The Hindu Morning Digest: April 17, 2026

Displaced people react as they return to their homes in a vehicle carrying belongings on its roof after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect, in Sidon, Lebanon, April 17, 2026.
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A 10-day ceasefire deal agreed between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Thursday (April 16, 2026), as U.S. President Donald Trump said he was trying to set up the first-ever meeting between the leaders of the two countries.
The Women’s Reservation Act 2023, which gave 33% quota to women in legislatures, came into force on Thursday (April 16, 2026), according to a notification issued by the Union Law Ministry.
Published – April 17, 2026 06:28 am IST



