European Union
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Historic Brexit vote in European Parliament on Wednesday
World | Jan 29, 2020, 02:02 PM ISTThe European Parliament is set to approve the terms of the UK's departure from the European Union (EU) in a historic vote on Wednesday.
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Matter entirely internal: India snubs EU Parliament over anti-CAA resolution
India | Jan 27, 2020, 07:39 AM ISTThe Indian government has been emphasising that the new law does not deny any citizenship rights, but has been brought to protect the oppressed minorities of neighbouring countries and give them citizenship.
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European Parliament to debate on anti-CAA resolution
World | Jan 27, 2020, 07:09 AM ISTThe European Parliament is set to debate and vote on a motion tabled by a large chunk of its members against India's new citizenship law, which it alleges marks a “dangerous shift” in the country's citizenship regime.
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'Left with no choice': European Union launches action under Iran nuclear agreement
World | Jan 14, 2020, 05:26 PM ISTThe three countries, Britain, France and Germany, which signed the international agreement in 2015 along with the United States, Russia and China, informed Borrell, who supervises the pact, in a letter that they are triggering its “dispute mechanism,” ratcheting up pressure on the Islamic Republic.
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Hope equality enshrined in Indian constitution is upheld: EU ambassador on CAB
India | Dec 10, 2019, 05:34 PM ISTThe European Union ambassador to India, Ugo Astuto, has commented on the Citizenship Amendment Bill that was passed in the Lok Sabha after midnight on Monday. The EU ambassador expressed optimism that the spirit of equality enshrined in the Indian constitution will be upheld.
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Sri Lankan Presidential Polls: EU observers to monitor online fake news
World | Nov 14, 2019, 04:16 PM ISTThe European Union (EU) Election Observation Mission (EOM) will monitor Saturday's presidential elections Sri Lanka and also analyze social media usage and fake news, authorities said on Thursday.
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Rice exporters require certification of inspection to export to European Union
India | Nov 06, 2019, 02:45 PM IST"Export of rice (basmati and non-basmati) to European Union (EU) countries will require certificate of inspection from Export Inspection Council/Export Inspection Agency with immediate effect," directorate general of foreign trade has said in a notification
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Boris Johnson in “deep regret” at missing Brexit deadline
World | Nov 03, 2019, 06:07 PM ISTBoris Johnson said on Sunday that it was a matter of “deep regret” for him to have missed the October 31 Brexit deadline and blamed Parliament for the delay in his election campaign fight back.
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EU delegation backs India's efforts to end terror in J&K
India | Oct 30, 2019, 01:34 PM IST"We were briefed about the situation. The steps being taken are quite thorough. We would have liked to meet more people from civil society, but we understand the situation, and feel assured", EU lawmakers added.
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Article 370 India's internal matter: EU MP panel after Kashmir visit
India | Oct 30, 2019, 01:15 PM ISTNewton Dunn from the UK described the visit, aimed at getting a first-hand assessment of the situation after the revocation of the state's special status under Article 370, as an "eye-opener".
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People in Kashmir wants peace and development, says EU delegation
News | Oct 30, 2019, 11:52 AM ISTPeople in Kashmir wants peace and development. Our tour has been misrepresented in India, says EU delegation
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The delegation of European Union (EU) MPs visits Srinagar, opposition questions govt
News | Oct 30, 2019, 11:25 AM ISTThe opposition questioned the government that if the EU delegation can go to Kashmir, then why are the leaders of the opposition not getting permission to go there?
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UK PM Johnson to push again in fourth bid for Dec 12 snap poll
World | Oct 29, 2019, 06:15 PM ISTWith his "do or die" pledge to leave the EU by the October 31 deadline now dead, Johnson has set his hopes for getting his snap poll bill through the Commons threshold. His latest attempt may just succeed after the Opposition Labour Party said it would back an early election in December.
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European Union MPs scheduled to visit Kashmir today, leave for Delhi Airport
News | Oct 29, 2019, 10:21 AM ISTDelhi: The delegation of European Union (EU) MPs scheduled to visit Kashmir today, leave for Delhi Airport from their hotel.
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Swamy urges govt to cancel EU leaders' 'immoral' Kashmir visit
India | Oct 28, 2019, 05:27 PM ISTRajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy has expressed his displeasure at European Union MPs visiting Jammu and Kashmir. In his tweet, Swamy has called the visit 'immoral' and has asked the central government to immediately cancel the visit.
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Zero tolerance for terror needed: PM to EU MPs due to visit Kashmir
India | Oct 28, 2019, 05:28 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday told a delegation of European Union MPs that urgent action was needed against those supporting and sponsoring terrorism.
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European Union Parliamentary Panel to visit Kashmir on Tuesday
India | Oct 28, 2019, 11:49 PM ISTA 28-member delegation of European Union Parliamentarians will visit Kashmir on October 29.
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EU agrees to delay October 31 Brexit date
World | Oct 25, 2019, 08:15 PM ISTEuropean Union (EU) ambassadors meeting in Brussels on Friday agreed in principle to allow the UK to delay Brexit beyond October 31 but will announce the length of the extension only next week.
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson publishes his Brexit Withdrawal Bill
World | Oct 22, 2019, 03:01 PM ISTThe Bill details exactly how Parliament is expected to put the deal that the Prime Minister agreed with his counterparts around the continent into UK law
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UK and EU reach Brexit deal; still needs ratification
World | Oct 17, 2019, 03:40 PM ISTBritain and the European Union said Thursday that they have struck an outline Brexit deal after days of intense see-saw negotiations — though it must still be formally approved by the bloc and ratified by the European and U.K. Parliaments.