News18 Evening Digest: PM Modi Slams Congress, Hails Govt's Big Trade Deals & Other Top News

Last Updated:February 05, 2026, 18:47 IST

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PM Modi Hailed Govt's Big Trade Deals With US, EU. (File)

In today’s evening digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on PM Modi’s address during Rajya Sabha as he hailed India’s trade deals with the United States and the European Union; Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-owned platform that enables drivers to operate as owners, and other top news.

‘No Vision, No Willpower’: PM Modi Slams Congress, Touts Govt’s Big Trade Deals With US, EU

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s trade deals with the United States and the European Union have generated a sense of economic stability and forward momentum, while opening up wide-ranging opportunities for the country’s youth. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha during the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address, PM Modi said, “After the trade deal with the US, there is a feeling of stability, there is also a feeling of movement of going forward." Read more

‘Sahkar, Not Sarkar’: Amit Shah Launches Bharat Taxi Service, Promises Big Benefits For Drivers

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-owned platform that enables drivers to operate as owners, ensuring zero commission and eliminating surge pricing. The service aims to compete with apps like Uber and Ola. Read more

‘You Appear In Court To Defend Illegals’: PM Modi’s Jibe At Mamata Banerjee’s SIR Plea

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, alleging that it is compromising the youth of the state by “inviting" illegal immigrants. Without naming her, Modi took a jibe at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s petition against the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in her state. Read more

16 Labourers Killed, Several Trapped After Explosion Rocks Meghalaya Coal Mine

At least 16 labourers were killed, and several others are feared trapped after an explosion at an “illegal" coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district on Thursday, Director General of Police I Nongrang said. She said rescue teams are conducting search operations and added that the incident took place in the Thangsku area in the morning. Read more

‘Korean Was Our Life’: Ghaziabad Sisters’ Diary Flags Distress, Isolation Before Deaths

Fresh details have emerged after a pocket diary was recovered from the room of the three minor sisters who jumped to death from the ninth floor of a high-rise in Ghaziabad. The nine-page diary, believed to have been written by the eldest of the three siblings, has been taken into custody as part of the ongoing probe. Read more

Honeymoon Murder 2.0: Man Dies In Hit-And-Run Planned By Wife, Her Boyfriend

On a breezy Friday evening, a newlywed couple from Rajasthan – Ashish and Anju – went out for a walk, just when a vehicle hit them. While Ashish died on the spot, Anju was robbed of her gold jewellery and left unconscious on the road.

Pakistan’s ‘Brotherhood With Muslim Cousins’ Termed ‘Disaster’ For India: ‘We’re Not Going…’

Pakistan’s show of solidarity with the Bangladesh cricket team could spell ‘disaster’ for India and the ICC, feels former England cricketer Mark Butcher, who says the raging controversy has its roots in the past when BCCI refused to send their team across the border for the Champions Trophy in 2025. Read more

Ranbir Kapoor Drops BIG Hint About Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal Park: ‘There’s Another Character…’

The journey of Animal is far from over. Months after the film’s explosive run at the box office, Ranbir Kapoor and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga have begun openly speaking about its sequel, Animal Park, offering fans fresh insight into what lies ahead.

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