Mary Ricketts

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India-Pakistan relations worsen. Firing across the LoC continues. India retaliates strongly. Anti-terror operations intensify in Kashmir. India suspends the Indus Waters Treaty and Simla Agreement. Pakistani visas are suspended. Diplomats are expelled. Pakistan proposes a neutral probe. London investigates a Pakistani diplomat's gesture towards Indian protesters. India takes strong actions against Pakistan.

The risk of exposing a military still being modernised may constrain Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he weighs retaliation for the Pahalgam terrorist attack

While immediate stoppage of water flow to Pakistan is difficult due to infrastructure limitations, India can regulate flow during winter using existing dams, potentially impacting Pakistan's wheat crop. To exert greater control, India needs to expedite hydropower projects and increase water storage capacity. Abeyance of the Indus Water Treaty allows India to strategically manage its river resources, enhancing water security.

The repercussions from the Pahalgam terrorist attack led to painful scenes at the countries’ border, as families with mixed citizenship were suddenly divided

Despite U.S. restrictions, Huawei is developing the Ascend 910D, a powerful AI processor aiming to rival Nvidia's H100 chip. This move highlights China's resilience in the semiconductor industry and its push for technological self-sufficiency. Huawei plans to ship significant quantities of its Ascend chips, demonstrating its ability to overcome challenges and compete in the AI sector.