Blood and water cannot flow together: India's deft use of lawfare in suspending Indus Waters Treaty

Abhinand Siddharth Srinivas | April 30, 2025 1:47 PM

New Delhi: In the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, India has deftly used international law as a tool to achieve its longstanding objective of ending Pakistan's support for terrorism. A nuanced understanding of the logic behind putting the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance exemplifies New Delhi's use of lawfare – a euphemism to describe the use of law to gain political objectives – to end Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism. Contrary to Pakistan's assertion, New Delhi's actions are firmly grounded in the customary international law of clausula rebus sic stantibus and countermeasures.

After LoC, Pakistan violates ceasefire on International Border in Jammu

IANS | April 30, 2025 10:01 AM

Jammu, April 30 (IANS) After resorting to unprovoked ceasefire violation on the Line of Control (LoC) consecutively for the last six days, Pakistani troops on Wednesday initiated unprovoked firing on the International Border (IB) in the Jammu district.

Pak minister holds emergency press meet at 2 am, says India's military action within 24 to 36 hours

Hamza Ameer | April 30, 2025 8:59 AM

Islamabad, April 30 (IANS) Amid looming fears of strong action from India in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar held an emergency press meet at 2 a.m. Wednesday, saying that there were 'intelligence reports of military action against their country within the next 24 to 36 hours'.

Indian Army responds strongly to Pakistan's unprovoked firing on J&K LoC for 6th consecutive day

IANS | April 30, 2025 8:21 AM

Jammu, April 30 (IANS) The Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday for the sixth consecutive day as the Indian Army responded swiftly and proportionately.

Deadly Pahalgam terror attack has infuriated Egypt: Ambassador Galal

IANS | April 29, 2025 8:00 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Egypt's Ambassador to India Kamel Zayed Galal on Tuesday termed last week's Pahalgam terrorist attack, which claimed lives of 26 innocent civilians, as an unacceptable assault on India which has infuriated Egypt and the country's government.

'Why weren't these houses demolished earlier?' Alvi backs Trinamool leader's remarks on post J&K attack crackdown

IANS | April 29, 2025 1:21 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The recent counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), following the Pahalgam terror attack that resulted in the deaths of 26 people, have ignited a political backlash over what they perceived as late demolition of homes allegedly linked to terrorists. Congress leader Rashid Alvi, on Tuesday, supported the stance of Trinamool Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghosh, questioning why these houses were not demolished earlier.

Will send strong message of unity: Cong leaders back demand for special Parliament session

IANS | April 29, 2025 11:20 AM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Congress leaders on Tuesday stepped up their demand for a special session of Parliament, endorsing the call made by Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge in response to the brutal terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.

Pak minister's admission exposes role as 'rogue state fuelling global terrorism': India at UN (Ld)

IANS | April 29, 2025 10:47 AM

United Nations, April 29 (IANS) Pakistan’s role as a “rogue state fuelling global terrorism” has been laid bare by the public admission made by its Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, and the world cannot ignore it, India’s Deputy Permanent Representative Yojna Patel has said.

Pahalgam attack impact: J&K govt closes 48 tourist destinations in Kashmir

IANS | April 29, 2025 10:34 AM

Srinagar, April 29 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government said on Tuesday that 48 destinations across the Valley have been shut for tourists.

'India must show we stand together against terrorism', Rahul Gandhi writes to PM for special Parliament session

IANS | April 29, 2025 10:07 AM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to convene a special session of both Houses of Parliament at the earliest in the wake of the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

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Blood and water cannot flow together: India's deft use of lawfare in suspending Indus Waters Treaty

After LoC, Pakistan violates ceasefire on International Border in Jammu

Pak minister holds emergency press meet at 2 am, says India's military action within 24 to 36 hours

Indian Army responds strongly to Pakistan's unprovoked firing on J&K LoC for 6th consecutive day

Deadly Pahalgam terror attack has infuriated Egypt: Ambassador Galal

'Why weren't these houses demolished earlier?' Alvi backs Trinamool leader's remarks on post J&K attack crackdown

Will send strong message of unity: Cong leaders back demand for special Parliament session

Pak minister's admission exposes role as 'rogue state fuelling global terrorism': India at UN (Ld)

Pahalgam attack impact: J&K govt closes 48 tourist destinations in Kashmir

'India must show we stand together against terrorism', Rahul Gandhi writes to PM for special Parliament session

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