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Topic: European Union

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.

Putin claims Russia ‘never objected’ to Ukraine joining EU

Russian President Vladimir Putin told PM Fico in China that Moscow is against joining NATO & has been forced to act in Ukraine by the West's attempt to absorb the entire post-Soviet space.

US imposes 15% tariff on EU in new deal averting trade war, Trump calls it ‘biggest ever’

Turnberry: The U.S. struck a framework trade agreement with the European Union on Sunday, imposing a 15% import tariff on most EU goods -...

Trump to meet EU’s von der Leyen to finalise trade pact, avert trade war

The EU faces U.S. tariffs on more than 70% of its exports, with 50% on steel and aluminium. Trump has threatened a 30% hike from 1 Aug, risking a major trade blow.

Iran, EU begin nuclear talks on ratifying 2015 UN sanctions

Delegations from Iran, the European Union and the so-called E3 group of France, Britain and Germany, arrived for talks at the Iranian consulate in Istanbul.

Chinese President Xi calls for ‘proper handling of frictions’ at tense summit with EU officials

The Chinese president criticised Brussels’ trade actions and said ‘improving competitiveness cannot rely on ‘building walls and fortresses’.

Taiwan, EU share democratic values, face ‘infiltration’ threat: President Lai to European lawmakers

Lai told visiting EU lawmakers Monday that both Taiwan and EU have faced foreign interference aimed at manipulating elections through infiltration and disinformation campaigns.

On Camera

RSS is warming up to Yogi Adityanath. CM has many more boxes to tick

It’s not just the Opposition parties Yogi Adityanath has to contend with. His detractors within the BJP are no less formidable.

Modi govt’s PM internship scheme saw high attrition in Year 1. Just 30% joined, 41% quit midway

According to government reply in Lok Sabha, the pilot phase of PMIS is being used to test concepts, strategies and systems before a full-scale implementation of the scheme.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

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.