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1.The first tranche of the India–US trade deal.

 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 logistical exercise that would be required to fly multiple airlift sorties between India and Iran.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-planning-evacuation-of-nationals-from-iran-official-sources/article70512927.ece/amp/

4.While Nagpur is still shaking off its sleep, a bunch of youngsters walks along the banks of the Pili river, notebooks tucked under their arms. Their route takes them past stone pathways and cremation grounds. But they are not part of any funeral procession; they are headed to a study centre that sits just 20m away from burning pyres.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/from-pyres-to-preparation-where-do-nagpurs-ias-aspirants-go-to-study-a-crematorium-library-cum-peaceful-learning-space/amp_articleshow/126539331.cms

5.A custodian of one of India’s most revered hospitality legacies, Vikramjit Singh Oberoi stands as a defining force in global luxury hospitality.As Managing Director and CEO of EIH Limited, he has led The Oberoi Group with quiet strength, unwavering integrity, and an uncompromising commitment to excellence.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/leadership/vikram-oberoi-honoured-with-hall-of-fame-at-the-16th-hotelier-india-awards

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