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 1.The government will convene a special three-day session of Parliament beginning Thursday, a sitting expected to be stormy as it moves to introduce three major bills that could reshape India’s electoral architecture and representation system.Signalling a significant reset in how political representation is structured, the government will take up the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026; the Delimitation Bill, 2026; and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026. https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/special-parliament-session-delimitation-bill-womens-reservation-in-focus-bjp-india-bloc-2896804-2026-04-16 2.External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday spoke to his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar and discussed various aspects of the West Asia crisis amid a US naval blockade of Iran's ports. The external affairs minister also held a phone conversation with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and exchanged views on the situation arising...

 1.United Nations, The legacy of B R Ambedkar and his ardent advocacy for cultivating constitutional morality was honoured at a special event hosted by the Permanent Mission of India to the UN to commemorate his 135th birth anniversary. In his welcome remarks at the event held Tuesday, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni emphasized that Ambedkar's call for cultivating constitutional morality is especially relevant in these troubled times, characterised by political fragmentation and constant conflicts. https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/b-r-ambedkar-s-legacy-honoured-at-un-hq-special-event-101776221846281.html 2.US President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and both “stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure”.This is the second time the two have spoken over the phone since the West Asia conflict began on February 28. Their last conversation was on March 24, ...

 1.External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Sunday (April 12, 2026), and discussed the West Asia crisis and its economic impact. Mr. Jaishankar was on a two-day visit to the Gulf nation, which began on Saturday (April 11, 2026). “Conveyed warm greetings of Prime Minister @narendramodi and our gratitude for ensuring well-being of the Indian community during the West Asia conflict,” the External Affairs Minister said on social media after the meeting in Abu Dhabi. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/eam-jaishankar-meets-uae-president-in-abu-dhabi/article70854807.ece 2.India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri discussed furthering energy cooperation with the U.S. in nuclear power and new areas such as coal gasification and LPG exports in his meeting with U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Mr. Misri's discussion with Mr. Wright focused on "advancing energy security, deepening bilateral energy trade, and...

 1.India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had a "productive" meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is set to visit India next month.Misri, who is on a three-day visit here, met Rubio at the White House. The two leaders reviewed bilateral relationships, especially trade, critical minerals, defence and the Quad."Welcome to the White House @VikramMisri! Productive meeting with @SecRubio that focused on our bilateral relationship, especially trade, critical minerals, defence and the Quad," US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, who was also present at the meeting, posted on X. https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/foreign-secretary-vikram-misri-meets-marco-rubio-us-diplomat-to-visit-india-next-month-11336494 2.The White House announced on Wednesday that US President Donald Trump will send a high-level delegation led by Vice President JD Vance to Islamabad this weekend for talks with Iran aimed at securing a more durable ceasefire. https://timesofindia.indiatime...

 1.Voting began across Kerala, Assam and Puducherry on Thursday, with early turnout figures till 9 am indicating steady participation. According to the Election Commission of India, Kerala recorded 16.23% turnout, Assam 17.87%, and Puducherry 17.41% in the first few hours of polling.The counting of votes will take place on May 4, when results for all three assemblies will be declared. A total of 140 members will be elected in Kerala, 30 in Puducherry, and 126 in Assam. The electorate comprises 2,69,53,644 voters in Kerala, 9,44,211 in Puducherry, and 2,49,58,139 in Assam. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/state-elections-2026-top-developments-live-bjp-eyes-third-term-in-assam-nda-and-cong-dmk-face-off-in-puducherry-and-a-three-way-contest-in-kerala/articleshow/130130677.cms 2.India will engage the ‘new government’ of Bangladesh and the two sides will ‘deepen’ bilateral ties, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday (April 8, 2026) after External Affairs Mini...

 1.In a significant diplomatic development, Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman is set to visit India from April 7 to 9, marking the first high-level engagement between the two countries following the sweeping electoral victory of the Tarique Rahman-led government in Dhaka. The visit is being closely watched in both capitals as an opportunity to recalibrate bilateral ties and establish a pragmatic framework for future cooperation. https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/dhaka-delhi-reset-bangladesh-foreign-minister-dr-khalilur-rahmans-first-india-visit-signals-new-chapter-in-bilateral-ties-11321667 2.Amidst tensions over U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threats against Iran and the deadline for a deal set to end, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Washington on Tuesday for a three-day visit from April 8. Officials said the visit was scheduled in advance and was expected to review the India-U.S. bilateral ties. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/fs-vikram-misri-t...