HIGHLIGHTS | Indo-Pak Tensions: Water Flow Drops In Akhnoor Amid Indus Treaty Freeze

HIGHLIGHTS: Pahalgam Terror Attack, India-Pakistan Tensions Live Updates: India banned all trade with Pakistan, suspended key agreements, and ordered nationwide civil defence drills after a deadly Pahalgam terror attack killed 26.

Indian Army's Panther Division and the Air Force jointly conduct a Special Heliborne Operations (SHBO) exercise (ANI)

Pahalgam Terror Attack, India-Pakistan Tensions HIGHLIGHTS: The Indian government is holding series of high-profiles meetings amid the rising tensions with Pakistan. rime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting on Tuesday with NSA Ajit Doval for the second day in a row. On Monday, Doval and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met the Prome Minister in response to the recent Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives. This discussion followed closely on the heels of his meeting with Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh the previous day and another with Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, two days earlier.

In a sweeping move following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, India has imposed a total ban on all imports and transit of goods from Pakistan, citing national security concerns. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a gazette notification on Saturday, invoking the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, and the current Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to enforce the prohibition.

Armies on the both side of the borders are at high alert and deployment has been increased multifolds. While Pakistan has claimed that India is preparing for an attack, the Narendra Modi government appears to be getting ready for any misadventure by Islamabad. The Union Home Ministry of India has now issued a order asking states to conduct a mock drill for civil defence preparedness. This will enable the civilians to learn ways to protect themseleves in case of any attack. 

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06 May 2025

06 May 2025 21:35 IST

Live Updates | Indo-Pak Tensions: Indian Envoy Slams Irish Times Editorial On Pahalgam Attack

Indian Ambassador to Ireland, Akhilesh Mishra, issued a strong rebuttal to an editorial published by The Irish Times on the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, accusing the newspaper of downplaying the brutality of the assault and instead offering implicit support to the perpetrators.

In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Mishra condemned the editorial for failing to unequivocally denounce the terror attack, which left 26 civilians dead. He expressed disappointment over the publication's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that it attempted to equate India with Pakistan while ignoring the victims and the cross-border nature of the terrorism involved.

Our reply to a malicious @IrishTimes editorial on #terrorist attack in #Pahalgam. Instead of condemning terror, sympathising with innocent victims, it provides #CoverFire for the terrorists & their sponsors by charging PM #Modi of "rattling sabres" & equating India with Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/Rti3hU3gnw

— Akhilesh Mishra, Indian Ambassador to Ireland (@AkhileshIFS) May 6, 2025

06 May 2025 20:50 IST

Live Updates | Indo-Pak Tensions: Water Flow Drops In Akhnoor Amid Indus Treaty Freeze

As tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate, residents of Akhnoor in Jammu and Kashmir have reported a noticeable decline in water flow in the region. Locals attribute the change to the Indian government's recent move to halt water under the Indus Waters Treaty.

Speaking to reporters, a local resident remarked, "The water flow has reduced significantly; this is the first time this has happened. It will be a big shock to Pakistan. The decision by Prime Minister Modi to stop the water is a very good decision."

Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir: A local says, "The water flow has reduced significantly; this is the first time this has happened. It will be a big shock to Pakistan. The decision by PM Modi to stop the water is a very good decision..." https://t.co/tlJa9HlU8Q pic.twitter.com/0VxUcEGO90

— IANS (@ians_india) May 6, 2025