Centre plans public outreach on Indus Waters Treaty suspension
After the Pahalgam terror attack, India suspended the decades-old Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, citing national security.
Now, top ministers are heading to northern states like Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan to break down what this means—mainly that India can now use more water from western rivers for its own irrigation and water projects.
India-Pakistan ties, water-sharing agreement, and more
This is a big deal because the Indus Waters Treaty has been a key agreement between India and Pakistan since 1960, helping both countries share river water crucial for farming and daily life.
By hitting pause on it, India enters tricky legal territory and ramps up tensions with Pakistan—who's already worried about losing vital water for crops.
The government says the move will boost local agriculture and security at home, but it could shake up regional stability and future ties between the two neighbors.