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Thursday, April 16, 2026
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India sharpens foreign media outreach in post Op Sindoor world, new strategy in play

Three-day conflict between India and Pakistan underscored the growing importance of information warfare as a critical domain alongside conventional military operations.

Iranian plane scheduled to pick up medicines from Delhi struck by US-Israel strikes ahead of take-off

The aircraft was scheduled to reach New Delhi Wednesday morning and carry medicines procured by the Iranian embassy here using donations from Indians.

Two Indian LPG tankers exit Hormuz choke point, 20 vessels remain stuck

With 20 vessels still stranded near Hormuz, govt fast-tracks PNG connections and focuses on raising LPG output

Free gas to waivers, govt-owned gas firms roll out incentives to push households from LPG to PNG

IGL, MGL & other city gas distributors announce benefits to encourage LPG users to shift to piped natural gas as Centre flags concerns over LPG supply in the wake of Iran conflict.

Eight of 16 Indian sailors detained by Iran to return soon, consular access received, confirms MEA

The sailors on board the Valiant Roar have been detained since 8 December. Another 8 Indian sailors on board will remain in Iran.

‘Each time there’s violence…’: India slams Pakistan’s ‘frivolous claim’ of role in Balochistan unrest

MEA spokesperson says Islamabad should address domestic grievances, instead of blaming New Delhi.

India halves aid to Bangladesh, boosts support for Afghanistan and Sri Lanka in Union Budget 2026

In the immediate neighbourhood, Bhutan sees the highest allocation of roughly Rs 2,288 crore, up from Rs 2,150 crore in 2025.

No Budget allocation for Chabahar Port as India withdraws from Iran amid US ‘maximum pressure’

Port is seen as a strategic outlet to Central Asia bypassing Pakistan. Last month reports indicated India transferred $120 mn to Tehran, as it withdraws exposure to US sanctions.

Sikh separatist Pannun raises ‘Khalistan’ flag at Indian embassy in Croatia, MEA condemns vandalism

Matter taken up strongly with Croatian authorities in New Delhi & Zagreb, says India as the separatist also threatened an attack on Republic Day.

As India protests infra buildup, China reasserts claim over Shaksgam Valley. ‘It’s fully Chinese’

New Delhi has never recognised the so-called China-Pakistan ‘Boundary Agreement’ signed in 1963, through which Islamabad ceded territorial control of the valley to Beijing.

On Camera

Sabarimala god Ayyappa has many meanings. One of his forms is a deity for women

Tamil Nadu’s village-god Ayyanar is converging with the epic mythology and pilgrimage of Ayyappa at Sabarimala. This will have long-lasting effects on both.

Russia raking in a windfall from Hormuz blockade. Export revenues doubled to $19 bn in March, says IEA

Despite damage to key Russian oil infrastructure by Ukrainian drone strikes in March, International Energy Agency data shows Russia’s earnings in March were highest for any month since January 2024.

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.