How EU-India FTA goes beyond tariffs to strategic trust

IANS | June 26, 2026 4:26 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) India and the European Union have concluded their Free Trade Agreement as both partners seek to diversify their markets amid the global tariff turmoil and the geopolitical landscape after Donald Trump took over as US President, an article said.

US Senator Warner says Trump tariffs set back India ties

IANS | June 25, 2026 11:58 PM

Washington, June 25 (IANS) Senior Democratic Senator Mark Warner said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump's tariff policies have set back the India-US relationship, saying that recent trade measures disrupted growing economic ties between the two countries despite their expanding strategic partnership.

India emerges as ‘preferred partner’ for Seychelles in maritime security and climate resilience: Report

IANS | June 25, 2026 10:46 PM

Canberra, June 25 (IANS) India has increasingly positioned itself as a "preferred partner" for climate-vulnerable island nations like Seychelles through its island diplomacy, while enhancing maritime security cooperation and advancing climate resilience efforts. By accelerating support for Seychelles' security and blue economy, India is seeking to balance geopolitical interests with local legitimacy, a report has stated.