Shaheen-III or Babur cruise missiles, which have the range to target major Indian cities.
Deadly Terror Attack Sparks Diplomatic Fallout.

The geopolitical friction escalated after a terror attack in Pahalgam's Baisaran meadow on Tuesday. The incident killed 26 people, the deadliest terrorist attack in the last few years. The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has allegedly claimed responsibility.

In response, India has taken strong diplomatic and economic measures, including:

Suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty

Closure of the Attari border checkpoint

Revocation of SAARC visa exemptions

Cancellation of all valid visas for Pakistani nationals (except medical visas, valid only till April 29)

Expulsion of Pakistani citizens under the Special Visa Exemption Scheme within 48 hours

The escalating tensions have further strained Pakistan's struggling economy, with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) plunging over 1.34% (1,500 points) on Thursday. The selloff reflects investor anxiety over worsening India-Pakistan relations amid existing economic instability.

Meanwhile, Pakistan has announced that it is suspending all bilateral activities as the Indian suspended Indus Water Treaty.