Podcast: Chocolate, wine, whiskey - the ingredients of the EU-India trade deal The deal was signed after nearly two decades of on-and-off negotiations between Brussels and New Delhi. Euronews · Jan 30
The post-US world is already taking shape – look at the massive EU-India trade deal The ‘mother of all deals’ is as much about the tariff-heavy geopolitics of the Trump era as it is about bilateral trade, says Asian studies professor Ravinder Kaur The Guardian - UK · Jan 29
Donald Trump was too distracted playing emperor. Meanwhile, the EU and India just sealed a deal he never saw coming Of late, Donald Trump has been trying too hard to live upto his dictator title by proposing to annex one country after another. In the first week of January, Trump’s military, under his orders, effectively abducted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on narcoterrorism charges. Following this, he has sometimes subtly and… The Mary Sue · Jan 28
Ajit Pawar Biography: A Life of Leadership, Struggle & Service Ajit Pawar was the politician who served in the position of Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the longest time. Serving in the position for six terms non-consecutively, he was working under multiple governments including the cabinets of Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, Prithviraj Chavan and Uddhav Thackeray. In fact, he… Times Life · Jan 28
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Death Confirmed in Indian Plane Crash With No Other Survivors – What Caused the Tragedy? Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has been confirmed dead after a Learjet 45 plane crash in Baramati with no survivors. International Business Times UK · Jan 28
A private plane crashes in western India and kills a deputy chief minister and 4 others A private plane carrying a deputy chief minister has crashed in western India, killing the official and four other people The Independent UK · Jan 28
Draghi to join EU leaders at retreat to boost competitiveness, Costa tells Euronews Costa has held a series on informal meetings bringing together the 27 leaders to brainstorm without the formalities of a European summit. Euronews · Jan 27
Canada and India agree to expand oil and gas trade as energy ties reset Ottawa says heavy reliance on the US as an export destination has left it vulnerable The Independent UK · Jan 27
EU to Open First Gateway Office in India to Ease Hiring of Indian Talent If working or studying in Europe has ever felt confusing or paperwork-heavy for Indians, that may soon change. The European Union (EU) has announced that it will open its first Gateway Office in India, a move designed to make it easier for Indian students and professionals to find opportunities and… Times Life · Jan 27
India-EU Trade Deal: The “Mother of All Agreements” to Reshape Global Trade In a landmark development, India and the European Union (EU) have officially signed a free trade agreement (FTA) that has been hailed as the “mother of all deals.” The agreement is set to create a market of nearly two billion people and account for roughly a quarter of global GDP,… Whats Hot · Jan 27
‘Mother of all deals’: EU and India sign free trade agreement Tariffs cut to zero for many industrial products, including iron and steel, plastics, chemicals and pharmaceuticals The Guardian - UK · Jan 27
EU-India deal ‘accelerated’ over past six months amid Trump’s tariff threats – Europe live Wide-ranging deal will cut tariffs to zero over seven years as Modi hails ‘largest free trade agreement’ in India’s history The Guardian - UK · Jan 27
India and EU agree landmark trade deal after almost two decades of talks Agreement removes almost all trade barriers for bloc of 2bn people representing a quarter of global economy The Independent UK · Jan 27
‘Lost interest’: Days after President’s Delhi visit, UAE scraps its airport deal with Pakistan Abu Dhabi has reportedly scrapped its airport management deal with Pakistan, citing a failure to find a local partner. This comes as Pakistan strengthens defense ties with Saudi Arabia, while the UAE deepens its strategic partnership with India, signing multiple agreements during President Mohamed bin Zayed's recent New Delhi visit. The Times of India · Jan 26
The Independent UK · Jan 26 Mark Tully, BBC correspondent known as the 'voice of India,' dies at 90 Mark Tully, a longtime BBC correspondent known as the “voice of India,” has died at 90
Newslaundry · Jan 24 ‘The Wasted Decades’: A grudging recommendation for the Nehru-bashing season It is difficult to discuss a book that you significantly disagree with when it is written by a friend whom you like and respect. But there is a positive side to this: Disclosing this increases transparency and credibility, which I hope will remain irrespective of what I say about and…
The Independent UK · Jan 24 Christian pastor says he was assaulted and fed cow dung by Hindu mob IN FOCUS: Bipin Bihari Naik tells Namita Singh how an attack upended his family’s life and left his congregation terrified, amid reports of rising hate speech and assaults against religious minorities in India
Euronews · Jan 21 Power or principle? Europe must expand Its room for manoeuvre In a world of open power politics, the EU must demonstrate its ability to act - while internal political shifts are jeopardising its foreign-policy and economic capacity to do so.
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Von Der Leyen says EU set to sign ‘mother of all deals’ with India on trade The EU is India’s largest trading partner, ahead of the US and China
International Business Times UK · Jan 20 Where Is Davos? Denmark Snubs Economic Forum As Donald Trump Escalates Greenland Row With Denmark boycotting Davos and geopolitical tensions soaring over Trump's Greenland annexation push, the World Economic Forum descends into political theatre. Key leaders and nations are conspicuously absent from this year's gathering.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15 Is it the end of the line for one of India’s most distinctive garments? The bandhgala jacket will no longer be part of the formal uniform for Indian Railways staff, following claims it symbolises a ‘colonial mindset’
Newslaundry · Jan 14 Blue Star gets temporary relief as Delhi HC stays regulator’s e-waste price declaration A court stay has temporarily stalled the Narendra Modi government’s latest attempt to enforce minimum prices in India’s e-waste carbon credit market.
The Independent UK · Jan 13 2025 set a new benchmark for hate speech in India amid tensions with Pakistan Researchers say conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours made for a ‘perfect storm for mobilising activities’ against India’s minority communities, leading to a sharp spike in dangerous and hateful speech. Maroosha Muzaffar reports
Newslaundry · Jan 13 Mann Ki Baat, Yoga Day, Ram Mandir: Inside Modi govt’s media advisory playbook In 2002, Narendra Modi sat across Jill McGivering from the BBC for an interview. It was shortly after the Gujarat riots, and McGivering asked Modi what he could have done differently.
The Independent UK · Jan 12 India and Germany sign deals to deepen economic and security ties Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met on Monday in the Indian city of Gandhinagar to strengthen economic and security ties