European Union
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EU imposes new tariffs of USD 23 billion on US goods in retaliation to Trump's duties
World | Apr 09, 2025, 08:53 PM ISTTariff war: The EU is also working on a response to Trump's blanket 20 per cent tariff on all European goods, imposed as part of his sweeping reciprocal tariffs imposed on global trading partners.
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Trump Tariff War: EU President Ursula Von Deeply Regrets Trump's Choice Of Reciprocal Tariffs
News | Apr 03, 2025, 05:43 PM ISTTrump Tariff War: European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen called Donald Trump's universal tariffs a significant threat to the global economy, stating the EU is ready to impose countermeasures if negotiations with the U.S. do not succeed. Trump announced 10% minimum tariffs on goods import
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India proposes retaliatory duties following EU's extension of safeguard measures on steel products
World | Mar 28, 2025, 11:44 PM ISTIndia's proposal to impose retaliatory measures on the EU comes amidst both parties being engaged in negotiations aimed at a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). In its communication to the WTO, India has stated that the EU's duties have caused a trade loss of USD 1.472 billion annually to New Delhi.
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Is Europe Preparing For War: European Union Asks Citizens To Stockpile Food, Supplies- Know Why!
News | Mar 28, 2025, 03:04 PM ISTAmid the Russia-Ukrain War and mounting geopolitical tensions, the European Union (EU) has issued urgent guidance to its citizens asking them to prepare for potential crises. What are the guidelines, and what is Europe preparing for?
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Ukraine Peace Talks: Macron Hosts Zelenskyy, Starmer And Other European Leaders In Paris
News | Mar 27, 2025, 06:57 PM ISTUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte and other European Leaders arrived at Paris' Elysee Presidential Palace to discuss how to strengthen military support, review ceasefire efforts and assess what role they could play if a peace deal is struck with Russia.
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EU urges citizens to stockpile essential supplies to last 72 hours to prevent emerging threats
World | Mar 27, 2025, 07:28 PM ISTThe European Union on Wednesday urged its citizens to stockpile essential items like food and water which could last at least 72 hours. Moreover, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned Europe that Russia could be capable of launching another missile attack in Europe by 2030.
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EU President Touts India-middle East-Europe Corridor As "Modern Golden Road
News | Feb 28, 2025, 05:37 PM ISTIn Delhi, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized strengthening global partnerships, praising India's leadership in addressing Global South concerns and highlighting Europe's opportunity to learn from India's connectivity initiatives.
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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan holds discussions with European Commission Vice President
World | Feb 28, 2025, 11:58 AM ISTDharmendra Pradhan, the Union Education Minister, held discussions with EU Vice President Roxana Minzatu. The minister expressed confidence that the meeting will pave the way for significant strides in India-EU relations.
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Von der Leyen in India: India to Cut Wine, Car Tariffs? EU Chief, PM Modi Set for Talks
Originals | Feb 27, 2025, 07:11 PM ISTEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and 27 EU commissioners will visit India for a two-day trip to discuss trade, tariffs on wine and cars, and strengthen diplomatic ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Watch the video to know more.
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In pics | Nations take 'right' turn in Europe, check the list
World | Feb 25, 2025, 04:30 PM ISTWith Friedrich Merz set to become the Chancellor in Germany, the European Union will have a considerable number of members being governed by right-wing parties. With Trump, a Republican, heading the US government, policies of protectionism and isolationism are only set to get a boost worldwide.
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AI Summit: JD Vance's speech hints at Europe and US division over AI regulation
World | Feb 11, 2025, 04:34 PM ISTUS President JD Vance's address at the AI Summit in France on Tuesday hinted that the US and Europe are divided over AI regulation. In his speech, Vance said that the AI systems made in US will be free of ideological bias.
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'No heating, no light': Russia's Gazprom halts natural gas supply to Europe via Ukraine
World | Jan 01, 2025, 12:55 PM ISTAfter Gazprom announced it would halt gas flows, the Moldovan Prime Minister accused Putin of using energy "as a political weapon” and said his government does not recognise the debt cited by the Russian energy giant, which he said has been “invalidated by an international audit.”
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'Fraught with serious risks': Russian foreign ministry warns citizens against travelling to US
World | Dec 14, 2024, 04:08 PM ISTNotably, since the war began in Ukraine, the United States has extended approximately $62 billion in military aid. Additionally, Washington, last month, authorised Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia.
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Apple faces fresh EU scrutiny, new product sparks regulatory concerns
Technology | Nov 05, 2024, 02:26 PM ISTApple has once again come under scrutiny from the European Union Commission. The commission has directed the American tech giant to comply with the regulations set forth in the Digital Marketing Act.
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Can Russia-Ukraine conflict lead to nuclear war- Here's what Putin's ally said!
Originals | Sep 20, 2024, 02:58 PM ISTCan Russia-Ukraine war conflict lead to nuclear war: A senior Russian lawmaker has cautioned that if Ukraine were to launch strikes on Russian territory using missiles supplied by the West then it could result in a "worldwide war involving the use of nuclear arms."
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Central Europe hit by severe floods: 24 killed in Romania, Poland and Czech, EU promises aid | WATCH
World | Sep 20, 2024, 12:52 PM ISTA low-pressure system named "Boris" caused the worst flooding in more than two decades from Romania to Poland over the past week, and also affected Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. Seven people were killed each in Poland and Romania, and five in Austria and Czech Republic each.
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Breton quits as France's EU commissioner, drops explosive resignation letter againt von der Leyen
World | Sep 16, 2024, 04:25 PM ISTThierry Breton of France stepped down as a member of the European Commission on Monday and will no longer be his country's candidate for the next EU executive body, an unexpected twist in the highly political EU power transition.
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PM Modi congratulates RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on receiving 'A+' rating in Global Finance Report
Business | Aug 21, 2024, 10:37 AM ISTRBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has been awarded an "A+" rating by Global Finance magazine, making him one of only three central bank governors globally to receive the top distinction for the second consecutive year. The rating recognises Das's leadership in navigating India's economic challenges.
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PM Modi congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on her re-election as President of European Commission
World | Jul 19, 2024, 02:28 PM ISTUrsula von der Leyen got 401 votes in her favour and 284 against in a secret ballot in the 720-member chamber to win another term in the European Parliament. The EU is India's largest trading partner, accounting for 12.2 per cent of total Indian trade.
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Ursula von der Leyen wins second term as European Commission President | WATCH her first reaction
World | Jul 18, 2024, 06:46 PM ISTVon der Leyen gained 401 of the 707 votes cast. There were 284 votes against her candidacy, 15 abstentions and seven void ballots. The secret ballot came hot on the heels of strong gains by the far right in last month's election for the European Parliament.