7 months ago

India-EU Trade Agreement Signed

India and the European Union signed a big trade agreement on January 28, 2026.

This agreement will help more than 90% of the EU's goods to India get lower taxes, saving the EU up to 4 billion euros.

In other news, West Bengal had two cases of the Nipah Virus.

In China, a high-ranking military officer is being investigated, causing some public turmoil.

Tennis player Carlos Alcaraz made it to the semi-finals of the Australian Open.

The Indian stock market did well after the trade agreement was announced.

Also, new rules to stop discrimination in schools and colleges have caused some protests.

Key facts

Agreement Signed: January 28, 2026
EU Goods Exports: Over 90% to receive duty reductions
Expected Savings for EU: Up to 4 billion euros in duties
Nipah Virus Cases: 2 confirmed cases in West Bengal
General Zhang Youxia: Investigated, causing rare public turmoil in China's military
Carlos Alcaraz: Reached first Australian Open semi-final
Indian Benchmark Indices: Ended in green after choppy trading
UGC New Rules: Triggered protests over caste-based discrimination

news18.com · 7 months ago