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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicEuropean Union

Topic: European Union

India an ‘unexpected’ role model for Europe & inside Maha Kumbh’s lost & found centre

International media continues to cover Trump & his announcement of reciprocal tariffs, which will hit India particularly hard and put further pressure on the rupee.

Convenient & selective: Jaishankar questions West’s differing standards for Pakistan, Bangladesh

Jaishankar also called India-EU ties ‘stabilising force’ in a volatile world, while signalling it was ‘really time to get along’ with completing negotiations for an FTA between the two economic partners.

‘Reeks of double standards’—Economic Survey on EU’s new climate rules that will hit exports

2 regulations effective soon will impact roughly $9.5 billion, or 13% of India’s total exports to the 27-member bloc. ES says these are more ‘trade protection’ than climate concern.

Trump stirs tariff pot with fresh threats on EU and a 1 Feb deadline for China

Trump said the EU and other countries had troubling trade surpluses with the United States.

Croatia President Zoran Milanovic wins re-election, becomes 3rd Croatian ever to win second term

Milanovic is known for his outspoken opposition to Western military support for Ukraine and is often compared to US President-elect Donald Trump for his confrontational communication style.

Transit of cheap Russian gas to EU ends as deal with Ukraine expires. How it will cost Europe

Deal between Russian energy giant Gazprom and Naftogaz of Ukraine expired on 31 December, 2024. Moldova, candidate country for EU membership, is set to be the most impacted. 

Delhi’s ‘band-aid’ solutions for air pollution, and the death of tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain

Global media took note of how tabla maestro Hussain introduced the instrument to global audiences. It also reported on Apple's expanding manufacturing network in India, 'thanks to Modi'.

2024 will be the hottest year on record, high temperatures to persist, say EU scientists

Scientists are also monitoring whether the La Nina weather pattern—which involves the cooling of ocean surface temperatures—could form in 2025.

As von der Leyen talks of diversifying supply lines, EU envoy says ties with India to be priority

In her speech, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen focused on three pillars: innovation, decarbonisation and competitiveness, and economic resilience. 

‘My interests are to see a stable region, a more cooperative & prosperous one,’ says EAM Jaishankar

In an interview to an Italian newspaper in Rome, Jaishankar expressed optimism about India-Italy ties, China and EU and other developments in the world.

On Camera

UNGA was Nepal’s missed opportunity. It can’t ignore foreign policy during domestic turmoil

The decision not to send PM Sushila Karki or a high-level delegation to the UNGA reflects how foreign policy often receives the least attention in Nepal.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Maharashtra Police places order for US-made sniper rifles even as MHA recommends ‘Make in India’

New Delhi: The Maharashtra Police placed an order last week for 15 US-made Barrett Multi-role Adaptive Design (MRAD) sniper rifles and related accessories worth...

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.