In a historic and severe diplomatic step, India has indefinitely suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. This drastic measure comes in response to the revelations of cross-border involvement in the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, including that of a foreign national.

The decision was announced after a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), the apex body on national security affairs. Officials revealed that the move was prompted by “cross-border linkages” uncovered during the probe into the attack, marking a major escalation in India’s stance on terrorism originating from across the border.

Water flow from key rivers to Pakistan halted

As per the suspension, water from the Indus river and its major tributaries—Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Satluj—will no longer flow into Pakistan. These rivers are vital to Pakistan’s agrarian economy and supply water to tens of millions of its citizens. The halt could have significant humanitarian and geopolitical implications for the neighbouring country.

The Indus Waters Treaty, signed on September 19, 1960, under the mediation of the World Bank, has long stood as a rare symbol of cooperation between the two countries, enduring even during times of war in 1965, 1971, and 1999. However, the latest attack and its investigative fallout have pushed India to make a decision it had refrained from taking for over six decades.

Kesari Chapter 2, a historical courtroom drama directed by debutant Karan Singh Tyagi, premiered in theaters, starring Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R Madhavan. The film has garnered steady success, collecting ₹64.40 crore worldwide in its first five days, as per industry estimates, showcasing its strong audience appeal.

The movie has performed impressively at the box office. In India, it earned ₹39 crore net and ₹46.40 crore gross, complemented by ₹18 crore from overseas markets, resulting in a global tally of ₹64.40 crore. Despite Tuesday being a weekday, the film achieved a 23.25% occupancy rate in India, with attendance surging as the day progressed. Collections saw a modest increase on Tuesday, signaling sustained interest, and anticipation is high for its full first-week performance.

Box Office Breakdown

• Day 1: ₹14 crore
• Day 2: ₹30 crore
• Day 3: ₹49.75 crore
• Day 4: ₹56.60 crore
• Day 5: ₹64.40 crore

In a conversation with a news outlet, Tyagi revealed that the film’s concept was sparked by The Case That Shook The Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat. He was struck by the book’s revelations about the Jallianwala Bagh massacre’s political underpinnings. “It wasn’t merely a tragedy but a calculated act of oppression,” Tyagi noted. He described the three-year journey of research and location scouting, emphasizing, “We were committed to telling this story with authenticity and emotional depth.”

Kesari Chapter 2 is a spiritual sequel to Akshay Kumar’s 2019 film Kesari. Set against the backdrop of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre’s aftermath, it centers on a determined lawyer’s battle against British colonial rule. Akshay portrays C Sankaran Nair, with R Madhavan as his courtroom rival, Neville McKinley, and Ananya Panday as Dilreet Gill. Produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Cape of Good Films, the film masterfully blends historical significance with gripping legal drama, illuminating a crucial chapter in India’s struggle for justice.

Samsung appears to be following a conservative route for its upcoming Galaxy S25 FE, with reports suggesting that the smartphone will feature the same Exynos 2400e chipset used in last year’s Galaxy S24 FE. While the tech giant has not officially confirmed the device’s launch, leaks hint that the handset—codenamed R13—is already under development.

According to internal code seen by the media, the Galaxy S25 FE carries the codename siop_r13s_s5e9945, confirming its chipset as Exynos 2400/2400e. This is the same processor seen in the Galaxy S24 FE, indicating that Samsung may skip a processor upgrade this year.

If accurate, this decision places the S25 FE behind newer premium chipsets like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Snapdragon 8 Elite, and MediaTek Dimensity 9400, potentially making the device less powerful in comparison to flagship competitors in 2025.

The Galaxy S25 FE is expected to launch towards the end of Q3 or early Q4 2025, as a more affordable variant of the Galaxy S25 series. Much like its predecessor, it will likely aim to strike a balance between performance and price, appealing to cost-conscious consumers.

Last year’s Galaxy S24 FE, launched in September 2024, came at a price of Rs. 59,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model. It featured a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 50MP triple rear camera, 10MP selfie camera, 4700mAh battery, and support for Galaxy AI features. If Samsung follows suit, the S25 FE could retain many of these specifications, making only minor hardware or software tweaks.

The report also mentions that the Indian variant of the Galaxy M36 5G may be powered by the Exynos 1380 chipset, the same one used in the Galaxy M35 5G. This suggests Samsung might be keeping things uniform across its mid-range portfolio for 2025.