INDIA THIS WEEK https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Trump signs Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law RBI sells Rs 25,000 crore of G-Secs to absorb surplus liquidity as FCNR(B) inflows swell Only four countries lead global AI adoption by 20%, muting hiring in tech and services: Goldman Sachs ONGC strikes gas in deep waters of Mahanadi Basin; Hardeep Puri says major milestone for India’s offshore energy exploration MDR on UPI transactions will not be passed on to consumers: Nirmala Sitharaman Delhi: Undertrial prisoner killed by fellow inmates in Rohini Jail, police initiate probe Nepal forms 15-member parliamentary special committee to study Rasuwa floods EAM Jaishankar expresses condolences over demise of Dubai ruler’s brother Delhi government to install free solar panels on 2.25 lakh homes under PM Surya Ghar scheme DRI seizes over 845 kg of contraband drugs at various locations in intensified crackdown on drug trafficking; 15 arrested President Murmu amends Inter-State Council Order to include Governors, LGs during central rule “Presidential salute, aerial flyover, state dinner”: First Lady Melania Trump’s office outlines full schedule and honors for Xi Jinping’s U.S. visit “Russia has lost control”: Trump flags diesel crisis, calls for end to “ridiculous” Ukraine war Trump defends CNN, MS NOW and Politico White House ban as action against “fake news,” not “free press,” after lawsuit Bhutan to launch anti-drug campaign modeled on Kerala’s Operation Toofan India’s largest skilled youth contingent to compete at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Two crew members injured after tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions Trump’s $14 billion “bargaining chip,” Taiwan arms sale looms over Xi summit: NYT report CNN, MS NOW and Politico file lawsuit against Trump administration over White House access ban Putin-backed United Russia party wins record 355 seats in State Duma elections Trump reverses course on striking Houthis despite U.S. forces being ready: Report Uttarakhand: India-Mongolia joint military exercise Nomadic Elephant commences at Pithoragarh Pakistan: Upper Dir faces doctor shortage, cholera outbreak and rising patient referrals Keralam: Bodies of Malayali women killed in California brought to Nedumbassery “Faulty, political and ridiculous decisions”: Trump hits out at US Supreme Court over tariffs, birthright citizenship Trump announces “Infinite Life” Greenland deal with Denmark; vows permanent US security control, expanded military presence Six Indian-American Students Earn Prestigious Davidson Fellowships U.S. issues Middle East travel advisory, urges Americans to reconsider travel amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia Potential U.S. tariffs threaten India’s textile, apparel exports after Russia sanctions law: CITI report NTPC terminates Rs. 413 crore Mouda BESS contract after contractor default India hands over additional relief supplies to flood-hit Nepal India, South Africa hold first Army-to-Army Staff Talks to deepen defense cooperation Zelenskyy claims Russian strikes hit 10 Ukrainian regions; 8 injured, 1 killed “Priority of India is our people”: MoS Singh on Trump signing Russian sanctions bill into law, stresses independent foreign policy “Critically important”: Zelenskyy thanks Trump for Russia sanctions bill with nod to Lindsey Graham India-NZ FTA opens wider study, work pathways; direct flights likely within a year: Trade Minister McClay Yudh Abhyas prepares U.S., Indian forces to meet present, future challenges: U.S. Ambassador Gor COAS Dhiraj Seth’s Russia visit advances India-Russia army-to-army cooperation U.S.-Greenland pact a “huge win,” “completely addresses” national security concerns: Secretary of State Rubio Trump administration flags H-1B abuse, puts employers on notice over U.S. worker layoffs; $100,000 visa fee renewed AI-generated false intelligence nearly triggered U.S.-China military confrontation: Reports Iran President Pezeshkian to participate in UNGA in New York amid conflict with US IAF chief led ‘Eagle One’ Tejas formation flight in ‘Veer Guardian 2026’: Indian Embassy in Japan Italian PM Meloni announces ban on burqas, niqabs in schools; plans cap on foreign students per class Dassault Systèmes eyes bigger India semiconductor role, plans potential new investments: Senior Director Shree Harsha COAS General Dhiraj Seth discusses deepening military cooperation, expanding training engagements during visit to Russia Trump plans to sign Russia sanctions bill after Congress approval, says White House official India must safeguard Red Sea energy supply lines while avoiding Houthi friction, says ex-diplomat V.B. Soni MEA updates validity norms for children under 15, revises application fees India pushes back on US energy security stance after Congress tariff vote, envoy Kwatra says sourcing reflects “fundamental national responsibility”