Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 08:51am on 05 May 2025,Monday India
In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, India's Defence Secretary met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strategize a response. The attack, targeting Hindu tourists, has intensified India-Pakistan tensions, with India attributing the assault to Pakistan-based militants. Consequently, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and expelled Pakistani diplomats, while Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian flights. Security has been heightened across Jammu and Kashmir, with over half of the tourist sites closed. The Indian military has been granted autonomy to determine retaliatory measures. International actors, including the U.S., have urged both nations to de-escalate. The situation remains volatile, with cross-border skirmishes reported along the Line of Control. (PC: Business Standard)
