News18 Evening Digest: What India Gains From FTA With UK & Other Top Stories

Last Updated:July 24, 2025, 19:10 IST

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Britain's PM Keir Starmer (R) and PM Narendra Modi shake hands at the end of a joint press conference following their bilateral meeting and signing of an FTA, at Chequers, in Aylesbury, England, on July 24. (Image: Kin Cheung/AFP)

In today’s evening digest, News18 brings latest updates on India-UK FTA, PM Modi On Terrorism and other top stories.

‘Trade Secrets’: What India Gains From Historic FTA With UK

The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom marks a new phase of economic collaboration, promising significant benefits for India across various sectors. This landmark accord aims to double bilateral trade to $120 billion by 2030 and is set to be India’s most comprehensive trade deal with a developed economy in over a decade. Read More

‘Extremists Who Misuse Democratic Freedom Must Be Held Accountable’: PM Modi On Terrorism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a sharp warning against the misuse of democratic freedoms by extremist forces, saying unequivocally that “there is no place for a double standard in the fight against terrorism." Speaking at a joint press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer after the signing of the landmark India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), PM Modi said, “Those who misuse democratic freedom to undermine democracy itself must be held accountable." Read More

‘We Can’t Even Stand’: Starving Doctors In Gaza Too Weak To Treat Dying Patients

Doctors and medical workers across Gaza warned that they are growing too weak from hunger to care for the wounded and malnourished patients flooding the territory’s collapsing hospitals. Almost a dozen healthcare workers said that they are surviving without food while continuing to perform life-saving procedures in operating rooms, emergency wards and shelters now functioning as makeshift clinics, The Guardian reported. Read More

Shilpa Shirodkar Says Her Husband Told Her She Has ‘Gone Mad’: ‘He Called Me…’

Actor Shilpa Shirodkar, who starred in hits like Hum, Aankhen, and Khuda Gawah, has opened up about her new way of life post her Bigg Boss 18 stint. Shilpa mentioned that after staying in the Bigg Boss 18 house, she doesn’t spend much time in the kitchen and only uses three ingredients to cook her food. This move even left her husband surprised. Read More

Rishabh Pant Gets Standing Ovation For Coming Out To Bat With Fractured Toe

In a surreal moment at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground on Thursday, India’s injured wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant walked out to bat to a standing ovation from thousands of members in the crowd. Read More

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