European Union

EU decision to grant Ukraine candidate status a "historic moment": Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has hailed the European Union's (EU) decision to grant his country candidate status for accession to the 27-member bloc, saying it was "historic moment" in bilateral ties.

Jun 24, 2022

Top EU officials banned from entering Russia, check the blacklist

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that "the top leadership" of the European Union (EU) has been barred from entering the country in response to Brussels' massive sanctions imposed in the wake of Moscow's ongoing war in Ukraine.

Apr 1, 2022

"If Ukraine falls, whole Europe will fall": Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in his virtual address said that if his country fell to Russia in the ongoing war, then the whole continent of Europe will fall.

Mar 5, 2022

Russia-Ukraine talks: Here's the outcome in first round; Ukraine signs formal request to join EU

As the main purpose of the talks was to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine, they'd resume the second round on other issues while Ukraine signed a formal request to join European Union

Mar 1, 2022

Anti-5G Pendants Lead to Ionising Radiation And Dangerous: Warns Dutch Nuclear Authority

Its is pertinent to note that while governments throughout the world begin to build the infrastructure for 5G internet, a number of organisations have emerged to express concerns about the health implications of mobile phones

Dec 18, 2021

Jet, Set and No Go: These places are banning international travel due to new COVID variant in SA

The new Covid-19 variant discovered in South Africa on Thursday has got the global aviation sector on tenterhooks with several countries banning or contemplating on ban on air travel.

Nov 26, 2021

Why governments across the globe are taxing major tech companies: Explained

It is pertinent to note that the IMF has also expressed some interest in the proposal.

Oct 13, 2021

Denmark won't recognize Taliban as legitimate govt of Afghanistan; will continue development efforts [details]

The European country admitted that the Taliban government was not created legally and that the group had taken control of the country not in a peaceful manner.

Sep 5, 2021

What is happening in Mali: PM, Defence minister arrested amid coup [details]

Col Goita contested that he was not consulted about the cabinet reshuffle, claiming that he should have been named vice president instead. That's it and we have a coup.

May 26, 2021

EU Covid passport scheme to start from July 1

The European Union's (EU) Covid-19 passport scheme will be up and running from July 1, European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders said.

May 22, 2021

Covid Impact: Temporary layoffs in EU hit record high

The pandemic-related restrictions introduced by the governments of the European Union (EU) member states have resulted in the closure of businesses and record temporary layoffs, according to authorities.

Apr 20, 2021

Germany dealt a huge blow to China with Indo-Pacific strategy

The most important objective of this strategy is the goal of "diversification" of partnerships & supply chains beyond China and strengthening relations with other Indo Pacific partners.

Sep 2, 2020

India among 58 nations questioning WHO on COVID-19 response

India is among 58 nations, including 27 European Union members, who have moved a draft resolution demanding evaluation of the World Health Organisation (WHO)'s response towards the novel coronavirus pandemic.

May 18, 2020

COVID-19 travel advisory: Indian passport holders from Europe, Turkey not allowed in the country

Till now, Covid-19 has infected more than 190,000 people and over 7500 have lost their lives. Here's an updated travel advisory for those coming home to India.

Mar 18, 2020

UK unveils new points-based visa system; Indians may benefit

The new system would mean that the citizens of the European Union will not be getting preferential access to living and working in the UK.

Feb 20, 2020

Britain leaves EU today: Twitter divided on Brexit day; here are the reactions

Few people became emotional while some expressed their anger over Britain leaving 40-year membership of the European Union.

Jan 31, 2020

EU moves resolutions against Citizenship Act, Kashmir; India says 'matter is internal'

Out of 751 members of the EU Parliament, 626 have moved six resolutions on both the issues ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Brussels for the India-EU summit in March.

Jan 27, 2020

India-US strategic ties go ballistic as US tags NavIC 'allied' navigation system

ISRO's NavIC will be designated 'allied' satellite navigation system vis-a-vis GPS along with EU's Galileo and Japan's QZSS for sharing data and mutual consultations; Russian GLONASS and Chinese Beidou designated 'non-allied'

Dec 12, 2019

Britain will face challenges in post-Brexit trade talks, experts say

Aligning British rules with those of the US would create divergences with the EU and inevitably create extra friction.

Nov 8, 2019

'Curated, Sanitised picnic': Mufti slams centre over EU delegation Srinagar visit; Here are reactions from other leaders

The European Union lawmakers will meet the residents, traders, state government officials and the houseboat owners to 'see the ground situation.'

Oct 29, 2019