Europe
-
Slovak PM Robert Fico in life-threatening condition after being shot at abdomen I UPDATES
World | May 15, 2024 22:18 ISTMedia reports say Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was injured in a shooting and taken to hospital. The incident took place in the town of Handlova, some 150 kilometres northeast of the capital, according to the news television station TA3.
-
Schengen Visa woes: Long wait for appointment leaves Indian travellers agitated
Travel | May 06, 2024 15:11 ISTThe long wait for a Schengen visa appointment has become a major source of agitation for Indians who are eager to explore Europe. Limited appointment slots have resulted in a lengthy waiting period that affects individual travellers and the tourism industry.
-
China's President in France on a rare visit: Why Xi's visit dubbed crucial for EU, Ukraine war?
World | May 06, 2024 11:47 ISTChina's President Xi Jinping arrived in France on Sunday for a rare visit with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, who is set to press him to reduce trade imbalances and try to convince him to use his influence on Russia over the war in Ukraine.
-
Indian passport holders can get multi-year Schengen visa: How to apply for it?
Travel | April 23, 2024 18:45 ISTAdopted on April 18, the new regulations are part of the EU-India Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility, which was developed in the framework of "strengthened relations".
-
Europe has become fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate: Report
World | April 22, 2024 16:01 ISTThe latest five-year averages show that temperatures in Europe are now running 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, compared to 1.3 degrees Celsius higher globally, the report says.
-
Nestle adds sugar in Cerelac in India but not in Europe, claims report
Health | April 18, 2024 10:34 ISTA recent report by Public Eye, a Swiss watchdog group, has sparked controversy over Nestle's practices in infant food. The report alleges that Nestle adds sugar to its Cerelac baby cereal sold in India and other low-income countries, while the same product is sugar-free in Europe.
-
Punjab man, who paid Rs 12 lakh to agent to enter Europe, found himself on 'donkey route', deported
World | March 28, 2024 20:24 ISTSandeep Kumar, a resident of Punjab, was arrested for duping desperate people seeking a better life in Europe. The accused revealed that he arranged a tourist visa for Singh and instructed him to destroy his documents upon arrival to claim refugee status under false pretences.
-
India and Europe trade group sign deal worth $100 billion after 16 years of negotiations
Business | March 10, 2024 12:56 ISTIndia and EFTA have been negotiating the pact, officially dubbed the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), since January 2008. Thirteen rounds of talks were held till November 2013 before negotiations were put on hold.
-
Five people killed in Europe due to 'parrot fever' outbreak | What is it?
World | March 08, 2024 19:01 ISTParrot fever, also known as psittacosis, is a bacterial infection caused by the bacteria Chlamydia psittaci. When a person comes into contact with the bacteria, they can develop flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and fatigue.
-
'Parrot Fever' outbreak in Europe kills 5 people: Know causes, symptoms and treatment of psittacosis
Health | March 08, 2024 18:55 ISTThe recent deaths caused by 'parrot fever' in Europe serve as a stark reminder of the importance of being knowledgeable about diseases that can be passed from animals to humans.
-
No plans to send troops to Ukraine: NATO as Russia warns of wider confrontation
World | February 27, 2024 21:13 ISTSlovakian PM Robert Fico said some countries are weighing on sending troops to Ukraine and French President Emmanuel Macron said it cannot be 'ruled out'. The Kremlin warned that a direct conflict between NATO and Russia would be inevitable if the alliance sent combat troops.
-
Russia never hurt India's interests, always had stable and friendly ties: Jaishankar
World | February 20, 2024 16:45 ISTJaishankar highlighted that Europe shifted to the Middle East for energy procurement and that India cannot share the same view as European countries on Russia. He also highlighted that Western countries preferred Pakistan over India for arms supply, but the trend has changed in the last decade.
-
Yearender 2023: A look at 10 big announcements by Modi govt
India | December 23, 2023 14:50 ISTThe Modi government took many key decisions in a bid to improve people’s life, especially the unprivileged, and to accelerate India's development journey in various sectors ensuring country’s overall progress. Let’s take a look at some of them.
-
Suspected militants including Hamas members arrested in Europe for potential anti-Jewish attacks
World | December 14, 2023 23:14 ISTThree Hamas members were detained in Berlin, three in Denmark and another Hamas member was detained in the Netherlands. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the threat was "as serious as it gets" as the EU warned of an increase in terrorist attacks around Christmas earlier this month.
-
'Aisa hi hota hai', Jaishankar recalls how India faced unfair competition in era of globalisation
World | December 10, 2023 13:26 ISTEAM S Jaishankar stressed that India has been put in an unfair competition and added New Delhi was told, "Aisa hi hota hai (This is the way), we have to live it".
-
Jaishankar and Russian FM Discuss Changing Global Order | Lavrov says "World is bigger than Europe"
News | November 28, 2023 17:39 ISTRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov finds inspiration in Indian EAM Jaishankar's perspective amid global shifts. Lavrov echoes Jaishankar's assertion that 'the world is much more than Europe' and 'much more than the West,' emphasizing a broader view of the evolving global order.
-
Jaishankar arrives in Italy, holds meeting with Defence Minister Guido Crosetto
World | November 02, 2023 18:58 ISTJaishankar said that he focused on taking forward the renewed defence and security partnership between India and Italy. This is the last leg of four-day visit to key European nations Portugal and Italy.
-
Poland rocked by reports of consular officials issued visas for bribes to aid migrants enter Europe
World | September 16, 2023 12:14 ISTThe ruling party in Poland is shaken by the reports of consular officials taking bribes in exchange for visas to help migrants enter Europe and the US.
-
India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor 'will only benefit us', says Russian President Putin
World | September 12, 2023 18:26 IST"I believe this will only benefit us. I think this will only help us to develop logistics," said Russian President Vladimir Putin at a forum on Tuesday.
-
What is G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration? Know key highlights
India | September 10, 2023 0:14 ISTG20: The New Delhi Leaders Declaration focuses on strong, sustainable, balanced, and inclusive growth; accelerating progress on SDGs, green development pact for a sustainable future, multilateral institutions for the 21st century, and reinvigorating multilateralism, G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said.
Top News
-
'India no longer just a consumer, its a contributor of global solutions': PM Modi in France
-
A split in UBT? Uddhav Sena holds key meet amid buzz over MPs defection to Shinde camp
-
'Death to Araghchi, dishonourable compromiser': Why Iranians turned against their foreign minister
-
India stun Olympic champion South Korea to secure mixed team gold in Archery World Cup
Latest News
-
Birthday Special: Who is Sharvari Wagh? Know about her connection with former Maharashtra CM
-
Indian national dies due to medical complications on ship in Oman; repatriation efforts underway
-
Portugal set to pay tribute to late Diogo Jota during FIFA World Cup 2026, here's how
-
From Season 4 Episode 8 X review: Did the latest episode raise more questions than it answered?
-
'India no longer just a consumer, its a contributor of global solutions': PM Modi in France
-
US woman shocked after Rs 95,000 medicine cost just Rs 2,400 from India
-
Gurugram couple claims DNA test showed IVF twins are not biologically theirs
-
'My company is counting my washroom breaks': Ahmedabad employee's ordeal sparks workplace debate
-
Anupam Kher judged an 'overweight' passenger on a flight; the truth left him humbled
-
Rs 22 lakh a month from a swimming pool? Viral Meerut business claim gets people talking