India Holds Its Line on Global Flashpoints Amid Unfolding Tensions in PoK, Afghanistan, Gaza and Beyond
At a time when multiple regional flashpoints are converging -- from violent unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) to Taliban diplomacy, growing Indo-Russia economic ties, and security tensions with Canada--India has issued a clear, multi-front diplomatic stance, rooted in consistency and assertive strategic positioning.
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| Limited information has so far reached the outside world about the full extent of the protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Image Via: Paul Antonopoulos |
PoK Unrest: Natural consequence of Pakistan’s oppression
On the ongoing mass protests and internet shutdowns in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Jaiswal pointedly described the situation as the “natural consequence of Pakistan’s oppressive approach and systemic plundering” of the region.
Just see the crowd.
— Anmol (@anmol_kaundilya) October 3, 2025
This is the funeral Ceremony of those who killed in PoK by #PakistaniArmy.
This is Genocide, Pakistan have to take the full responsibility of the crime.
It's Indian land. #PoK belongs to India not to thier terrorist Abbus. pic.twitter.com/G5zx4NxKE7
Reports indicate that over a dozen civilians have been killed in clashes with Pakistani security forces amid protests demanding basic rights, fair resource distribution, and end to what locals are calling “decades of state-sanctioned exploitation.”
#WATCH | @MEAIndia Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on deteriorating situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir:
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) October 3, 2025
"We have seen reports of protests in several areas of PoK. We believe that it is a natural consequence of Pakistan's oppressive approach. Pakistan must be held accountable… pic.twitter.com/wcLo4RyRTe
New Delhi, which maintains that PoK is “illegally and forcibly occupied” by Pakistan, held Islamabad directly accountable for the human rights violations, adding that Pakistan must answer for its conduct in international forums.
India Reiterates Sovereignty on Afghanistan Engagement
India confirmed the forthcoming visit of Afghanistan’s interim foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, with travel clearance granted via a UN Security Council exemption. But New Delhi maintained its position--no formal recognition of the Taliban regime--despite ongoing functional engagement.
เค เคซ़เคाเคจिเคธ्เคคाเคจ เคे เคตिเคฆेเคถ เคฎंเคค्เคฐी เคเคฎिเคฐ เคाเคจ เคฎुเคค्เคคाเคी 9 เคธे 16 เค เค्เคूเคฌเคฐ เคคเค เคญाเคฐเคค เคฆौเคฐे เคชเคฐ เคฐเคนेंเคे: เคฐเคฃเคงीเคฐ เคाเคฏเคธเคตाเคฒ, เคตिเคฆेเคถ เคฎंเคค्เคฐाเคฒเคฏ เคे เคช्เคฐเคตเค्เคคा@MEAIndia #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/LiNC00YzNW
— เคกीเคกी เคจ्เคฏूเฅ (@DDNewsHindi) October 3, 2025
India emphasized that issues related to women’s rights, treatment of minorities, and human rights will be raised during the visit.
Additionally, recent blackouts and internet restrictions in parts of Afghanistan, as well as disaster relief coordination, will feature in bilateral talks.
India’s evolving Afghan policy continues to balance geopolitical realism with principled red lines--a distinction from countries like Russia, which have moved toward official recognition of the Taliban.
India on Gaza: Peace Supported, But With Conditions
Responding to questions on the US-led “Gaza Peace Plan,” which has drawn criticism for allegedly sidelining Palestinian voices and involving controversial figures like Tony Blair, India reiterated its support for the initiative in principle, but stopped short of endorsing specifics.
Full track change comparison of Trump's Gaza proposal as shared with diplomats last week vs. final version made public yesterday.
— Martin Koneฤnรฝ (@MartinKonecny) September 30, 2025
I.e. How it was further bent to Netanyahu's needs. pic.twitter.com/tG0DazLga9
Asked whether India was briefed in advance, the MEA did not confirm any direct consultations.
On criticism of India’s alleged arms exports to Israel, Jaiswal firmly rejected accusations made by opposition figures, calling them baseless and politically motivated.
India maintains that its position on the Israel-Palestine conflict remains “clear and consistent”--calling for peace, dialogue, and the protection of civilian lives.
Canada Tensions and Transnational Crime Cooperation
On the deepening diplomatic freeze with Canada, the MEA stated that both countries continue to maintain engagement on counterterrorism and transnational organized crime, including recent discussions between the National Security Advisers of both nations.
Board Members of Canada India Foundation (CIF), Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) and Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC), and the representatives of alumni associations of IIT, IIM and IIFT had a courtesy meeting with High Commissioner @DineshKPatnaik. The interaction… pic.twitter.com/AQ6BCdwNQy
— IndiainToronto (@IndiainToronto) October 2, 2025
India declined to comment directly on reports from the U.S. Department of Justice, which suggest links between Indian nationals and alleged plots targeting Sikh separatists abroad.
However, it confirmed that issues of mutual concern were raised during India-Canada security exchanges.
Jaiswal reiterated that India remains committed to cooperating globally against criminal networks. But he also emphasized that bilateral concerns must be addressed through official mechanisms, not political theatre.
Bangladesh’s Allegations Rejected as “Baseless”
On allegations from Dhaka that Indian groups supported violence in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, India categorically rejected the claims, calling them “false and baseless.” New Delhi urged the Bangladeshi interim government to introspect and hold perpetrators of local violence accountable, instead of externalizing internal failures.
BREAKING: ‘The interim government of Bangladesh has not been able to maintain law and order. It has a habit of trying to shift blame for this elsewhere. They should take action against local extremists committing violence against minorities,’ declares India pic.twitter.com/unvMyP2imd
— Shashank Mattoo (@MattooShashank) October 3, 2025
The MEA highlighted a pattern of scapegoating by Dhaka and pointed to persistent attacks on minorities in the region--issues India says require deeper inquiry from within Bangladesh.
Indo-Russia Strategic Ties Mark 25 Years
October 3 marked 25 years of India-Russia strategic partnership, and amid recent friction in global oil trade and logistical challenges, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic, defense, energy, and technological cooperation.
“Russia’s civilisation isn’t as old as India or China. We have great respect for ancient cultures and civilisations - like Indian civilisation,” says Russia’s President Vladimir Putin pic.twitter.com/R6JMGmFuYV
— Shashank Mattoo (@MattooShashank) October 3, 2025
Jaiswal acknowledged President Vladimir Putin’s positive remarks about India in his Valdai Club address, and said both countries are working to address payment mechanisms and trade hurdles.
VIDEO | Delhi: On India-Russia relations, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) says, "Today, 3rd October, marks 25 years of the India-Russia Strategic Partnership, established in 2000. India and Russia share a special and privileged partnership, committed to strengthening… pic.twitter.com/xDWke8cMyV
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 3, 2025
On reports of Russian-origin fighter jet engines reaching Pakistan, India declined comment, deferring to respective authorities but signaled that strategic sensitivities are being monitored closely.
India-China Thaw Inches Forward
With flights resuming between India and China later this month, the MEA noted that this marks a small but significant step in normalization of ties, following years of tensions post-Galwan clashes.
India and China to resume direct flights after a five-year ban https://t.co/XnsmZfmYAW
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) October 3, 2025
While military friction remains unresolved along the LAC, New Delhi is cautiously welcoming incremental progress in trade and people-to-people exchanges, in line with broader global recalibrations involving Beijing.
Global power centres are shifting and regional flashpoints are visibly intensifing.
Thus, India’s foreign policy is increasingly being tested across multiple axes--from human rights in PoK, Taliban realpolitik, and Gaza’s humanitarian crisis to Russia’s multipolar push and Canada’s intelligence fallout.