INDIA THIS WEEK https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Tamil Nadu polls: Stalin, Kamal Haasan, Premalatha Vijayakanth hold roadshow in Salem “Won’t allow ‘Hissa Chori’ from OBC, Dalit and Adivasi communities”: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre’s move for delimitation “No consensus with states, Centre must withdraw this anti-democratic move”: Kerala CM Vijayan on proposed delimitation bill UAE VP holds first call since February hostilities with Iranian parliament speaker to de-escalate tensions 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 Iran claims arrest of 35 “Mossad-linked” suspects in security crackdown Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla hosts French delegation to strengthen bilateral ties, parliamentary cooperation “Any attempt to impose force on Iran is doomed to failure,” says President Pezeshkian amid US blockade on its ports “India will work to develop supply chain resilience,” says EAM at AZEC Plus meeting on disruptions in energy markets US confirms loss of $240 million MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone in Persian Gulf crash US strikes vessel allegedly operated by terrorist organizations, kills 4 Iran acquired Chinese satellite to monitor US bases during conflict, reports FT Europe mulls contingency plan if US pulls back from NATO amid Trump’s threats Teen student gunned down in Kech: Rights groups allege state-backed killings in Balochistan Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 strikes Afghanistan “Will someone tell Pope Leo that Iran killed at least 42,000 innocent protesters?” Trump takes another swipe at Pope Leo XIV Trump not considering extending ceasefire with Iran, says “deal is preferable” “Blockade of Iranian ports has been fully implemented,” says US CENTCOM Andaman Sea tragedy: 250 feared dead as overcrowded trawler carrying refugees capsizes INDIA bloc to oppose delimitation bill in special session; backs women’s reservation Congress to hold parliamentary strategy group meeting today to discuss women’s reservation, delimitation Trump says war with Iran “close to over” amid reports of possible second of talks “Iran will become a footnote”: Trump’s top aide Miller on US’s blockade on ports of Tehran 2M vehicles in 5 years, Hydrogen buses from Lucknow plant: N Chandrasekaran Chairman Tata Group Nitish Kumar’s era ends in Bihar, BJP’s Samrat Choudhary sworn in as CM Legendary Singer Asha Bhosle Passes Away Asha Bhosle cremated with full state hounours; son Anand lights funeral pyre as nation bids tearful farewell to melody queen “Mischievous, diabolical”: Congress MP P Chidambaram slams Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill for delimitation in Lok Sabha India activates global diplomatic grid to secure 9.5 lakh citizens amid West Asia crisis Iran Signals Willingness for Deal as US Tightens Naval Blockade; Over 10,000 Troops Deployed US Launches Naval Blockade on Iran; Global Tensions Spike as Diplomacy Hangs in Balance US-sanctioned tankers continue passage through Hormuz Strait despite US blockade “Indians are kind, honest; leaders of both nations have had successful talks,” says Representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India “US doesn’t want negotiation, they want to force their will,” says Representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India “Truth Knows No Boundaries”: Iranian Envoy in India Thanks Public for Solidarity After Khamenei’s Death Indian Markets Likely to Open Volatile After U.S.-Iran Talks End Without Deal Trump Expresses Disappointment With NATO, Cites Lack of Support During Iran Conflict After Criticizing Pope Leo, Trump Posts AI-Generated Image Depicting Himself as Jesus Trump Slams Pope Leo XIV Over Criticism of U.S. Foreign Policy Orban’s 16-Year Rule Ends as Peter Magyar Claims Landslide Victory in Hungary “Strait of Hormuz Belongs to All Countries”: Iranian Envoy in India Dismisses Trump’s Escalation Threats India’s marine product exports reach Rs 62,408 crore in 2024-25, exporters urged to work towards Rs 1 lakh crore target