In response to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed all state Chief Ministers to identify Pakistani nationals within their jurisdictions to facilitate visa cancellations. The Centre has revoked all existing visas for Pakistani nationals, effective April 27, with medical visas valid only until April 29. Additionally, Pakistani nationals under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme have been ordered to leave India within 48 hours. These measures follow the government's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty and close the Attari-Wagah border crossing. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized that these actions are in response to the attack, which targeted civilians in Jammu and Kashmir. (PC: The Economic Times)

Pakistan has abruptly closed its airspace to Indian airlines amid escalating tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. IndiGo acknowledged disruptions to several international flights, urging passengers to check flight status and explore rebooking or refund options. Air India announced that flights to or from North America, the UK, Europe, and the Middle East will take extended alternative routes, providing helpline numbers for affected passengers. The sudden restriction, without prior notice, has left airlines scrambling to manage schedules and offer alternate arrangements. Flights typically passing through Pakistani airspace en route to the Middle East or Europe are expected to experience increased durations and connectivity issues. (PC: Wikipedia & The Financial Times)

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, in a recent interview, acknowledged that Pakistan had been supporting and training terrorists over the past three decades, attributing this to alliances with the US and Western nations during conflicts like the Cold War and post-9/11 operations. He described these actions as a "mistake" that adversely affected Pakistan. This admission aligns with India's longstanding claims about Pakistan's involvement in terrorism. Despite this, Asif accused India of orchestrating the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in 26 tourist deaths, and denied the existence of Lashkar-e-Taiba, the group blamed for the attack. These statements have intensified tensions between the two countries. (PC: India Today)

Pakistan's suspension of the 1972 Simla Agreement, following the Pahalgam terror attack, inadvertently offers India strategic advantages. The Simla Agreement emphasized bilateral resolution of disputes and maintaining the status quo in Jammu and Kashmir. By putting it on hold, Pakistan may have opened the door for India to, Internationalize the Kashmir issue, previously confined to bilateral discussions. Parallely Redefine the Line of Control (LoC) without being bound by the agreement's constraints. Also Strengthen its stance on Jammu and Kashmir's integration, potentially altering its constitutional and administrative approaches. This development could significantly reshape Indo-Pak relations and the regional geopolitical landscape. (PC: Zoom News & Firstpost)

Indian intelligence has uncovered that the terror module responsible for the recent Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives, was orchestrated by Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed. The module, managed remotely from Pakistan, infiltrated India via the Line of Control. Investigations reveal that Saeed directed the operatives, providing logistical support and strategic oversight. This marks a significant escalation, directly implicating Saeed, who is currently serving a 78-year sentence in Pakistan for terror financing. Indian authorities are intensifying efforts to dismantle cross-border terror networks, with national security agencies on high alert. The revelation has heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, prompting calls for international accountability and renewed scrutiny of Pakistan's counter-terrorism commitments. (PC: Wikipedia)

Pakistan has announced a series of retaliatory measures against India following a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed at least 26 people. The Resistance Front (TRF), believed to be linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility. India responded by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and sealing its main land border. Pakistan, denying involvement, has paused a canal project, suspended SAARC visas, reduced Indian diplomatic staff, and plans to close the Wagah border by April 30. All Indian citizens, except Sikh pilgrims, must leave within 48 hours. Pakistan's Defence Minister refuted India's allegations, warning that any military response would be met reciprocally. Both nations continue to claim the disputed Kashmir region. (PC: The Hindu & Al Jazeera)

In response to a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir that killed 26 civilians, India attributed the incident to Pakistan-based militants. India suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, downgraded diplomatic ties, and closed its only land route with Pakistan. Pakistan retaliated by closing its airspace to Indian airlines, suspending trade, halting visas for Indian nationals, and placing all bilateral agreements, including the 1972 Shimla Agreement, in abeyance. Pakistan warned that any interference with its water entitlement could be considered an act of war. The escalating tensions have sharply impacted Pakistan’s financial markets and raised concerns about broader regional implications, as both nuclear-armed nations navigate a deteriorating relationship. (PC: The Hindu & AP)

The World Bank has not been informed of India’s decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in “abeyance”. According to the Treaty India cannot unilaterally revoke the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), as it was brokered by the World Bank and requires mutual consent for termination. The treaty, signed in 1960 by Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Field Marshal Ayub Khan, allocates control over the three eastern rivers to India and the three western rivers to Pakistan. Recent speculations about India's potential withdrawal from the IWT amid bilateral tensions are unfounded, according to informed sources. The treaty has withstood various conflicts between the two nations and remains a cornerstone of water-sharing agreements, emphasizing that neither country can unilaterally alter or terminate its provisions.

Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians, including 25 Indian nationals and one from Nepal. The militant group Kashmir Resistance claimed responsibility. India accused Pakistan of supporting cross-border terrorism, leading to the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, downgrading of diplomatic ties, and closure of the main border crossing. Pakistan denied involvement, closed its airspace to Indian flights, suspended trade, and warned that any disruption to the water treaty could be considered an act of war. Ceasefire violations along the Line of Control have resulted in casualties on both sides, raising fears of a broader conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors. (PC: File Photo)

In the aftermath of the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, global leaders have rallied in support of India. On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, French President Emmanuel Macron, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni personally called Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express their condolences and offer solidarity. The leaders strongly condemned the attack that claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists, and assured India of their nations' support in the global fight against terrorism. PM Modi reaffirmed India’s determination to bring the perpetrators to justice. (PC: Reuters)