European Union
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After Brexit, Italy to vote on EU membership referendum on Sunday
World | Nov 29, 2016, 06:46 PM ISTearly six months after United Kingdom voted to exit the European Union in a historic referendum, Italy will vote in a similar poll on coming Sunday.
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Article 50 legislation could delay Brexit by up to two years, hints SC judge
World | Nov 16, 2016, 08:01 AM ISTBrexit could be delayed by months, even as long as two years, after a Supreme Court judge of Britain suggested that "comprehensive" legislation was required to trigger Article 50.
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EU's 'muted response' over Uri attack disappoints India
India | Nov 04, 2016, 09:09 PM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs today voiced its disappointment over the European Union's "muted response" to the Uri attack that killed 19 Indian soldiers. Proposing scaled up counter-terror cooperation between India and the 27-nation bloc,
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UK announces new visa crackdown on non-EU nationals, to hit Indian IT professionals
World | Nov 04, 2016, 12:37 PM ISTThe UK government has announced changes to immigration rules for non-European Union nationals. The new visa policy is likely to affect Indian professionals and IT companies, particularly those using the Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) visa.
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UK government loses Brexit legal challenge; to seek Parliament’s nod
World | Nov 03, 2016, 06:41 PM ISTIn a setback to British Prime Minister Theresa May, the government today lost a legal challenge to its right to trigger Article 50 to officially begin Brexit proceedings without parliamentary consent.
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EU parliament threatens Pak with economic, political sanctions over Balochistan atrocities
World | Sep 23, 2016, 07:26 PM ISTThe world seems to be rallying behind India’s call to isolate Pakistan with the European Parliament mulling to impose economic and political sanctions on Islamabad if it fails to stop atrocities on people living in Balochistan.
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EU plans to deploy 5G technology Europe-wide by 2025
Sep 15, 2016, 06:44 PM ISTThe European Union is planning to make 5G technology available to all member countries by 2025.
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IMF calls for quick end to Brexit uncertainty, says it is hurting global economy
Jul 22, 2016, 02:26 PM ISTInternational Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde today said that the uncertainty over Britain's vote to leave the European Union is dampening global economic growth and the country must decide what next.
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Start Brexit negotiations as soon as possible: Francois Hollande urges Britain
World | Jul 22, 2016, 07:41 AM ISTFrench President Francois Hollande has urged Britian to invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty that allows a nation to leave the European Union.
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No Brexit talks until ‘our objectives are clear’: British PM Theresa May
World | Jul 21, 2016, 07:34 AM ISTNewly appointed British Prime Minister Theresa May has said that the UK will not start exit talks with the European Union until ‘our objectives are clear’ and that won't be this year.
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UK won't trigger Brexit talks before year end, says government
World | Jul 19, 2016, 08:43 PM ISTLondon: Britain will not begin formal talks of exit from the European Union by invoking Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty this year, a lawyer for the British government confirmed today. Government lawyer Jason
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Brexit leader Boris Johnson appointed Britain’s new Foreign Minister
World | Jul 14, 2016, 08:46 AM ISTFormer London mayor and "Leave" campaign figurehead in Britain's EU referendum, Boris Johnson, has been appointed Foreign Minister in new Prime Minister Theresa May's government.
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British government rejects petition for second European Union referendum
World | Jul 10, 2016, 02:39 PM ISTThe British government on Saturday rejected an online petition signed by 4.1 million people calling for a new referendum on whether to leave the European Union.
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British government declines petition for second EU referendum
World | Jul 09, 2016, 08:37 PM ISTLondon: The British Government today rejected a call for a second referendum on European Union membership in a petition that was signed by more than 4.1 million people following the Brexit vote. It was the
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Brexit: IMF warns of repercussions for global economy
Jul 01, 2016, 07:00 AM ISTWashington: Britain’s decision to leave the European Union has created “significant uncertainty” that will have repercussions not only for UK and Europe, but the global economy, the International Monetary Fund has warned. IMF spokesperson
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Brexit has put European integration on pause, says Barack Obama
World | Jun 28, 2016, 06:06 PM ISTBritain’s decision to leave the EU has put the project of full European integration on pause, US President Barack Obama on Tuesday said.
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If you're leaving, get moving: EU lawmakers tell UK
World | Jun 28, 2016, 04:42 PM ISTIndignant European Union lawmakers pressed Britain to end the uncertainty that has gripped European and global markets, saying Tuesday that if it intends to leave, it should start the process immediately.
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Brexit fallout: Scotland mulls independence from UK, Londoners demand separate country
World | Jun 26, 2016, 04:47 PM ISTScotland is so desperate to stay with the 28-nation bloc of European continent that it has decided to breakaway from the Great Britain.
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10 Lakh Britons sign petition demanding second EU referendum
World | Jun 25, 2016, 07:30 PM ISTLondon: Over one million (10 Lakh) Britons have signed a petition calling on the British Parliament to hold a new referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union (EU). The petition, signed by 1,086,840 supporters,
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Brexit fallout: Govt may delay implementation of 7th Pay Commission
Jun 25, 2016, 05:29 PM ISTIt seems that the consequences of Brexit have some initial repercussion on India. According to reports, the Narendra Modi government may delay the implementation of much awaited Seventh Pay Commission by two-three months.