Portugal launches first open-source AI model, joining Europe's sovereignty pushPortugal has unveiled its inaugural open-source artificial intelligence model, named Amalia, a significant step towards European AI soverei...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
Europe frets about US AI as tech world flocks to France for G7, VivaTechEuropean leaders and tech executives are focusing on technological sovereignty. Discussions at G7 and VivaTech highlight concerns about Ame...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Russia is the test of Europe's strategic autonomyEuropean ambassadors' visit to Moscow to discuss ending the Ukraine invasion proved futile, highlighting Europe's geopolitical challenges. ...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
PM Modi, Macron discuss expansion of India's UPI in France, sign 19 pactsPrime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron met and signed 19 agreements. Discussions covered AI, innovation, trade, ...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
IT secretary signals stricter government controls for AI, biometric devicesIndia is prioritising strategic autonomy and control over AI and biometric hardware, following global trends. Concerns over trusted sources...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
IT secretary signals stricter govt controls for AI, biometric devicesIndia's IT secretary, S Krishnan, emphasized the need for strategic autonomy and control over AI and biometric hardware. Citing concerns ov...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM 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
Pakistan is shaping up an idea that can worry IndiaPakistan is pushing a proposed “Islamic NATO” with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Pakistan, aiming to build a regional defence bloc that r...
15 May, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
Delhi-Kolkata direct flight: Bengal win gives Modi strategic room shrinking for other world leadersRecent assembly election victories have significantly strengthened Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strategic position. This success provides...
05 May, 2026, 11.31 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
Strategic autonomy is a long game — Indian statecraft needs to accord it that respectAs 2026 approaches, India will refine its strategic autonomy. This involves leveraging geography, supply chains, and technology. India aims...
31 Dec, 2025, 10.45 PM IST
Belgium looking to step up defence cooperation with India: Maxime PrevotBelgium's foreign minister Maxime Prevot emphasized the need for Europe to develop its own strategic autonomy, particularly in the defense ...
05 Mar, 2025, 12.25 AM IST
French minister says US defence pivot 'kick in the behind'French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu stressed the need for European defence autonomy, prompted by the US's shifting defence priorities...
21 Jan, 2025, 05.21 PM IST
Emmanuel Macron's China remarks exasperate EU alliesThis focused European minds on the need to shore up their own defences, for a while, but when Russia invaded Ukraine Washington's military ...
13 Apr, 2023, 10.32 PM IST
India and Germany's partnership goes beyond diplomatic nicetiesThe strategic partnership between India and Germany dates back to May 2000. Its institutionalisation with the launch of the intergovernment...
05 May, 2022, 11.30 PM IST
Indian neutral stand cannot be abusedAs a major growing economy, not to mention a country that takes its democratic credentials seriously, India plays an important role in an i...
03 Mar, 2022, 11.02 PM IST
Europe still needs the US, NATO for security: German Defence Minister"The idea of a strategic autonomy of Europe goes too far if it nurtures the illusion that we could ensure Europe's security, stability and ...
17 Nov, 2020, 04.16 PM IST