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September 22, 2026 5:57 PM

India-EU partnership opens new avenues in AI, quantum tech and semiconductors: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh on Tuesday held discussions with a delegation of the European Parliament Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) on the effective implementation of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement and deeper cooperation in science, technology, research and critical and emerging technologies. The delegation, led by Angelika Winzig, MEP from Austria, and Raffaele Stancanelli, held discussions with the Minister on strengthening the In...

May 8, 2026 11:48 AM

EU countries, lawmakers clinch provisional deal on watered-down AI rules

EU countries and European Parliament lawmakers on Thursday agreed to watered-down landmark artificial intelligence rules, including delaying their implementation, in a move critics say shows Europe caving in to Big Tech. The tentative agreement, which needs formal approval from EU governments and the European Parliament in the coming months, followed nine hours of negotiations. "Today's agreement on the AI Act significantly supports our companies by reducing recurring administrative costs," Ma...

June 5, 2025 12:10 PM

Indian delegation meets EU representatives in Belgium, conveys firm resolve against terrorism

An all-party Indian Parliamentary delegation, led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, held a series of high-level engagements in Brussels on Wednesday with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), emphasising India's resolute stance against cross-border terrorism. The Indian MPs visited the European Parliament and engaged with MEPs, including from the Delegation for Relations with India, the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), and the Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE). The delegation brie...

September 16, 2024 4:01 PM

PM Modi’s Poland Visit: “Poland sees India as great partner for business…:” Lodz Governor

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, Lodz Governor Dorota Ryl emphasized that Poland views India as a "great partner" for business and other collaborations. In an interview, Dorota Ryl mentioned that many business delegations from Poland visit India regularly. She underscored that PM Modi's visit is of significant importance to Poland and the region. Regarding PM Modi's upcoming visit, she stated, "The visit of Prime Minister Modi is of great significance to Poland and the region. We ...

September 16, 2024 4:01 PM

PM Modi’s Poland visit very important for us due to politics & business: European Parliament member

European Parliament member Dariusz Jonski called Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Poland "very important" due to politics and business. He noted that the Indian PM is visiting Poland after 45 years. PM Modi will be making official visits to Poland and Ukraine from August 21-23, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday. His visit will be the first visit by an Indian PM to Poland in 45 years. The visit comes as New Delhi and Warsaw mark the 70th anniversary of the establish...

July 19, 2024 2:48 PM

PM Modi congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on her win as European Commission President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Ursula von der Leyen on Friday following her re-election as President of the European Commission for a second term. PM Modi expressed his eagerness to continue strengthening the strategic partnership between India and the European Commission. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Congratulations, @vonderleyen, on your re-election as the President of the European Commission. Look forward to working together to strengthen the India-Eurpoean Co...

June 6, 2024 4:06 PM

Netherlands launch four-day European Union elections across 27 nations

The Netherlands initiated voting Thursday in the European Union's parliamentary elections, setting the stage for a crucial democratic exercise expected to highlight the rise of far-right parties across the 27-nation bloc. Polling stations opened across the Netherlands, marking the start of four days of voting for the 751-seat European Parliament. The Dutch are the first to cast ballots, with the rest of the EU following with votes stretched over the remaining three days through Sunday. Irish v...

April 24, 2024 4:42 PM

EU Parliament adopts new rules to improve air quality by 2030

The European Parliament adopted stricter legally-binding air pollution limits on Wednesday that must be complied with by 2030. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT The World Health Organization (WHO) tightened its air quality guidelines last year, hoping to push countries toward clean energy and prevent deaths caused by dirty air. Air pollution causes 300,000 premature deaths in Europe each year. EU Environment Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevicius said the tougher EU rules could reduce that number by 70% over t...