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Tuesday, November 11, 2025
TopicEuropean Union

Topic: European Union

Why EU’s ‘66-72% cut in emissions by 2035’ pledge is being seen as a cop-out ahead of COP-30

Ahead of COP-30, EU commits to 90% reduction in emissions by 2040, climate neutrality by 2050. But climate experts say it is too little, too late, 'just sleight of hand'.

‘Ukraine a playground of NATO & US against Russia, Europe belligerent & childish,’ says Russian envoy

At ThePrint’s Off The Cuff, Denis Alipov reiterated Moscow’s view that NATO is a ‘threat’, and said that Ukraine is being used as ‘lever’ to tear Russia.

EU reinstates sanctions against Iran after UN move over nuclear deal violations

The EU said the sanctions included freezing the assets of the Iranian Central Bank and other Iranian banks, as well as travel bans on certain Iranian officials.

‘Threatening development cannot aid peace’—Jaishankar on US, EU ‘double standards’ over tariffs, energy

Strongly criticising use of tariffs & sanctions on countries keeping ties with Russia, the minister indicated that the end to conflict can only be achieved via diplomatic means.

India returns fire after EU criticism over participation in Russia-Belarus exercise. ‘NATO was there too’

European Commission Vice President Kallas said New Delhi’s purchase of crude from Moscow & participation in the Russia-Belarus military exercise are 'obstacles' to EU-India cooperation.

Brussels’ balancing and hedging is a new strategic opportunity for India-EU ties

While global order is in a fix, India, EU get chance to enhance strategic ties.

US, EU pivot attention to China’s backing of Russia in Ukraine war. India not the focus of ire, for now

Trump posted on Truth Social that China ‘has a strong grip over Russia’, while Zelenskyy highlighted need to ‘influence’ Beijing to leverage its ties with Moscow to bring an end to the war.

EU is evolving into a security actor. It opens new doors for India

Mindset shift in Brussels is a recognition that Europe must move beyond its economic comfort zone if it is to remain relevant in a harsher world.

Why Trump push for higher tariffs on India, China puts G7 in a bind & Delhi’s ‘hidden war’ on Naxals

BBC also reports on Nepali migrants working in India returning home amid chaos and confusion in the wake of Gen Z protests in their country. 

Trump blows hot & cold on India amid White House ‘frustration’ at inability to contain Russia

Global media highlights Donald Trump asking EU to hit India & China with 100 percent tariff, days after proclaiming on social media he’d ‘always be friends’ with PM Modi.

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India is exploring a new insurance plan. Payout is triggered when heat, rainfall rise

In Rajasthan and Gujarat, informal women workers received cash payouts when heat levels crossed 40°C. The pilot cut administrative delays and reached beneficiaries quickly.

No more text-heavy ads, wider scope of services—ICAI’s ethics code overhaul to promote Indian CA firms

Open to public feedback until 26 November, the revised guidelines, among other changes, give CA firms more flexibility to advertise & promote their services.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.