Wednesday, 09 July 2025

South Asian Update
South Asian Update
India abstains as UN votes for end to ‘repressive’ Taliban policies

India abstains as UN votes for end to ‘repressive’ Taliban policies

New Delhi`s nuanced stance on Afghanistan`s future was highlighted as India, alongside China and ten other nations, abstained from a crucial vote in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). 

Quad ministers condemn attack in Indian Kashmir without naming Pakistan

Quad ministers condemn attack in Indian Kashmir without naming Pakistan

The Quad nations—comprising the United States, India, Japan, and Australia—issued a unified call for swift justice against those responsible for a deadly militant assault in Indian-administered Kashmir. The April 22 attack claimed 26 lives.

India says it will ‘never’ restore indus waters treaty with Pakistan

India says it will ‘never’ restore indus waters treaty with Pakistan

India has declared that it will not reinstate the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, with plans to redirect water flowing into Pakistan for domestic use, according to Indian Home Minister Amit Shah.

India-Canada hold first bilateral talks in effort to mend strained relations

India-Canada hold first bilateral talks in effort to mend strained relations

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held their first formal bilateral talks on Tuesday, aiming to reset diplomatic ties that have been strained for nearly two years following allegations linking India to the killing of a Canadian Sikh separatist in 2023.

India adding to its nuclear stockpile as regional arms race intensifies: Report
India adding to its nuclear stockpile as regional arms race intensifies: Report

India is expanding its nuclear arsenal while Pakistan continues to advance its delivery systems, according to a new report by a leading Swedish arms control institute.

Helicopter crash in India’s Uttarakhand claims seven lives
Helicopter crash in India’s Uttarakhand claims seven lives

A helicopter carrying seven people crashed on Sunday in Uttarakhand, a northern state in India, resulting in multiple fatalities.

At least 34 dead in India’s northeast after heavy floods

At least 34 dead in India’s northeast after heavy floods

At least 34 people have lost their lives due to intense flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in northeastern India over the past four days, according to officials and local media reports. The country’s weather department has warned of continued downpours in the coming days.

India top general admits aerial losses in recent conflict with Pakistan

India top general admits aerial losses in recent conflict with Pakistan

India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has acknowledged that the country experienced some initial setbacks in the air during its recent military clash with Pakistan, although he refrained from disclosing specific details.

Tensions flare at India-Bangladesh border over repatriation effort

Tensions flare at India-Bangladesh border over repatriation effort

A tense situation unfolded on Tuesday along the India-Bangladesh border near Thakurbari in Assam’s Mankachar region, following a standoff between India’s Border Security Force (BSF) and Bangladesh’s Border Guard (BGB).

India-Canada begin diplomatic reset

India-Canada begin diplomatic reset

India and Canada have taken a significant step toward repairing their strained diplomatic relationship, with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar confirming a recent conversation with his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand.

India-Russia begin talks on advanced BrahMos missile production

India-Russia begin talks on advanced BrahMos missile production

Following the demonstrated success of the BrahMos missile during Operation Sindoor and its use in later engagements with Pakistan, India and Russia have initiated discussions to co-develop a more advanced version of the missile.

India denies US mediation in ceasefire with Pakistan

India denies US mediation in ceasefire with Pakistan

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has clarified that the United States played no role in facilitating the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, as reported by Indian media on Tuesday.

India urges UN oversight of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal

India urges UN oversight of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for Pakistan’s nuclear weapons to be placed under international supervision. His remarks followed a recent four-day military escalation between the two countries, which concluded with a ceasefire on Saturday.

India orders Pakistani diplomat to leave within 24 hours amid rising tensions

India orders Pakistani diplomat to leave within 24 hours amid rising tensions

India has instructed a Pakistani diplomat to depart the country within 24 hours, following heightened tensions resulting from recent military confrontations between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

India’s Modi says fighting ’only paused’ in wake of conflict with Pakistan

India’s Modi says fighting ’only paused’ in wake of conflict with Pakistan

Indian Premier Narendra Modi has said India `only paused` its military action against Pakistan, in his first speech to the nation since a ceasefire following last week`s heightened cross-border conflict that pushed the two nuclear-armed nations to the brink of another full-scale war.

India launches air strikes on Pakistan; Islamabad pledges response

India launches air strikes on Pakistan; Islamabad pledges response

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated sharply on Wednesday as Indian forces carried out air strikes across the border, targeting locations in Pakistan and Pakistani-administered Kashmir. In response, Pakistan claimed to have shot down five Indian fighter jets, marking the most serious confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors in over 20 years.