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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
TopicEuropean Union

Topic: European Union

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.

Trump urges EU to impose tariffs up to 100% on China, India to pressure Putin

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump urged EU officials on Tuesday to hit China with tariffs of up to 100% as part of a strategy...

EU political & security body to make 1st India visit as partners look to expand ties amid global turmoil

India–EU relations gain strategic edge amid Delhi–Washington chill, even as Brussels strikes a market-access deal with the US.

On Camera

Over five decades, 300 films—Asrani outlasted noise of stardom through character acting

He was the bridge connecting the era of legendary actors like Bachchan and Khanna in the 70s, Govinda and Salman Khan in the 90s, and even later, in films like Malamaal Weekly and Dhamaal.

What’s keeping homegrown consulting firms from taking on Big 4? Here’s what ICAI chief has to say

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India president Charanjot Singh Nanda, a stakeholder in govt's plans to promote home-grown consulting firms, speaks on what is holding back domestic firms.

Precise & proven: The Tomahawk, America’s prized missile wanted by Kyiv & feared by Kremlin

After initially showing interest in supplying the long-range missile to Ukraine, Trump appeared hesitant following his meeting with Zelenskyy, a day after his phone call with Putin.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.