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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. (AFP Photo)

Hoping for 'ambitious' free trade pact with India: EU executive chief

Von der Leyen said India and the EU would also hold a joint climate dialogue on solar and offshore wind resources

16 Jul 2020 8:50 AM

Global issues and tensions are expected to figure on the agenda for the 15th India-European Union (EU) Virtual (video-conference) Summit on Wednesday. (Photo- Twitter)

India-EU virtual summit to give bilateral trade negotiations major push

Summit will review India-EU cooperation covering political & security relations, trade & investment and economic cooperation

14 Jul 2020 12:43 PM

European Union ambassador to India, Ugo Astuto on Tuesday said that Pakistan must take action against terrorists operating from its soil. (Photo: File)

'Pakistan must take action against terrorists operating from its soil': EU envoy

India has repeatedly asked Pakistan to take action against terrorist groups operating from its soil.

10 Dec 2019 6:46 PM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday said in Parliament that the UK's long-standing stance of Kashmir being a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan remains unchanged although the situation in the Valley is of "profound" concern to the country. (Photo: File)

Kashmir an issue between India, Pak, UK's stance unchanged: Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson's statement came in the backdrop of the two-day trip of 23 members of European Parliament to J&K to assess the situation.

31 Oct 2019 12:28 PM

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not resign as a result of failing to pull Britain out of the European Union on October 31 - a deadline he repeatedly promised - "do or die" - would be adhered to. (Photo: File)

EU agrees to delay Brexit until January 31

More than three years after Britons voted 52-48 per cent for Brexit in a 2016 referendum, the country and parliament remain divided.

29 Oct 2019 11:39 AM

A delegation of over 25 European Union MPs on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval ahead of their planned visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, sources have said. (Photo: File)

EU delegation meets PM, to visit J&K tomorrow

The delegation was briefed about the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and cross-border terrorism emanating from across the border, they said.

28 Oct 2019 2:40 PM

$After winning the backing of European Union leaders for his new Brexit deal, Prime Minister Boris Johnson was in London Friday looking to secure enough support to get the deal through the fractious British Parliament. (Photo: File)$

Boris Johnson returns to London to drum up support for Brexit deal

If Johnson's charm offensive manages to corral enough votes to pass the deal, Britain would leave EU in an orderly fashion on October 31.

18 Oct 2019 3:39 PM

Europe's policing agency Friday rolled out a new campaign to catch the continent's most wanted female criminals, saying their crimes were just as serious as those committed by men. (Photo: eumostwanted.eu)

‘Crime has no gender’: Europol targets most wanted women in new campaign

Another wanted suspect is Hungarian national Ildiko Dudas, 31, who is wanted for drug trafficking and child abuse.

18 Oct 2019 2:32 PM

'My government's priority has always been to secure the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union on October 31,' the 93-year-old monarch said from a gilded throne, delivering words written by government officials. (Photo: File | PTI)

Brexit on October 31 a 'priority' for British government: Queen

Queen Elizabeth II announced in a speech to lawmakers a list of 26 new bills.

14 Oct 2019 6:52 PM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Thursday meet his Irish counterpart for last-ditch Brexit talks, with just days left to strike an EU divorce deal and both sides blaming each other for an impasse. (Photo: File)

British PM Boris Johnson to meet Irish leaders for last-ditch Brexit talks

The British leader's plans would also see Northern Irish politicians given a vote every four years on maintaining the agreed arrangements.

10 Oct 2019 12:04 PM

New UK Brexit plans don't 'fully' meet Irish border objectives: Dublin

The government said PM Leo Varadkar had spoken to his Boris Johnson but said London's proposals 'do not fully meet the agreed objectives'.

03 Oct 2019 12:23 PM

European parliamentarians Ryszard Czarnecki and Fulvio Martusciello have backed India on the Kashmir issue during a special debate of the plenary of the European Parliament by describing it a great democracy and slammed Pakistan for harbouring terrorists. (Photo: Twitter/ EuroParl_EN)

‘Terrorists didn't land from moon’: European lawmakers hits out at Pak

Opening the debate, Federica Mogherini, EU Minister Tytti Tuppurainen said 'no one could afford another escalation in Kashmir'.

19 Sep 2019 2:32 PM

One of the EU's most powerful lobbies, Business Europe issued the warning just hours before British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scheduled to meet European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in Luxembourg. (Photo: File)

No-deal Brexit would be 'disaster' warns EU business lobby

A 2-day European summit is scheduled to be held on October 17 in Brussels, which could be the last chance for agreement between two parties.

16 Sep 2019 12:13 PM

German Chanellor Angela Merkel. (Photo: File)

Germany chancellor Angela Merkel sees 'every chance' for Brexit deal

She added that if the EU and Britain failed to agree on terms for Brexit that Germany was 'prepared' for a disorderly divorce.

11 Sep 2019 8:25 PM

Without such a deal, Britain faces a chaotic Brexit that economists warn would disrupt trade by imposing tariffs and customs checks between Britain and the bloc. (Photo: File)

Boris Johnson takes aim against opponents of Brexit plans

Lawmakers are returning from their summer recess this week for a brief session that promises to be a dramatic week in British politics.

02 Sep 2019 4:56 PM

The relations between the European Union and India have widened further ever since Narendra Modi's has become the Prime Minister of the country in 2014, said Henri Malosse, former President of the European Economic and Social Committee. (Photo: ANI)

EU-India relations have widened since BJP's rise to power in 2014: Henri Malosse

In terms of trade, India is a demanding partner, but much more attractive, responsible and sustainable in the long run than Communist China.

02 Sep 2019 9:27 AM

India is willing to discuss outstanding issues with Pakistan bilaterally in an atmosphere free of terror and violence, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday. (Photo: File)

'India open to discuss issues bilaterally with Pakistan,' says S Jaishankar

The remark was made during the minister’s meeting with European Union Commissioner Christos Stylianides.

31 Aug 2019 9:57 AM

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday announced the suspension of parliament in the final weeks before Britain's EU departure date, enraging anti-Brexit MPs. (Photo: File)

Queen approves British Parliament suspension weeks before Brexit Departure: UK PM

Queen Elizabeth II has approved the request to close what has been the longest session of parliament in nearly 400 years.

29 Aug 2019 10:45 AM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Paris on Thursday, a day after Berlin offered a glimmer of hope that an agreement could be reached to avoid a chaotic 'no deal' Brexit. (Photo: AFP)

After Merkel offers glimmer of hope, Boris Johnson to hold frank Brexit talks with Macron in Paris

Macron on Wednesday dismissed Johnson's demands that the EU reopen negotiations on the Irish border.

22 Aug 2019 1:38 PM

With the deal, Vodafone has said it will become "the leading next-generation network owner in Europe," with a total reach of 110 million homes and businesses. (Photo: File)

EU clears Vodafone's USD 22 billion deal to expand in Europe

EU Commission said that the deal, valued at USD 21.8 billion, will go ahead if Vodafone addresses its competition concerns.

18 Jul 2019 7:02 PM

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