India Takes Decisive Diplomatic and Strategic Measures Following Pahalgam Terror Attack
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, convened an emergency meeting this evening to assess the grave se…
What is Indus Waters Treaty and Why?
The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) , signed on September 19, 1960 , is a landmark water-sharing agreement between India and Pakistan , brokered by the World Bank . It governs the use and distribution of the waters from the Indus River system , which includes six major rivers: the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej. Background & Reason for Signing Following the partition of British India in 1947, both nations inherited a shared river system. Tensions escalated in 1948 when India temporarily halted water flow to Pakistan, highlighting the urgent need for a formal agreement to prevent future conflicts over water resources. After nearly a decade of negotiations, the IWT was established to ensure equitable water distribution and to foster cooperation between the two countries. Key Provisio...
