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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
TopicEuropean Union

Topic: European Union

What is Kaliningrad? Unique Russian territory that stirred up tensions between Moscow, EU

On Wednesday, EU member state Lithuania said it would not block the transit of sanctioned goods between Russia and the Russian exclave, Kaliningrad, via rail.

For decades, Putin made Europe dependent on Russia; now he is exploiting those weaknesses

Russia has skirted sanctions due to new buyers like China and soaring energy prices which make up for reduced supply to Europe.

China & 3 EU nations still helping finance Putin’s Ukraine war. Finnish study explains how

Data collected by Centre for Research on Energy & Clean Air shows while Russia has become India’s '2nd biggest' oil source, China & Germany are its primary importers of fossil fuels.

‘Lives up to European values and standards’: EU backs Ukraine’s bid to enter bloc

Meanwhile, a top Russian security officer said the West was trying to ‘turn Eurasia into a region of puppet states at war with each other’.

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.

How tension with Russia & China is pushing Europe to do more business with India

India and the European Union need to enhance trade and investment partnership, says French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain who also suggests New Delhi to look beyond the UK

How women have come to hold the top post in 13 out of 45 countries in Europe

European countries began electing women in top posts from the late 1970s, though the first woman to head a government in the world was Sri Lanka's PM Sirimavo Bandaranaike.

What is India-EU Trade and Technology Council, and how it will help ongoing FTA negotiations

Council will focus on areas like 5G and AI, seek to deepen cooperation in trade and security. Experts say it’ll 'smoothen' overall FTA negotiations between India and EU.

Europe dreams of military power, but NATO’s still in charge. India must engage with caution

Europe's defence capabilities vs NATO to Russia's invasion of Ukraine — joint statements signed during Modi's visit reflect shortcomings.

Modi’s trip shows India & EU can grow closer despite differences on Russia’s Ukraine invasion

While the Ukraine war did dominate the agenda at Modi's meetings with European leaders, a wider acceptance of India’s stance vis-à-vis Russia was also witnessed.

On Camera

1989 Rubaiya Sayeed kidnapping case still haunts Indian policy-making in Kashmir

The kidnapping—followed by the killing of four Indian Air Force officers soon after, and the executions of Intelligence Bureau personnel—made the triumph of jihadism seem inevitable.

India’s Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code is struggling to deliver. It’ll take a decade to clear backlog

The Centre is considering an increase in the National Company Law Tribunal's bench capacity, while the Standing Committee of Finance suggests fast-track courts. 

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.