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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (30 JULY 2025)

by | Jul 30, 2025

India debates treaty, Nimisha case faces truth test, and Malaysia denies entry to Indians despite visa-free rule.

Geopolitical tension rises as India eyes treaty pressure, diplomatic backlash over Nimisha Priya case, and Malaysia blocks Indians despite visa-free entry.

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (30 JULY 2025)

INDUS WATER TREATY DEBATE IN RAJYA SABHA

Overview: Suspension of Indus Water Treaty in Context of Operation Sindoor

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, during a Rajya Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, called the decision to suspend the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan the “most critical geopolitical step.” He emphasized that in the face of cross-border hostility, India must leverage strategic tools like water-sharing pacts to assert national interest.

Legal Provision 

The legal provisions are mentioned below – 

  • The Indus Waters Treaty, 1960 — a bilateral water-distribution agreement brokered by the World Bank.
  • Article 62 of the Vienna Convention – To suspend it on grounds of fundamental change in circumstances or breach by Pakistan.

Source: PTI

NIMISHA PRIYA CASE: KANTHAPURAM’S CLEMENCY CLAIM DISPUTED

Overview: Alleged Clemency Assurance in Nimisha Priya Execution Case

Kanthapuram A. P. Aboobacker Musliyar’s public claim of securing clemency from Yemen’s President in Nimisha Priya’s case has been denied by both the Centre and the legal team. Though the video was deleted, the lack of formal confirmation has raised serious concerns regarding the legality and diplomatic ethics of such statements.

Legal Provision

The legal provisions are mentioned below – 

  • Right to Life (Article 21) of the Indian Constitution.
  • Section 3 of the Extradition Act, 1962.
  • Article 72 dealing with clemency powers. This case touches on diplomatic intervention and capital punishment involving Indian nationals abroad.

Source: PTI

INDIANS TURNED AWAY AT MALAYSIAN AIRPORT DESPITE VISA-FREE ENTRY

Overview: Denial of Entry to Indian Nationals at Kuala Lumpur Airport

Ten Indian citizens were denied entry into Malaysia despite holding valid travel documents under the visa-free entry rule. Immigration authorities cited non-compliance with certain procedural requirements, highlighting a gap between policy announcements and on-ground implementation—raising diplomatic and human rights concerns for Indian travellers.

Legal Provision

The legal provisions are mentioned below – 

  • Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Article 13) – bilateral diplomatic protocols.
  • Section 3 of the Passports Act, 1967- The case may also involve principles of international reciprocity.
  • Consular protection under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963).

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Written By Vishakha Khatri

My name is Vishakha Khatri. I am an engineering graduate and a civil service aspirant with a passion for spreading knowledge about Indian polity. I believe that understanding our political system is crucial for every citizen, and I am committed to making this information accessible to everyone in my own easy way. Through my experiences in civil service preparation and my unique perspective as an engineering graduate, I hope to inspire and educate others on the importance of Indian polity.

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