Top news of the day April 17, 2026

In a X post, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said “In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Republic of Iran.” Three Iranian oil tankers carrying five million barrels of crude have become the first such loaded vessels to leave the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz since a U.S. blockade came into force, tracking firm Kpler told AFP on Friday (April 17, 2026).

The Lok Sabha on Friday (April 17, 2026) continues the discussion on the three significant Bills introduced to enable amendments to the women’s reservation law and a fresh delimitation exercise. Voting on the passage of the Bills in Lok Sabha is expected to take place on Friday (April 17, 2026) evening. Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to give a formal reply on the debate today.