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Following mediation by US President Donald Trump, India and Pakistan finally agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday, bringing an end to four days of heightened military tensions along their shared border. While the ceasefire has restored some normalcy, many are now questioning whether India will also abide by the Indus Waters Treaty in this context of de-escalation.
Amid recent tensions between India and Pakistan, discussions have intensified over the military capabilities of both nations. Here's a comparison of the missile arsenals and air defense systems possessed by the two countries.
In response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India has announced the immediate closure of the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari, located on the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Amritsar district. The decision was reportedly taken during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 23.
Following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian government has taken a series of tough measures, one of the most significant being the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan. The decision was reportedly made during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Following the meeting, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri issued a statement announcing the immediate suspension of the 1960 Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan. He further stated that the suspension would remain in effect until Pakistan credibly ceases its support for cross-border terrorism.
West Bengal is in turmoil again. No one could have imagined such an undesirable situation. The Supreme Court has cancelled the entire panel for recruitment in the 2016 SSC (School Service Commission).
Due to political uncertainties and various other reasons, railway connectivity projects between India and Myanmar, as well as India and Bangladesh, have been delayed. As a result, India is now focusing on establishing a new railway link with another neighboring country, Bhutan. This proposed railway project, estimated to cost ₹3,500 crore, will cover a distance of 69 kilometers and connect Kokrajhar in Assam with Gelephu in Bhutan.