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Wednesday, April 29, 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.

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Buddha comes home to Ladakh exposition: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

The Government of India recognises Ladakh as one of the most important living centres of Buddhist culture in the world. We are committed to safeguarding its unique cultural traditions.

Lesson for India from the West: AI is hollowing out white-collar jobs & birthing a new middle-class elite

Post-2022 as AI has spread in developed economies, it is leading to another round of polarisation—the middle class jobs are being lost in offices rather than in factories.

Fourth S-400 sets sail for India, to arrive by mid-May; likely to be deployed along Pakistan border

The fifth S-400 air defence system is undergoing various stages of production trials, and will be delivered by November-December this year, it is learnt.

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.