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'India's P20 Presidency Was A Success': EU Parliament's Strategy Chief

Spouses of P20 dignitaries were on Saturday showcased the contributions of all Indian Prime Ministers at Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in Delhi

Oct 14, 2023, 21:53 PM IST

DNA: Single charger for all electronic devices?

A new law has come in 27 countries of Europe, under which all devices like mobile phones, digital cameras will be charged with a single charger. The European Union has legalized it, now from 2024, all electronic devices will use a single charger.

Jun 11, 2022, 02:16 AM IST

Russia Ukraine War: EU convenes meeting after Russia's decision

Big news related to Russia Ukraine war. Important meeting of energy ministers of European countries today. Will discuss the supply of Russian gas. After the decision of Russia, the EU called a meeting.

May 02, 2022, 09:30 AM IST

DNA: Do you also work overtime?

In this segment of DNA, we will analyze the line between office and home which has been blurred by work from home. The basis of this analysis is the resolution passed in the European Parliament, which says that if an employee works for more than the hours fixed by his company, then it will be considered a violation of his fundamental rights.

Jun 30, 2021, 00:28 AM IST

26/11 Mumbai terror attacks: European Parliament lambasts Pakistan, questions Imran Khan govt over action taken against terrorists

The members of the European Parliament criticised Pakistan and questioned the actions it has taken against Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Nov 26, 2020, 21:39 PM IST

Inappropriate for a legislature to pass judgement on another: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla tells European Parliament

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday (January 27) wrote a letter to European Parliament President David Maria Sassoli over the resolutions moved against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in European Parliament, saying it is inappropriate for one legislature to pass judgement on another. Birla asserted that the practice should not be allowed to continue because it can be misused by vested interests.

Jan 27, 2020, 22:54 PM IST

EU leaders scramble for consensus on 2050 carbon neutral target

EU nations hoping to help lead the fight against global warming by agreeing to go carbon neutral by 2050 at a summit on Thursday engaged in last-ditch diplomacy to ease fears among central and eastern states that such a commitment could cost jobs.

Jun 20, 2019, 22:48 PM IST

France's Le Pen unveils new far-right European Parliament group

While parties committed to strengthening the EU won two-thirds of seats in last month`s Europe-wide election, nationalist leaders hailed their strong gains as a vindication.

Jun 13, 2019, 23:46 PM IST

Polish nationalists win EU vote, set stage for national ballot: Exit poll

An exit poll by pollster IPSOS showed PiS heading towards its best result ever in a general or European Union election with 42.4 per cent of votes.

May 27, 2019, 11:49 AM IST

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to meet European Parliament over privacy

Facebook has come under scrutiny for the way it handles personal data.

May 17, 2018, 00:42 AM IST

Brexit talks: European Parliament gives conditional approval for 2nd phase

The European Parliament on Wednesday gave conditional approval to move the Brexit negotiations onto the second phase.

Dec 13, 2017, 22:35 PM IST

EU parliament toughens law to limit cheap Chinese imports

The European Parliament overwhelmingly passed a law today that gives the EU far more legal freedom to tighten trade barriers against cheap imports from China.

Nov 16, 2017, 00:10 AM IST

Theresa May's party suspends two EU lawmakers over Brexit vote

Britain`s ruling Conservatives barred two of their own lawmakers in the European Parliament after they broke the party whip and voted for a motion demanding London do more to meet EU demands in Brexit talks.

Oct 08, 2017, 16:42 PM IST

World leaders accuse Pakistan of state-sponsored terrorism at UNHRC conference

Israeli Minister of Science Technology and Space, Yakoov Peri and Fulvio Martuschiello, Member of European Parliament, have accused Pakistan of state-sponsored terrorism at the 36th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Sep 15, 2017, 18:06 PM IST

EU lawmaker condemns Amarnath terror attack

Seven pilgrims were killed and 19 injured in the attack.

Jul 14, 2017, 18:19 PM IST

Turkey: EU Parliament vote to end talks 'terrible mistake'

The minister also said Turkey would never accept any proposal to reformulate EU-Turkish ties through a series of agreements on immigration, combating terrorism, and trade. 

Jul 06, 2017, 16:36 PM IST

French Holocaust survivor Simone Veil dies at 89

Simone Veil, a former magistrate and Holocaust survivor best known in France for legalising abortion in the 1970s, died on Friday. She was 89 years old.

Jun 30, 2017, 15:25 PM IST

European Union slams Pakistan over use of military courts in country

European Union has lambasted Pakistan over human rights violation and persecution of minorities. The Union observed that Pakistan govt failed in protecting religious minority groups.

Jun 16, 2017, 13:53 PM IST

Hungary tightens rules on foreign-funded NGOs, defying EU parliament

The European Parliament has called for it to be withdrawn.

Jun 13, 2017, 17:16 PM IST

European Parliament chief denies British PM's allegations

May stated that Britain would not allow the "bureaucrats of Brussels run over us" and urged voters to "give me your backing to fight for Britain."

May 04, 2017, 23:04 PM IST