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158 Indian citizens evacuated from Nepal amid catastrophic flooding
The Ministry of External Affairs coordinated the evacuation of 158 Indian citizens from Nepal on September 1, 2026, amid catastrophic flooding in the country.
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World / 02
US strikes Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz; UAE intercepts drone
The US military struck Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz on August 31, 2026, while the UAE said it intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters.
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Arab foreign ministers to attend India-Arab meeting in Delhi as ties expand
Ten Arab foreign ministers are expected to join an India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Delhi on Friday and Saturday, alongside senior Arab League participation. The gathering is positioned as a push to deepen political and economic engagement, with a parallel India-Arab League business meeting also planned.
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EU and India sign Security and Defence Partnership, expanding cooperation on maritime, cyber and counter-terror
The European Union and India signed a Security and Defence Partnership on January 27, 2026, on the margins of the EU–India Summit. The pact creates a structured framework for deeper cooperation across areas like maritime security, cyber threats, counter-terrorism and defence-industry collaboration.
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India says Nipah outbreak in West Bengal has been contained as surveillance is tightened
Indian authorities said a Nipah virus outbreak linked to cases in West Bengal has been contained, after confirming infections and quarantining contacts. The government said hundreds of contacts were traced, quarantined and tested, and monitoring continues. Several countries in Asia reportedly strengthened screenings for travellers arriving from India as health agencies tracked any wider risk.
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India and EU seal long-awaited free trade agreement after nearly two decades of talks
India and the European Union have finalised a sweeping free trade agreement, marking a major strategic and economic milestone after years of stalled negotiations. The deal targets broad tariff reductions and deeper cooperation, but will still require legal finalisation and ratification steps before it takes effect.
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India and EU clinch landmark free trade deal, pledging major tariff cuts and mobility cooperation
After nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union have finalised a far-reaching trade agreement that reduces tariffs on most goods, expands market access for exporters on both sides, and includes a parallel mobility arrangement.
World / 08
India and EU seal landmark trade pact talks: tariffs to fall on most goods, ratification next
India and the European Union said they have concluded negotiations for a long-delayed free trade agreement, targeting deep tariff reductions on most traded goods and wider access for services and manufacturing. The deal is expected to move into legal vetting and ratification before it comes into force, with both sides pitching it as a major strategic and economic step amid shifting global trade alignments.
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India and EU reach landmark free-trade agreement after years of on-off talks
India and the European Union have reached a long-awaited free-trade agreement, a deal expected to reshape tariff lines and market access after negotiations that began in 2007 and were relaunched in 2022.
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Xi Jinping tells President Murmu China and India should be ‘good neighbours’ as he invokes ‘dragon and elephant’ phrase
Chinese President Xi Jinping sent greetings to President Droupadi Murmu for India’s 77th Republic Day, urging China and India to act as good neighbours and partners. He repeated the symbolic line about the ‘dragon and the elephant dancing together’, pitching cooperation as the right strategic choice for both sides.
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EU leaders attend India’s Republic Day ahead of 27 January India–EU summit
European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen joined India’s Republic Day parade as chief guests and prepared for a high-level India–EU summit in New Delhi on 27 January 2026. EU statements framed the visit as part of a broader effort to deepen ties across prosperity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and security.
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Republic Day diplomacy: EU leaders attend New Delhi parade as global partners send greetings
India’s Republic Day celebrations on 26 January 2026 carried a diplomatic signal as top European Union leaders attended the parade in New Delhi. Global partners, including the United States, also publicly marked the occasion, reflecting how the national event doubles as a showcase of India’s international relationships.