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‘Baseless’: India rejects Pakistan minister Ishaq Dar’s remarks on Kashmir at ASEAN meet

‘Baseless’: India rejects Pakistan minister Ishaq Dar’s remarks on Kashmir at ASEAN meet

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India on Thursday accused Pakistan of using a multilateral gathering to spread falsehoods and divert attention from its record of sponsoring terrorism after Pakistani foreign minister Ishaq Dar raised the Kashmir issue and suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty at an Asean-related meeting in the Philippines. Pakistani foreign minister Ishaq Dar raised the Kashmir issue and suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty at an Asean-related meeting in the Philippines (REUTERS) Dar, who is also Pakistan’s deputy prime minister, sought global support to resolve conflicts in South Asia and said the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty has to be handled through dialogue and adherence to international law while addressing the Asean Regional Forum (ARF) ministerial meeting in Manila. India was represented at the meet by external affairs minister S Jaishankar. External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India “categorically rejects the baseless and unwarranted comments” by Dar. “It is no surprise that a multilateral forum has once again been cynically exploited by Pakistan to amplify falsehoods, peddle state-sponsored disinformation, and divert attention from its …

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

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 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

Pakistan reacts with ‘act of war’ remark after CR Patil’s ‘not a single drop’ comment | World News

Pakistan reacts with ‘act of war’ remark after CR Patil’s ‘not a single drop’ comment | World News

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3 min readUpdated: Jun 12, 2026 10:36 AM IST Pakistan on Thursday said that any attempt to restrict water flow would have “serious consequences” and could be viewed as an “act of war” under Article 51 of the UN Charter. Speaking at the Foreign Office’s weekly briefing, Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi was responding to recent remarks by India’s Water Resources Minister CR Patil’s comments on the Indus Water Treaty. ‘Not a single drop would reach Pakistan’: CR Patil Patil told news agency ANI that India was working to ensure that “not a single drop” of water reaches Pakistan in the coming years, following directions from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “The [Indus Water] Treaty has been kept in abeyance. And since Prime Minister Modi took this decision, every effort is being made to ensure not a single drop flows there. Under the Prime Minister’s directives, Home Minister Amit Shah is also personally monitoring the matter, and we are actively working on it. I believe the work is proceeding in a time-bound manner, and the …

At UNSC, India slams Pakistan over support for cross-border terror

At UNSC, India slams Pakistan over support for cross-border terror

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India on Tuesday strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), asserting that New Delhi has “every right” to defend itself against cross-border terrorism and warning Islamabad that there would be “consequences” for supporting terror activities directed at India. India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Harish Parvathaneni, delivered the sharp response during a UNSC debate on “Upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and strengthening the UN-centred international system.” The meeting was chaired by Wang Yi under China’s presidency of the 15-member Security Council for May. 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

Operation Sindoor a befitting reply to cross-border terror sponsor Pakistan, says MEA | India News

Operation Sindoor a befitting reply to cross-border terror sponsor Pakistan, says MEA | India News

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1 min readNew DelhiMay 8, 2026 04:55 AM IST A year after Operation Sindoor, India said on Thursday that it has every right to defend itself against terrorism and linked the Indus Waters Treaty to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. On Thursday, responding to questions, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We are marking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor today. The entire world saw the Pahalgam terrorist attack for what it was. We gave a befitting reply to Pakistan for its sponsorship of cross-border terrorism.” India and Pakistan had four days of military confrontation last year, from May 7 to 10, after the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22. It was followed by a ceasefire, which US President Donald Trump had claimed to have brokered – something Delhi has rejected. Expand Shubhajit Roy, Diplomatic Editor at The Indian Express, has been a journalist for more than 25 years now. Roy joined The Indian Express in October 2003 and has been reporting on foreign affairs for more than 17 years now. Based in Delhi, he …

Key dam set for completion, India to stop excess water from flowing to Pakistan| India News

Key dam set for completion, India to stop excess water from flowing to Pakistan| India News

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Jammu and Kashmir water resources minister Javed Ahmed Rana has said the Shahpur Kandi dam on the UT’s border with Punjab will be completed by March 31, and thus excess water from the Ravi river will stop flowing to Pakistan. Jammu and Kashmir water resources minister Javed Ahmed Rana says project will meet deadline. (Photo: FB/@JavedRanaOfficial) In the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 last year which left 25 tourists and a local guide dead, PM Narendra Modi had announced a slew of punitive measures against Islamabad that included suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960. “Yes, excess water (from Ravi river) to Pakistan will be stopped. It has to be stopped,” Rana responded to a pointed query by a TV channel. “Kathua and Samba districts are drought-hit areas; and this project, which is our priority, is being constructed for the Kandi area” he said. PM Modi had speeded up the hydroelectric projects in Jammu region to ensure optimal use of river waters. The Shahpur Kandi barrage, a national project, was revised …

IWT Paused, Infra Fast-Tracked, Pakistan Irked: A Look At India’s Projects On Chenab | India News

IWT Paused, Infra Fast-Tracked, Pakistan Irked: A Look At India’s Projects On Chenab | India News

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Last Updated:February 08, 2026, 19:17 IST Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance: A look at the infrastructure projects taken up by India All gates of Salal Dam on the Chenab River were closed following suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). (PTI) As India placed the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance in April 2025 following the Pahalgam attack, it has shifted from a policy of “restraint” to one of “strategic execution”. By treating the treaty as suspended, India is no longer following data-sharing or prior-notification requirements with Pakistan for new or existing projects on the Chenab River. What is the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)? The IWT is a landmark water-sharing agreement signed on September 19, 1960 between India and Pakistan, brokered by the World Bank. It established a framework for managing and distributing the waters of the Indus River system, which has remained largely functional despite decades of regional conflict. ALSO READ | Modi Govt Kicks Off Mega Dam Project On Chenab After Pausing Indus Treaty With Pakistan | Exclusive The treaty divides the …

News18 Afternoon Digest: Govt Kicks Off Mega Dam Project On Chenab; PM Modi Vows ‘No Compromise’ On Terrorism & More | India News

News18 Afternoon Digest: Govt Kicks Off Mega Dam Project On Chenab; PM Modi Vows ‘No Compromise’ On Terrorism & More | India News

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Last Updated:February 08, 2026, 12:43 IST We are also covering: Father of Ghaziabad teens married three sisters; Delhi biker remained in pit for hours, yet nobody helped, among others. PM Modi-led government kicks off mega dam project on Chenab after IWT pause In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on the mega dam project on the Chenab river after pausing the Indus Waters Treaty with Pak, PM Modi on terrorism, and more. Modi Govt Kicks Off Mega Dam Project On Chenab After Pausing Indus Treaty With Pakistan | Exclusive India has started work on the mega Rs 5,129 crore worth Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project on the River Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir—the first such new project to get the green light from the Narendra Modi government after the abrogation of the Indus Water Treaty. Read More  ‘No Double Standards, No Compromise’: PM Modi On Terrorism, Peace In Indo-Pacific Region Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India’s message on terrorism is clear and New Delhi will continue to support all efforts for peace. …