Republic Day: Top EU Leaders To Meet PM Modi; Discuss Trade, Security And Defence Cooperation

The European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to visit India for the 16th EU-India Summit on 27 January. They will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to bolster the strategic partnership between the European Union and India. This high-level engagement underscores a deepening of ties amid evolving global

January 16, 2026
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European Troops Arrive In Greenland As Talks With US Highlight ‘Disagreement’ Over Island’s Future

Troops from several European nations have begun arriving in Greenland, signalling strong backing for Denmark amid escalating tensions over the Arctic island’s future. This development follows high-level talks in Washington between Danish, Greenlandic, and US officials, which exposed deep divisions. Denmark announced an expansion of its military footprint on Wednesday, prompting allies

January 16, 2026
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Presidents of European Commission, European Council To Be Chief Guests At This Year’s Republic Day Parade

The Presidents of the European Commission and the European Council will serve as chief guests at India’s 77th Republic Day parade, marking a significant diplomatic milestone.Antonio Luis Santos da Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, are scheduled to undertake a three-day state visit to India from 25 to 27 January.This

January 15, 2026
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US Congressman Pushes Bill To Annex Greenland, Grant Statehood Amid Trump Power Play

A US Congressman has introduced a provocative bill calling for the annexation of Greenland and its eventual elevation to statehood within the United States, amid renewed threats from President Donald Trump to assert control over the strategically vital Arctic island.The legislation, dubbed the "Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act," was tabled by Randy Fine, a Republican lawmaker from Florida

January 13, 2026
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India’s EU Pivot: Ditching US Tariffs For German Subs And FTAs

India’s strategic pivot towards the European Union amid escalating tensions with the United States marks a profound reconfiguration of its foreign economic and defence policies.German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s inaugural official visit to India, accompanied by a delegation of 23 leading German CEOs, underscores this shift. As punitive US tariffs climb to as much as 50 per cent, constraining

January 13, 2026
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PM Modi Shares Car Ride With German Chancellor Merz, Highlighting Growing India-Germany Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz shared a notable car ride on Monday, symbolising the strengthening personal rapport between the two leaders and the burgeoning India-Germany partnership. This gesture followed their engagements in Gujarat during Merz’s inaugural two-day official visit to India, which commenced on 12 January 2026.The image of the leaders inside the

January 12, 2026
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz: India-EU FTA Essential To Unlock India-Germany Ties; India Is Germany’s ‘Partner of Choice’

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has emphasised the critical need for an India-EU Free Trade Agreement to unlock the full potential of economic ties between India and Germany.Speaking during a joint press conference in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Merz described India as a "desired partner" and a "partner of choice" for Berlin. This statement underscores the

January 12, 2026
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Close Cooperation Between Indian, German Economies Important For Humanity: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has underscored the vital importance of robust economic cooperation between India and Germany, describing it as essential not only for the two nations but for humanity at large.Speaking during a joint press conference in Ahmedabad on 12 January 2026, he emphasised how such collaboration injects fresh momentum into their strategic partnership.The event marked the first

January 12, 2026
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