India watches as US‑Iran peace talks in Islamabad
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- Delhi government drafts an EV policy (2026‑2030) banning new petrol/diesel two‑wheelers from 2028, mandating electric three‑wheelers from 2027, and targeting 30% electric school buses by 2030, with tax and purchase incentives.
- PM Narendra Modi campaigns in West Bengal ahead of the 2026 state election, promising to expel 'infiltrators' and accusing the BJP of threatening local food traditions, while opposition blames him for India’s diplomatic sidelining.
- India's foreign minister visits the UAE for two days to discuss energy security, highlighting a parallel diplomatic push as US‑Iran talks unfold in neighboring Pakistan.
- West Bengal TMC (Trinamool Congress) frames fish as a cultural flashpoint, warning the BJP would ban fish, meat, and eggs, underscoring regional identity politics.
- BJP counters the TMC narrative, emphasizing national security and accusing the state government of cultural chauvinism, reflecting divergent electoral strategies.
- US and Iran hold peace talks in Islamabad, a rare diplomatic overture that sidelines India despite its regional rivalry with Pakistan.
Why it matters: Delhi’s ban on new fossil‑fuel two‑wheelers from 2028 will affect roughly 2 million riders in the capital.
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