India on Friday reaffirmed that its decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance remains unchanged, stating that the treaty will remain suspended until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably ends its support for cross-border terrorism.

Responding to recent statements from Pakistan, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India’s position on the water-sharing agreement continues to be consistent.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the treaty was placed in abeyance in response to Pakistan’s continued sponsorship of cross-border terrorism.

“India’s position on the Indus Waters Treaty is consistent. IWT stands in abeyance in response to Pakistan’s continued sponsorship of cross-border terrorism. Pakistan must credibly and irrevocably abjure its support for cross-border terrorism,” Jaiswal said during a media briefing.

Treaty kept in abeyance after Pahalgam terror attack

India decided to keep the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance following the April 2025 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, in which 26 tourists were killed.

According to the government, Pakistan has since attempted to convince the international community that India’s move could set a concerning precedent for countries sharing transboundary rivers. India, however, maintained that its position remains unchanged.

Pakistan reiterates treaty remains valid

Earlier this week, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said Islamabad rejected India’s decision to keep the treaty in abeyance, asserting that the agreement remained “valid, binding and operative.”

During the same event, former Pakistani foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari referred to a possible “nuclear option” if efforts to restore the treaty failed. His remarks have drawn criticism from some strategic experts, who described the statement as irresponsible.

India reiterates legal position

India has previously maintained that while the treaty remains in abeyance, it is not obligated to fulfil its commitments under the agreement.

In June 2025, the MEA also stated that no court of arbitration, including what it described as an illegally constituted arbitral body, had jurisdiction to examine India’s actions taken in exercise of its sovereign rights.

The Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank, was signed by India and Pakistan in 1960 after nine years of negotiations. It governs the sharing and use of the Indus river system between the two countries.

India also condemns Pakistan’s strikes in Afghanistan

During the same media briefing, Randhir Jaiswal also reiterated India’s condemnation of Pakistani military airstrikes in Afghanistan that reportedly caused civilian casualties, including women and children.

He said India had expressed condolences for the loss of lives and reaffirmed its support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Separately, India and Japan, following bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, issued a joint statement condemning cross-border terrorism and calling for stronger international action against terror safe havens and financing networks.

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has issued its first official response to the alleged theft of donations from the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, describing the incident as deeply distressing and calling for the strictest action against those found guilty.

In a statement, the RSS said the alleged theft of money deposited in the temple’s donation boxes had deeply hurt the faith and sentiments of millions of devotees. It added that the organisation was saddened by the incident and expected a fair and comprehensive investigation into the matter.

RSS backs trust’s investigation

The RSS said it had full faith that the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust was committed to ensuring transparency and accountability. It also expressed confidence that the ongoing investigation would identify those responsible and bring them to justice.

The organisation stressed that anyone found guilty should receive the strictest punishment under the law, irrespective of their position or role.

Probe into donation theft continues

The alleged theft case has already led to the arrest of eight individuals, including employees associated with the temple’s donation counting process. Investigating agencies have recovered a significant portion of the suspected stolen cash while continuing to examine financial records and cash-handling procedures. The investigation has also expanded to include questioning of several individuals linked to the temple’s administration and banking operations.

The RSS maintained that the incident should be investigated thoroughly to preserve the trust of devotees and uphold the sanctity of one of India’s most revered religious institutions.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has declared the result of the CA Foundation exam conducted in May 2026, wherein the pass percentage is recorded as 20.09%. This is a landmark moment for the students who wish to make their careers as chartered accountants, which is the most competitive professional course in the country.

ICAI announced that 1,09,694 students had sat for the exam, of which over 22,000 passed. Officials said a large percentage of the passouts were male.

Students may check their result on the ICAI result portal website using the roll number along with the registration number/PIN allotted. The online result contains the marks scored in each subject and the total marks scored by the candidate. In order to clear the CA Foundation Exam, students need to get a minimum 40% marks in each paper and 50% marks overall in all papers.

Those who have cleared the Foundation exam are eligible to appear in the CA Intermediate exam, which is the next level of the CA course. The CA Foundation exam is the gateway to the CA course and has a tough evaluation system. In every examination cycle, a lot of candidates take this exam making it one of the toughest non-science exams in the country.

With the announcement of the results of May 2026, successful candidates are now in a position to prepare themselves for intermediate level, whereas those who could not pass the examination this time, have been asked to prepare themselves for their next attempt. ICAI has requested all candidates to download and save a copy of their marksheet for future use.