Europe: News
Major crackdown on Bishnoi gang; 24 arrested across US, Canada
A massive international law enforcement operation, named Operation Hard Ball, against India-based transnational organized crime groups has led to several arrests.
US might co-produce missiles with European allies
The United States is in talks with Germany and other European nations to co-produce missiles, as per Reuters.
Why EU wants France to amend social media ban law
The European Union (EU) has advised France to modify its proposed law banning social media for users under the age of 15.
Trump departs for NATO summit, credits Turkey's Erdogan factor
United States President Donald Trump has departed for Ankara for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit.
Uber pauses food delivery expansion in Europe
Uber has put a halt to its planned food delivery expansion in Europe, according to Financial Times.
Aluminium industry seeks tighter scrap import rules to protect investments
India's aluminum industry is embroiled in a debate over the imposition of import duties.
Modi inaugurates CG Semi's semiconductor manufacturing plant in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated India's third semiconductor manufacturing plant at Sanand, Gujarat.
These Chinese robots can detect cables buried under seabed
China is gearing up to export advanced robots capable of detecting marine cables buried under the seabed.
China's new satellite engine is better than US, European counterparts
China has successfully tested a new satellite engine with an unprecedented operating life.
European politician probing spyware abuses hacked with Pegasus
Stelios Kouloglou, a former member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Greece, was targeted by NSO Group's hacking software while investigating spyware abuses in Europe.
IRDAI weighs commission overhaul to curb insurance mis-selling
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is mulling a major overhaul in the way distributors are compensated.
Portugal launches open model amid Europe's AI sovereignty push
Portugal has launched 'Amalia,' its first-ever open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model.
Google ordered to pay $2B in Swedish antitrust case
Google has been ordered to pay nearly $2 billion by a Swedish court.
Why India's highways can withstand extreme heat but Europe's can't
Europe is facing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures above 40°C causing widespread disruption like water shortages and infrastructure damage. Over 1,000 people have also died since June 21.
India urges EU to reconsider metal scrap export restrictions
India has requested the European Union to reconsider its proposed restrictions on metal scrap exports.
WHO links heatwave in Europe to over 1,300 excess deaths
Europe is currently experiencing an unprecedented early summer heatwave, which the World Health Organization (WHO) has linked to over 1,300 excess deaths since June 21.
Volkswagen eyes 100,000 job cuts, factory closures
Volkswagen AG, the parent company of Porsche and Audi, is planning a major restructuring.
North India to witness rainfall as monsoon advances: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms across North India in the coming week.
Polestar barred from selling new cars in US
Polestar, the Swedish electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer owned by China's Geely, has been barred from selling its new cars in the US.
EU air safety body wants airlines to avoid Iranian airspace
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has urged airlines to continue avoiding the airspace over Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon.
Peaq EV is Skoda's largest car ever
Skoda has unveiled its latest electric vehicle (EV), the Peaq. The model is based on the Vision 7S concept that was first shown in 2022.
France reports 40 drownings as heatwave sweeps across Europe
France recorded its hottest day on record on Tuesday, with temperatures hitting 44.3 degrees Celsius in a southwestern town.
EU's Taliban talks spark outrage; MEPs say bloc normalizing regime
The European Union (EU) is facing intense criticism over its decision to host a Taliban delegation in Brussels.
Europe heatwave: Record temperatures scorch UK, 18 dead in France
Europe is currently reeling under a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 40°C in several countries.
Ray-Ban heir steps up battle for family empire
31-year-old Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, the heir to the Ray-Ban fortune, has publicly challenged his family's holding company.
Where did horses come from?
A new fossil DNA study has upended the long-held belief that horses were introduced to the Americas by Spanish conquistadors.
India-EU free trade agreement to be signed by December
India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) are set to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) by December, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced today.
'Europe 2031' scenario warns of AI divide, Europe's tech irrelevance
A speculative thought experiment, dubbed "Europe 2031," has gone viral, raising alarms about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in Europe.
Amazon considers selling custom AI chips to challenge NVIDIA's dominance
Amazon is in talks to sell its custom artificial intelligence (AI) chips to other companies, according to Bloomberg.
EU faces €1B per day trade deficit with China
The European Union (EU) is facing an unprecedented trade deficit with China, hitting a staggering €1 billion per day.
Kazakhstan's new $10B AI deal is supported by NVIDIA
Kazakhstan has signed a series of agreements with US-based start-up Firebird Inc. to develop artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
Tesla accused of misleading EU regulators over autonomous safety data
Tesla has been accused of presenting misleading safety data for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system to European regulators.
Is the UK headed for deindustrialization?
UK's industrial sector is on the brink of collapse, with thousands of companies warning they could go bankrupt in the next year due to high energy prices.
Spectacular solar eclipse on August 12: When, where to watch
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will be visible from eastern Greenland, western Iceland, and northern Spain.
EU moves to tighten carbon emissions fee on imports
The European Union (EU) has decided to make it more difficult to suspend its carbon emissions fee on imports.
AI start-up Mistral wants to raise $3.5B at $23.15B valuation
French artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Mistral is said to be in early-stage talks to raise around €3 billion ($3.5 billion).
'That was the intention': Finland backs India's Russian oil purchases
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has defended India's purchase of Russian oil, saying it was in line with the Western-imposed oil price cap.
Venezuelan Tren de Aragua leader killed in US strike: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed the death of Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, known as Nino Guerrrero, the leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
Trade ties key to India's $30 trillion goal: Piyush Goyal
Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, has said that India must strengthen its international trade relations to achieve the ambitious goal of becoming a $30 trillion economy by 2047.
Apple slams revived US bill aimed at curbing Big Tech
Apple has slammed the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA), a bipartisan bill reintroduced by Senators Chuck Grassley and Amy Klobuchar.