India-UK Trade Pact, Taliban Visit, Trump’s Tariffs: Major India & Global News Updates – October 12, 2025

Top India News PM Modi Invited to Sharm-el-Sheikh Summit – President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi have invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend a special summit on energy and climate cooperation in Sharm-el-Sheikh later this month.​ India-UK $468 Million Missile Deal Finalized – India and the United Kingdom signed a £350 million ($468 million) defense pact for Martlet missiles, marking a major step in bilateral military cooperation.​ India Mobile Congress 2025 Concludes – The four-day India Mobile Congress ended in New Delhi. PM Modi emphasized India’s growth in mobile, semiconductor, and digital sectors, calling this “the best time to invest and innovate in India”.​ Afghanistan’s Taliban Foreign Minister Visits New Delhi – Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visited India to strengthen trade and political ties, marking the first such trip since the Taliban takeover in 2021.​ 93rd Air Force Day Celebrated Nationwide – The Indian Air Force marked its 93rd anniversary with a grand parade and air show showcasing advanced aircraft and honoring veterans.​ International News President Trump Imposes 130% Tariff on Chinese Goods – The Trump administration announced a new round of trade measures, raising tariffs on all Chinese imports by 130%, reigniting global trade tensions.​ Gaza Ceasefire Holds Amid Relief and Uncertainty – A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, brokered with U.S. involvement, continues to hold. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Trump to now mediate an end to the Ukraine-Russia war.​ Russia-Ukraine War Day 1,326 – Fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, though peace efforts are reportedly gaining traction following the Gaza ceasefire success.​ Madagascar Political Unrest Escalates – Pro-democracy protests in Madagascar have intensified as army units joined demonstrators calling for President Andry Rajoelina’s resignation.​ UK PM Keir Starmer Visits India Post-Trade Deal – British PM Keir Starmer held high-level meetings in New Delhi to strengthen economic cooperation and follow through on the recently signed free trade agreement.​ Business & Technology RBI to Pilot Deposit Tokenization – The Reserve Bank of India announced a new digital initiative to tokenize bank deposits and enhance transaction transparency.​ LG Electronics IPO Breaks Record – LG India’s IPO surpassed ₹4 lakh crore in subscriptions, marking India’s biggest-ever public issue.​ Sports Highlights Smriti Mandhana Sets New ODI Record – Mandhana broke a 28-year-old record for most ODI runs scored by an Indian player in a calendar year.​ Norway’s Haaland Scores Hat-Trick – Erling Haaland’s hat-trick against Israel brought Norway closer to World Cup qualification amid pro-Palestine demonstrations.​ Women’s World Cup: India vs Australia Showdown – The high-stakes cricket clash between India and Australia in Visakhapatnam drew a sold-out crowd.​