INDIA THIS WEEK https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html “Won’t allow ‘Hissa Chori’ from OBC, Dalit and Adivasi communities”: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre’s move for delimitation Uddhav Thackeray Calls for Immediate Implementation of Women’s Reservation Act Tamil Nadu polls: Stalin, Kamal Haasan, Premalatha Vijayakanth hold roadshow in Salem “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 EC Begins EVM-VVPAT Commissioning for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Phase-1 Polls on April 23 Iran Freezes Petrochemical Exports to Protect Domestic Market After Israeli Strikes Austria’s Expertise, India’s Scale to Strengthen Global Tech and Supply Chains: PM Modi Iran Will Not Leave Strait of Hormuz Until Its Rights Are Secured, Says Khamenei’s Adviser Indian Army Conducts Joint Operation, Destroys 10 Bunkers in Manipur KTR Criticizes BJP Over Remarks on Telangana Formation; Seeks Apology from Tejasvi Surya Iran Ready to Counter US Naval Blockade, Warns Khamenei’s Adviser Forest Fire Breaks Out Along Pauri-Srinagar Road; Locals Raise Concerns India This Week~April 17, 2026 Pak Officials Hopeful of Breakthrough in US-Iran Nuclear Talks Amid Mediation Efforts “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 US Brokers Historic Israel–Lebanon Talks, Ceasefire Takes Hold Amid Push for Long-Term Peace 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 Indian Ambassador to US Kwatra, US Congressman Pete Sessions discuss strengthening India-US partnership