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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
TopicEuropean Union

Topic: European Union

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.

Is having an India connection an advantage or a liability? Global leaders are divided

International media also examines Indian economy. In an interview, RBI chief Shaktikanta Das defends country's resilience, saying it can handle any spillover shocks as Trump takes office.

Trump, German coalition collapse to loom large as European leaders meet in Budapest

By Philip Blenkinsop and Krisztina Than BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Donald Trump's return to power and the collapse of Germany's ruling coalition will be major talking points at a meeting of nearly 50

US, EU call for investigation into reports of election violations in Georgia

Polls in Georgia have led to a disputed result with the Opposition calling for protests against the electoral commission's decision in favour of the ruling party that has deepened ties with Russia.

Trade on one hand, derisking on other. Germany’s Scholz says ‘need to be open, not naive’ on China

In India for next round of intergovernmental consultations, Scholz talks about his country’s India push, including devising strategy to attract skilled Indian employees to Germany.

EU needs to rethink FTAs, look for ‘shortcut’ for deal with India, says German vice chancellor

German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck is in India as part of delegation for next round of intergovernmental consultations. He made remarks Thursday at press conference in New Delhi.

Progress on India-EU FTA ‘marginal’, Piyush Goyal points to ‘irrational standards’ set by bloc

Even after nine rounds of negotiations since 2022, the two sides are grappling with ‘fundamental differences’. For India, EU labour laws & environmental norms have become barriers. 

On Camera

Hyderabad’s supper clubs are for the rich and young. They don’t want to meet others in bars

There’s a pattern in Hyderabad’s F&B scene: new ventures run very well for the first three to six months. The real test for these supper clubs begins now.

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.