India’s weaponization of water scarcity in Pakistan is part of a concerted attempt by India’s Narendra Modi-led Hindu supremacist government to “change the rules” in New Delhi’s relationship with Islamabad—and all with the aim of establishing India as the regional hegemon.

Pakistan has warned it will "not de-escalate" a spiralling conflict with India, and blamed New Delhi for bringing the two nuclear-armed neighbours closer to a full-blown war, with the death toll from days of violence crossing 50.

Indian Government cancels all official leave and shuts airports amid cross-border strikes, as both nations accuse each other of aggression, raising fears of a broader conflict.