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Sunday, March 15, 2026
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Topic: Washington

Trump’s message to Iranians—‘When we’re done, take over your govt & reclaim your nation’

Trump launches a military operation on Iran, while demanding military surrender or face death. He tells Iranians to ‘await prosperity’.

How Amazon and Microsoft are stepping in to fix Washington’s housing problem

In the op-ed, senior executives from the tech giants narrowed down the problem to inadequate supply, estimating that 1 million additional housing units would be required over the next 20 years.

US team plans to visit India next week for trade talks

News comes at a time Russian President Vladimir Putin is in India for a two-day visit that showcases the countries’ energy and security ties that have drawn Trump’s ire.

EU political & security body to make 1st India visit as partners look to expand ties amid global turmoil

India–EU relations gain strategic edge amid Delhi–Washington chill, even as Brussels strikes a market-access deal with the US.

‘Maharaja of tariffs’, ‘laundromat’ for Russia—Trump aide Navarro’s latest broadside at India

Trump’s trade counsellor has upped the ante against India’s trade with Russia. Last week, he wrote an article, accusing India’s 'oil lobby' of funding Russia’s war.

Judiciary a pillar that reflects spirit of India, within borders & beyond—Justice Surya Kant in Washington

The Supreme Court judge who will take over as the Chief Justice of India in November this year was delivering an address in Redmond, Washington.

Modi to meet Trump on 12 & 13 Feb in Washington; ‘fair trade’, immigration on agenda

In his first bilateral visit to US since Trump’s inauguration, Modi is expected to be called on by several US cabinet members, meet business leaders & interact with Indian community.

US restricts helicopter flights near Reagon airport after Washington crash, ‘black boxes’ recovered

The FAA is restricting most helicopters near the airport, allowing only police, medical, air defence, and presidential transport between the airport and nearby bridges.

Washington air disaster reason unknown. Trump blames Obama, Biden for lowering air safety standards

The investigation into mid-air collision between an American Airlines plane & a US Army helicopter in which all 67 are feared dead has begun.

Washington plane crash: Fire chief says no survivors likely, 28 bodies pulled out of Potomac River

DC fire chief John Donnelly said he was confident that all bodies would be recovered, though it would take a little bit of time and may involve more equipment.

On Camera

Gulf conflict pushes Dubai diamond traders to eye Surat for rough stone auctions. But there are hurdles

Industry leaders say India’s complicated customs process and GST levies are deterrents for traders to come to Surat for auctions.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

Peaceful power transfers followed uprisings in India’s neighbourhood. It’s a sign of mature democracies

Rating democracies is a tricky business. I am only using the simple metric of who in the Indian subcontinent has had the most peaceful, stable, normal political transitions and continuity.