India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar used his UN General Assembly address to strongly counter Pakistan's Prime Minister on the issue of terrorism, reaffirming India's zero-tolerance policy.
Zero-tolerance
India's Approach to Terrorism
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How today’s news fits into the bigger picture
November 2008
Mumbai Terror Attacks
A series of coordinated terror attacks in Mumbai, India, by Lashkar-e-Taiba (a Pakistan-based terrorist group), killed 166 people. India consistently highlighted Pakistan's alleged role and demand for justice on international forums.
September 2016
Uri Attack and Diplomatic Isolation
A terror attack on an Indian Army base in Uri, Kashmir, killed 19 soldiers, leading to India's 'surgical strikes' across the Line of Control and a diplomatic push to isolate Pakistan internationally. India canceled its participation in the SAARC summit in Pakistan.
February 2019
Pulwama Attack and Balakot Strikes
A suicide bombing in Pulwama, Kashmir, killed 40 Indian paramilitary personnel, leading to Indian air strikes on a Jaish-e-Mohammed (Pakistan-based terror group) camp in Balakot, Pakistan, significantly escalating tensions.
September 2025
India Rejects Pakistan's UNGA Dialogue Offer
India firmly rejected Pakistan's call for dialogue at the UNGA, stating that 'talks and terror cannot go together' and emphasizing that Pakistan must first dismantle terror infrastructure.
Yesterday, September 26, 2026
India Warns of Consequences for Terror
India reiterated its 'zero-tolerance' policy and warned of consequences for Pakistan's continued support for terrorism, responding to Pakistan's statements at the UN.
Today
India's EAM Jaishankar countered Pakistan's PM at UNGA, condemning terrorism as a 'persistent threat to peace'.
What happens next?
India is expected to continue advocating for stronger international action against terrorism on global platforms, maintaining its assertive diplomatic stance in the coming months.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a sharp rebuke to Pakistan's Prime Minister at the UN General Assembly, emphasizing that terrorism remains a persistent threat to global peace. Jaishankar reiterated India's 'zero-tolerance approach' to terrorism and called out Pakistan for misrepresenting facts. He underscored that nations sponsoring cross-border terrorism must be held accountable, directly addressing concerns about state-sponsored violence. This firm stance highlights India's commitment to international security and its diplomatic efforts to isolate nations supporting terrorism.
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