158 Indian Nationals Evacuated from Nepal Amid Catastrophic Flooding
The Ministry of External Affairs coordinated the safe evacuation of 158 Indian nationals from Nepal on September 1, 2026, amid catastrophic flooding in the country.
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U.S. strikes Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz as oil prices rise
A U.S. military strike on Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz on August 31 was followed by a rise of more than 3% in benchmark crude oil prices.
US explores engagement with Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami ahead of Feb 12 election, raising regional concerns
With Bangladesh headed for elections on February 12, 2026, reports say US diplomats have signalled interest in engaging Jamaat-e-Islami, a party once banned and still controversial. The outreach, framed as pragmatic diplomacy, has sparked unease in the region amid debates on security, trade leverage and democratic transition.
India and EU sign Security and Defence Partnership, opening a new chapter in strategic cooperation
India and the European Union have signed a Security and Defence Partnership on the margins of the EU–India Summit. The agreement sets a comprehensive framework for cooperation on areas such as maritime security, cyber, counter-terrorism and broader security dialogue, reflecting a push to deepen coordination amid a more challenging global environment.
EU and India sign Security and Defence Partnership, setting annual dialogue on maritime, cyber and counter-terrorism
The European Union and India signed a Security and Defence Partnership on January 27, 2026, on the margins of the EU-India Summit. The pact creates a structured framework for cooperation across areas including maritime security, cyber threats and counter-terrorism, with plans for an annual dialogue to review progress.
IndiGo starts non-stop India–Greece flights, linking Delhi and Mumbai to Athens
IndiGo launched direct scheduled services from Mumbai and Delhi to Athens in January 2026, cutting out transit stops and marking a first for an Indian airline on the Greece route.
EU-India trade deal momentum accelerates as Europe weighs tariffs and supply-chain risks
European commentary on 27 January 2026 highlights faster EU-India trade engagement, with focus on lowering tariffs and expanding market access, amid wider global trade uncertainty.
EU–India trade talks ‘accelerated’ as global tariff fears grow; deal framed as a major strategic reset
European officials say EU–India trade negotiations picked up pace over the past six months as global tariff threats and supply-chain anxiety reshaped priorities, with leaders positioning the agreement as a high-stakes bid to deepen market access and reduce steep import duties in key sectors.
India and EU clinch landmark free-trade pact after years of talks, linking tariffs, mobility and strategic cooperation
India and the European Union have concluded a major free-trade agreement after years of negotiations, promising broad tariff reductions and improved market access, alongside cooperation on mobility and strategic issues.
EU-India free trade agreement gathers pace as talks accelerate; signing expected later in 2026
Negotiations between India and the European Union have accelerated over the past six months, with leaders describing the agreement as one of the most comprehensive India has pursued. While the deal has been finalised politically, the formal signing is expected later in 2026, and implementation could follow in early 2027.
IndiGo begins direct India–Greece flights, linking Delhi and Mumbai with Athens
IndiGo has started non-stop scheduled services between India and Greece, operating Delhi–Athens and Mumbai–Athens flights three times a week, cutting transit time and removing the need for layovers via hubs in West Asia or Europe.
EU leaders travel to India for 16th EU-India Summit after attending Republic Day parade in New Delhi
European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are in India for the 16th EU-India Summit in New Delhi on 27 January 2026, after attending India’s Republic Day parade on 26 January as guests of honour. The EU says talks will focus on trade, security and defence, clean transition, technology and innovation, and people-to-people cooperation.