India and EU solidify defence and security partnership, vow to combat terrorism

IANS | January 27, 2026 2:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday underlined their commitment to raise the India–EU Strategic Partnership to a higher level based on shared values and principles including democracy, human rights, pluralism, rule of law, and the rules‑based international order with the UN at its core.

EU trade deal biggest in India's history, to create huge opportunities: PM Modi

IANS | January 27, 2026 1:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union, stressing that the landmark partnership between two major economies will create new opportunities for businesses, consumers, and the skilled workforce.