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 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/...

 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...

 1.President Donald Trump has invited India to be part of a proposed international “Board of Peace” aimed at overseeing post-war governance and reconstruction in Gaza. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/gaza-plan-trump-invites-india-to-be-part-of-board-of-peace-what-is-it/articleshow/126649312.cms 2.US President Donald Trump on Saturday openly called for an end to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s decades-long rule, escalating a sharp war of words between Washington and Tehran after Iran’s supreme leader accused Trump of fueling deadly unrest inside the country. https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/world/story/time-for-new-leadership-trump-wants-irans-supreme-leader-ayotallah-khamenei-to-go-2853631-2026-01-18 3.Budget expectations Highlights: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget 2026 on Sunday (1 February). Expectations are running high as she is set to deliver her ninth consecutive Budget as finance minister. https://www.livemint.com/budget/expe...

 1.The first tranche of the India–US trade deal, which is expected to help lower reciprocal tariffs on Indian exports, is close to being finalised, though no timeline can be committed, commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on January 15. https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/first-tranche-of-india-us-trade-deal-near-but-can-t-put-a-date-on-it-says-commerce-secretary-13774307.html/amp 2.U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (January 15, 2026) announced the formation of a Gaza “board of peace,” a key phase two element of a U.S.-backed plan to end the war in the Palestine. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/trump-announces-board-of-peace-formed-for-gaza/article70513165.ece/amp/ 3.India is preparing to evacuate its citizens from Iran in view of the ongoing protests, official sources said on Thursday (January 15, 2026). MEA sources have told The Hindu that the Embassy of India in Tehran have started reaching out to Indian citizens to figure out the scale of the logistic...

  1. Federal Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, arrived  at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport early on Monday (January 12, 2026) morning. He is on an official visit to India from January 12-13 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi will meet Friedrich Merz today in Ahmedabad. This will be Mr. Merz’s first official visit to India. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/german-chancellor-friedrich-merz-india-visit-january-12-2026/article70499892.ece 2.US President Donald Trump has said that Iran's leadership, led by Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei, had called him seeking "to negotiate" after his threats of military action amid mass anti-government protests in the Islamic Republic.          The leaders of Iran called yesterday," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, adding that "a meeting is being set up... They want to negotiate." https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/tru...

 1.The American embassy in India reminded student visa-holders on Wednesday that "a US visa is a privilege, not a right" and "breaking laws can have serious consequences" such as never being able to enter the country again."If you are arrested or violate any laws, your visa may be revoked, you may be deported, and you could be ineligible for future US visas https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/breaking-law-will-lead-to-deportation-us-warns-students-against-visa-violations/articleshow/126402192.cms 2.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hoped to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi “in the near future”, sparking speculation that his visit to India, that was cancelled in November 2025, could be rescheduled soon. Mr. Netanyahu made the comment after a call to Mr. Modi on Wednesday, when he said that the two leaders had discussed strengthening national security for India and Israel. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/modi-speaks-with-netanyahu-di...

 1.US President Donald Trump has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “not that happy” with him because of the tariffs Washington has imposed on India over its purchases of Russian oil, linking trade pressure directly to New Delhi’s energy ties with Moscow.Speaking at the House GOP Member Retreat, Trump referred to his interactions with the Indian leader while discussing US defence sales and tariffs. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/indiaus-trade-row-donald-trump-claims-pm-modi-not-that-happy-with-steep-tariffs-flags-delays-in-apache-helicopter-delivery/articleshow/126378543.cms 2.President Donald Trump said Tuesday on his social media site that "Interim Authorities" in Venezuela would be selling 30 million to 50 million barrels of "High Quality" oil to the US at its market price."I have asked Energy Secretary Chris Wright to execute this plan, immediately," Trump posted on Truth Social. "It will be taken by storage ships, a...

 1. India has introduced an e-Production Investment Business Visa called e-B-4 Visa that Chinese businessmen can apply for to travel to India for specific business activities, including installation and commissioning of equipment. A latest advisory on the Indian Embassy website in Beijing said the e-B-4 Visa, which was introduced on January 1, can be applied online without visiting the embassy or agents.The new visa will be issued in about 45 to 50 days, with permission to stay in India for up to six months. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-launches-new-e-business-visa-for-chinese-nationals/article70475683.ece 2.US President Donald Trump on Monday issued a fresh tariff warning to India, saying Washington could raise duties on New Delhi if it does not “help on Russian oil issue,” directly linking the threat to the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war.“We could raise tariffs on India if they don't have help on Russian oil issue,” said US President Trump, quoted by Reuters.- https:/...

 1.The U.S. attack on Venezuela is unlikely to have any direct impact on India’s energy security, an analysis of the latest data shows. Numbers from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry show that India imported $255.3 million worth of oil from Venezuela in the current financial year up to November 2025, about 0.3% of its total oil import during this period.  https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/venezuelan-situation-to-have-negligible-impact-on-indias-energy-security-data-shows/article70470318.ece 2.China on Sunday (January 4, 2026) called on the United States to release Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife “at once” and “resolve issues through dialogue and negotiation”. “China expresses grave concern over the U.S. forcibly seizing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and taking them out of the country”, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry statement in Beijing. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/china-says-us-should-immediately-release-venezuelas-maduro/...

 1.Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated as New York City's mayor in a public event on Thursday (local time), becoming the city's 112th mayor and making history in the process. The ceremony took place on the steps of City Hall, where hundreds gathered to witness the moment. https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/indian-origin-zohran-mamdani-inaugurated-as-new-yorks-first-muslim-mayor-10187985 2.Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday (December 31, 2025) hailed his country’s technological progress in areas such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors while once again insisting his country would annex self-ruled Taiwan. During his New Year’s Eve address broadcast on Wednesday (December 31) evening by state media, Mr. Xi praised the country’s advancements in key sectors, including military tech and space exploration.  https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/chinas-xi-hails-nations-technological-progress-and-renews-pledge-to-take-back-taiwan/article70461214.ece 3.Prime Minister Nare...