India Rejects Hague Court Order to Restore Indus Waters Pact with Pakistan Amid Tensions

India has rejected a ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague ordering it to uphold the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, saying the tribunal has no jurisdiction over the matter. The treaty governs the sharing of water between India and Pakistan, which is critical for both countries' agriculture, industry, and drinking water needs. India's rejection sets the stage for a potential escalation in tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. The treaty's future remains uncertain as talks are expected to resume in the coming weeks.