Airbus and Rolls Royce will supply aircraft and engines to Indian airlines in a £5 billion deal. The agreement comes after India and the UK signed a major Free Trade Agreement. The deal will create jobs in the UK and boost India’s aviation sector. Other UK companies, like Occuity and Johnson Matthey, will also invest in India. Indian firms such as DCube AI and LTIMindtree will invest in the UK. The trade pact also helps Indian farmers and seafood exporters by cutting tariffs. PM Modi said the deal will lower business costs and build trust between the two growing economies. (PC: NDTV)

Hulk Hogan, one of the biggest stars in wrestling history, died at 71 after a heart attack at his Florida home. He passed away on July 24, 2025. WWE confirmed the news and shared condolences. Hogan rose to fame in the 1980s with his strong image and famous line, “Train, say your prayers, eat your vitamins.” He won many titles and led top WrestleMania matches. Hogan later joined WCW and formed the nWo group, shocking fans. He also acted in films and had a reality show. Hogan was added to the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. He was a true icon. (PC: AP)

India and the UK have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to boost trade and jobs. It allows up to 1,800 Indian professionals—like chefs and yoga teachers—to work in the UK each year. IT, engineering, and design workers can also stay for 12 months. Indian companies won’t have to pay UK insurance for short-term workers for up to three years. Business visitors and skilled workers now get legal protection under the deal. Textile firms will benefit from lower UK tariffs. However, the FTA doesn’t change rules for permanent stay or settlement. The deal aims to grow ties and protect workers. (PC: X-@narendramodi)

The Karnataka High Court on 24 July 2025 temporarily stayed the deportation of two young girls (ages 6 and 4), daughters of Russian national Nina Kutina, found living with their mother in a cave near Gokarna. Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav invoked the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), prioritizing the “best interests of the child” over immediate deportation—especially since the children lack valid identity documents . Kutina, whose visa expired years ago, lived in a forest cave for months raising the children in nature. The court has asked the Centre to file objections within two weeks; the next hearing is set for 18 August.

On July 24, 2025, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer signed a long-awaited India–UK Free Trade Agreement, hailed as Britain’s most significant trade deal since Brexit . The pact provides zero duties on 99% of Indian exports, spanning textiles, spices, and pharmaceuticals, while UK tariffs on Scotch whisky, gin, automobiles, and cosmetics will be slashed—whisky down from 150% to 40%, car duties from 100% to 10% . The deal includes a £6 billion investment package, professional mobility, and public procurement access—set to boost bilateral trade by roughly £25.5 billion (~$34 billion) annually by 2040. It awaits ratification by both legislatures. (PC: The Hindu)

On July 24, 2025, an Antonov An‑24 turboprop operated by Angara Airlines, built in 1976, crashed near Tynda in Russia’s Amur Oblast during a second landing attempt in poor weather. The aircraft, en route from Blagoveshchensk, disappeared from radar before impact. All onboard—approximately 43 passengers (including five children) and six crew—are believed to have perished. Rescue teams found burning wreckage roughly 15 km from the airport amid dense forest. Authorities have launched a criminal probe, citing possible pilot error and outdated aircraft as contributing factors. President Putin has been informed and search-and-recovery continues.

A Russian plane crashed near Tynda in the far-east Amur region, killing all 48 people on board. The Angara Airlines flight was carrying 42 passengers and 6 crew. It vanished from radar during a second attempt to land in poor weather. A helicopter later found the burning wreckage in a forest, 16 km from the airport. Five children were among the dead. Officials are looking into pilot error or a technical fault. The plane, an old Antonov An-24, had passed a recent check but had past safety issues. Three days of mourning have been declared in the region. (PC: Russian transport prosecutor)

Heavy fighting erupted on July 24, 2025, along the disputed Thailand–Cambodia frontier near the Ta Muen Thom temple. Cambodia initiated artillery, rocket, and drone strikes against Thai bases, killing nine to twelve civilians (including children) and injuring many . Thailand responded by deploying six F‑16 jets—one bombed a Cambodian military target—then recalled them safely . Thailand also evacuated around 40,000 border residents, closed crossings, and expelled diplomats amid diplomatic collapse . Cambodia accused Thailand of “unlawful, irresponsible” aggression and sought a UN Security Council session. (PC: Hindustan Times)

Doctors in Gaza say they are too hungry to care for patients. “We can’t even stand,” said one physician after a 24-hour shift with no food. Many doctors have fainted in operating rooms. “Some have not eaten for days,” said Dr. Mohammed Abu Selmia of al-Shifa Hospital. Gaza’s hospitals are overcrowded and short on supplies. “I had to stop surgery due to low blood pressure,” said a surgeon at Nasser Medical Complex. Most hospitals are damaged or destroyed. The UN and WHO warn of a severe health crisis. Israel says it is working to improve aid delivery, but challenges remain. (PC: AFP)

India and the UK signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 24 July 2025, offering zero-duty access to 99% of Indian exports — spanning textiles, leather, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and engineering goods — boosting market competitiveness . In return, the UK secures significant tariff cuts on whisky, cars, cosmetics, and EVs, including an immediate drop in petrol duties . The deal also enhances professional mobility, grants UK firms access to Indian public procurement, and includes a social security agreement benefiting temporary business visitors . It is projected to increase bilateral trade by ~£25.5 billion by 2040, pending parliamentary ratification. (PC: X)