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India & EU announce “mother of all trade deals”. This is why it matters

Two sides also announce signing of a Security & Defence Partnership, launch negotiations for an intelligence sharing agreement & explore India’s addition to Horizon Europe programme.

US, India launch drug policy working group to step up fight against narcotics, narco-terror

Inaugural meeting targets narco-terrorism, precursor chemicals &supply chain security. New Delhi accords the highest priority to tackling narcotics trafficking, says Indian envoy.

EU Commission Prez announces conclusion of much-anticipated free trade agreement with India

‘We’ve concluded the mother of all deals. We’ve created a free trade zone of 2 billion people, with both sides set to benefit’, Prez Ursula von der Leyen said in a post on X.

‘Will boost confidence of every investor & businessman to invest in India,’ Modi on FTA with Europe

At the inauguration of India Energy Week in Goa, the PM noted that the landmark deal will create major opportunities for people, businesses and investors in both regions.

India to sign Security and Defence Partnership with EU today

In addition to advancing the free trade agreement at the 16th India-EU Summit, both sides are expected to roll out a defence framework pact and announce a strategic agenda.

Gangster Goldy Brar’s parents arrested in 2024 ransom, threat case

According to FIR, a member of Bambiha gang, involved with Brar at the time, allegedly demanded Rs 50 lakh from the complainant, threatening to kill him if the due was not paid.

Trump’s Board of Peace has member countries who are also part of China’s BRI project

Eight BRI countries, which attended Trump’s 'Board of Peace' ceremony, had taken part in China's military parade, highlighting Asia’s balancing act between Washington and Beijing.

‘Dangerous precedent to future ties’: Bangladesh govt reacts to Hasina’s speech in Delhi

Hasina openly called for removal of govt & issued blatant incitements to her loyalists & public to carry out acts of terror for derailing polls, Bangladesh foreign ministry alleges.

Yunus a ‘murderous fascist’, Bangladesh plunged into age of terror—Hasina strikes ahead of polls

Bangladesh former PM Sheikh Hasina's message was played at a Foreign Correspondents’ Club event, titled 'Save Democracy in Bangladesh', in Delhi Friday.

Egypt envoy says a more ‘flexible trade network’ than IMEC would give India access to wider market

In response to a question by ThePrint, Egypt’s Ambassador to India Kamel Zayed Galal says Cairo has been deliberating about IMEC, but Suez Canal cannot be excluded from global trade.

On Camera

Ursula von der Leyen’s Indian clothes vs Trudeaus? It’s cultural appreciation not performance

In the Trudeaus’ case, the spectacle distracted from the diplomatic agenda, whereas von der Leyen’s look enhanced the moment.

India’s looking at 14 million metric tonnes of e-waste by 2030, recycling can’t keep up—NITI Aayog

Country's used lithium-ion battery problem is also set to grow sharply in next decade. India 3rd largest e-waste producer with 7% global share but currently recycles only about 10% of it.

Indian Army ties up with US drone company that made its name in the Ukraine conflict

Shield AI will provide V-BAT vertical takeoff & landing drones along with licences for software, which will be integrated into aircraft and made available to select Indian partners.

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.