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Assam CM Describes Indus Water Treaty Suspension as a ‘Major Strike Against Terrorism’

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11 months ago

April 24, 2025

India’s recent decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan—a long-standing agreement governing river water distribution since 1960—has received positive feedback from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He described the action as a “calibrated, lawful, and strategic measure.”

Announced on April 23, this decision follows a horrific terror attack in the Pahalgam region of Jammu and Kashmir, which claim the lives of 26 individuals and left over 20 injured.

In response to the announcement, Chief Minister Sarma praised the move as a significant strike against terrorism, emphasizing the need to hold Pakistan accountable for its ongoing support of cross-border terror. He remarked on social media, “A beginning has been made. Bharat will see this through to its logical end. Pakistan must realize that this is the New India.”

The suspension of the treaty, according to Sarma, marks a “new era of assertive diplomacy” where water security is closely tied to national security. This shift illustrates New Delhi’s growing readiness to reassess long-established agreements if national security is jeopardized.

The brutal attack in Baisaran Valley, a well-known tourist destination in Pahalgam, shocked the nation. Victims included Indian tourists hailing from Maharashtra, Gujarat, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu, as well as local residents and foreign nationals from Nepal and the UAE.

Security agencies have indicated that the assault was executed by the Pakistan-based terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba, with operational commands reportedly issued by Saifullah Khalid, the group’s deputy leader, who operates from Pakistani territory.

In light of the attack, high-level security reviews took place in Srinagar and New Delhi. Officials from the Ministry of External Affairs, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the National Security Council convened to determine India’s response, now incorporating water diplomacy as a counterterrorism strategy.

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UP Teen Dies in Street Racing Crash In Lucknow

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7 hours ago

March 16, 2026

Namma Kudla

Uttar Pradesh: A 17-year-old Class 12 student died in a road accident during a street race in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday.

The victim, Naitik Kumar, was riding a Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 with a group of bikers near Janeshwar Mishra Park. While racing, he suddenly lost control of his bike after hitting something on the road.

His bike crashed into a Honda Activa in front of him. He then fell onto a road divider and suffered serious head injuries.

The Activa slid across the road and hit another bike, a Kawasaki Ninja, which was moving at high speed. The Ninja rider was adjusting his action camera when the accident happened.

Naitik Kumar was rushed to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared him dead. Police said he was not wearing proper protective gear.

Two others involved in the accident suffered minor injuries. Police are checking CCTV footage to find the exact cause of the crash.

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BCM Hostel Manager Dies by Suicide

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12 hours ago

March 16, 2026

Namma Kudla

Hassan: A hostel manager working under the Backward Classes Welfare Department died by suicide in Channarayapatna of Hassan district.

The deceased has been identified as Lokesh (45). He had been serving as a warden for two hostels in Guddenahalli, Hassan, and was recently promoted as a hostel manager a few days ago. Following the promotion, he was posted as the manager of the BCM hostel in Channarayapatna.

According to reports, Lokesh allegedly died by suicide by hanging himself at his residence on Saturday night.

The exact reason for his suicide is not yet known. Local police visited the spot, conducted a preliminary inspection, and have begun an investigation into the incident.