India and the European Union have finalised a landmark free trade agreement that slashes tariffs on most goods, opens up guarded sectors, and aims to double EU exports to India by 2032. India-EU relations have evolved from a 1960s trade-and-aid framework into a sophisticated Strategic Partnership formalised in 2004
Bangladesh’s decision to manufacture drones with Chinese support marks a strategic shift in South Asia’s defence. With technology transfer, MALE UAV production, and Chinese involvement near India’s borders, the deal raises critical questions about Beijing’s expanding military footprint inside a neighbour of New Delhi
Indian-American billionaire and venture capitalist Vinod Khosla on Tuesday (January 27) accused Tesla CEO Elon Musk of promoting a racist ideology. Khosla reposted an old Musk tweet, accusing him of backing 'white America great again' and urged Tesla, SpaceX and X staff to quit
The European Union is considering a ban on social media for children in 2026. While the French government has already voted in favour, the 27-member bloc is observing the situation, especially in Australia where such restrictions came into effect late last year
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is warning that former prime minister Imran Khan is suffering from a serious eye ailment and that he could permanently lose his vision. Here’s what we know
The plane carrying Maharashtra’s Ajit Pawar crash-landed at Baramati, turning into a fireball and killing all five on board. Now, the spotlight has turned to the aircraft, a Learjet 45 that is manufactured by Canada’s Bombardier Aerospace, and its safety record
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died after his plane crashed at the Baramati airport on Wednesday (January 28) morning. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief was one of the most powerful politicians in the state. Known as ‘dada’ (big brother) among his supporters, he emerged from his uncle Sharad Pawar’s shadow to shape the political landscape of the western state
Thailand and Nepal have ramped up travel screening while Taiwan has tightened health surveillance following cases of the Nipah virus in India. So far, two confirmed cases have been detected in West Bengal
US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, diplomatic threats and unilateral actions have unsettled allies, forcing countries across Europe and beyond to recalibrate ties. From the India-EU trade deal to fresh Western engagement with China, global powers are diversifying partnerships
Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister, has died after a plane carrying him from Mumbai crash-landed at Baramati. What caused the tragedy? Preliminary investigations suggest that the aircraft may have suffered technical errors
The Doomsday Clock has been moved to 85 seconds before midnight, the closest to global catastrophe. Nuclear escalation, collapsing arms control, climate breakdown, artificial intelligence risks, and rising geopolitical conflicts pushed atomic scientists to issue their starkest warning yet
India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on the historic free trade agreement (FTA) that is expected to deliver a Rs 6.4-lakh-crore boost to Indian exports to the European Union. The trade deal is especially poised to benefit 12 Indian states — from Uttar Pradesh to Kerala
Amid the outrage over the two shootings by ICE agents in Minneapolis, US President Donald Trump’s immigration officials have often painted those shot dead as aggressors. However, evidence in the Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti shootings contrast these allegations. Moreover, a pattern has emerged in which authorities rushed to defend officers without waiting for key facts to emerge
Keir Starmer begins his four-day official visit to China today ((January 28) marking it a first visit by a British PM in eight years. In the US, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will testify before the Senate panel on the capture of former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro
The Taliban’s new criminal code in Afghanistan has legalised slavery and granted mullahs legal immunity. Here is more about the ‘Criminal Procedure Code for Courts’
The resurgence of Nipah virus cases in West Bengal has sparked concerns in China ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, which sees a spike in travel. Five healthcare workers in the state are reported to have been infected with the highly fatal virus. Airports across Asia have tightened screening measures amid the outbreak
Former UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has become the latest prominent Conservative Party member to join Nigel Farage's right-wing Reform UK. As Braverman jumps ship, some say that the Reform party is at the risk of becoming the establishment it denounces
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer is all set to visit China in a bid to renew bilateral ties between the two nations. This marks the first visit by a UK PM to China in the last eight years. But, experts say that the two nations are neither allies nor enemies
European Council President António Costa’s referred to his Goan roots during the India-EU free trade agreement announcement on Tuesday. From holding an OCI card to tracing family ties to Margao, Costa’s connection to India runs deep
Germany’s ruling party is divided over part-time employment. The business wing of the leading Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has proposed a ban on the legal right to work part-time with some exceptions. In Germany, three in 10 people work part-time. But why is there opposition to side jobs?
India and the European Union have announced the conclusion of negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA). Here’s why the pact, which has been dubbed the ‘mother of all trade deals’, will bring India and the bloc closer together, has not yet been signed
A fresh controversy erupted after Grok, the AI assistant platform on X, mistranslated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reply to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s Republic Day greetings. However, Grok later updated the translation after users pointed out the error
After years of negotiations, India and the European Union have finally sealed the deal on the ‘biggest ever FTA’. Tariffs on 97 per cent of European products will be slashed, making items such as chocolates, olive oil and even luxury cars cheaper for Indians. Meanwhile, the 27-member bloc will get access to one of the world’s fastest-growing markets
US President Donald Trump has claimed American forces used a mysterious weapon called the 'Discombobulator' during the January operation to capture Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro. US officials and experts say the term likely refers to a mix of cyber, electronic, and acoustic military systems rather than a single weapon
Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir, a Pakistani human rights lawyer, and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, were arrested on Friday and given lengthy prison sentences by an Islamabad court. The daughter of former minister Shireen Mazari, she is a vocal critic of the government and the army
‘Border czar’ Tom Homan will travel to Minneapolis this week following the killing of another US citizen, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, by ICE agents. He will report directly to US President Donald Trump, as the city reels from two back-to-back killings
China has ordered for an investigation into the army’s top general, General Zhang Youxia. According to some experts, this will reverberate in Beijing's next move on Taiwan. Here's how
The Chinese military is in disarray after its top general, Zhang Youxia, was placed under investigation for ‘serious violations of discipline and law’. He has been accused of selling nuclear secrets to the US. But is there more to this than what meets the eye?
India and the European Union are set to announce a landmark free trade agreement aimed at boosting exports, cutting tariffs and deepening value-chain integration. From automobiles and EVs to textiles, electronics and pharmaceuticals, the deal could significantly reshape India-EU trade amid a volatile global trade environment
Public sector banks across India are on a nationwide strike today (January 27), impacting operations like cash withdrawals and deposits. Employees are refusing to work as their demand of a five-day workweek has gone unheard by the government