Daily brief
India and the European Union have finalized and signed a landmark free trade agreement, described as the 'mother of all deals', after nearly two decades of negotiations. The pact is expected to slash billions in tariffs on EU exports like cars and spirits, while India aims to become a defense manufacturing hub for the bloc. The deal has drawn criticism from President Donald Trump's team, which claims Europe is 'funding war against itself' through the agreement.
A US Congressman expressed strong support for India in Congress and hope for a bilateral trade deal soon.
Canada and India have pledged to grow their oil and petroleum trade in what is described as an 'energy reset'.
The Chief Minister of Punjab, Pakistan, has given authorities 30 days to install fire hydrants in commercial and high-rise buildings across the province.