Current Affairs 18 April

World News:

Hot News:

BRICS meet likely in June, India to attend China-hosted event.

INTERNATIONAL

China Eastern Airlines resumes Boeing 737-800 flights after March crash

 

INTERNATIONAL

PM Shehbaz Sharif pitches for meaningful India-Pakistan engagement

 

INTERNATIONAL

Conversation that rattled Imran Khan’s government took place at farewell lunch for Pakistan envoy to U.S., claims Report

 

INTERNATIONAL

Sri Lankan delegation heads to U.S. to seek $4 billion bailout package from IMF 1

 

INTERNATIONAL

Archbishop of Canterbury slams UK government’s plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda

 

RUSSIA-UKRAINE CRISIS INTERNATIONAL

Russia tells Ukrainian troops in Mariupol to lay down arms.

 

Sri Lanka

·        Explained | How will Sri Lanka overcome its debt crisis?

·        We will not ignore poor while seeking IMF assistance, Sri Lankan Finance Minister.

·        New Year dawns at protest site for many Sri Lankans.

·        Sri Lanka announces $51-billion debt default to combat.

 

USA

·        Ukraine, a major theme of Jaishankar’s visit to Washington.

·        Human rights in India not discussed at 2+2 meeting: Jaishankar.

·        India projected to grow at 8% this fiscal: World Bank.

·        EAM Jaishankar meets USTR Katherine Tai, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.

·        India, U.S. hold broad 2+2 discussions, with Ukraine looming over talks.

·        India, U.S hold broad 2+2 discussions, with Ukraine looming over talks.

 

China

·        BRICS meet likely in June, India to attend China-hosted event.

·        Xi Jinping backs ‘zero COVID’ as Shanghai cases hit record high.

·        India’s Q1 imports lift trade with China to record high.

 

South Asia

·        No easy way out: On the Rajapaksas.

·        Top news of the day: Ukraine defiant as Mariupol teeters on the brink; Boris Johnson to meet Adani in Gujarat, and more.

·        Shehbaz Sharif pitches for meaningful India-Pakistan engagement.

National news:

 

NATIONAL

China expanding UAV usage network along border, say officials

 

NATIONAL

BJP highlights government’s record on financial inclusion

 

OTHER STATES

In J&K–specific resolution, CPI(M) calls for end to hardline security approach

 

NATIONAL

Army top brass to review border situation, assess impact of war in Ukraine

 

NATIONAL

Non-BJP CMs likely to meet in Mumbai to discuss political situation: Sanjay Raut

 

NATIONAL

Lakhimpur Kheri case | Supreme Court to rule on plea against Ashish Mishra bail on April 18