INDIA THIS WEEK https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html India-UK Trade Deal Expected to Boost Electronics, Digital Services, and Advanced Manufacturing Exports, Industry Leaders Say Semicon 2.0 to Attract Greater Investment, Create High-Value Opportunities for Youth: PM Modi UK Steel Safeguards Not Targeted at India, Most Exports Unaffected, Former India-UK FTA Chief Negotiator Says Luxury Cars, Scotch Among UK Goods Expected to Become Cheaper Under India-UK Trade Deal Cabinet Approves Two Elevated Corridor Projects Worth Rs. 25,445.96 Crore to Ease Traffic in Varanasi UK Says India, Britain Take Each Other’s Concerns on Extradition of Financial Fugitives “Seriously” Tensions Escalate in West Asia as CENTCOM Announces New Wave of U.S. Strikes on Iran ‘India Fully Deserves Permanent U.N. Security Council Membership’: Palestinian Envoy Abu Shawesh Historic UK-India Free Trade Agreement Takes Effect Palestine Welcomes India’s New Development Assistance as Key Support for Gaza’s Recovery Amnesty International Accuses Pakistan of Using Administrative Detention to Silence Activists, Journalists Trump Urges Netanyahu to Withdraw Israeli Troops From Syria, Lebanon: Report Senior U.S. Defense Official Rejects Idea of “Middle Powers” Coalition Amid Shifting Global Alliances Jaishankar Meets European Council President in Brussels, Advances India-EU Trade, Technology, and Strategic Cooperation India-EU Ties Strengthened, Jaishankar Says After High-Level Talks in Brussels U.S. Troops Set to Leave Iraq; Sept. 30 Withdrawal to End 23-Year Military Presence U.S. Tightens Economic Pressure on Iran, Sanctions More Than 50 Targets Over Oil Exports FBI Adds Nitish Kaushal to Most Wanted List in Crackdown on Bhagwanpuria Crime Network U.S. Senators Unveil Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill, Name India Among Nations Facing Possible Tariffs “PM Modi played role in stopping Russian President from using tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine at end of 2022”: Polish Dy Foreign Minister FIFA World Cup Semifinal: Messi Set for First-Ever England Clash as Defending Champion Argentina Chases Final Berth FIFA World Cup 2026: IOC Urged to Investigate Infantino Over Balogun Suspension Reversal FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain Defeats France 2-0 to Reach Second World Cup Final 13 Indian Nationals Killed, Three Missing in Gulf Region Since Outbreak of West Asia Conflict Attacks on Commercial Vessels “Must Cease”: India Lodges “Strong Protest” Over Hormuz Strikes Trump Formally Notifies Congress of Renewed U.S. Military Action Against Iran as Naval Blockade Resumes Trump says US is ‘Guardian of the Hormuz Strait’, reinstates Iran blockade; announces charge for providing safety US resumes naval blockade on Iranian ports after “additional round of strikes” on Tehran Trump formally notifies US Congress of renewed military action against Iran US Reimposes Maritime Blockade on Iran; Trump Drops Proposed 20% Hormuz Transit Fee in Favor of Gulf Investment Deals Hyderabad International Airport awarded world’s 4th most family-friendly airport Brazil’s Lula Slams Trump’s Hormuz Tariff Plans as “Piracy” Trump Replaces Proposed 20% Hormuz Toll With Gulf Trade and Investment Deals, Says Strait Open to All Traffic Except Iran Iranian Diplomats Summoned After Tanker Strikes Kill Indian Sailor Saudi Crown Prince Sought US Support Before Launching Strikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen, Trump Backed Action: Report Iran’s IRGC Claims to Shoot Down US MQ-1 Drone Over Strait of Hormuz US Resumes Iran Maritime Blockade as Trump Escalates Pressure on Tehran India launches campaign for UNSC non-permanent seat; Jaishankar highlights peacekeeping record, ‘SHANTI’ vision ‘Shared commitment to deeper defence cooperation’: Envoy Gor welcomes Indian Navy at US-led maritime exercise ‘RIMPAC 2026’ “Expressways are built…not so that they chant God’s name all along route”: Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP on alleged damage to ₹4,700-cr Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway Rajasthan-born cardiologist Samin Sharma appointed Chief of Clinical Cardiology at Mount Sinai, New York Over 1mn affected as floods ravage Bangladesh India Launches Campaign for UNSC Non-Permanent Seat; Jaishankar Highlights Peacekeeping Record, ‘SHANTI’ Vision India-Japan Reaffirm Commitment to Free and Open Indo-Pacific Region at 8th Defence Policy Dialogue SK Hynix’s U.S.-Listed Shares Fall Nearly 8% After Strong Nasdaq Debut MeitY Launches NIDAR 2.0 to Develop Drones Powered by Indian-Made Chips President Murmu, PM Modi Condole Loss of Lives in Bengal Boat Tragedy; Ex-Gratia Announced Aditya Birla Group Acquires Shell’s Sprng Energy in $1.8 Billion Deal Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Urges Banks to Expand NRI Outreach as FCNR(B), ECB, and OFCB Schemes Gain Momentum U.S. Crude Oil Production Reached Record 13.6 Million Barrels Per Day in 2025, Expected to Rise to 14.2 Million by 2027: EIA