Your Daily Briefing: Deep Dive Into Today’s 5 Must-Know Stories
The past 24 hours offered a stark reminder of our global world’s deep interconnection. Major news broke around the world and at home across every front: geopolitical changes and economic currents influenced international conversations, while major policy determinations and social change framed domestic headlines. At the same time, new entertainment drops created buzz, sports provided nail-biting results, and shrewd business moves indicated significant market pivots. This incessant and varied stream of influential updates better pictures the news cycle’s lightning speed today, exemplifying a world that is constantly on the move.
World News-Trump, EU Sign 'Biggest-Ever' Trade Agreement, Ending Tariff Dispute
US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have signed a "biggest-ever" trade agreement, avoiding a transatlantic tariff war. The pact establishes a 15% floor tariff on EU exports to the US, including sectors such as autos and pharmaceuticals. As a concession, the EU pledged to buy $750 billion worth of US energy within three years, in addition to $600 billion in investments. The pact also allows bilateral tariff waivers for strategic products such as aircraft. Though the best available to avoid higher tariffs, it has received mixed response, especially from German industry.
National News- Barabanki Temple Stampede Claims Two Lives, 32 Injured
A tragic stampede at the Avsaaneshwar temple in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday, July 28, resulted in two deaths and 32 injuries. The incident occurred during the 'jalabhishek' ritual when monkeys damaged an electric wire, causing current to flow through tin sheds and sparking panic among devotees. District officials confirmed the stampede was a result of this chaos. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences, ordered swift treatment for the injured, and initiated an investigation into the cause, highlighting concerns over safety at religious gatherings. This incident follows a similar stampede at Haridwar's Mansa Devi Temple just a day prior, highlighting a distressing trend.
Entertainment News- 'Saiyaara' Approaches ₹250 Cr Mark, Becomes 2nd Highest Hindi Grosser of 2025
Mohit Suri's love saga 'Saiyaara', featuring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, is a huge box office hit, rapidly nearing the ₹250 crore mark. Day 10 saw the movie gather an estimated ₹30.00 crore, taking its total to a whopping ₹247.25 crore. 'Saiyaara' has been registering steady double-digit collections and now became the second top-grossing Hindi movie of 2025, being only after 'Chhaava'. The critics have praised its emotional depth, music, and the solid debut performances, hoping that it could even find a place in the ₹300 crore club.
Sports News- Gautam Gambhir Supports India's Refusal to Accept Draw Offer from England Captain Stokes
Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir has come out in strong support of India rejecting the draw offer made by England captain Ben Stokes with 15 overs left in the fourth Test. The furore arose from India letting Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar chase centuries. Gambhir openly asked whether England would have taken a stroll had their batsmen been closing in on milestones, claiming Indian batsmen "earned those tons." Shubman Gill also praised the batting grit of the team. India ensured the draw at 425 for four, powered by Gill, Jadeja, and Washington centuries, and a solid 90 from KL Rahul.
Business News-Anil Ambani's Reliance Group Shifts to Defence, Renewables for Future Growth Phase
Anil Ambani's Reliance Group is shifting gears towards defense, power, and clean energy for future growth with a focus on innovation and value creation. Transcending recent ED probes, the group assures that these have no business effect. More than 100 leaders signed this blueprint recently, supported by an ₹18,000 crore fundraising sanction. Reliance Infrastructure aims to become a leading Indian defense exporter with international partnerships, as part of 'Make in India'. Solar and battery storage will be Reliance Power's top focus, after it acquired Asia's biggest such project. Both the entities are virtually debt-free, their strong net worth backing this ambitious shift.
