The India-Pakistan water dispute intensified as satellite images showed India controlling flow in Chenab and Jhelum rivers, with Pakistani Senator Zafar calling it a "water bomb" while a Pakistani general threatened "if you block our water, we will choke you." India planned to approach the World Bank and terror financing body to pressure Pakistan economically, with reports indicating efforts to return Pakistan to the FATF grey list.
The Trump administration barred Harvard from enrolling international students, affecting Indian students, though a federal judge later blocked this action. Trump also threatened 25% tariffs on Apple if it manufactured iPhones in India instead of the US.
An IndiGo flight incident revealed Pakistan denied emergency airspace access during severe turbulence, forcing the Indian Air Force to guide the plane to safety in Srinagar.
Germany backed India's right to self-defense against terrorism, supporting Operation Sindoor.