The nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam.

India's army chief will review security arrangements on Friday and visit the site of a deadly attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir earlier this week, with fears of fresh tensions with long-time rival and neighbour Pakistan spooking markets.

Sir Keir Starmer has told India’s prime minister he was “horrified” by the fatal attack in Kashmir earlier this week as Indian and Pakistani soldiers reportedly exchange fire across the border.The attack on tourists in the disputed region between the two countries killed 26 people on Tuesday,