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Jaishankar speaks to strategic experts in The Hague, emphaises need to strengthen India-EU ties

The EAM arrived in Netherlands Monday to hold talks with the country's leadership. He will also meet with leaders of Denmark and Germany.

Denmark PM to visit Greenland days after US VP Vance’s trip

Vance had received a frosty reception from authorities in Denmark & Greenland amid Trump's repeated expressions of interest in 'buying' the arctic island.

Greenland prime minister to meet Danish king amid Trump bid to take over territory

Trump, who takes office on 20 January, said on Tuesday he would not rule out using military or economic action to make Greenland part of the United States.

‘Denmark should give up Greenland or face tariffs; will use economic force to acquire Canada,’ says Trump

Since his election, Trump has expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, Panama Canal and making Canada the 51st US state. He has even threatened to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian imports.

Amid tensions in West Asia, Danish police investigate explosions near Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen

2 explosions occurred in Strandagervej/Lundevangsvej area. While no casualties were reported, police say 'possible connection to Israeli Embassy located in the area' being investigated.

Danish court rejects India’s request for extradition of suspect in 1995 weapons smuggling case

India has for years sought to have Niels Holck extradited to stand trial on suspicion of supplying a West Bengal riot movement with around four tons of weapons.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen assaulted in Copenhagen

Frederiksen was hit by a man Friday evening on Kultorvet (public square) in Copenhagen. The man was later arrested.

Denmark announces plans to conscript women for military service

Denmark will increase its defence spending by 40.5 billion Danish crowns, equivalent to around USD 5.9 billion, over the next five years.

Denmark proposes bill to stop Quran burnings in bid to ease tensions with Muslim nations

Denmark and Sweden have seen a string of protests in recent weeks where copies of the Quran have been burned, or otherwise damaged, prompting outrage in Muslim countries.

Will present security measures amid Koran burning crisis, says Swedish govt

More Koran burnings, permitted under freedom of speech laws, took place on Monday as govts of both nations said they were examining ways to legally limit such acts.

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.