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Key International and Foreign News Schedule for Saturday, October 17
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News18•17-10-2026, 10:15
Key International and Foreign News Schedule for Saturday, October 17
- •US lawmakers urge Rubio to question India over handling of CJP protests.
- •Trump waives sanctions and tariffs on the purchase of Russian oil and gas.
- •Coverage includes developments in West Asia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
- •Reports will also feature updates on Indians abroad and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Key Questions Answered
Six US Democratic lawmakers urged Marco Rubio to raise concerns with Indian officials regarding the alleged excessive use of force, wrongful detentions, and surveillance of protesters during student demonstrations in Delhi and other parts of India.
The lawmakers cited CJP protests against the former education minister and ongoing demonstrations demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, while also expressing concern over the removal of 130 million voters from draft electoral rolls.
India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, strongly criticized the remarks made by US lawmakers, labeling them as an unacceptable interference in India's internal affairs.