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We have existential threat coming from Russia at this time

Speaking at a Conference on Europe India and a changing World Order in the national capital EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas said that Europe has existential threat coming from Russia at this time.

2026-01-27T11:55:39.390079+00:00 IST

Violence against minorities in Bangladesh under spotlight

Delivering the keynote, Dr. Anthonie Holslag highlighted the link between blasphemy laws and communal violence, describing it as a form of "creeping genocide."

2026-01-27T11:54:53.743829+00:00 IST

Bangladesh EC says it will protect rights of minorities

The Bangladesh Election Commission says it is duty bound to to protect the voting rights of minorities and ensure a peaceful poll.

2026-01-27T11:39:38.498510+00:00 IST

“We take long to negotiate deals, but we stick to them,” EU HR VP

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas' spoke at a Conference on Europe India and a changing World Order.

2026-01-27T11:21:16.209262+00:00 IST

Balochistan: Activist condemns growing pattern of enforced disapp

Taking to social media platform X, activist Sammi condemned the incident, describing it as part of a disturbing trend across Balochistan.

2026-01-27T11:20:37.645533+00:00 IST

EU-India FTA is crucial geopolitical stabilizer: António Costa 

Noting that the European Union and India are committed to acting together as anchors of stability in an increasingly fragmented and multipolar world, European Council President Antonio Costa has said that the EU-India Free Trade Agreement is a crucial geopolitical stabilizer.

2026-01-27T11:16:58.577602+00:00 IST

Mild earthquake of magnitude 3.4 strikes Myanmar

As per the statement, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 139km.

2026-01-27T11:13:22.084568+00:00 IST

"India-EU summit will derisk global order," says EAM Jaishankar

Jaishankar further said that the Summit's outcomes, such as the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and other agreements, laid the foundation for a deeper partnership.

2026-01-27T11:11:36.607910+00:00 IST

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor spoke to US Secretary

Ambassador Sergio Gor, travelled to Turkmenistan from January 22 to January 23. Gor engaged in a series of high-level meetings with senior Turkmen government officials and the business community, focusing on expanding bilateral cooperation, promoting regional stability, and strengthening economic partnerships.

2026-01-27T10:55:37.957648+00:00 IST

India, EU ink 13 deals including FTA, Strategic Agenda, SDP

The agreements were signed during the 16th India-EU Summit co-chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2026-01-27T10:11:21.356858+00:00 IST

India EU ink security and defence partnership

As India and EU signed the security and defence partnership, EU Vice President Kaja Kallas noted that this would help in exploring Indian participation in European defence initiatives.

2026-01-27T09:35:06.419271+00:00 IST

India-EU sign Security, Defence Partnership

India and the European Union on Tuesday signed a landmark Security and Defence Partnership, marking the first overarching defence and security framework between the two sides, as leaders from both blocs agreed to significantly deepen cooperation across strategic, regional and global security domains.

2026-01-27T09:20:20.230671+00:00 IST

"Milestone deal, will enhance bilateral trade and investment"

The two sides reiterated their determination to further reinforce their strategic partnership, delivering tangible benefits for both sides.

2026-01-27T09:19:50.913234+00:00 IST

PM Modi seeks reforms in global institutions amid world turmoil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for reforms in international institutions to effectively address contemporary challenges, citing growing turmoil in the global order.

2026-01-27T08:54:12.060485+00:00 IST

Two giants India and EU sign the win-win deal: Ursula von der Ley

EC President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday hailed the signing of the India-EU Free trade agreement.

2026-01-27T08:52:50.402814+00:00 IST

‘I’m President of European Council but also overseas Indian'

European Council President Antonio Costa showed his overseas Indian card during the joint press meet here in the national capital on Tuesday and underlined how the conclusion of negotiations holds a special meaning for him.

2026-01-27T08:38:46.331128+00:00 IST

India-EU FTA blueprint for shared prosperity: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the conclusion of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), describing it as "not just a trade agreement, but a blueprint for shared prosperity."

2026-01-27T08:29:46.385094+00:00 IST

India-EU ink Security and Defence Partnership

India and the European Union inked key agreements and MoUs on Tuesday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa. Notably, India and the EU have also agreed on a strategy document titled, 'Towards 2030- a joint India-European Union Comprehensive Strategic Agenda.'

2026-01-27T08:27:54.372145+00:00 IST

Seminars, vigils mark ‘Baloch Genocide Remembrance Day’

People across Balochistan and Baloch-populated regions observed 25 January with seminars, vigils and awareness campaigns to mark what the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) calls "Baloch Genocide Remembrance Day", The Balochistan Post reported.

2026-01-27T08:11:49.354068+00:00 IST

Pakistan: HRC condemns heavy sentences for human rights lawyers

In a statement posted on X, the council said: "This verdict is a dangerous link in the chain of silencing powerful voices advocating for human rights in Pakistan."

2026-01-27T08:07:20.732761+00:00 IST

India-EU summit to deliver citizen benefits, prosperity, security

President of the European Council Antonio Costa on Tuesday said that the 16th India-EU Summit will deliver tangible benefits for citizens, enhanced prosperity and security, and contribute to a resilient multipolar world, while expressing optimism about strengthening the partnership between India and the European Union.

2026-01-27T07:49:28.412835+00:00 IST