Europe
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Far-right parties dominate European Parliament elections, setback for liberals: Main takeaways
World | Jun 10, 2024, 05:54 PM ISTFar-right parties have dominated the four-day elections at the European Union, which could make it harder for the Parliament to pass decisions. Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's party has surged ahead in the EU polls, which France's Emmanuel Macron received a drubbing by his far-right rivals.
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Good news for Italy's Premier Giorgia Meloni, gets domestic, European boost from EU election win
World | Jun 10, 2024, 07:50 AM ISTThe Brothers of Italy party, led by Meloni, solidified its position as the nation's foremost political force, surpassing its previous success of 26 percent in the 2022 general elections. This assertion is supported by projections from the state broadcaster RAI.
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What's at stake in the European Parliament election that concludes Sunday? FAQs
World | Jun 09, 2024, 12:30 PM ISTThe election will shape how the European Union, a bloc of 450 million citizens, confronts challenges including a hostile Russia, increased industrial rivalry from China and the United States, climate change and immigration.
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Czech: High-speed train with 400 passengers collides with freight train, several killed I VIDEO
World | Jun 06, 2024, 04:46 PM ISTA passenger train collided head-on with a freight train in the Czech Republic, killing at least four people and injuring 27 others, officials said on Thursday.
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Slovak PM Robert Fico in life-threatening condition after being shot at abdomen I UPDATES
World | May 15, 2024, 10:18 PM 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.
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Schengen Visa woes: Long wait for appointment leaves Indian travellers agitated
Travel | May 06, 2024, 03:11 PM 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.
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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 AM 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.
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Indian passport holders can get multi-year Schengen visa: How to apply for it?
Travel | Apr 23, 2024, 06:45 PM 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".
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Europe has become fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate: Report
World | Apr 22, 2024, 04:01 PM 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.
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Nestle adds sugar in Cerelac in India but not in Europe, claims report
Health | Apr 18, 2024, 10:34 AM 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.
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Punjab man, who paid Rs 12 lakh to agent to enter Europe, found himself on 'donkey route', deported
World | Mar 28, 2024, 08:24 PM 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.
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India and Europe trade group sign deal worth $100 billion after 16 years of negotiations
Business | Mar 10, 2024, 12:56 PM 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.
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Five people killed in Europe due to 'parrot fever' outbreak | What is it?
World | Mar 08, 2024, 07:01 PM 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.
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'Parrot Fever' outbreak in Europe kills 5 people: Know causes, symptoms and treatment of psittacosis
Health | Mar 08, 2024, 06:55 PM 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.
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No plans to send troops to Ukraine: NATO as Russia warns of wider confrontation
World | Feb 27, 2024, 09:13 PM 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.
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Russia never hurt India's interests, always had stable and friendly ties: Jaishankar
World | Feb 20, 2024, 04:45 PM 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.
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Yearender 2023: A look at 10 big announcements by Modi govt
India | Dec 23, 2023, 02:50 PM 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.
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Suspected militants including Hamas members arrested in Europe for potential anti-Jewish attacks
World | Dec 14, 2023, 11:14 PM 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.
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'Aisa hi hota hai', Jaishankar recalls how India faced unfair competition in era of globalisation
World | Dec 10, 2023, 01:26 PM 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".
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Jaishankar and Russian FM Discuss Changing Global Order | Lavrov says "World is bigger than Europe"
News | Nov 28, 2023, 05:39 PM 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.