Here are the top national and international news updates for today, covering key developments in politics, economy, diplomacy, and global events.
National headlines
1. PM MODI AND TRUMP INDICATE POSITIVISM IN US-INDIA TRADE NEGOTIATIONS
Prime Minister Modi and President Trump indicate positivity in pushing forward trade negotiations to boost bilateral economic ties.
2. INDIA TO RELAX FOREIGN INVESTOR REGULATIONS IN GOVERNMENT BONDS
The Securities and Exchange Board of India announces regulatory relaxations for foreign investment in government securities from February 2026.
3. INDIAN SHARES CONTINUE WINNING STREAK WITH TRADE OPTIMISM
Stocks rise as investors hope for improvement in US-India trade negotiations and possible US rate cuts.
4. INDIA RESPONDS NORMALLY TO NEPAL UNREST; PM MODI MAKES PEACEFUL APPEAL
Indian Prime Minister Modi calls for restraint and talks as Nepalese protests increase, impacting bilateral ties.
5. ASSAM CABINET OKAYS SOP TO DETECT AND DEPORT ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS
The Assam cabinet approves a standard operating procedure to identify and deport illegal immigrants within 10 days.
International News:
1. ISRAEL STRIKES NEW GAZA TOWER WHILE STRIKES ON QATAR ROCK REGION
Israeli air strikes aim at Hamas leaders in Gaza, as tensions rise after an attack on Hamas in Qatar.
2. NATO SHOOTS DOWN RUSSIAN DRONES OVER POLAND AFTER ‘UNPRECEDENTED’ AGGRESSION
Poland’s skies are breached by Russian drones, prompting NATO action and increased security fears.
3. TRUMP CALLS ON EU TO LEVY 100% TARIFFS ON CHINA AND INDIA TO PUT PRESSURE ON PUTIN
President Trump demands major tariffs from China and India to put pressure on Russia, sources say.
4. NEPAL PM OLI STEPS DOWN IN WAKE OFviolent PROTESTS; PARLIAMENT BURNED
Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli steps down amid mass protests and the government buildings being torched.
5. CHINA OKAYS NATURE RESERVE ON DISPUTED SHOAL IN SOUTH CHINA SEA
China sets up a nature reserve at a disputed site in the South China Sea, fueling territorial tensions.
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