European Union
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France becomes first EU nation to ban social media for children under 15: Here's what changed
World | Jul 22, 2026, 06:50 AM ISTFrance has approved a landmark law banning children under 15 from using social media, becoming the first EU nation to pass such legislation. The measure, backed by President Emmanuel Macron, aims to protect children from harmful online content and mental health risks.
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When will India and EU seal the free trade deal? Ursula von der Leyen gives key update
World | Jun 17, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTIndia and the European Union are set to sign their landmark Free Trade Agreement by the end of 2026, according to Ursula von der Leyen. The deal is expected to boost trade, investment, connectivity and strategic cooperation between the two partners.
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Trump increases tariffs on cars, trucks from EU to 25% for not complying with trade deal
World | May 01, 2026, 11:31 PM ISTNotably, the proposed hike marks a sharp escalation in trade tensions, with Donald Trump arguing that the move is necessary to address what he described as non-compliance by the EU.
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EU-Australia seals free trade agreement, new defence tie-up after years of stalemate: What it means
World | Mar 24, 2026, 08:25 AM ISTThe EU and Australia have concluded a landmark Free Trade Agreement after years of delay, accompanied by a new defence partnership. The pact includes changes to prosecco labelling, expanded market access for Australian red meat and improved EU access to critical raw materials.
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EU demands reopening of Strait of Hormuz, suspension of strikes on energy sector in Middle East
World | Mar 20, 2026, 07:28 AM ISTThe European leaders were deeply critical of the Iranian government, but none have offered immediate help to the US Britain is flat-out refusing to be drawn into the war. France says the fighting would have to die down first.
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India, Finland sign landmark migration and mobility pact
Business | Mar 05, 2026, 04:23 PM ISTThe Prime Minister also said that the historic India-European Union Free Trade Agreement will further strengthen trade, investment, and technology cooperation between India and Finland.
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Iran declares EU naval and air forces 'terrorist organisations' in retaliation for 2019 action
World | Feb 22, 2026, 08:59 AM ISTIran has declared the naval and air forces of EU countries as terrorist organisations in retaliation for the EU’s 2019 designation of the IRGC as a terrorist group.
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EU designates Iran's Revolutionary Guards as terror organisation, sanctions Tehran officials
World | Jan 29, 2026, 11:12 PM ISTThe move follows the 27 nation bloc’s decision to impose sanctions on 15 Iranian officials, including senior Revolutionary Guard commanders, for their role in the violent suppression of protests.
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After landmark EU pact, India sets sights on near-finish US trade deal
India | Jan 28, 2026, 10:41 PM ISTSources in the Ministry of External Affairs said negotiations on the India-US trade deal progressed quietly alongside the EU talks and have now reached the final stretch. What remains, they said, is largely procedural.
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India-EU Free Trade Deal: State-wise list of products set for European markets | Check here
India | Jan 28, 2026, 08:43 AM ISTIndia and the European Union on Tuesday announced the conclusion of negotiations for the free trade agreement (FTA), under which a number of domestic sectors such as apparel, chemicals, and footwear will get duty-free entry into the 27-nation bloc.
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India-EU Summit yields 13 major agreements: From historic FTA to green energy and skilled mobility
India | Jan 27, 2026, 11:23 PM ISTThe India-EU Summit concluded with 13 agreements covering a wide range of areas, including trade, skilled mobility, security and defence, finance, science and technology, and renewable energy.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode January 27, 2026
India | Jan 27, 2026, 08:31 PM ISTIndia and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday concluded negotiations on a historic, ambitious, and commercially significant free trade agreement (FTA), the largest trade deal ever undertaken by either side.
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'Largest trade deal in India's history': PM Modi sends strong message after India-EU FTA
India | Jan 27, 2026, 05:18 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi speaking on India’s global economic partnerships underlined the scale and depth of India-EU ties and called the FTA a turning point.
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EU Council President Antonia Costa shows OCI card mid speech, calls India-EU ties 'personal'
World | Jan 27, 2026, 10:05 PM ISTEU Council President Antonia Costa said the conclusion of trade negotiations between India and the EU marks an important step forward. He recalled that the talks were relaunched during a meeting he hosted in May 2021, in his earlier role.
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India-EU free trade agreement a blueprint for shared prosperity, says PM Modi
Business | Jan 27, 2026, 02:21 PM ISTTerming it a historic day, PM Modi said that India's biggest free trade deal with the 27-nation European Union will open a new chapter in our relations on trade, security, and people-to-people ties.
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What is the European Union's currency and how much is one unit worth in Indian rupees?
Business | Jan 27, 2026, 01:14 PM ISTEarlier this month, Bulgaria adopted the Euro as its national currency, becoming the 21st member of the eurozone 19 years after it joined the European Union.
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India-EU signs 'Mother of all deals': What is the European Union and which countries are part of it?
World | Jan 27, 2026, 01:18 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that India and the EU have reached a free trade agreement (FTA), saying it accounts for 25 per cent of global GDP and one-third of global trade.
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India-EU FTA compliments trade deal, will boost manufacturing sector: PM Modi at Energy Week
India | Jan 27, 2026, 11:12 AM ISTPM Modi stated that the agreement empowers the shared commitment towards democracy and rule of law. “This Free Trade Agreement with the European Union will also complement Britain and EFTA's agreements...I congratulate the people of the nation for this,” he said.
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India-EU FTA highlights: 'Alliance to provide stability to world order amid turmoil,' says PM Modi
India | Jan 27, 2026, 07:11 PM ISTIndia-EU trade deal LIVE updates: India and the European Union (EU) announced the conclusion and finalisation of negotiations for a free trade agreement. The agreement is expected to be signed later this year and may come into force from early next year.
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'Financing war against themselves': US Treasury Secretary flags concerns over India-EU trade deal
World | Jan 26, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US has made "much bigger sacrifices" than the Europeans have, highlighting that it even imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on India for procuring Russian crude.