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India-EU trade deal to expand services, investment and diversification; USTR Greer says India gains most

The agreement aims to liberalise 92–97 per cent of tariff lines, with officials hoping to double bilateral trade within five years. Labour-intensive Indian exports such as textiles, leather, marine products, gems and jewellery are expected to gain from preferential market access and tariff elimination.

12 days ago

Sensex up over 500 points, Nifty crosses 25,350 buoyed by India-EU FTA

As of 9.30 am, Sensex added 545 points, or 0.67 per cent, to reach 82,402, and Nifty gained 183 points, or 0.73 per cent to 25,359.

12 days ago

Rajnath Singh meets EU delegation as India set to sign major defence pact

The meeting coincides with the visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who is in India for the 16th India–EU Summit and is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongside European Council President Antonio Costa. The summit is expected to announce the conclusion of negotiations on the long-awaited India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

13 days ago

Need a Schengen Visa? Why Travel Insurance Isn't Just a Formality

Getting international travel insurance for your Schengen visa is more than just a formality, but a mandatory requirement.

Jul 19, 2025

European Union deplores Trump's tariffs on car exports: EU Chief

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed deep regrets about the United States' decision to impose tariffs on imported European cars.

Mar 27, 2025

Whatever they tax us, we tax them: Trump to India, EU, China

US President Donald Trump, in his first address to a joint session of Congress, said the reciprocal tariffs would take effect on April 2, reinforcing his administration's stance on trade policy and criticising European Union, China, Brazil, India, and South Korea for high tariffs.

Mar 5, 2025

India outlines 6-point plan to boost mutual economic ties with EU

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal outlined six broad principles for building a mutually beneficial partnership between India and the European Union at a high-level meeting here with Maros Sefcovic

Jan 20, 2025

Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels to discuss India-EU FTA, boost trade ties

In a bid to further boost trade and investment ties with the European Union (EU), Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal is slated to visit Brussels, Belgium for a high-level dialogue.

Jan 18, 2025

Global Perspectives: Agriculture, Politics, and Retail Strategies

The Vice-President of India emphasized the importance of journalism, agriculture, and technology in the nation's progress. The European Union faces challenges from farmers protesting against rising costs of farming inputs and climate change impacts.

Dec 23, 2024

India's CO2 emissions account 8pc of global total, to rise by 4.6pc in 2024: Report

India accounts for per cent of the global total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and it is expected to increase by 4.6 per cent in 2024, according to a new report released on Wednesday, ahead of the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Nov 13, 2024

ISRO to launch EU's Proba-3 Sun observation mission in December: Dr Jitendra Singh

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the European Union's Proba 3 Sun Observation Mission in December, said Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology

Nov 5, 2024

EU decision to grant Ukraine candidate status a "historic moment": Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has hailed the European Union's (EU) decision to grant his country candidate status for accession to the 27-member bloc, saying it was "historic moment" in bilateral ties.

Jun 24, 2022

Top EU officials banned from entering Russia, check the blacklist

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that "the top leadership" of the European Union (EU) has been barred from entering the country in response to Brussels' massive sanctions imposed in the wake of Moscow's ongoing war in Ukraine.

Apr 1, 2022

"If Ukraine falls, whole Europe will fall": Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in his virtual address said that if his country fell to Russia in the ongoing war, then the whole continent of Europe will fall.

Mar 5, 2022

Russia-Ukraine talks: Here's the outcome in first round; Ukraine signs formal request to join EU

As the main purpose of the talks was to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine, they'd resume the second round on other issues while Ukraine signed a formal request to join European Union

Mar 1, 2022

Anti-5G Pendants Lead to Ionising Radiation And Dangerous: Warns Dutch Nuclear Authority

Its is pertinent to note that while governments throughout the world begin to build the infrastructure for 5G internet, a number of organisations have emerged to express concerns about the health implications of mobile phones

Dec 18, 2021

Jet, Set and No Go: These places are banning international travel due to new COVID variant in SA

The new Covid-19 variant discovered in South Africa on Thursday has got the global aviation sector on tenterhooks with several countries banning or contemplating on ban on air travel.

Nov 26, 2021

Why governments across the globe are taxing major tech companies: Explained

It is pertinent to note that the IMF has also expressed some interest in the proposal.

Oct 13, 2021

Denmark won't recognize Taliban as legitimate govt of Afghanistan; will continue development efforts [details]

The European country admitted that the Taliban government was not created legally and that the group had taken control of the country not in a peaceful manner.

Sep 5, 2021

What is happening in Mali: PM, Defence minister arrested amid coup [details]

Col Goita contested that he was not consulted about the cabinet reshuffle, claiming that he should have been named vice president instead. That's it and we have a coup.

May 26, 2021