Union Home Minister Amit Shah termed the India-EU trade deal a “strategic breakthrough”, saying it will boost ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, safeguard key sectors, and provide unprecedented market access for 99 per cent of Indian exports, creating jobs and new growth opportunities

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Tuesday criticised the Centre ahead of the Budget 2026 Session, alleging erosion of constitutional institutions, economic distress and growing unemployment. Tiwari stressed that the opposition will collectively raise these concerns with full force