UK imposes new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet after Indian captain arrestAjay Pant, 38, was arrested by the National Crime Agency (NCA) during a joint operation with British armed forces to intercept a Russian sh...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
Ukraine aims to align banks, insurers with EU rules by 2028, central banker saysUkraine is fast-tracking financial reforms to align its banking and insurance sectors with EU standards by 2028, despite ongoing war. Gover...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Europe to incentivise governments to buy made-in-EU chips by startups, document showsThe European Commission is pushing for governments to purchase chips manufactured by European startups. This initiative aims to lessen the ...
28 May, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Has China eaten Europe's lunch? A Brussels-Beijing battle is brewingEurope is adopting a tougher stance against China's industrial practices. A new strategy aims to protect European industries from unfair co...
26 May, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Corporate India gets a call of duty and it's raring to goIn a dynamic shift, India's defence industry is witnessing a groundbreaking transformation where private corporations are spearheading pivo...
25 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Mixed messages and military mismatch erode U.S. and Europe's Atlantic pactEuropean nations are questioning America's commitment to NATO. Unpredictable signals from the Trump administration are causing concern amon...
01 May, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Another trade war? EU fires first shot in economic clash with ChinaEU is planning a major shift in its industrial policy through the proposed “Made in Europe” framework under the Industrial Accelerator Act,...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Why is the UAE, OPEC’s third-largest oil producer, leaving OPEC? Will Iraq or Kuwait leave next, and what it means for oil prices and the cartel’s futureWhy is UAE leaving OPEC, will Iraq or Kuwait leave next? Nearly 3.5 million barrels per day are now at stake. The Organization of the Petro...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
EU plans 'made in Europe' rules for public purchases of green techThe European Union is set to introduce new rules for public procurement of green technologies. These regulations will mandate that batterie...
19 Jan, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
India opens govt procurement for UK firms; experts see it as strategic shiftIndia's free trade agreement with the UK includes concessions in government procurement, allowing British firms to bid on tenders with just...
25 Jul, 2025, 01.06 PM IST
EU's mindset needs to be rebalanced, says ChinaBeijing has imposed export controls on rare earth magnets, hitting EU industries hard and compounding an increasingly unbalanced trading re...
10 Jul, 2025, 12.02 AM IST
EU bars Chinese firms from most medical device tendersThe European Union plans to restrict Chinese firms from bidding on EU medical device contracts. This action follows concerns about fair mar...
20 Jun, 2025, 11.50 AM IST
EU does not want trade war with Beijing, says bloc's ambassador to ChinaThe EU ambassador to China stated that while the EU seeks to avoid a trade war, five years of discussions have failed to produce significan...
09 Nov, 2024, 05.45 PM IST
EU launches investigation into Chinese medical device marketThe European Commission initiates an inquiry into Chinese procurement of medical devices, suspecting unfair access for European suppliers. ...
24 Apr, 2024, 11.05 AM IST
- Belgium hopes talks on India-EU FTA will conclude by year end
Belgium hoped the ongoing negotiations for India-EU FTA will conclude by end of this year, as it sought access to the country's public proc...
03 Aug, 2012, 03.25 PM IST
- EU won't get further access to government business
Market access being discussed would cover purchases for govt use and not what is done for commercial sale or resale.
02 Apr, 2012, 02.52 AM IST