India-EU Summit LIVE: Traffic curbs imposed as EU leaders set to visit Rajghat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa for summit talks against the backdrop of new fissures in ties between Europe and the U.S..

The world has been witnessing new geopolitical upheavals triggered largely by Washington’s policies on trade and security.

The long-awaited India-EU free trade agreement, billed as “mother of all deals” is expected to significantly expand the overall trajectory of two-way engagement as it will open up new opportunities for cooperation in diverse areas.

Following the summit talks, the two sides will announce the conclusion of the negotiations for the FTA, and it may take at least six months to formally sign the deal as it will require legal scrubbing by both sides.

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Traffic movement in and around Rajghat and adjoining areas in New Delhi will be restricted for a few hours on Tuesday (January 27, 2026) morning to facilitate European Union leaders to visit the memorial and pay their respects to Mahatma Gandhi.

The official event at Mahatma Gandhi Smriti Sthal, to be attended by the visiting EU delegation along with other dignitaries, will be held between 9.15 a.m. and 12.30 p.m.

Special traffic arrangements will be in place to ensure its smooth conduct, according to a traffic advisory issued by the Delhi Police.

Diversions will be imposed “as and when required” at key junctions, including at ITO Chowk, Delhi Gate, Guru Nanak Chowk, Shantivan Chowk, Rajghat DTC Depot and IP Flyover, the advisory stated.

Several major road stretches are likely to be impacted due to the movement of VIP convoys and security arrangements. These include the Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg-ITO Chowk-Delhi Gate stretch, the Shantivan Chowk-IP Flyover stretch, and Asaf Ali Road between Delhi Gate and Netaji Subhash (NS) Marg.

Traffic restrictions may also affect the route from Shantivan Chowk to Nishad Raj Marg, Guru Nanak Chowk to Ranjit Singh Flyover, and the road connecting Rajghat DTC Depot to the Ring Road Bypass.

Authorities said traffic personnel will be deployed at major intersections to regulate vehicular movement and assist road users.

Commuters have been advised to plan their journeys in advance and avoid the affected stretches, especially during the peak restriction hours, to prevent inconvenience. Motorists have been urged to follow the directions of traffic police on duty and to use alternative routes wherever possible. — PTI

India and the EU are continuing to hammer out the details of a trade agreement less than 72 hours before European leaders arrive in India for the 16th EU-India Summit. The Summit, scheduled for January 27, is centred around a ‘Free Trade’ Agreement (FTA) that has been in the works for more than two decades and is proving difficult to negotiate with “sensitivities” around agriculture, carbon border taxes, service delivery and non-tariff barriers.

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A “successful India” is in the world’s interest, said visiting European Union leaders, as officials in New Delhi confirmed that negotiations for the EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have been concluded.

“Official level negotiations are being concluded and both sides are all set to announce the successful conclusion of FTA talks on January 27,” Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal told reporters on Monday (January 26, 2026). 

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