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Hans India
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Modi govt has corrected Nehru's mistakes on Indus Water Treaty: EAM Jaishankar in RS
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday stated that the Modi government has rectified the historical mistakes made by former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru regarding the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) by putting it in abeyance until Pakistan ceases its support for cross-border terrorism. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha during the debate on Operation Sindoor, EAM Jaishankar began by expressing deep gratitude to the Indian Armed Forces. Referring to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, he said, "It was a shocking attack for a variety of reasons -- the manner in which people were killed in front of their families, the fact that their religion was asked before killing them, and the intent of destroying the economy of Jammu and Kashmir which had returned to prosperity and normalcy after the end of Article 370 -- all of this angered the country. There was grief and shock. Across the world, there was solidarity and sympathy." He emphasised that such an attack was absolutely unacceptable and had crossed India's red lines. "There had to be severe consequences. There had to be accountability of the perpetrators, and they and their supporters had to be brought to justice," Jaishankar said. He noted that the decision taken by the Cabinet Committee on Security on April 23 was the "first clear message of India's anger, resolve and determination". EAM Jaishankar recalled the key steps taken, including the cancellation of Pakistani visas under SAARC, reduction in diplomatic mission strength, expulsion of military advisors, and the holding of the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance. Describing the significance of putting the treaty in abeyance, he said, "The Indus Water Treaty in many ways is a very unique agreement. I cannot think of any agreement in the world where a country has allowed its major rivers to flow to the next country without having rights on that river. It was an extraordinary agreement, and it is important, when we have put it in abeyance, to recall the history of this event." Jaishankar referred to the parliamentary proceedings of the 1960s, quoting the then Prime Minister, who reportedly said the Indian government is keeping in mind the interests of West Punjab (Pakistan's Punjab). The EAM said the then PM had the interests of Pakistan "over its own farmers in Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh." "Not a word about the interests of our own people. He said, 'We purchased peace'. But within a year, that same Prime Minister admitted there was no peace with Pakistan. What we purchased was not peace, but appeasement," EAM Jaishankar said. He argued that the treaty, "initially done in a spirit of goodwill and friendship, had become irrelevant as India had received neither goodwill nor friendship from Pakistan since 1960, only terrorism, attacks and wars." "Such a treaty had to be dealt with, and this government dealt with it," he said. Reiterating the Modi government's firm position, Jaishankar said, "This was not a price of peace, but a price of appeasement. The Modi government has corrected the mistakes of Pandit Nehru's policies by suspending the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan. The Indus Water Treaty will be held in abeyance until Pakistan irrevocably gives up its support of terrorism. Blood and water will not flow together."
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First Post
28-07-2025
- Politics
- First Post
‘Red lines were crossed': Jaishankar calls Operation Sindoor a new normal in India's counter-terror doctrine
Operation Sindoor is a new era in India's counter-terror response, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said in Lok Sabha, outlining robust actions and global diplomatic support after the Pahalgam attack. read more External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said that Operation Sindoor reflects a transformative shift in India's counter-terrorism policy, calling it 'a new normal' in how the country responds to terror threats. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Jaishankar highlighted the government's firm stance following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and highlighted the role of diplomacy in rallying global support. 'It was important to send a clear, strong and resolute message after the Pahalgam attack. Our red lines were crossed and we had to make it very apparent that there would be serious consequences,' he said. He said that the Cabinet Committee on Security decided to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 until Pakistan irreversibly ends its support for cross-border terrorism. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Jaishankar also detailed how Indian diplomacy helped build international consensus. 'Multilateral forums such as the Quad and BRICS condemned the attack. Countries like Germany, France and the EU stated clearly that India had every right to defend itself,' he added. He rejected claims that his visit to China was part of any backdoor arrangement. 'I went to China to make our stand very clear about terrorism. I didn't go for the Olympics or secret deals,' he clarified. India's firm diplomatic messaging was reinforced by 7 parliamentary delegations that visited 33 countries to communicate the zero-tolerance approach to terrorism. 'Thanks to our diplomacy, the TRF, which claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack, has now been designated a global terrorist organisation,' he added.
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Business Standard
27-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
India eyes stealth edge with new submarines amid China's growing presence
Advanced Project 75(I) seen as urgent amid China's growing presence in Indian Ocean Satarupa Bhattacharjya Bhaswar Kumar New Delhi Listen to This Article The Indian Navy would get nine new advanced submarines in the coming years if the proposal is cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), according to a government source with knowledge of the matter. While the CCS will have the final say, the Navy, the source said, is keen to buy the advanced submarines with enhanced stealth capability under the Project 75 (India), or P75(I) programme. Six such submarines, estimated to cost between ₹90,000 crore and ₹1 trillion, would comprise the first purchase batch. Three additional submarines would be ordered a year after the main contract is signed, in
Hans India
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Pakistan Army Chief Rejects Indian Regional Dominance, Calls Water Treaty Sacred
Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has delivered a strong rebuke to India's regional ambitions, declaring that Islamabad will categorically reject any form of Indian dominance across South Asia. Speaking to university officials and educators, Munir characterized India's suspension of the Indus Water Treaty as crossing a fundamental threshold that Pakistan cannot tolerate. The military leader's comments came weeks after both nations implemented a ceasefire following several days of intense military confrontation. Munir emphasized that Pakistan's position on water rights represents an inviolable principle directly connected to the survival needs of the country's 240 million citizens. During his address to vice-chancellors, principals, and senior educators, Munir stressed that water access constitutes Pakistan's most critical national security concern. He declared that no compromises would be acceptable regarding this essential resource, framing it as a basic human right that transcends political negotiations. The backdrop to these remarks involves India's unprecedented decision to halt the Indus Water Treaty following a terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam region that claimed 26 tourist lives. The Cabinet Committee on Security, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, suspended the 1960 agreement for the first time in its history, marking a significant escalation in bilateral tensions. India's response included deploying seven diplomatic teams globally to explain its position on the treaty suspension through what officials termed "post-Operation Sindoor diplomacy." These teams, comprising parliamentarians from multiple political parties, worked to justify India's stance to the international community, anticipating Pakistan's efforts to portray itself as the aggrieved party. The suspended treaty governs the distribution and management of six major rivers flowing between the two countries: the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej. Beyond water sharing, India has historically provided financial assistance to Pakistan for developing water infrastructure systems as part of the agreement's provisions. Munir also addressed the escalating insurgency in Balochistan province, where rebel groups have intensified their campaign against Pakistani security forces. The Army Chief attributed the unrest to external interference, specifically accusing India of providing support to Baloch separatist movements. The military leader claimed that insurgent elements operating in Balochistan serve as proxies for foreign interests, with India being the primary external sponsor. He controversially asserted that these fighters do not represent genuine Baloch interests, despite the province witnessing significant anti-Pakistan demonstrations and symbolic acts of defiance. Recent events in Balochistan have seen rebels launch coordinated attacks against Pakistani forces, with the provincial capital Quetta experiencing six separate assaults on May 8 alone. The insurgents have also engaged in symbolic acts of resistance, replacing Pakistani flags with Baloch national symbols in various locations. The timing of Munir's statements coincides with Pakistan's military challenges on multiple fronts. While Pakistani forces were engaged in cross-border operations against India, Baloch rebels exploited the situation to intensify their own offensive against government targets throughout the province. Munir made reference to what he characterized as divine intervention during the recent military conflict with India, suggesting that Pakistan received spiritual assistance during the confrontation. This occurred following India's precision strikes under Operation Sindoor on May 7, which targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Pakistan's retaliatory attempts on May 8, 9, and 10 targeted Indian military installations but met with strong defensive responses from Indian forces. The military exchanges concluded with both nations agreeing to a ceasefire on May 10, though underlying tensions remain unresolved. The Army Chief's statements reflect Pakistan's broader strategy of maintaining defiance against Indian policies while simultaneously dealing with internal security challenges. His characterization of water rights as a "red line" indicates Pakistan's determination to resist any modifications to existing water-sharing arrangements, regardless of the security implications that prompted India's suspension decision. These developments highlight the complex interplay between regional security concerns, resource management, and domestic insurgencies that continue to shape South Asian geopolitics.
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Business Standard
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
52 satellites for border, ocean watch: India ramps up defence surveillance
India is accelerating the deployment of 52 defence surveillance satellites aimed at significantly improving its space-based monitoring across borders with China and Pakistan and throughout the Indian Ocean Region, according to a report by The Times of India. Triggered by lessons from Operation Sindoor, the move will enable deeper surveillance of enemy activity. A military space doctrine is also in the final stages of preparation, the news report said. Project timeline and scope Phase 3 of the Space-Based Surveillance (SBS) programme, approved in October 2023 by the Prime Minister-led Cabinet Committee on Security, is set to cost ₹26,968 crore. It involves the construction and launch of 21 satellites by India's space agency Isro and 31 by three private companies. The first satellite is expected to be launched by April 2026, with the full constellation targeted for completion by the end of 2029. The Defence Space Agency (DSA), under the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS), is leading the initiative, the news report said. Enhanced coverage and strategic edge The goal of SBS-3 is to achieve shorter revisit times and higher-resolution imaging across strategic areas in China, Pakistan, and the Indian Ocean Region. The doctrine supporting this initiative is also being fine-tuned, The Times of India mentioned. Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force is pushing for three high-altitude platform system (HAPS) aircraft, essentially pseudo-satellites operating in the stratosphere for ISR missions. During Operation Sindoor (May 7–10), India employed satellites like Cartosat, alongside foreign commercial platforms, for tracking Pakistani military activity. Operation Sindoor In the early hours of May 7, during Operation Sindoor, the Indian armed forces launched coordinated precision strikes on nine terror camps located deep inside Pakistan. These camps were primarily linked to terrorist groups Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. Following the Indian offensive, Pakistan retaliated with artillery shelling across the Line of Control and attempted to deploy drones for attacks. In response, India escalated its operations, striking key Pakistani military and air infrastructure, including the Nur Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi and the airbase at Rahim Yar Khan.
