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Indus Waters Treaty to stay suspended until terror ends

Indus Waters Treaty to stay suspended until terror ends

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India has reiterated at the United Nations that the Indus Waters Treaty will remain in abeyance until Pakistan ends what New Delhi describes as the use of cross-border terrorism as an instrument of state policy. The remarks were made by India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, P. Harish, during a high-level open debate of the UN Security Council on “Natural Resource Governance: The Foundation of Peace, Security and Prosperity”, after Pakistan raised the issues of the Indus Waters Treaty and Jammu and Kashmir. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘We will go to war’: Pakistan threatens India as the country faces a water crisis

‘We will go to war’: Pakistan threatens India as the country faces a water crisis

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Pakistan’s defence minister, Khawaja Asif, has threatened war against India over water security after New Delhi said that its decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance was “unchanged”. India has been firm on the suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, a consequence of the Pakistan-sponsored terror attack in Pahalgam in April 2025, which claimed 26 lives. (REUTERS/ File) The statement from Asif comes as the Pakistan government faces widespread domestic instability and an internal water crisis that experts attribute to gross mismanagement. Speaking to ARY News on Saturday, Asif declared, “The moment we feel that our national security, and water is part of our national security, is being threatened, we will go to war against India. Definitely.” He further claimed that military action would be considered if Islamabad found evidence that India was acting at an “alarming speed” to disrupt water supplies. India has been firm on the suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, a consequence of the Pakistan-sponsored terror attack in Pahalgam in April 2025, which claimed 26 lives. New …

India calls Pakistan a ‘Frankenstein state’, accuses it of backing terrorism

India calls Pakistan a ‘Frankenstein state’, accuses it of backing terrorism

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India has slammed Pakistan at the United Nations, calling it a “Frankenstein state” that gets shocked when its “own monster bites back”, as it accused Islamabad of “hosting, training and deploying” terrorists. The remarks were made by Anupama Singh, First Secretary at India”s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, on Wednesday, after Pakistan and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir during the Interactive Dialogue on the UN High Commissioner”s annual report. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

As India marks one year to Operation Sindoor, Indus Waters Treaty remains suspended

As India marks one year to Operation Sindoor, Indus Waters Treaty remains suspended

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As India marks the first anniversary of Op Sindoor, its decisive military action against the terror hotbeds in Pakistan, the Ministry of External Affairs sharply rebuked Islamabad’s policy of terrorism. MEA affirmed that the Indus Water Treaty stands in abeyance in response to Pakistan’s action of cross-border terrorism. The remarks were made by the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during the press briefing here in the national capital. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

After Indus Water Move, India To Stop Ravi Waters To Pakistan As Shahpur Kandi Dam Nears Finish | India News

After Indus Water Move, India To Stop Ravi Waters To Pakistan As Shahpur Kandi Dam Nears Finish | India News

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Last Updated:February 18, 2026, 08:31 IST India plans to block the surplus water flow from the Ravi River to Pakistan as the delayed Shahpur Kandi dam on the J&K–Punjab border heads for completion by March 31. File photo of Shahpur Kandi dam Pakistan’s water problems are expected to intensify. Already struggling with the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan now faces another challenge as India plans to block the surplus water flow from the Ravi River as the delayed Shahpur Kandi dam on the Jammu and Kashmir–Punjab border heads for completion by March 31. Over the years, the excess water from the Ravi used to reach Pakistan due to inadequate storage facilities on the Indian side. However, this is now set to change from April, further squeezing the water flow to Pakistan. The fast-tracked revival of the Shahpur Kandi dam project holds great geopolitical significance and marks a decisive shift as it comes in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, which New Delhi squarely blames on Pakistan-backed terrorism. However, Islamabad continues to deny …

‘They Can’t Handle…’: Omar Abdullah Takes Swipe At Pakistan PM Over Kashmir Remark | India News

‘They Can’t Handle…’: Omar Abdullah Takes Swipe At Pakistan PM Over Kashmir Remark | India News

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Last Updated:February 07, 2026, 14:41 IST Omar Abdullah criticised Shehbaz Sharif’s Kashmir remarks, questioned Pakistan’s capacity, and discussed water treaties and ongoing projects. Abdullah’s remarks came after Sharif made the comments in the Assembly of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Thursday. (File Photo) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took a dig at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after the latter referred to Kashmir as his country’s “jugular vein.” CM Abdullah stated that Pakistan struggles to manage what it already possesses, questioning what it would do if Kashmir were added to it. Responding on Friday to Sharif’s statement, the National Conference leader said, “We will be part of them? They can’t handle what they already have. What will they do with us?” Sharif had made the comments on Thursday in the Assembly of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), when the neighbouring country observed what it calls ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’. While addressing the Assembly, he said he was there to express solidarity with “our brothers in Kashmir on behalf of the Pakistani people and the Pakistani leadership,” adding that …

Power Minister Reviews J&K Hydel Projects To Boost Water Resources After IWT Suspension | India News

Power Minister Reviews J&K Hydel Projects To Boost Water Resources After IWT Suspension | India News

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Last Updated:January 04, 2026, 20:13 IST The Minister directed NHPC to speed up the removal of accumulated silt to ensure better use of water resources. Manohar Lal Assesses NHPC Projects in J&K to Boost Water Use After IWT Exit Union Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal reviewed NHPC’s hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir, with a focus on maximising water utilisation following the termination of the Indus Waters Treaty. Accompanied by Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal, the Minister is assessing key projects to ensure faster execution and better management of river resources across the Union Territory. The Minister was briefed by NHPC Chairman and Managing Director Bhupendra Gupta on the progress of key hydroelectric projects across the region. The visit covers project sites in Reasi, Ramban and Kishtwar districts. On the first day, Manohar Lal visited the Salal Power Project in Reasi district, located on the Chenab River. Officials informed him about ongoing work at the station, including sediment removal from the Salal reservoir. The Minister directed NHPC to speed up the removal …

All-Party Delegation Meets for Briefing on Global Outreach Against Terrorism

All-Party Delegation Meets for Briefing on Global Outreach Against Terrorism

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Last Updated:May 20, 2025, 19:36 IST India’s officials stated the Indus water treaty revision is a calculated step, not a knee-jerk reaction. In a bipartisan move, 59 Indian political leaders will visit 32 countries to convey New Delhi’s stance on terrorism following the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. (IMAGE: PTI) The Indian delegation that is set to visit foreign countries to take forward India’s anti-terror message that all terror links, both direct and indirect, can be traced back to Pakistan, was briefed by the government on Tuesday. During the meeting, the govt officials informed the delegation leaders and members that Indus water treaty is not a knee jerk reaction. They were informed that it is a calibrated step. They said what was proposed in 1960s over the years has seen a lot of calibration- new challenges have emerged including climate change, reducing water levels in water bodies. India has worked for the past 2.5 years on reworking on the treaty, they added. The preamble of this was on the basis of trust and friendship but …

UPSC Key | 18th May, 2025: ISRO’s EOS-09, Rare-earth magnets, and Left Wing Extremism

UPSC Key | 18th May, 2025: ISRO’s EOS-09, Rare-earth magnets, and Left Wing Extremism

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Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance Mains Examination: General Studies-III: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. What’s the ongoing story: In a rare failure, India’s main rocket PSLV developed problems a few minutes after take-off and failed to place earth observation satellite EOS-09 into the intended orbit in an early morning launch on Sunday. Key Points to Ponder: — What are the Earth observation satellites? Story continues below this ad — What are the different types of launch vehicles of ISRO? — What is the difference between PSLV and GSLV? — What are the various stages of rockets? — Learn about the important ISRO’s missions – Aditya L1, Chandrayaan 4, Chandrayaan 5, Shukrayaan-1 — What do you understand by space debris? Key Takeaways: — “Today’s 101st launch was attempted. PSLV-C61 performance was normal till second stage. Due to an observation in the third stage, the mission could not be accomplished,” ISRO said. — This was the 101st mission launched by ISRO, and the 63rd one using …

"India's Water Will Be Used For India's Interests": PM Modi's Message To Pak

"India's Water Will Be Used For India's Interests": PM Modi's Message To Pak

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it clear that the decision to put a freeze on the Indus water treaty that stopped the supply to Pakistan, will not be reversed, saying “India’s water will be used for India’s interests”. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link