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 1.Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing has assured that he will not allow use of his country’s territory by groups that pose a security threat to Indian interests. The concern was raised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who hosted Mr. Hlaing at the Hyderabad House where broad-spectrum conversations were held, including calls for dialogue between the military junta-backed government and the pro-democracy Opposition. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said the discussion was “free-wheeling” and included the issue of continued detention of former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/myanmar-assures-india-its-territory-wont-be-used-against-new-delhis-security-interests/article71048243.ece 2.The United States is likely to assure India that no additional tariffs under Section 301 will be imposed if the two countries conclude an interim trade agreement before July 24, when the current 10 per cent baseline tariff window is scheduled to expire, acco...

 1.India and New Zealand have signed a historic free trade agreement, described by leaders as a "once-in-a-generation" pact that deepens economic links with added people movement and trade benefits.  This deal goes beyond trade in goods. It also opens new doors for students, workers and everyday buyers in India. Here's how. Follow Markets Live Updates. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-new-zealand-free-trade-pact-indian-students-higher-education-work-study-visa-consumers-benefit-11419608 2.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 594-km Ganga Expressway on Wednesday. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath was also present on the occasion. Built at an estimated cost of about Rs 36,230 crore, Ganga Expressway is Uttar Pradesh's longest expressway and one of India's biggest greenfield road projects. The six-lane access-controlled corridor, expandable to eight lanes, links Meerut to Prayagraj across 12 districts. It also comes with a much larger ambi...

 1.India and New Zealand are set to formally sign their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today, April 27, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The ceremony will be conducted by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand's Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon had first announced the date of signing. https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/india-new-zealand-free-trade-agreement-2026-explained-13900039.html 2.National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Sunday (April 26, 2026) met UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and discussed measures to deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership and the regional situation. The Indian Embassy in the UAE said Mr. Doval conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings to the UAE leader during his official visit to the Arab country. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/nsa-doval-discusses-regional-situation-with-uae-president-al-nahyan/article70910612.ece 3.The highl...

 1.India’s relationship with Africa delivers a message of “stability in a turbulent world,” External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Thursday (April 23, 2026). Speaking at the launch of the theme, website and logo of the upcoming 4th India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV), Mr. Jaishankar said India’s ties with Africa are rooted in the common struggle for freedom from colonial rule and highlighted development partnership and capacity building as key areas of collaboration between the two sides. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-africa-ties-signal-stability-in-a-turbulent-world-jaishankar/article70896965.ece 2.Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that the geopolitical instability in West Asia, driven by the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, is no longer a regional issue, given its far-reaching implications for global energy security, food security, and economic stability. “For a developing country like India, which relies on the West Asian ...

 1.India and the United States will resume negotiations on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) on Monday, and Sergio Gor, the US ambassador to India, praised Washington and New Delhi’s continued efforts to finalise a bilateral trade deal, calling it a “win-win” for both nations. https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/india-us-trade-pact-win-win-for-both-nations-gor/ 2.In this period of global tensions, India and South Korea together send a message of peace and stability, said PM Narendra Modi as he hosted President Lee Jae Myung for bilateral talks and announced a series of initiatives to enhance the special strategic partnership between the two countries. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/trade-and-tech-ties-get-a-boost-as-pm-modi-hosts-korean-president/articleshow/130404609.cms 3.U.S. President Donald Trump has said that he's considering the possibility of a currency swap with the United Arab Emirates to help the West Asian ally secure U.S. dollars, as its oi...

1.India is looking to renegotiate its free trade agreement with South Korea to address the widening trade deficit and make the pact more contemporary, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. All options are on the table... we may even consider rewriting it into a completely new FTA because it should be more contemporary. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/india-looks-to-renegotiate-trade-pact-with-korea/articleshow/130406422.cms 2.Japan on Tuesday unveiled its biggest overhaul of defense export rules in decades, scrapping restrictions on overseas arms sales and opening the way for exports of warships, missiles and other weapons.The move aimed at strengthening Japan’s defense industrial base marks another step away from pacifist restraints that have shaped its postwar security policy. https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/20/asia/japan-defense-export-arms-sales-intl-hnk 3.The maximum retail price (MRP) on the common man’s alcohol -- whiskey, rum, g...