INDIA THIS WEEK https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Iran claims arrest of 35 “Mossad-linked” suspects in security crackdown “Paper tiger”: Trump mocks NATO while praising Gulf allies after Iran reopens Hormuz Paytm Gold extends delivery to 12,000+ pin codes ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, enables seamless conversion of Digital Gold to Physical Gold “Blockade will remain”: Trump keeps pressure on Iranian ports despite Hormuz reopening Global energy shock sparks market rout; India holds ground amid FII outflows: PL Asset Management India’s current account deficit in FY27 may rise to 2% of GDP even if oil stays at USD 82-87 per barrel: Crisil Lok Sabha votes against Constitution Amendment Bill aimed at implementing women’s reservation from 2029 general elections Resolution to provide rights to women will continue: Kiren Rijiju after opposition defeats 131st Amendment Bill in LS “Big win for democracy”: Priyanka Gandhi hails defeat of 131st Amendment Bill, thanks opposition for support Govt updates list of banks authorised to import gold, silver under Foreign Trade Policy “South stood united, democracy prevailed”: MK Stalin after Constitutional Amendment Bill fails to pass in Lok Sabha Brent crude crash 11% as Hormuz reopening ends supply chokehold fears Women’s Reservation Bill defeated in Lok Sabha; Rahul Gandhi thanks Abhishek Banerjee for opposition unity “Completely open”: Iran restores Strait of Hormuz access for commercial vessels during Lebanon ceasefire US Warns Iran of Renewed Military Action if Peace Deal Is Rejected West Asia conflict threatens Indian medicine prices as raw material costs skyrocket NDA flood leaders to meet post-voting on Women’s Reservation Amendment Bill Indian Ambassador to US Kwatra, US Congressman Pete Sessions discuss strengthening India-US partnership US Brokers Historic Israel–Lebanon Talks, Ceasefire Takes Hold Amid Push for Long-Term Peace “We had a very good conversation”: Trump on conversation with PM Modi amid West Asia diplomacy US President Trump wishes Taranjit Singh Sandhu success as Delhi Lt Governor, praises role in strengthening India-US ties US deploys 12 ships, 100 aircraft to enforce blockade on Iranian ports “US-Iran talks could happen over next two days in Islamabad”: Reports South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to Visit India from April 19–21 IDF Destroys 70 Hezbollah Infrastructure Sites, Eliminates Dozens of Fighters Two Children Die in Slum Fire Incident in Lucknow’s Vikas Nagar Area Iran Freezes Petrochemical Exports to Protect Domestic Market After Israeli Strikes “No consensus with states, Centre must withdraw this anti-democratic move”: Kerala CM Vijayan on proposed delimitation bill Iran Ready to Counter US Naval Blockade, Warns Khamenei’s Adviser Tamil Nadu polls: Stalin, Kamal Haasan, Premalatha Vijayakanth hold roadshow in Salem EC Begins EVM-VVPAT Commissioning for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Phase-1 Polls on April 23 Uddhav Thackeray Calls for Immediate Implementation of Women’s Reservation Act KTR Criticizes BJP Over Remarks on Telangana Formation; Seeks Apology from Tejasvi Surya Forest Fire Breaks Out Along Pauri-Srinagar Road; Locals Raise Concerns India This Week~April 17, 2026 “Won’t allow ‘Hissa Chori’ from OBC, Dalit and Adivasi communities”: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre’s move for delimitation UAE VP holds first call since February hostilities with Iranian parliament speaker to de-escalate tensions Pak Officials Hopeful of Breakthrough in US-Iran Nuclear Talks Amid Mediation Efforts Iran Will Not Leave Strait of Hormuz Until Its Rights Are Secured, Says Khamenei’s Adviser India’s gem, jewelry exports decline in FY26 amid tariff pressures; UAE, Australia among key growth markets India hits record $860 billion exports in FY26 as petroleum, engineering goods power March surge India to add 2–3 GW data center capacity in 5–7 years; market seen at USD 22 billion by 2030: Report Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri meets US Ambassador Sergio Gor; discusses “strengthening energy security” “New avenues for greater cooperation”: EAM Jaishankar meets Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker on his maiden India visit “China is very happy that I am permanently opening Strait of Hormuz, agreed not to send weapons to Iran,” Trump Social media post lands Hong Kong resident in jail amid crackdown Sanctioned Iranian supertanker reportedly transits Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade Diplomatic masterclass: India navigates global turmoil with strategic outreach, energy pragmatism Austria’s Expertise, India’s Scale to Strengthen Global Tech and Supply Chains: PM Modi Indian Army Conducts Joint Operation, Destroys 10 Bunkers in Manipur