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Page 116 - External Affairs & Defence Security

Explained: What India's Indus Waters Treaty suspension means for Pakistan

Pakistan is heavily dependent on the Indus River system, with about 80 per cent of its cultivated land - roughly 16 million hectares - relying on water from these rivers

Explained: What India's Indus Waters Treaty suspension means for Pakistan
Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 11:53 AM IST

After India's diplomatic steps, Pakistan to test missile near Karachi coast

Pakistan issues maritime alert for surface-to-surface missile test off Karachi coast, a day after India launched diplomatic countermeasures over Pahalgam terror attack

After India's diplomatic steps, Pakistan to test missile near Karachi coast
Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 11:53 AM IST

US issues 'Do Not Travel' advisory for J&K after Pahalgam terror attack

The advisory warning for all US citizens was issued on Wednesday, a day after terrorists opened fire in Kashmir's Pahalgam killing 26 people, mostly tourists

US issues 'Do Not Travel' advisory for J&K after Pahalgam terror attack
Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 11:50 AM IST

India blocks access to Pakistan govt's X account after Pahalgam attack

India retaliates after Pahalgam terror attack with sweeping measures - blocks Pak government's X account, suspends Indus Waters Treaty, expels diplomats, closes Attari border

India blocks access to Pakistan govt's X account after Pahalgam attack
Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 11:22 AM IST

Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance after Pahalgam attack: What does this mean?

What is the Indus Waters Treaty, why was it suspended, and what does this mean for India and Pakistan? Explained

Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance after Pahalgam attack: What does this mean?
Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 11:15 AM IST

Pakistan's top leadership to decide response after Pahalgam attack

India suspended the 1960 Indus Water Treaty and downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan, expelling military attaches, over cross-border links to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people

Pakistan's top leadership to decide response after Pahalgam attack
Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 11:00 AM IST

Canada condemns Pahalgam attack, Senator calls it 'barbaric assault'

The attack occurred on Tuesday in the scenic Baisaran meadow area of Pahalgam in Anantnag district, turning a serene tourist destination into a site of horror

Canada condemns Pahalgam attack, Senator calls it 'barbaric assault'
Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 9:57 AM IST

Top Trump officials, US lawmakers continue condemnation of Pahalgam attack

Terrorists opened fire in Pahalgam on Tuesday afternoon, killing 26 people, mostly tourists, in what is the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019

Top Trump officials, US lawmakers continue condemnation of Pahalgam attack
Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 8:55 AM IST

Army permits limited flying of Dhruv helicopters after Pahalgam attack

The entire fleet of over 330 Dhruv helicopters operated by the Army, Navy, the Air Force and the Coast Guard was grounded in early January following the crash of one of the choppers

Army permits limited flying of Dhruv helicopters after Pahalgam attack
Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 7:31 AM IST

Indian Army recovers arms, ammunition after encounter in J&K's Baramulla

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, the security forces had launched operations to eliminate terrorists across the Kashmir valley

Indian Army recovers arms, ammunition after encounter in J&K's Baramulla
Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 7:30 AM IST

India suspends Indus pact, scraps Pak visas over Valley terror attack

Shuts Attari border, downgrades diplomatic ties; all-party meet on Thursday

India suspends Indus pact, scraps Pak visas over Valley terror attack
Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 12:11 AM IST

Pahalgam terrorist attacks: Fresh tumult for India-Pakistan trade

Total merchandise trade between the two nations ranged between $1.8 billion and $2.5 billion during FY09 and FY10

Pahalgam terrorist attacks: Fresh tumult for India-Pakistan trade
Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 12:10 AM IST

Finance secretary Seth to lead Indian delegation as FM cuts short US visit

"Finance secretary and secretary DEA Ajay Seth shall represent India in the absence of FM," a senior finance ministry official said

Finance secretary Seth to lead Indian delegation as FM cuts short US visit
Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 12:03 AM IST

India to add 100-150 satellites to enhance safety, security in 3 yrs: Isro

Detailing some of the projects undertaken by the space agency, he said ISRO successfully performed the second docking of satellites as part of its SpaDeX missions on Monday

India to add 100-150 satellites to enhance safety, security in 3 yrs: Isro
Updated On : 23 Apr 2025 | 9:52 PM IST

India halts Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, shuts down Attari border

Pakistani nationals will no longer be allowed to travel to India and Pakistani citizens currently in India have been asked to leave within 48 hours

India halts Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, shuts down Attari border
Updated On : 23 Apr 2025 | 9:39 PM IST

We stand with India in times of need: Israeli foreign ministry spokesperson

"Israel is a friend of India. That is a constant. Friends stand with each other in times of need. And, we stand with India," he said

We stand with India in times of need: Israeli foreign ministry spokesperson
Updated On : 23 Apr 2025 | 9:11 PM IST

Congress will support govt action: Chidambaram after Pahalgam terror attack

When asked about whether restoration of statehood would improve the security situation in the Union Territory, the former union home minister said that it is a separate issue but absolutely necessary

Congress will support govt action: Chidambaram after Pahalgam terror attack
Updated On : 23 Apr 2025 | 8:53 PM IST

NYC Mayor Adams declares April 24 as Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centennial Day

The proclamation from the Office of the Mayor was presented to members of the Sri Sathya Sai Global Council by Deputy Commissioner for the New York City Mayor's Office

NYC Mayor Adams declares April 24 as Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centennial Day
Updated On : 23 Apr 2025 | 8:42 PM IST

Aero-engine development priority area of government: Defence Minister

Addressing an event at the Air Force auditorium in Subroto Park here, he said "shifting geo-strategic equations" have a direct interest in India's national security as was never before

Aero-engine development priority area of government: Defence Minister
Updated On : 23 Apr 2025 | 8:00 PM IST

Have asked for hassle-free refunds to tourists: Tourism Min Shekhawat

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Centre has urged airlines, hotels, and tour operators to offer hassle-free refunds to anxious tourists reconsidering travel to Kashmir

Have asked for hassle-free refunds to tourists: Tourism Min Shekhawat
Updated On : 23 Apr 2025 | 7:44 PM IST