Why China’s rare earth exports are a key issue in trade tensions with US
Beijing has a virtual monopoly on supply of the critical minerals used to make everything from cars to wind turbines.
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‘Looking To Deepening Ties, Centrepiece Is FTA’: EAM Jaishankar On India-EU Relations
India’s relationship with the European Union (EU) has reached a pivotal phase, with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar underscoring the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as the centrepiece of deepening bilateral ties. Speaking at the German Marshall Fund Brussels Forum 2025, Jaishankar emphasised that India assigns “pretty high priority” to its partnership with the EU, reflecting a decade-long
EAM Jaishankar Interacts With EU Top Brass; Discusses FTA Agreement, IMEC
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held a series of high-level meetings with European Union leaders in Brussels on June 11, 2025, focusing on deepening the India-EU strategic partnership, advancing the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), and promoting the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), alongside discussions on clean energy and connectivity.During his engagements,
India iPhone Production Stabilises At ₹15,000 Crore In May
India’s iPhone production stabilised at over ₹15,000 crore in May 2025, reflecting a robust and sustained manufacturing pace despite a slight dip from the March peak of ₹19,630 crore, which was driven by Apple’s efforts to front-load shipments to the US ahead of anticipated tariff deadlines. This May output remains well above the 2024 monthly average of ₹10,000–11,000 crore, underscoring India’s
Fashion brands accused of shortcuts on climate pledges overlooking workers
A new report accuses fashion giants of not considering the welfare of workers affected by climate change.
Why are people having fewer children? ‘Financial limitations’ a top barrier
A new report is shedding light on why birth rates are falling around the world and suggests it’s not from people choosing to have fewer children.
EAM Jaishankar Meets European Parliament President Roberta Metsola; Discusses Trade, Strategic Partnerships
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola in Brussels on June 11, 2025, marking a significant step in strengthening India-European Union (EU) relations, particularly in the areas of trade, technology, and security.During their meeting, both leaders emphasized the importance of deepening parliamentary ties and reaffirmed their commitment to
Congress Criticises Modi Government Over World Bank Poverty Data
The Congress party has sharply criticised the Modi government following the World Bank’s announcement that India’s extreme poverty rate dropped to 5.3% in 2022-23, down from 27.1% in 2011-12. This significant decline coincides with the World Bank’s revision of the International Poverty Line (IPL) from $2.15 to $3 per day (2021 PPP), a change that raises the threshold for measuring extreme poverty
Jaishankar And EU Commission President von der Leyen Advance India-EU Strategic Partnership Amid Security And Trade Talks
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on June 10, 2025, to discuss deepening the India-EU partnership, with a strong focus on security, trade, and technological cooperation.The meeting took place in the context of heightened regional tensions following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26
India And EU Aim To Finalise Ambitious Free Trade Agreement By Year-End: EAM Jaishankar
India and the European Union (EU) are poised to deepen their strategic partnership, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressing strong support for concluding an ambitious and balanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of 2025.This commitment was articulated during the inaugural India-EU Strategic Dialogue held in Brussels on June 10, 2025, where Jaishankar met with EU High