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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: European parliament

French snap elections could reshuffle the cards between president and prime minister

The decision by French President Emmanuel Macron to dissolve parliament following the far-right’s historic surge in the European elections has thrown the country’s politics into disarray.

Snap polls in France, shock defeat in Germany as Far Right surges in European elections

Results project gain in seats for Centre-Right parties across Europe, while Centre-Left holds. The projected results indicate a crushing defeat for green parties and European liberals.

French Prez Emmanuel Macron calls for snap elections after exit polls predict defeat in EU vote

Macron has dissolved the country's parliament and the National Assembly. According to the French president, there will be two rounds: the first on 30 June and the second on 7 July.

Fewer cords, e-waste — decoding new EU rule that mandates one charger for phones & tablets

Rule, also intended help consumers save money, will come into force 2 years from now. Apple may be most affected, as it has its own 'Lightning' charger for iPhones.

‘Our cities are blocked, but nobody will break us,’ Zelensky tells EU Parliament

In a social media post early Tuesday, Zelensky warned his countrymen that Russian forces were heading for Kyiv, Kharkiv.

Anti-CAA debate in EU Parliament won’t last for long. Brussels’ red carpet for Modi is ready

EU won’t like to upset PM Modi’s proposed visit to Brussels, which brings trade opportunities and economic benefits to the 28-member bloc.

European Union is ‘keener’ to seal trade pacts with India than discuss Kashmir & CAA

European Union wants a more ‘open & honest conversation’ on Kashmir and the CAA at the India-EU Summit in March.

European Parliament to debate and vote on anti-CAA resolution

The resolution states that CAA marks 'a dangerous shift ' in the way citizenship will be determined in India and is set to create the 'largest statelessness crisis in the world'.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.