India has secured a major trade advantage as the US slashed export tariffs to 18% following a Modi-Trump deal. This lower rate gives Indian goods a competitive edge over rivals like China (34%) and Bangladesh (20%) in the American market.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2025-26, setting the stage for her ninth consecutive budget. PM Modi hailed the India-EU FTA as a major milestone, while Parliament discussed growth in the space sector, gig economy expansion, and digital connectivity challenges.
Prashant Kumar Singh, Deputy Commissioner of State Tax in Ayodhya, resigned on Tuesday, citing his conscience. Singh stepped down in protest against public remarks made against the Prime Minister and CM Yogi Adityanath, stating he could no longer serve as a "salaried robot."
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.
Following a landmark visit to India, the UAE has cancelled a major deal to operate Islamabad International Airport. While Abu Dhabi deepens defence ties with New Delhi and releases 900 Indian prisoners, its withdrawal from Pakistan signals a major regional strategic shift.
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.
India and the UAE set an ambitious $200 billion trade target by 2032 as PM Modi and President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed signed key agreements in energy, defence and space.