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 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/...

 1.US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to join his so-called "Board of Peace."He was invited, he's accepted. Many people have accepted," Trump told reporters in Davos, Switzerland, referring to his loosely defined group of world leaders. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/he-was-invited-hes-accepted-trump-says-putin-agreed-to-join-board-of-peace/amp_articleshow/127046190.cms 2.Greenland"Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st," Trump wrote on Truth Social after a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Davos. He did not give details of the deal. https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/trump-says-he-will-not-impose-tariffs-on-european-countries-including-denmark-over-greenland-10809120 3.Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney used his address at the World Economic Forum to declare that the era of comfortable g...

 1.United States President Donald Trump on 19 January (US time) said he will impose a 200% tariff on French wines and Champagnes to pressure French President Emmanuel Macron into joining his ‘Board of Peace’, Reuters reported. https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/donald-trump-us-impose-200-pc-tariffs-french-wines-champagnes-president-emmanuel-macron-will-join-gaza-board-of-peace/amp-11768885148777.html 2.Asia-Pacific markets fell on Wednesday, mirroring overnight losses on Wall Street after President Donald Trump escalated rhetoric over Greenland, threatening fresh tariffs on countries resisting the transfer of the Danish territory to the United States. https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/01/21/asia-pacific-markets-nikkei-225-kospi-nifty-50-wall-street-trump-greenland-tariffs.html 3.Defence, nuclear and $200 billion trade push: When world leaders visit India, they typically stay for extended engagements. Yet on January 19, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan came to New Delhi for just ab...

 1.NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday personally received UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the airport in New Delhi, a special gesture asserting the close ties between the two countries, as the visiting leader arrived for a brief but high-level official visit. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-uae-ties-pm-modi-receives-prez-mbz-at-airport-on-short-2-hr-trip-to-india/articleshow/126677577.cms 2.Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” aimed at resolving conflicts globally and overseeing governance and reconstruction in Gaza, the Kremlin said on Monday (January 19, 2026). https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/putin-invited-to-trumps-board-of-peace-kremlin/article70525189.ece/amp/ 3.Mumbai Suburban railway network, Mumbai Suburban Rail Upgrade: The Western Railway (WR) zone is set to introduce 14 new air-conditioned local train services, offering a more comfortable tra...