In recent news, India has strongly rebuked Pakistan for its continued anti-India rhetoric, warning of "painful consequences" for any potential "misadventure". The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, stated that Pakistan's leadership frequently uses anti-India rhetoric to deflect attention from their own internal issues.

This warning comes in the wake of heightened tensions between the two countries, including recent statements made by Pakistani leaders regarding the Indus Waters Treaty and nuclear capabilities. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had asserted that India would not be allowed to take "even one drop" of water belonging to Pakistan, following India's decision to put the Indus Waters Treaty "in abeyance". These remarks followed a terrorist attack in Pahalgam that resulted in the deaths of 26 people.

India has also criticized Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir's statements, made during his visit to the US, in which he warned that Pakistan would "take half the world down" if faced with an existential threat from India. India condemned these comments as "nuclear sabre-rattling" and raised concerns about the safety of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal, given the country's military establishment's alleged ties with terrorist groups.

The MEA spokesperson referenced the recent military standoff in May, when India responded strongly to what it said was a Pakistan drone and missile attack after India targeted alleged terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. In May 2025, India launched missile strikes on what it claimed were militant groups in Pakistan, leading to a brief military conflict between the two countries. Pakistan, however, stated that the Indian strikes targeted civilian areas. Following the conflict, a ceasefire was agreed upon after communication between the Directors General of Military Operations of both countries.

India has also rejected the Award by the Court of Arbitration regarding the Indus Water Treaty, stating that it does not accept the legality, legitimacy, or competence of the court. India has maintained that the Indus Waters Treaty is in abeyance due to Pakistan's continued sponsorship of cross-border terrorism.

These recent exchanges highlight the continuing tensions and complex relationship between India and Pakistan. The international community has often urged both countries to exercise restraint and seek peaceful resolutions to their disputes. However, the repeated accusations and warnings suggest a challenging path forward for India-Pakistan relations.