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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

India-Pakistan ready for lehenga diplomacy. Maryam Sharif has made the first move

Sometimes, we end up embroidering the truth as we overthink and overanalyse a fastidious lady’s personal wardrobe preferences for significant occasions.

Most EU firms eye India expansion post-trade deal, 90% say profitability to go up—FEBI survey

FEBI survey reveals Europe’s big bet on manufacturing, innovation hub amid ‘mother of all trade deals’, but flags regulatory concerns.

India, EU sign security & defence pact. How it links Indian firms to ‘ReArm Europe’ network 

The agreement comes despite differences between India and the EU on issues such as Russia-Ukraine war, showcasing the intent to deepen strategic ties. 

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.