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India-EU to sign ‘Free Trade Agreement’ by year-end, says Ursula von der Leyen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, in Evian on Wednesday.
Updated on Jun 17, 2026 07:35 pm IST

EU-India trade deal: The path ahead

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with European Council President António Luís Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.
Published on Jun 16, 2026 10:16 am IST

PM Modi returns to Sweden for first visit since 2018: Here’s what’s on agenda

Watch: Swedish Gripen Fighters Escort Narendra Modi’s Aircraft Into Sweden | #shorts
Updated on May 18, 2026 12:00 am IST

Trump warns EU of higher tariffs over delayed trade deal, sets deadline

Trump made the remarks after what he called a “great call” with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Updated on May 08, 2026 01:37 am IST

EAM Jaishankar meets top EU leadership; discusses trade, global issues

EAM Jaishankar meets the Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas in Brussels on Monday. (@DrSJaishankar X)
Updated on Mar 16, 2026 10:05 pm IST

Inside the Himalayan-inspired menu served to EU leaders at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rashtrapati Bhavan celebrates Himalayan flavours in special dinner for EU guests.
Published on Jan 30, 2026 05:59 pm IST

‘Bang for the buck’: PM Modi pitches India as EU’s defence manufacturing hub

External affairs minister S Jaishankar and EU foreign and security policy chief Kaja Kallas sign an EU–India Security and Defence Partnership agreement, as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Council President Antonio Costa applaud next to them (REUTERS)
Updated on Jan 28, 2026 09:00 am IST

'Free trade zone of two billion people': EU president on pact with India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with European Council President Antonio Costa, left, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, right, during their meeting at the Hyderabad House, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.
Updated on Jan 27, 2026 01:02 pm IST

Ursula von der Leyen makes style statement in Anamika Khanna at India-EU Summit

European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen; Prime Minister Modi
Updated on Jan 27, 2026 11:59 pm IST

‘Long live India’: Von Der Leyen shares glimpses from R-Day, hails India-EU ties

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen was the chief guest at the 77th Republic Day parade, alongside European Council President Antonio Costa.
Published on Jan 27, 2026 02:39 am IST

Successful India makes world more stable, says von der Leyen after R-Day parade

Modi wrote on social media that the presence of the European leaders “underscores the growing strength of the India-European Union partnership and our commitment to shared values” (HT Photo/PMO)
Published on Jan 26, 2026 10:32 pm IST

Republic Day 2026: European Commission President wears Banarasi brocade

European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and PM Modi
Published on Jan 26, 2026 05:44 pm IST

Bactrian camel and trained indigenous dogs draw attention at Republic Day parade

India celebrated Republic Day 2026 with a grand Kartavya Path parade that featured a Bactrian camel, black kites and trained indigenous dogs.
Updated on Jan 26, 2026 05:08 pm IST

Ursula von der Leyen wears Indian ethnic at the 2026 Republic Day parade

Ursula von der Leyen at the Republic Day 2026 parade in New Delhi.
Published on Jan 27, 2026 03:01 pm IST

Who are Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen, Republic Day 2026 chief guests?

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Antonio Costa, President of the European Council.
Published on Jan 26, 2026 03:01 pm IST

Akash, BrahMos to Arjun: Inside India's defence lineup for Republic Day parade

A defence tableau showcasing the theme 'Victory Through Jointness' rolls past during the rain-affected full-dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi, Friday
Updated on Jan 26, 2026 12:00 pm IST

EU council president arrives in India to seal trade pact

President Costa is in New Delhi for the 16th EU-India summit taking place on Tuesday.
Updated on Jan 25, 2026 06:57 pm IST

Top EU leaders as Republic Day guests: Who are they, and why timing is key

Earlier speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ursula von der Leyen said that the two sides are “on the cusp of a historic trade agreement."
Updated on Jan 25, 2026 11:08 pm IST

Attacked from Left and Right, EU chief survives two no-confidence motions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Published on Oct 09, 2025 04:39 pm IST

India, EU eye headway as free trade agreement talks advance today

The trade talks figured in a phone call on September 4 between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Updated on Sept 08, 2025 08:29 am IST

EU leadership speaks with PM Modi, seeks help persuade Russia to end Ukraine war

Modi reiterated India’s consistent support for peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict and early restoration of peace and stability (X/eucopresident)
Updated on Sept 05, 2025 08:59 am IST

EU chief speaks with Modi, says ‘India has important role in ending Ukraine war’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Updated on Sept 04, 2025 08:59 pm IST

EU chief Von Der Leyen's plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming in Bulgaria

President of the European Commission Ursula Von Der Leyen is continuing with her scheduled EU tour.
Updated on Sept 01, 2025 06:43 pm IST

EU hopes for Trump tariff deal by July deadline after 'good exchange'

EU hopes for Trump tariff deal by July deadline after 'good exchange'
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 01:10 am IST

Trump agrees to delay 50% tariff hike on European Union imports until July 9

US President Donald Trump said the delay was to allow time for “serious negotiations” with the bloc.
Published on May 26, 2025 05:38 pm IST

Trump extends EU tariff deadline until July 9

Trump extends EU tariff deadline until July 9
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 09:18 pm IST

India, EU set deadline for free trade pact amid Trump's tariff threats

European Commission Ursula von der Leyen addresses the joint press statement with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Friday.
Published on Feb 28, 2025 05:13 pm IST

EU leadership lands in Delhi for free trade deal talks amid Trump tariff threat

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar meets European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday (Dr. S. Jaishankar-X)
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 08:54 pm IST

EU may not offer concessions to India for CBAM, Deforestation Regulation: Report

This photograph taken on February 18, 2025, shows the facade of the Berlaymont building, which houses the European Union Commission headquarters, and European Union flags, in Brussels.
Published on Feb 27, 2025 08:37 am IST

Why New Delhi and Brussels must reset bilateral ties

PREMIUM
Several recent developments create opportunities to overcome some of the old cliches Europeans and Indians have of each other and forge a forward-looking and broad-based partnership (ANI)
Published on Feb 26, 2025 09:54 pm IST