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4 Jul, 05:03 amIndus Waters Treaty Stays Frozen Until Pakistan Stops Cross-Border Terror, India Says
India has reaffirmed that the Indus Waters Treaty remains suspended and will stay that way until Pakistan stops supporting cross-border terrorism. The Ministry of External Affairs made the stance clear, linking the treaty's suspension directly to Pakistan's alleged sponsorship of such activities. This follows India's earlier declaration that 'blood and water can't flow together' after a major attack.
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