Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

India Downgrades Relations with Pakistan Amid Security Crisis

4/26/2025

24 5

Summary

Story summary

India has taken a bold step by downgrading diplomatic relations with Pakistan, expelling military attaches and halting the 1960 Indus Water Treaty. This decisive action, led by Prime Minister Modi and the Cabinet Committee on Security, comes in the wake of the tragic Pahalgam carnage. Meanwhile, top Army commanders are set to brief Gen Dwivedi on the evolving security landscape, leaving his travel plans to Pahalgam uncertain.

1 of 1

Story summary

India has taken a bold step by downgrading diplomatic relations with Pakistan, expelling military attaches and halting the 1960 Indus Water Treaty. This decisive action, led by Prime Minister Modi and the Cabinet Committee on Security, comes in the wake of the tragic Pahalgam carnage. Meanwhile, top Army commanders are set to brief Gen Dwivedi on the evolving security landscape, leaving his travel plans to Pahalgam uncertain.