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Ecologically fragile areas: Himachal HC puts forest clearance proposals for roads in abeyance

Ecologically fragile areas: Himachal HC puts forest clearance proposals for roads in abeyance

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Taking suo motu cognisance of environmental degradation in fragile and eco-sensitive areas of the state, the Himachal Pradesh high court has expressed serious concern over indiscriminate road construction and uncontrolled tourism in high-altitude regions. Taking suo motu cognisance of environmental degradation in fragile and eco-sensitive areas of the state, the Himachal Pradesh high court has expressed serious concern over indiscriminate road construction and uncontrolled tourism in high-altitude regions. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image) “As an interim measure, the HC directed that all pending proposals seeking forest clearance for construction of new roads or tarring of existing roads leading to the affected sites be kept in abeyance,” said the division bench comprising chief justice GS Sandhawalia and justice Bipin C Negi. “It has come to the notice of this court that ecologically fragile areas have been opened up by giving permission under the Forest Conservation Act and that roads having high footfall are being constructed in order to facilitate access to such areas without there being any local population. A few examples are the Chandertal Lake, the …

IWT will be in abeyance till Pakistan irrevocably stops sponsoring cross-border terrorism: Govt.

IWT will be in abeyance till Pakistan irrevocably stops sponsoring cross-border terrorism: Govt.

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Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a press briefing, in New Delhi on Friday (July 4, 2026). | Photo Credit: ANI India on Friday (July 3, 2026) said the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will remain in “abeyance” till Pakistan “credibly and irrevocably” stops supporting cross-border terrorism. Official spokesperson of the External Affairs Ministry Randhir Jaiswal made the remark in the context of a recent international conference held in Pakistan where it called for the restoration of the treaty. The country is dealing with a severe heatwave. “The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 will be held in abeyance with immediate effect, until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross border terrorism,” said Mr. Jaiswal at a media briefing. Earlier this week, Pakistan organised a conference on the Indus and water sharing where the country’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar referred to the IWT as vital for “regional peace, stability and cooperation”. The Cabinet Committee on Security had put the treaty in abeyance a day after the Pahalgam terror attack …

India says Indus Waters Treaty will stay in abeyance till Pakistan mends ways

India says Indus Waters Treaty will stay in abeyance till Pakistan mends ways

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India has reiterated that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will be held in abeyance till “the global epicentre of terror” Pakistan mends its ways.  Pakistan “must uphold the sanctity of human life before talking of upholding the sanctity of treaties”, India’s Permanent Representative P Harish said on Thursday at an event held in the UN to mark World Water Day. “India has always been a responsible upper riparian state”, he said. “But responsibility is a two-way street. Pakistan must unconditionally abjure terrorism as an instrument of its state policy”, as per IANS. India hits back at Pakistan over IWT, cites wars and terror attacks Harish was responding to Pakistan`s raising of the IWT as if it were an aggrieved party, impinging on a high-level event commemorating International Water Day, which focused on the UN Sustainable Development Goal of ensuring access to safe water and sanitation for all. According to IANS, India signed the IWT “in good faith, in a spirit of goodwill and friendship”, but “Pakistan violated this spirit by inflicting three wars and thousands …

Supreme Court puts its November expert report in abeyance in Aravalli hills case

Supreme Court puts its November expert report in abeyance in Aravalli hills case

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An aerial view of Aravalli Range in Haryana. | Photo Credit: ANI The Supreme Court of India on Monday (December 29, 2025) stayed the implementation of its earlier directions and an expert committee report concerning the definition of the Aravalli Hills, citing concerns that the revised definition may be misconstrued and could facilitate unregulated mining in ecologically sensitive areas. A Bench led by Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices J.K. Maheshwari and A.G. Masih, said a fair, impartial and independent expert opinion must be obtained before any report or court direction is implemented. The CJI said it would revisit, seek clarifications on whether the restriction of Aravallis to landforms of 100-metre or higher would lead to unregulated mining. Follow Aravalli hills hearing LIVE updates In November, the apex court had directed the Centre to prepare a Comprehensive Management Plan for Sustainable Mining before permitting any new mining activity in the region. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta submitted that while a committee report had earlier been accepted, its implementation was contingent on court approval and expert assessment. …

How India Putting Indus Waters Treaty In Abeyance To Punish Pakistan Is A Well-Calibrated Step

How India Putting Indus Waters Treaty In Abeyance To Punish Pakistan Is A Well-Calibrated Step

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Last Updated:May 28, 2025, 01:03 IST The government has drawn up short-term, mid-term, and long-term plans to ensure that putting this treaty into abeyance will work for the welfare of India’s population The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 sought to divide the water of the Indus river and its tributaries equitably between India and Pakistan. (Representational image: PTI) A day after the attack on innocent civilians in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam town on April 22, a series of decisions were made by the cabinet committee on security headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to teach Pakistan a lesson. One of the more keenly watched ones among them is how the Indus Waters Treaty will be put into abeyance. Even in his rallies across multiple states after India’s precise strikes on Pakistani terror bases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken elaborately that India will not back down. This move by India is certainly making the neighbouring nation sweat, he said in a public address on Tuesday. But the question remains, has India been able to achieve …

‘India will keep it in abeyance until Pakistan…’: MEA on Indus-Water Treaty suspension

‘India will keep it in abeyance until Pakistan…’: MEA on Indus-Water Treaty suspension

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India implemented strict measures on Pakistan following the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. India suspended the Indus-Water Treaty, closed the Integrated Check Post Attari-Wagah border, and cancelled the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme for Pakistani nationals among other moves. New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday stated that the Indus-Water Treat suspension will remain in effect till Pakistan ‘credibly and irrevocably abjures’ its support to cross-border terrorism. India suspended the IWT, signed in 1960, after the horrific Pahalgam terror attack. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) made a decision a day after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack to suspend the treaty. Apart from this, India took a few more strict measures against Pakistan over the ‘cross-border linkages’ that came to light in the Pahalgam attack investigation. This included closing the Integrated Check Post Attari-Wagah border, cancelling the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme for Pakistani nationals and declaring Defence/Military, Naval and Air Advisors in the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi Persona Non Grata.  Speaking on the IWT treaty, MEA spokesperson Randhir …

Will ‘Indus Water Treaty’ remain in abeyance? Here’s what sources said amid ongoing tensions with Pakistan

Will ‘Indus Water Treaty’ remain in abeyance? Here’s what sources said amid ongoing tensions with Pakistan

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Indus Water Treaty: The clarification came into light after India and Pakistan worked out an understanding on the stoppage of firing and military actions, ending days of hostilities between their militaries. New Delhi: According to the sources, India has decided to keep the ‘Indus Water Treaty’ (IWT) in abeyance amid ongoing tensions with Pakistan, however, India will continue to employ non-kinetic measures, such as diplomatic and economic actions, to pressure Pakistan. The treaty will remain suspended until further notice, following Pakistan’s violation of the treaty’s preamble, which emphasises goodwill and good neighbourliness. India warned that it will exercise kinetic measures, including military action, if Pakistan launches any form of aggression, such as drone or missile attacks. “The Indus Water Treaty will stay in abeyance. The DGMO-level talks have to go forward. ‘Operation Sindoor’ is still on. Non-Kinetic measures stay in place. Kinetic measures are options we will exercise if Pakistan makes any moves to send drones or missiles, or any other form of aggression. Pakistan violated the preamble of the Indus Treaty, which says it is …

No relief for Pakistan except military actions, Indus Water Treaty abeyance, other measures to remain intact

No relief for Pakistan except military actions, Indus Water Treaty abeyance, other measures to remain intact

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India-Pakistan understanding: In Islamabad, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan DGMO initiated a call this afternoon, after which discussions took place and an understanding was reached. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate” ceasefire, as he claimed that the agreement was reached due to US-mediated talks. The US-brokered ceasefire came hours after the militaries of India and Pakistan attacked each other’s military facilities, dangerously escalating the ongoing conflict. Addressing the press conference following the announcement of an understanding between the two countries, the Indian Armed Forces said, “There has been an understanding that has been reached to stop all military activities at sea, in the air and on land. The Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Forces have been instructed to adhere to this understanding.”  While India will be stopping all military actions, the MEA sources say that there is no pre- or post-condition of the ceasefire and the Indus Water …

Pakistan likely to face 21% water shortage in Kharif season as India puts Indus Treaty in abeyance

Pakistan likely to face 21% water shortage in Kharif season as India puts Indus Treaty in abeyance

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According to the Indus Water Treaty, the Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) are allocated to Pakistan, while the Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Sutlej, Beas) are allocated to India. India has put the Indus River treaty in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack. Islamabad: India’s decision to keep the Indus River treaty in abeyance is expected to have an alarming impact on Pakistan. The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) advisory committee on Monday underscored the sudden decrease in River Chenab inflows at Marala due to a short supply by India, emphasising that it may result in a 21% water shortage in Pakistan during the early Kharif season. The water level in the Chenab River witnessed a significant drop in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor following the closure of gates at the Baglihar and Salal Dams. The IRSA Advisory Committee meeting was held to approve the Anticipated Water Availability Criteria for the balance period of Kharif from May to September 2025. The “Indus River System Authority Advisory Committee (IAC) reviewed the water situation for the remaining months of the …

Amit Shah calls meeting to discuss future action, implementation of Indus Waters Treaty abeyance

Amit Shah calls meeting to discuss future action, implementation of Indus Waters Treaty abeyance

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India on Thursday formally informed Pakistan that the Indus Waters Treaty will be held in abeyance with immediate effect. The decision came as a repercussion of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will hold a meeting today, on Friday, to deliberate on the future course of action regarding the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, which has been put on hold. Sources told PTI that Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil, along with senior officials from various ministries, will participate in the meeting. The discussions will focus on the next course of action and how to implement the decision of keeping the treaty in abeyance, sources added. India has already notified Pakistan about its decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance with immediate effect, citing Pakistan’s violation of the treaty’s terms. India informed Pakistan regarding the suspension  India’s Water Resources Secretary Debashree Mukherjee wrote a letter, addressing her Pakistani counterpart, Syed Ali Murtaza, that sustained cross-border terrorism by Pakistan targeting Jammu and Kashmir impedes India’s rights …