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The Council of the European Union unanimously approved conclusions on the New Strategic EU-India Agenda on October 20, 2025, establishing an institutional framework that coordinates the foreign policy priorities of all 27 member states toward India. This approval transforms the Joint Communication proposed by the High Representative and European Commission in September 2025 into binding policy direction, instructing EU institutions to articulate and implement the strategic ag

The long-awaited India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has entered a decisive phase, with negotiations now advancing to the political level. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled to visit Brussels later this month to meet EU Executive Vice President and Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, a move that marks a major step toward resolving the remaining differences in one of India’s most significant trade negotiations. Talks Elevated to Political Level

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty of the French Republic on cooperation in the field of digital technologies. This development marks a formal expansion of the strategic digital partnership between the two nations, building upon the

The three-day EU–India Joint Counter-UAS Training held from 13 to 15 October 2025 in Manesar, Gurugram represents a significant advancement in bilateral security cooperation. By bringing together the European Union’s High Risk Security Network (HRSN) and India’s National Security Guard (NSG), the exercise underscores both partners’ commitment to countering evolving unmanned aerial systems (UAS) threats and enhancing joint readiness for critical infrastructure protection. Coun

The European Investment Bank's development arm, EIB Global, has announced a substantial financing package exceeding ₹5,200 crore to support India's sustainable infrastructure across clean water, urban mobility, and climate action sectors. The announcement, made during EIB Vice-President Nicola Beer's business visit to India in October 2025, reinforces the strategic partnership between the European Union and India in advancing sustainable development priorities.​ Metro Network

India and the UK naval partnership have achieved a significant military milestone with the completion of Exercise Konkan 2025, marking the first time both nations deployed their aircraft carriers in joint operations. This bilateral maritime exercise, conducted from October 5-12, 2025, off India's western coast, represents a transformative moment in Indo-Pacific security cooperation.​ First Combined Carrier Strike Group Operations Exercise Konkan 2025 featured the UK's HMS Pri

A significant milestone in European border management was marked on 12 October 2025, as the European Union activated its new digital border system, known as the Entry/Exit System (EES). This development ushers in a streamlined, technology-driven process for non-EU travellers entering or leaving the EU, aiming to enhance both efficiency and security across external borders. Announcement and Rollout Timeline The update was publicly communicated by the European Commission on 13

The European Chips Act 2 sets out an ambitious vision to bolster the EU’s semiconductor ecosystem, targeting a 20 percent share of the...

The European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas presented the EU's strategic approach to...

The visit of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to India has culminated in several key outcomes, fostering closer collaboration...

The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India, has officially invited applications for research and innovation projects under...

EU Ambassador to India Hervé Delphin has emphasized the need for resolving critical outstanding issues as India and the European Union...

The UK Space Agency has announced a significant expansion of its international footprint by unveiling 23 new collaborative projects under...

The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) officially entered into force on October 1, 2025, following the Prosperity...

Ambassador H.E. Hervé Delphin's keynote address at the India's World Magazine Event delivered compelling insights into the evolving...

The European Commission has adopted Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1939 on 24 September 2025, updating harmonised standards for thermal...

The United Kingdom and India renewed their tax administration partnership in London last week, with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and...

The India-EU Ideathon on “Combating Marine Plastic Litter” was officially launched on September 25, 2025, bringing together innovators...

The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) continues to attract significant attention, particularly the Intellectual...

Limassol Welcomes INS Trikand: Forging Stronger India-Cyprus Naval Ties The arrival of INS Trikand, India's advanced stealth frigate, at...