Following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian government has taken several strong measures against Pakistan. The most significant among them is the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, a 60-year-old agreement that allowed Pakistan to use water from the Indus, Chenab, and Jhelum rivers. This move is expected to severely impact Pakistan’s agriculture and hydroelectric power generation.
Other Key Actions Taken:
- SAARC Visa Suspended: Pakistani nationals will no longer be eligible for SAARC visas.
- Attari Border Closed: Trade activities at the India-Pakistan border have been halted.
- Indian Staff Withdrawn from Pakistan: All Indian High Commission staff have been recalled.
- Pakistani Nationals in India Given 48 Hours to Leave: Authorities have ordered Pakistani citizens in India to depart within two days.
Kashmir Tourism Economy Takes a Major Hit
The Pahalgam attack has dealt a severe blow to Kashmir’s tourism industry. Local hoteliers reported massive cancellations, with losses estimated in crores. Travel platforms like Cleartrip noted a 40% drop in future bookings and a seven-fold increase in flight cancellations. However, some tourists have chosen to stay, expressing trust in the locals who have ensured their safety.
Brave Local Pony Rider’s Sacrifice Goes Viral
A Kashmiri pony rider, who tried to snatch a terrorist’s gun to save tourists, lost his life in the attack. Reports suggest that despite being a Muslim, he was initially let go by the terrorists but later killed while trying to protect visitors. His bravery has been widely praised on social media.
YouTubers Under Fire for Insensitive Content
Several content creators faced backlash for exploiting the Pahalgam attack for views. Influencer Dushyant Kukreja posted a reel with fake gunshot sounds, pretending to flee the attack site, which drew heavy criticism. He later deleted the video, apologizing for “misrepresentation.”
Actor Shoaib Ibrahim also faced scrutiny after posting about his Kashmir trip, prompting comedian Lakshay Chaudhary to call out influencers for “posting throwback pics and fake victim narratives.”
Boycott Calls Against Vani Kapoor’s Film with Pakistani Actor
Bollywood actress Vani Kapoor’s upcoming movie with Pakistani actor Fawad Khan has sparked boycott demands. Critics slammed her for not condemning the Pahalgam attack promptly. After facing backlash, she posted a story condemning terrorism, but the controversy continues.
MrBeast Requests Collab with Virat Kohli
YouTube superstar MrBeast publicly invited Virat Kohli for a collaboration, tweeting:
“@imVkohli hey, can I get you in a video?”
While fans are excited, a collaboration seems unlikely soon due to Kohli’s IPL commitments.
YouTube’s Hidden Easter Egg for Its First-Ever Video
YouTube celebrated the 20th anniversary of its first video, “Me at the Zoo,” with hidden Easter eggs:
- Liking the video reveals a “20” animation.
- Scrubbing the timeline shows a birthday cake slice.
TerraBox Reacts to CrazyDeep’s Privacy Movement
After CrazyDeep exposed platforms leaking women’s private moments, TerraBox responded, supporting his campaign:
“#RespectPrivacy – No one should suffer because their private moments were stolen and misused.”
Anurag Dwivedi’s YouTube Channel in Trouble?
Popular YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi (6.8M subs) revealed that 37 of his videos were taken down, putting his channel at risk. He expressed frustration over the strikes, which also restrict him from uploading or going live for a week.
Siddharth Malhotra Furious at Paps
Actor Siddharth Malhotra lashed out at paparazzi for intruding on his pregnant wife, Kiara Advani, shouting:
“Get back! Not believing this… Get back!”
Javed Jaaferi’s Twitter Account Hacked
Bizarre tweets from Javed Jaaferi’s account went viral, including:
“DM me to get your account back.”
Later, a hacker claimed to have recovered the account and demanded Jaaferi contact them.
Fake Death Threat Against Tiger Shroff Leads to Arrest
Mumbai police arrested a man for falsely claiming that Tiger Shroff had a ₹50 lakh contract on his life. Investigations revealed it was a personal vendetta over a salary dispute.
21-Year-Old Coder Raises ₹45 Crore for “Cheat on Everything” AI Tool
A young developer created an AI tool that assists in job interviews in real time. Despite being suspended from Columbia University, his startup secured massive funding.