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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicUrsula von der Leyen

Topic: Ursula von der Leyen

EU pushes for energy cooperation with India as it aims to ‘diversify away’ from Russian oil

At a meeting with PM Modi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed a keen interest in partnering with India in its quest for renewable energy.

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is chief guest at policymaking meet

Ursula von der Leyen will address the inaugural session of this year's Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi on 25 April.

Post-Brexit trade deal hangs in balance as negotiators push for the line

The discussions are focused on two key disagreements over fish: what access EU boats will have in British waters, and what rights the EU will have to impose retaliatory tariffs

Brexit deal gets fresh impetus after phone call between Boris Johnson, EU Commission chief

Officials involved in the process said an agreement could finally be struck this week, with just days to spare before the UK leaves the EU single market and customs union.

No-deal Brexit more likely after failed dinner of leaders

The Wednesday dinner between UK PM Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen left their teams believing it may be impossible to find a compromise.

Leaders finally reach consensus on EU nominations, two women for top jobs

Four of the main job nominations went to western Europeans, with no nominations from Eastern Europe.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

15 Vir Chakras awarded for Op Sindoor, 9 go to IAF pilots who struck Pakistani terror camps

For the first time, 2 Agniveers were awarded the Sena Medal for Operation Sindoor roles, among others. A 3rd Agniveer received a Mention in Despatches.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.