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Bill Gates will not deliver his keynote at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, the Gates Foundation said.

The Indian Defence Ministry is set to approve a historic ₹3.25 lakh crore deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets this week. The agreement, coinciding with President Macron’s visit, emphasizes "Make in India," with 100 jets to be manufactured locally through advanced technology transfers.

At the 16th India-EU Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and EU leaders announced the successful conclusion of the historic Free Trade Agreement. The "mother of all trade deals" aims to boost economic integration, manufacturing, and strategic defence cooperation by 2027.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 61,000 appointment letters at the 18th Rozgar Mela. Highlighting India’s doubled GDP and surging FDI, the PM emphasized new global job opportunities created through international mobility agreements and the government's commitment to youth-driven national growth.

The BJP has appointed Nitin Nabin as its 12th national president, making the 45-year-old the youngest leader to hold the post. Formally elected on January 20, Nabin succeeds J.P. Nadda and is expected to focus on youth engagement and future elections.

Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa where a fire claimed 25 lives, are believed held in Thailand. The Indian government has started efforts to bring them back for trial, including canceling their passports. Goa police have also arrested five club managers amid ongoing investigations.

Amazon will invest over $35 billion in India’s cloud and AI sectors by 2030 to support digital growth, increase exports to $80 billion, and create one million jobs. This builds on Amazon’s previous $40 billion investment in India.