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Topic: European Union

Kashmiris want social, economic, political changes, says EU envoy after visit

EU Ambassador to India Ugo Astuto says 27-nation bloc has taken note of developments in J&K, and is ready to discuss a standalone investment pact with New Delhi.

Africa pays more for Russian vaccine, US states to relax restrictions & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Taken note of DDC polls, resumption of 4G internet services in J&K, says EU spokesperson

The EU spokesperson's comments came a day after top diplomats from the 27-member bloc returned from Jammu and Kashmir after a two-day visit.

Want India to be more open in trade with Poland, will boost investment — envoy Burakowski

Adam Burakowski tells ThePrint Warsaw has requested New Delhi to resume direct flights. Poland also wants greater collaboration in sectors like food processing and smart cities.

Why it’s far too early to start panicking over the EU’s Covid vaccine shortages

EU is currently trailing vaccination bellwethers like Israel and UK. But some perspective is in order — first Western vaccines were only approved in December.

EU made an enemy of everyone by deciding to restrict vaccine export

The move to usher in temporary export vaccine controls by the EU Commission president has done real damage to the EU and its self-image as a champion of open markets and the rule of law.

EU in ‘damage control’ mode, plans to restrict exports of Covid vaccine

The bloc asked vaccine makers including AstraZeneca to obtain prior authorisation before sending shots manufactured in the bloc to other countries.

EU could ban Covid vaccine exports as countries warn of shortage in coming weeks

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen asks AstraZeneca to fulfil its contractual obligations, after it decided to prioritise UK over EU.

EU set to tighten rules on export of Covid vaccines as it faces shortages

The EU’s executive arm will require companies seeking to ship the inoculations outside the bloc to obtain prior authorisation.

EU’s investment pact with China is a diplomatic opportunity. US needn’t be alarmed

China is certainly an awkward bedfellow for the EU. But the US cannot set itself up as a moral arbiter after a year of social unrest and a very messy election.

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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.