News18 Afternoon Digest: EU Chief Says ‘Mother Of All Deals’ With India Concluded & Other Top Stories
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Year: 2026
‘India’s Biggest FTA, Historic Occasion’: PM Modi Hails Trade Deal With EU, Momentum In Ties
PM Modi said the India-EU Free Trade Agreement marks a new chapter between the “two...
Nipah Virus Outbreak: All About The Disease With No Cure As Asian Airports Tighten Screening
Nipah virus outbreak: The current outbreak in India was first reported among five health workers...
From DIG To Broom Warrior: 88-Year-Old Ex-IPS Officer’s Inspiring Journey Earns Him Padma Shri
Inderjit Singh Sidhu has been honoured with the Padma Shri 2026 for his daily cleanliness...
‘We Did It, Two Giants Chose A Win-Win Partnership’: EU Chief On India Trade Deal
Describing India and the European Union as “two giants who chose partnership,” Ursula said the...
Renting Out A House In Bengaluru? Tenant Police Verification Is Now Mandatory
If a tenant is found to be involved in any criminal activity and the landlord...
PM Modi Says India-EU Ties Key To Global Stability After Talks On Ukraine, West Asia
PM Modi stressed multilateralism and called for a reform in global institutions to address today’s...
House In Margao, Stories In Father’s Books: European Council Chief Antonio Costa’s Goa Connect
Costa’s father, Orlando António Fernandes da Costa, was of Goan descent — his family hailed...
Heavy Snowfall, Rain Likely In Parts Of Himachal Pradesh Today; Kullu, Spiti Under Orange Alert
An orange alert has been issued for several districts in Himachal Pradesh as heavy snowfall...
Huns vs Guptas: The Dreaded Tribe That Shattered India’s Golden Age
India’s ‘Golden Age’ under the Gupta Empire was destroyed by a fierce nomadic tribe from...
Grok AI Mistranslates PM Modi’s Maldives Post, Spark Reliability Debate
Grok AI, however, updated the translation after a debate started on X with users pointing...
Indian Classical Music Festival Returns To Bengaluru With ‘Purana Gitam’ Theme
The theme Purana Gitam draws inspiration from the ancient Puranas, texts that serve as a...
Rain And Cold Combine In Bengaluru, IMD Flags Possibility Of Heavy Showers
For many Bengalureans, this is the kind of weather the city romanticizes. Social media timelines...
UPSC Vs CAT: Legal Battle Erupts Over West Bengal DGP Appointment
The dispute directly affects the appointment of next DGP, as Acting DGP Rajeev Kumar, senior...
India-EU Pact ‘Mother Of All Deals’, Will Bring ‘Huge Opportunities For Indians, Europeans’: PM
PM Modi, inaugurating India Energy Week in Goa, called the India-EU trade deal a source...
Wheelchair-Bound Ex-Serviceman Stopped At Toll Booth Despite Exemption, Staff Issue Apology
He said toll booth employees refused to grant him exemption despite him producing his ex-serviceman...
‘Black Law’: Bareilly City Magistrate Resigns Over Disagreement With New UGC Policies
Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri quit over UGC rules, calling them divisive and sparking political...
‘Cow Urine Research’: Congress Mocks IIT Head Over Padma Shri, Zoho Founder Defends Honour
Congress Kerala’s sarcastic post on IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti’s Padma Shri triggered a sharp...
Reduced Tariff, Defence Partnership: 10 Things To Know About India-EU Free Trade Deal
India and the European Union have concluded long-running talks on a landmark free trade agreement...
Centre Considers Draft IT Rules 2026 To Tackle Online Obscenity, Age Ratings
The centre plans draft IT Digital Code Rules 2026 to curb online obscenity, sparked by...
‘Congress Gave Orders To Attack’: Ex-MP, Who Called Rahul Gandhi ‘Darpok’, Alleges Threat To Life
Shakeel Ahmad claims Congress leadership ordered attacks on his Patna and Madhubani homes after he...
‘Largest FTA’: European Council Chief Says India-EU Deal Is A Strong Message To The World
Antonio Costa added that the deal would anchor long-term certainty in India-EU relations at a...
Congress Leader Rajeev Gowda Arrested For Abusing, Threatening Karnataka Municipal Commissioner
Congress leader Rajeev Gowda was arrested in Kerala after 12 days absconding for allegedly abusing...
Rs 7,647 Crore Blocked Since April 2021, But Only 2% Of Money Lost In Cyber Fraud Recovered: Govt
The Centre has asked law enforcement agencies to ensure only genuine complaints are escalated to...
‘Pakistan Spreading Falsehoods, Attempting To Legitimise Terrorism’: India At UN Security Council
India tore into Pakistan at the UNSC, accusing it of spreading falsehoods, sponsoring terrorism, violating...
India-EU Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: India-EU FTA Talks Set To Conclude Today; Pact Expected Later This Year
India EU Free Trade Deal Live Updates: PM Modi is hosting European Commission President Ursula...
After Andhra Pradesh, Goa Considers Australia-Like Ban On Social Media For Children Under 16
Goa and Andhra Pradesh are considering an Australia-like law to ban social media for children...
India, EU Conclude Long-Pending Free Trade Agreement Talks, Implementation Likely By 2027
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal confirmed on Monday that the deal has been finalised and will...
Madhya Pradesh Village Decrees ‘Social Boycott’ Of Families Who Allow Children To Marry For Love
This move, however, prompted action from the district administration that called it an “unofficial” decision...
Man Held In Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer On Suspicion Of Spying For Pakistan’s ISI
The suspect had access to information related to various government schemes and documents because of...
