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Thursday, April 30, 2026
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Topic: MEA

Trump reposts radio host’s ‘hellhole’ rant against Indian immigrants. MEA says remarks ‘in poor taste’

Radio host Michael Savage alleges current system is being exploited through 'birth tourism'. MEA says comments do not reflect reality of India-US ties'.

Defence, high-level tech in focus as India-Austria sign letter of intent to cooperate on military matters

LoI focuses on enhancing defence industrial cooperation and technology cooperation. It builds on the India-EU security and defence partnership signed this year.

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.

On Camera

Eight journalists, four states and 1 UT—how ThePrint covered 2026 Assembly elections

As I read through the reports by these journalists, it became clear that ThePrint’s coverage was more about depth than breadth.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.