State News West India
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died on January 28, 2026, after the chartered aircraft carrying him crashed while attempting to land at Baramati in Pune district, officials said. Ajit Pawar and five other people on board were confirmed dead, including the pilots and his security personnel, authorities and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation […]
Business
Adani Defence and Aerospace and Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore aircraft manufacturing opportunities in India. The partnership aims to develop a domestic ecosystem for regional aircraft production in line with India’s push to strengthen its aviation manufacturing capabilities. Scope of the Collaboration Under the MoU,
Business Markets
Indian equity markets ended higher as investor sentiment improved during the session. The BSE Sensex and the Nifty 50 both closed with gains, supported by buying interest in banking, metal, and select infrastructure stocks. Market participants cited optimism around recent trade developments and steady global cues as key drivers. Sectoral Performance and Key Movers Banking
National
India and the European Union have formally signed a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement, ending nearly two decades of negotiations. Leaders from both sides described the pact as the “mother of all trade deals”, highlighting its scale and economic significance. Key Features of the Agreement The agreement provides for phased reduction and elimination of tariffs on […]
International
Plans to outsource the management of Islamabad International Airport have been halted after the United Arab Emirates withdrew interest from the project. Pakistani officials said the proposed arrangement, which involved handing operations to a foreign entity, has been put on hold with no new timeline announced. UAE Steps Back From Project The UAE was among […]