India said on Monday it had responded to 'unprovoked' small arms firing from Pakistan along the de facto border for the fourth consecutive night, as it deepens its search for militants in the region following last week's deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir.

Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, China urges restraint from both nations. Beijing offered support to Pakistan in safeguarding its interests, while calling for a swift investigation into the attack that killed 26,

The Chinese support is crucial for Pakistan as India has threatened retaliation. Given Indian war mongering, all-out war or limited conflict is a real possibility. In the event of any limited or bigger conflict, China's support for Pakistan will be critical to keep India at bay.