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Doctor, techie among new Indian-origin peers in House of Lords

December 24, 2025 6:06 pm

A well-known fertility doctor, a technology entrepreneur and politicians with a track record at the European and local government level are among four new Indian-origin peers who are set to take their seats in the House of Lords in the New Year.

EU Parliament approves phase out of Russian gas imports

December 17, 2025 7:35 pm

The EU agreed earlier this month on legislation to cut ties with Europe's former top gas supplier Russia, having vowed to do so after Moscow's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Beatles legend Paul McCartney hits out at EU’s proposed ban on 'veggie burger' and 'vegan sausage'

December 07, 2025 8:45 pm

The EU proposal includes other labels like, "egg yolk", "egg white" and "escalope" that would be restricted to products that contain meat.

Ram Madhav writes: In the face of ‘wokeism’, Indian nationalists must collaborate with Western conservatives

July 13, 2024 9:52 am

An alliance of the Indian and the global right is required to tackle the left-liberal control over institutions, keeping in mind religious and cultural diversity

The King and Keir: Is Charles about to get a prime minister he likes?

June 27, 2024 6:56 pm

If Sir Keir Starmer is swept into No. 10 Downing St. in the general election next week, as polls suggest he will be, he may end up more politically in sync with Charles then the past two Conservative prime ministers, Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss.

Former Portuguese PM 'optimistic' as EU Council top job decision nears

June 25, 2024 4:59 am

Costa, 62, stepped down as Portugal's Socialist premier last November over an investigation into alleged illegalities in his government's handling of several large investment projects.

EU leaders break off talks on top job nominees without result

June 18, 2024 5:09 am

The 27 leaders were weighing the fallout from the recent European elections and how to take those results into account as they nominate candidates for the top posts.

In Europe, the far right fringe is in Parliament

June 13, 2024 7:43 pm

European Parliament election has message for mainstream parties: Recognise faultlines, address anxieties

Austria to hold parliamentary election on September 29, with far-right gaining traction

June 12, 2024 5:50 pm

It was followed by the People’s Party with 24.5%.Polls regarding the coming general election have predicted in recent months a wider gap between the two, with the Freedom Party expected to lead.

Who is Fidias Panayiotou, the YouTube prankster voted in as Member of European Parliament?

June 11, 2024 10:41 pm

Fidias Panayiotou, a YouTube prankster, who once drew flak for travelling for free in the Bengaluru Metro,  has defied political norms and won a seat in the European Parliament representing Cyprus.

EU parliament urges Saudi arms embargo

February 26, 2016 4:17 pm