1.French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the phone and discussed the situation in West Asia, with both leaders stressing maritime security. PM Modi shared details of the conversation on X, saying, “We discussed the situation in West Asia and agreed on the need to urgently restore safety and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,” Modi said in a post on X. He added, “We will continue our close cooperation to advance peace and stability in the region and beyond,” underlining growing coordination between India and France.
https://www.moneycontrol.com/world/modi-macron-call-for-urgent-restoration-of-navigation-safety-in-strait-of-hormuz-article-13891168.html
2.United Nations, India termed the targeting of commercial shipping during the West Asia conflict as deplorable, strongly urging that unimpeded freedom of navigation and global commerce through the Strait of Hormuz be restored at the earliest. "An aspect of particular concern for India for its energy and economic security relates to commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz," India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni said in the UN General Assembly on Thursday.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/strongly-urge-early-restoration-of-freedom-of-navigation-through-strait-of-hormuz-india-101776396688698.html
3.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah told the Lok Sabha on Thursday (April 16, 2026) that the proposed increase in its size —from the current maximum of 550 seats to a maximum of 850 — will be done in a manner that each State in the country will have an additional 50% seats. Mr. Shah also read out the exact numbers for several States
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/safeguard-for-states-with-stable-populations-is-being-removed-with-immediate-effect/article70870327.ece
4.The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a notification related to an amendment in the ‘Export Policy’ for foodgrain shipments to European countries.The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), in its notification, has removed the requirement for a ‘Certificate of Inspection’ by the Export Inspection Council/Export Inspection Agency for the export of both non-Basmati and Basmati rice.
https://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/change-in-export-policy-no-need-for-certificate-of-inspection-now-86574
5.The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) Bengaluru Chapter convened leading restaurant owners, along with public sector representatives and solution providers, at Skydeck by Sherlocks to address ongoing LPG-related challenges and explore practical alternate fuel solutions for the food and beverage sector.The meeting focused on supply-side constraints, rising operational pressures, and the need for restaurants to reduce dependence on a single fuel source to ensure business continuity.
https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/nrai-bengaluru-pushes-for-alternate-fuels-amid-lpg-challenges
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