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India attends France- and UK-led summit on Strait of Hormuz  Defence.in

India attends France- and UK-led summit on Strait of Hormuz  Defence.in

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor shared a lighthearted exchange with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, where Rijiju conceded Tharoor couldn’t be labelled anti-women. This follows the defeat of a bill proposing 33% women’s reservation in legislatures, which aimed to increase Lok Sabha seats. The government’s proposal faced opposition, with the Congress criticising the timing and linkage

Mixed signals from Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz have caused Indian and Greek crude tankers to turn back amid heightened tensions. Uncertainty over passage through the vital chokepoint deepened after conflicting reports from Tehran, with some merchant ships also reporting gunfire in the troubled waterway.

An Indian oil tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions as Iran restricted US-linked traffic. Prime Minister Modi will address the nation tonight following the failure of the women’s quota bill in the Lok Sabha. The government approved a 2% DA hike for employees and pensioners, effective January 2026, while a probe into

First batch of Indian pilgrims arrives in Saudi Arabia for Haj  Udayavani

Day In Pics: April 18, 2026  Outlook India