Fri Jul 25 01:00:15 UTC 2025: ## India News Update: Palestine Recognized by France, UK Trade Deal Signed, and Electoral Concerns in Bihar – July 25, 2025

**New Delhi, India -** A flurry of developments both domestic and international are making headlines today, July 25th, 2025.

Internationally, French President Emmanuel Macron announced yesterday that France will recognize Palestine as a state. The move comes amidst growing global condemnation of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day visit to the United Kingdom on Thursday, inking a significant free trade agreement. Government officials anticipate the India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will greatly benefit Indian export sectors like agriculture, textiles, leather, chemicals, and engineering goods.

Domestically, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to propose extending President’s Rule in Manipur for another six months during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament.

The Election Commission of India data released on Thursday revealed significant concerns surrounding the upcoming electoral rolls in Bihar. Over 6.1 million voters may be excluded, encompassing deceased electors, those who have relocated, individuals registered in multiple locations, and those currently untraceable.

Security measures are being significantly heightened for this year’s Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. In the wake of “Operation Sindoor,” aerial monitoring will be enhanced, and all surveillance equipment made in China has been banned from the vicinity.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was granted bail yesterday in a private defamation case stemming from comments he made in 2022 regarding Hindutva ideologue V.D. Savarkar. Mr. Gandhi pleaded not guilty via video conference.

The Election Commission is anticipated to announce the vice-presidential election soon. While the Opposition has yet to formally strategize, there is an emerging consensus to avoid repeating the mistakes made during the 2022 election.

Human Rights Watch has criticized India’s deportation of “ethnic Bengali migrants” to Bangladesh, claiming the process lacks due process and reflects discriminatory policies against Muslims.

The J&K High Court has stated that advocating for the separation of J&K from the Indian Union constitutes unlawful activity under the UAPA.

Finally, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat held a closed-door meeting with Muslim religious leaders in Delhi on Thursday. The details of the meeting remain undisclosed.

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