European Union

Visa granted to spouses of H-IB Visa holders

UK unveils new points-based visa system; Indians may benefit

The new system would mean that the citizens of the European Union will not be getting preferential access to living and working in the UK.

Feb 20, 2020

Britain leaves EU today: Twitter divided on Brexit day; here are the reactions

Few people became emotional while some expressed their anger over Britain leaving 40-year membership of the European Union.

Jan 31, 2020

EU moves resolutions against Citizenship Act, Kashmir; India says 'matter is internal'

Out of 751 members of the EU Parliament, 626 have moved six resolutions on both the issues ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Brussels for the India-EU summit in March.

Jan 27, 2020

Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System IRNSS

India-US strategic ties go ballistic as US tags NavIC 'allied' navigation system

ISRO's NavIC will be designated 'allied' satellite navigation system vis-a-vis GPS along with EU's Galileo and Japan's QZSS for sharing data and mutual consultations; Russian GLONASS and Chinese Beidou designated 'non-allied'

Dec 12, 2019

Britain will face challenges in post-Brexit trade talks, experts say

Aligning British rules with those of the US would create divergences with the EU and inevitably create extra friction.

Nov 8, 2019

'Curated, Sanitised picnic': Mufti slams centre over EU delegation Srinagar visit; Here are reactions from other leaders

The European Union lawmakers will meet the residents, traders, state government officials and the houseboat owners to 'see the ground situation.'

Oct 29, 2019

Guess what Faf du Plessis is relying on to improve South African cricket – Brexit! Here's why

After suffering a humiliating whitewash at the hands of India, Faf du Plessis talked about how Brexit could help his team in future.

Oct 22, 2019

How will the Brexit deal affect large Indian corporate investors in the UK?

Tata Group is happy that the Brexit deal removes some uncertainty while many others are yet to decide and remain tight-lipped as they assess the situation

Oct 18, 2019

US widens trade war; slaps 25 percent tariffs on European goods, 10 percent on Airbus

But no tariffs will be imposed on EU-made aircraft parts used in Airbus' Alabama assembly operations or those used by rival US planemaker Boeing Co, safeguarding US manufacturing jobs.

Oct 3, 2019

Iran warns of 'strong step' away from nuclear deal if Europe cannot offer new terms

Iran's oil should be bought and its money should be accessible to return to the country, said Ali Rabiei, an Iranian government spokesman.

Sep 2, 2019

Anyone providing support to blacklisted Iranian tanker will face sanction, warns US

Tensions between Tehran and Washington have risen since President Trump withdrew from a landmark 2015 nuclear deal between major powers and Iran last year and imposed crippling unilateral sanctions.

Aug 31, 2019

Raghuram Rajan top contender for the post of Bank of England chief

The former RBI chief has an impeccable record while serving at multiple economic institutions during his career as an economist.

Jun 12, 2019

Will China's US trade war loss be India's gain? Tirupur hosiers eye export boost

Traders hope for Rs 30,000 crore export bonanza as inquiries pour in amid escalating US-China tit-for-tat tariff war fears; exporters urge the government to conclude a free-trade deal with EU so that exports to Europe would double.

May 10, 2019

EU would impose import duties on UK right after a no-deal Brexit

EU companies trading with the UK had to be ready for additional costs and bureaucracy as customs checks increased, while travellers would also be subject to more checks.

Apr 4, 2019

Spotify working on a new feature for mobile users

'Every monopolist will suggest they have done nothing wrong,' says Spotify on Apple

Taking exception to Spotify's complaint with the European Union (EU) last week alleging iOS App Store rules to be unfair, Apple slammed Spotify for wanting "all the benefits of a free app without being free".

Mar 17, 2019

UK firms hold off on permanent hires as Brexit nears: Survey

British employers held off from hiring permanent staff in February, adding to signs of growing nerves ahead of Brexit in the country's otherwise strong labour market, a survey of recruiters showed on Friday.

Mar 8, 2019

Brexit 'airbags' being tested by business with 40 days to exit day - KPMG

With just 40 days until the United Kingdom is due to leave the European Union, businesses are testing their emergency Brexit preparations to ensure they have enough cash and staff in the event of a disorderly exit, KPMG said.

Feb 17, 2019

Boris Johnson's sister Rachel bares chest on national TV in Brexit protest

Rachel says it can be 'hard to get your voice heard about Brexit nowadays'

Feb 15, 2019

Anti-Brexit demonstrators protest opposite the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, June 12, 2018

How will Brexit affect India?

So far, Brexit talks between England and the EU have not been fruitful and there are concerns that Britain might have to leave the Union without a deal which may have severe economic impact including a recession in England.

Feb 10, 2019

Indian students in UK: After declining for years, the number is on rise

The numbers by the HESA show that the United Kingdom is still not the preferred education destination for Indian students but the perception could be changing slowly in recent times.

Jan 20, 2019

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