News18 Afternoon Digest: Donald Trump Says Trade Deal With India Soon & Other Top Stories

Last Updated:October 29, 2025, 13:14 IST

We are also covering: Row After Bangladesh National Anthem Sung At Congress Event, BJP Alleges Vote-Bank Politics

US President Donald Trump with PM Modi. (Photo: Reuters/File)

In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on Trump’s statement on the US-India trade deal, cloud seeding trials in Delhi, and other top stories.

‘Great Respect For PM Modi’: Donald Trump Says Trade Deal With India Soon

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he is soon going to do a trade deal with India and lauded his relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that he has “great respect for PM Modi". Read more

President Murmu Takes Sortie In Rafale Fighter Jet At Ambala Air Force Station | Video

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday took a 30-minute sortie in a Rafale fighter jet, moments after she arrived at the Air Force Station in Haryana’s Ambala. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, who was among others present on the occasion, also flew in a separate aircraft from the same airbase. Read more

Row After Bangladesh National Anthem Sung At Congress Event, BJP Alleges Vote-Bank Politics

A political controversy has erupted in Assam after a Congress member, Vidhu Bhushan Das, sang Bangladesh’s national anthem, Amar Sonar Bangla, during a party meeting in Sribhumi on October 27. The incident occurred during an executive meeting of the Congress Sevadal, organised by the party’s Sribhumi District Committee at Indira Bhavan. Read more

No Artificial Rain Yet: Delhi Cloud Seeding Sorties On Hold Due To Poor Moisture, Says IIT Kanpur

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Kanpur on Wednesday called off its cloud seeding sorties over Delhi after finding poor moisture content in the clouds, which scientists said was not adequate to trigger artificial rain in the region. This marked the second attempt within 24 hours to induce artificial rainfall as part of the capital’s ambitious experiment to combat air pollution. Read more

Yuvraj Singh Gave Dad Yograj, Mom Shabnam The ‘Idea’ To Divorce: ‘It Wasn’t Good For Me’

Before he became one of India’s most celebrated cricketers, Yuvraj Singh lived through a difficult childhood that he now openly talks about. In an old interview, the former India all-rounder revealed that he was the one who encouraged his parents to separate after years of tension at home. Yuvraj, who shared a strained bond with his father, actor Yograj Singh, said he realised early on that constant fights were affecting everyone in the family, including him. Read more

Mahhi Vij REACTS To Divorce Rumours With Jay Bhanushali, Warns Of Legal Action Over ‘False Narratives’

Television actor Mahhi Vij has strongly reacted to ongoing rumours suggesting trouble in her marriage with Jay Bhanushali. Reacting to a report on Instagram, she called it “false narratives" and warned that she is prepared to take legal action against those spreading misinformation. Her statement comes amid a surge of online chatter claiming the couple was heading for divorce. Read more

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