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 1.Asia-Pacific markets rose Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington and India had struck a trade deal and would immediately begin cutting tariffs on each other's goods.Trump added that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to step up purchases of U.S. products, according to a Truth Social post on Monday following a call between the two leaders. https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/02/03/asia-pacific-markets-nifty-50-kospi-nikkei-225-india-trade-deal.html 2.United States President Donald Trump has agreed to slash US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent from 50 percent in exchange for India lowering trade barriers as well as stopping its purchases of Russian oil and buying oil instead from the US and potentially Venezuela. https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/economy/2026/2/2/trump-to-slash-us-tariffs-on-india-from-50-percent-to-18-percent 3.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a reduction in the rate of tax collected at source (TCS) from 5% (or 20% ...

 1.The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced the opening of the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B visa cap. The window will open at noon Eastern on March 4 and close at noon Eastern on March 19, 2026. Employers must register beneficiaries online and pay a $215 fee for each entry. Selection notices are expected by March 31, 2026. https://m.economictimes.com/nri/work/h-1b-fy27-visa-registration-begins-march-4-with-new-rules-100000-fee-for-select-employers/amp_articleshow/127832419.cms 2.Income Tax Changes: Expectations were sky-high from Budget 2026 when it came to income tax slabs, standard deduction, and relief under the new tax regime. Many salaried taxpayers and middle-class families were hoping for tweaks in tax rates or fresh deductions under both the old tax regime and new tax regime. However, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chose a different route. https://www.financialexpress.com/money/10-big-income-tax-changes-in-budget-new-itr-fi...

 1.A small plane crash in northeast Colombia on Thuesday killed all 15 people on board, including a local lawmaker and an election candidate, stateowned airline Satena and aviation authorities confirmed.The Beechcraft 1900, operating as Satena Flight NSE 8849, lost contact with air traffic control minutes before its scheduled landing in Ocana, sparking an urgent search operation over the remote and mountainous Catatumbo region. https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/colombia-plane-carrying-lawmaker-14-others-goes-missing-venezuela-rescue-underway-glbs-2859400-2026-01-29 2.Banking operations in Hyderabad and across Telangana faced significant disruptions on Tuesday, a bank employees and officers joined a massive nationwide strike.The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), an umbrella body representing nine major unions, had called for a strike to pressure the government into immediate implementation of a five-day work week. https://telanganatoday.com/bank-strike-for-five-day-work-week-d...

 1.Ajit Pawar, NCP chief and Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, died in a tragic plane crash this morning while he was flying from Mumbai to Baramati. Four others, possibly including pilots and Pawar's security personnel, have also died. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/ajit-pawars-plane-crash-lands-in-maharashtras-baramati-10897243 2.On Tuesday, India and the European Union announced a “landmark” free trade deal that would remove or reduce tariffs on more than 90% of goods traded between them. The deal, nearly two decades in the making, will see India lower tariffs in two of its most politically sensitive sectors, agriculture and autos. It also lands amid a growing wave of bilateral trade agreements, as countries recalibrate supply chains and commercial ties in response to Washington’s increasingly muscular use of tariffs. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/28/cnbc-daily-open-the-eu-india-trade-deal-story-is-not-over-yet.html 3.India has emerged as the bigger winner in its newly co...

 1.India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on January 26 with President Droupadi Murmu leading the ceremonies at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen served as Chief Guests, marking a significant diplomatic presence. The celebrations were organized around the central theme "150 Years of Vande Mataram," commemorating the iconic national song's legacy. https://www.illustrateddailynews.com/india/republic-day-2026-eu-leaders-join-president-murmu-as-chief-guests-857381 2.India and the European Union have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement that will cover goods, services and other aspects of engagement with the deal set to be announced by leaders from the two sides on Tuesday, commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal said. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-eu-finalise-fta-deal-set-to-be-announced-today/articleshow/127570923.cms 3.Bank employee and officer unions across In...

 1.U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (January 22, 2026) inaugurated his Board of Peace to lead efforts at maintaining a ceasefirre in Israel’s war with Hamas, insisting that “everyone wants to be apart” of the body that could eventually rival the United Nations — despite many U.S. allies opting not to participate.India was among the countries not present at the ceremony. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among numerous global leaders invited by Mr. Trump to join the board.- https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/india-absent-trump-rolls-out-board-of-peace-19-countries-israel-palestine-hamas/article70539432.ece/amp/J 2.India and the European Union agreed on Wednesday (January 21, 2026) to sign a new Security and Defence Partnership covering maritime security, cybersecurity and counterterrorism, the E.U.’s highest ranking diplomat Kaja Kallas announced. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/india-eu-agree-to-sign-security-and-defence-partnership-next-week-kaja-kallas/...