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EAM Jaishankar: Indus Treaty Paused Until Pakistan Ends Terror

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

India has placed the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan on indefinite hold, citing Islamabad’s continued export of terrorism as the primary reason. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar announced that the treaty will remain suspended until Pakistan takes concrete and irreversible steps to eliminate terror networks operating from its soil. Speaking at a media

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Pakistan Willing to Discuss Indus Treaty Terms

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

In a marked shift from its long-held stance, Pakistan has for the first time expressed willingness to enter into discussions with India regarding the terms of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). This development comes in the wake of a temporary pause in military hostilities following recent escalations, and signals a potential opening for broader diplomatic […]

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Breaking Down the News: MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal Clarifies India’s Position on Ceasefire, Terrorism, and Foreign Mediation

By BPN News Desk May 14, 2025

India’s Ministry of External Affairs held a high-profile press briefing on May 13, 2025, where official spokesperson Shri Randhir Jaiswal addressed intense media scrutiny following the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. The briefing covered India’s position on the recent escalation, the global response, and claims made by former US President Donald Trump.

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India Opens Salal Dam Gates Amid Indus Treaty Suspension

By BPN News Desk May 11, 2025

India has opened most of the gates of the Salal Dam in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, marking a significant move amid the ongoing suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. The dam, constructed across the Chenab River, is now releasing a high volume of water downstream, triggering concerns of rising water levels across […]

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India Accelerates Kishtwar Hydropower Projects Amid Strategic Shift

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2025

In a significant move to bolster energy security and assert water rights, the Indian government has expedited the construction of four major hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district. This decision follows the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, a response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack. The projects—Pakal Dul (1,000 MW),

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India Flushes Baglihar, Salal Dams; Pakistan’s Kharif Sowing at Risk

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

In a bold and strategic move following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, India has begun flushing operations at the Baglihar and Salal hydroelectric power projects located on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir. The process, initiated over the past weekend, is set to cause a temporary but significant disruption in water flow […]

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India Cuts Off Water Flow to Pakistan from Chenab Dam

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

In a bold move signaling a shift in strategic posture, India has stopped the flow of water from the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River into Pakistan. The decision comes shortly after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 Indian civilians were killed. The attack, widely […]

International

UNSC Holds Closed-Door Talks on India-Pakistan Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is holding closed-door consultations today, May 5, 2025, to address escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the recent Pahalgam terror attack. The meeting was convened at Pakistan’s request, citing concerns over regional stability and security. Background: The Pahalgam Attack and Its Aftermath On April 22,

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Pakistan Warns of Retaliation Over Indus Waters Treaty Suspension

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2025

Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, has issued a strong warning to India, stating that any attempt to divert Pakistan’s share of water under the Indus Waters Treaty would be considered an act of aggression and met with retaliation. This statement comes in the wake of India’s suspension of the treaty following the Pahalgam terror attack, […]

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Pawan Kalyan Criticizes Congress Leaders Over Pro-Pakistan Remarks

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan launched a scathing attack on Congress leaders for their controversial remarks perceived as sympathetic toward Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Emphasizing the importance of standing firmly with the nation during a time of crisis, Kalyan condemned any statements that undermined national unity.