February 25- PM Modi Arrives In Israel For 2-Day State Visit; UK Introduces eVisa System; Bengal Civil Defence Volunteers Protest For Jobs


Author: India Today Podcasts February 25, 2026 Duration: 6:57
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February 25- PM Modi Arrives In Israel For 2-Day State Visit; UK Introduces eVisa System; Bengal Civil Defence Volunteers Protest For Jobs

On News@7 this February 25, Taniya Dutta brings to you the most crucial headlines of the evening.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Israel to a red-carpet welcome from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marking his second visit since ties were elevated to a strategic partnership in 2017. He is set to address the Israeli Parliament and hold talks on defence and trade.

Meanwhile, the UK has rolled out a fully digital border system, making eVisas mandatory for Indian travellers.

In West Bengal, Civil Defence volunteers protested in Salt Lake, demanding 30 days of work and permanent status, alleging limited deployment and police action.

Produced by Taniya Dutta

Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

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