‘No rule forbids Iran’: Tehran rejects EU stand on Hormuz transit rights

‘No rule forbids Iran’: Tehran rejects EU stand on Hormuz transit rights

Iran has rejected remarks by European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on transit through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that international law does not prevent it from acting to safeguard its security. Kallas had said that passage through key waterways like Hormuz “must remain open and free of charge” under international law. Responding, Iran’s…

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US launches trade probe targeting China, EU, India and others after tariff setback

US launches trade probe targeting China, EU, India and others after tariff setback

The Trump administration has launched a new trade investigation targeting excess industrial capacity in 16 major trading partners, a move aimed at rebuilding tariff pressure after the US Supreme Court struck down a key part of President Donald Trump’s tariff programme last month. According to Reuters, the probe was announced Wednesday by US Trade Representative…

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‘Not While We’re In Power’: Modi Govt Assures Dairy Is Off The Table In India-EU Trade Deal

‘Not While We’re In Power’: Modi Govt Assures Dairy Is Off The Table In India-EU Trade Deal

Last Updated:January 29, 2026, 06:43 IST Top officials from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry have emphasised that the protection of the dairy industry is a non-negotiable red line for the NDA government By excluding dairy from the EU pact, New Delhi has successfully navigated a two-decade-old deadlock. (Representational image/AI-generated) In a move following the conclusion…

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‘PM Modi’s Astute Vision…’: Amit Shah Hails India-EU FTA As Defining Moment In Global Trade

‘PM Modi’s Astute Vision…’: Amit Shah Hails India-EU FTA As Defining Moment In Global Trade

Last Updated:January 27, 2026, 7:23 PM IST Amit Shah said the FTA reflects PM Modi’s diplomatic vision and strengthens the goal of an Atmanirbhar Bharat through a trusted, balanced and mutually beneficial partnership. Union Home Minister Amit Shah (Credits: Amit Shah/X) India and the European Union have announced the conclusion of negotiations for a Free…

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‘अमेरिका ही हारा…’, India-EU डील को लेकर एक्सपर्ट ने ट्रंप को सुना दी खरी-खरी

‘अमेरिका ही हारा…’, India-EU डील को लेकर एक्सपर्ट ने ट्रंप को सुना दी खरी-खरी

On one hand, Donald Trump is trying to conclude the India-US Trade Deal on his own terms under the threat of tariffs, while the Indian government is moving ahead with its strategy and is making trade deals with many countries one after the other without bowing to anyone’s terms. Recently, after Oman and New Zealand,…

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‘Weel’ In Motion: Visiting Dutch Minister Backs India-EU Trade Deal, Rejects Trump Line | Exclusive

‘Weel’ In Motion: Visiting Dutch Minister Backs India-EU Trade Deal, Rejects Trump Line | Exclusive

Last Updated:December 20, 2025, 00:14 IST David van Weel emphasised in an exclusive interview with News18 that as two major democracies, the Netherlands and India must have an honest dialogue regarding internal challenges A central pillar of the visit was the expansion of the semiconductor partnership. Image/X During his two-day official visit to India on…

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Sergey Lavrov warns West, says any aggression will be met with decisive response

Sergey Lavrov warns West, says any aggression will be met with decisive response

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the West on Saturday that any aggression against Moscow would face a “decisive response,” warning against attempts to down aircraft in Russian airspace and accusing Germany of militaristic rhetoric. Estonia has accused Russia of sending three fighter jets into its airspace in recent weeks. In a separate incident, NATO…

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Google Fined Almost €3 Billion By EU For Anti-Competitive Adtech Practices, Donald Trump Reacts

    Google Fined Almost €3 Billion By EU For Anti-Competitive Adtech Practices, Donald Trump Reacts

    Google Hit With Antitrust EU Fine: The European Union fined Alphabet Inc.’s Google nearly €3 billion ($3.5 billion) for anti-competitive practices and ordered the tech giant to stop giving preferential treatment to its own advertising technology services. After this hefty penalty, US President Donald Trump criticized the EU on September 9, calling the penalty “unfair”…

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