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India's government, led by PM Modi and the BJP, is managing a dual crisis of external energy supply shocks and internal political campaigning, while security forces confront cross-border terrorism and societal tensions over identity and wages simmer.
April 2026
Week of Apr 27, compared to 12-week average
No deviations this week.All weeks this month are quiet.
Top sources covering India
The economy is under strain from an energy shock disrupting oil supplies, forcing a pivot to Iranian imports and pressuring the currency. The Rupee fell against the dollar after failed US-Iran talks, and analysts have cut GDP growth forecasts. Corporate turmoil is evident with the Air India CEO's resignation amid losses.
Domestic politics is dominated by election campaigning, with PM Modi appealing for voter turnout in key states and Amit Shah mocking rival Mamata Banerjee in Bengal. Foreign policy is active, with Trump calling Modi to discuss the Hormuz Strait and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meeting US officials, while India rejects China's territorial claims.
Security forces are actively countering terrorism, with the arrest of a Lashkar operative revealing a module for Pakistani terrorist entry into Jammu & Kashmir. The naval command focuses on combat readiness, while Pakistan's Khawaja Asif issues a fresh threat following Indian warnings. A security scare occurred at the Delhi assembly.
A dominant tension exists between government-led messages of unity during festivals and underlying social strife over identity politics and economic discontent. The Delhi High Court condemned communal tweets, the BJP's move to label some Assamese Muslims as 'Indigenous' sparked debate, and worker protests are rising over stagnating wages and high costs.
