Happy Republic Day 🇮🇳

Iran’s currency has plunged to a new historic low, with the dollar surging to around 1.48 million rials, amid growing fears of possible U.S. military action.

Narendra Modi:

"Today is a day that will be remembered forever, marked indelibly in our shared history.

European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and I are delighted to announce the conclusion of the historic India-EU Free Trade Agreement."

Finnish President Stubb welcomes India–EU FTA

Partial internet restored in Iran.

Netanyahu again threatens Khamenei: The Iranian axis is trying to grow stronger. If Iran makes the grave mistake of attacking Israel—we will respond with a force it has not yet seen.

First reaction from the United States on the EU–India “mother of all deals.”
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said India has secured a strong agreement with the EU.

“India has come out on top in this deal. It has gained greater market access and improved immigration pathways to Europe. India is set to have a real heyday with this deal.”

Initial reports suggest that Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s aircraft made a crash landing in Baramati, Maharashtra. Further details are awaited.

The DGCA has confirmed that all six people on board the plane have been killed.

Capt. Shambhavi Pathak, who was piloting Ajit Pawar’s private plane, is among those who lost their lives in the crash.

Iranian Foreign Minister: I have not spoken to Weitekoff in recent days. We remain in contact with mediating countries that are seeking to facilitate negotiations.

Israeli Ambassador Azar said that Prime Minister Modi has been invited to visit Israel.

Today, a Pakistani Army Lieutenant Colonel was confirmed killed in a shooting by unknown gunmen in Shorkot, Dera Ismail Khan district, Pakistan, while two of his colleagues were injured.

The CCTV footage captured the moment when Ajit Pawar's plane crashed and caught fire in Baramati.

A clear message for Donald Trump.

Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal may travel to Canada in the third week of February, according to commerce ministry officials, amid efforts by India and Canada to accelerate talks on a Free Trade Agreement.