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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. 

Wines, gems & surgical equipment set to get cheaper. The big gains for India & EU from historic FTA

Number of sectors, including marine products, gems & jewellery textiles have been impacted by US tariffs. Indian exporters will see better access to EU markets in these areas.

‘Financing war against themselves’: US treasury secy Scott Bessent slams EU’s trade deal with India

Russian oil goes into India, the refined products come out, and the Europeans buy the refined products, he says.

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.

On Camera

Economic Survey 2025-26 takes global lessons seriously—and shows why Swadeshi is the way to go

The Economic Survey 2025-26 is not a celebration of success, but a measured warning that the traditional paradigms of global economic growth are no longer applicable.

Economic Survey backs skilled visas to give IT services sector a boost, green energy for data centres

The IT services sector contributed more than half of India’s Gross Value Added, serving as a major driver of exports and employment, the Economic Survey 2025-26 has found.

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.