Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday issued a stern warning to Pakistan in his first public address since Operation Sindoor, asserting that India has only "paused" military action and will retaliate on its own terms if another terror attack occurs.

Indias Operation Sindoor, launched after a deadly terror attack in Kashmir, has triggered intense scrutiny of Chinas growing military support to Pakistan. While Beijing denies supplying arms during the current conflict,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that while Pakistan had planned to ignite war at the borders, India responded by striking at the very heart of the terror network through Operation Sindoor.