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Topic: European Union

UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus programme in 2027. Why it matters, who can apply

Erasmus+ is the EU’s main programme for education that supports studying abroad, internships, staff exchanges, and cooperation across higher education.

The world’s biggest trade deal is in the making. India and EU must close it now

An India-EU FTA is far more than a trade negotiation—it’s a test of whether two large democracies can craft a pragmatic partnership in a polarising world.

Polish foreign minister likely to visit India next month. Cybersecurity, AI, digital infra on agenda

In exclusive chat with ThePrint, Polish deputy minister for digital affairs notes Warsaw 'would love to cooperate with India' in cybersecurity, fintech, AI governance, digital-public infra.

2025 likely to be the second or third-warmest year on record, EU scientists say

BRUSSELS, Dec 9 (Reuters) - This year is set to be the world's second or third-warmest on record, potentially surpassed only by 2024'S record-breaking...

Paul McCartney, let it be. Lab-grown meat doesn’t need impersonation, give it new names

Even in India, calling paneer, cottage cheese, causes a mini-identity crisis, and calling a vegetable-loaded rice, biryani, can lead to a full-blown war.

X hit with $140 million EU fine for breaching content rules, TikTok settles

Washington: Elon Musk's social media company X was fined 120 million euros ($140 million) by EU tech regulators on Friday for breaching EU online...

‘Expect India to keep Europe’s security interests in mind’—EU envoy ahead of Putin’s Delhi visit

The Russian president is visiting India on 4-5 December for annual summit between the two nations, amid global tensions over war in Ukraine, and FTA talks between India and EU.

What triggered Putin? Zelenskyy cornered as Russian president lays down tough new terms to end war

With peace plan cut from 28 to 19 points, Moscow has now raised territorial demands. Trump envoy expected to travel to Russia to deliver latest plan discussed by US, European allies & Kyiv.

EU court says same sex marriage should be recognised throughout bloc, rebukes Poland for resistance

EU court ruled Poland must recognise same-sex marriages performed abroad, saying refusal violates freedom of movement and the right to family life.

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'.

On Camera

Bengaluru & Hyderabad share many of Dubai’s characteristics. Why they don’t function the same

Luxury is visible everywhere in Dubai, but what impressed me more was order. Parks, pathways and crossings seemed designed for actual use, not symbolic display.

China is taking India to WTO over subsidies, again. Here’s what it’s arguing before trade body

Dispute will now move to consultative process, which allows the two sides to come to an amicable agreement within 60 days.

Turkiye delivers second MILGEM-class corvette Khaibar to Pakistan Navy, two others in making

Contract for construction of four MILGEM-class ships was signed in 2018. PNS Bedir is to be delivered by June 2026, while PNS Tariq is due for delivery in first quarter of 2027.

Dhurandhar shows hard cinema is soft power and Pakistan is unapologetically the target

If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.