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Saturday, April 18, 2026
TopicIran Israel

Topic: Iran Israel

War in the Gulf has become a thorn in the side of India’s growth story, writes global media

Focus is also on Germany's growing outreach to India for labour workforce as well as Bengaluru’s first-generation wealth creators 'rethinking the role of the billionaire.'

LPG supply a ‘matter of concern’, says India as Israel & Iran strike West Asia gas fields

Until now, India had maintained, during multiple inter-ministerial press briefings, that there were ‘challenges’ in supply.

Israel’s tolerance for persistent threats on its borders has eroded: US intel on Iran war

When conflict with Iran ends, says the report, area’s key players are likely to reexamine longstanding assumptions & alliances as they determine how best to advance their interests.

Afghanistan’s uncontrolled airspace sees surge in commercial flights amid West Asia conflict

With the central air traffic corridor in West Asia now closed, Europe-Asia flights are being rerouted North via the Caucasus in the Class-G uncontrolled Kabul Flight Information Region.

Straw man malady & what’s your take on regime change

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Rupee hits record low of Rs 92 per dollar, stocks and bonds slide as oil surge rattles markets

The RBI intervened by selling dollars to steady the currency, Bloomberg has learnt. The escalating conflict in the Middle East may stoke inflation and worsen the country’s widening trade deficit.

LPG shortage looms in India as Iran conflict traps cargoes in Strait of Hormuz

Shortfall could hit tens of millions of homes if gas cargoes due in March do not start moving within days, Bloomberg has learnt. India buys over 90% of its LPG from the Middle East.

As Israel-US launch ‘Op Mount Sinai’, Netanyahu appeals to Iranians to help set up ‘new and free Iran’

Israel has launched a massive joint military offensive with the US on Iran, while demanding the end of Tehran’s nuclear ‘threat’ and promising ‘freedom’ to Iranians.

Pakistan strategic pact with Saudi Arabia is really about Iran. And blessed by US

This agreement is not about Pakistan and Saudi Arabia looking Trump in the eye or Riyadh turning away from Washington. If anything, it could be termed as kosher proliferation.

‘Squatter’ under the bridge & Tehran’s got 99 problems and ‘too many victories’ may be one

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

On Camera

The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

US ends oil waivers but Russian crude flows to India ‘likely to remain steady’ amid Hormuz disruption

India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.