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  EU-Australia seals free trade agreement, new defence tie-up after years of stalemate: What it means

  World | March 24, 2026 8:25 IST

  The 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 | March 20, 2026 7:28 IST

  The 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 | March 05, 2026 16:23 IST

  The 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 | February 22, 2026 8:59 IST

  Iran 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 | January 29, 2026 23:12 IST

  The 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 | January 28, 2026 22:41 IST

  Sources 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 | January 28, 2026 8:43 IST

  India 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 | January 27, 2026 23:23 IST

  The 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 | January 27, 2026 20:31 IST

  India 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 | January 27, 2026 17:18 IST

  Prime 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 | January 27, 2026 22:05 IST

  EU 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 | January 27, 2026 14:21 IST

  Terming 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 | January 27, 2026 13:14 IST

  Earlier 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 | January 27, 2026 13:18 IST

  Prime 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 | January 27, 2026 11:12 IST

  PM 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 | January 27, 2026 19:11 IST

  India-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 | January 26, 2026 23:49 IST

  US 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.

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  'Successful India makes world stable, secure': EU chief ahead of landmark free trade deal

  India | January 26, 2026 15:41 IST

  European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen remark holds significance as India and the EU are all set to finalise the much-awaited free trade deal. Before coming to New Delhi, the European Commission president had said that India and the EU are on the "cusp of a historic" FTA.

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  India and Europe choose strategic partnership in a 'fractured' world: Von Der Leyen

  India | January 25, 2026 23:11 IST

  The upcoming summit is expected to be a major milestone, with both sides likely to formally conclude negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The deal, which will be signed later this year, has been under discussion since talks resumed in 2022 after a long pause.

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  EU lawmakers halt trade deal with US after Trump's Greenland move and tariff threats

  World | January 21, 2026 23:07 IST

  Lawmakers said the recent statements from the US president made it difficult to move forward with the agreement at this time. The trade deal was expected to strengthen economic ties between the EU and the US, but growing uncertainty over Washington’s intentions has delayed progress.