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sanjaykumar wrote: ↑03 Sep 2024 01:23 The Great Indian Rape trick proves wholly inadequate for the civilised and innovative French.
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sanjaykumar wrote: ↑03 Sep 2024 01:23 The Great Indian Rape trick proves wholly inadequate for the civilised and innovative French.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/artic ... -in-france

Man accused of enlisting strangers to rape drugged wife goes on trial in France

sanjaykumar wrote: ↑23 Sep 2024 02:28 It’s a play on the Great Indian Rope trick and the moral affront to rapes in India, to rape as a culture.

There was no Great Indian Rope Trick. Neither is there a "Great Indian Rape Trick".

sanjaykumar wrote: ↑23 Sep 2024 02:28 It’s a play on the Great Indian Rope trick and the moral affront to rapes in India, to rape as a culture.

The EU faces a hard choice: either bite the bullet and wean itself off Russian energy for real, at real economic cost—or stop telling others how to manage their own energy security.

The current double game is not just bad policy; it’s a diplomatic self-goal.

Tanaji wrote: ↑26 Jan 2026 00:01 Its 25 Jan , there is no news on a trade deal being signed given who the chief guest is at the Republic Day parade.

The European Union (EU) has suspended export benefits to sectors such as textiles and plastics under a preferential scheme for India and two other countries from January 1, a move that will impact the country's shipment to the 27-nation bloc.

Unprecedented Market Access: Over 99% of Indian exports gain preferential entry into the EU, unlocking massive growth potential

The FTA will open new opportunities for MSMEs and create jobs for women, artisans, youth and professionals

INR 6.41 Lakh Crore (USD 75 Billion) exports poised for take-off, 33 bn USD of exports in labour-intensive sectors like textiles, leather, marine products, gems and jewellery set to gain immensely from preferential access under the FTA

Carefully calibrated auto liberalisation with reciprocal market access to propel Make in India

Favourable Market Access Opens Doors for India’s Agricultural and Processed Food Exports

India Safeguards sensitive Agricultural products and Dairy Sector: no market access.

Ambitious and Commercially Meaningful Market Access in Services

Future-Ready Mobility Framework Expands Global Opportunities for Skilled and Semi-Skilled Indian Professionals

Forward looking CBAM provisions Secure constructive engagement, dialogue and support India–EU FTA Lays the Foundation for Inclusive, Resilient, and Future-Ready Growth

Key benefits for EU exporters
* Tariffs on 96.6% of EU goods exports will be eliminated or reduced.

* Saving up to €4 billion per year in duties on European products.

* Competitive advantage for EU exporters, with biggest trade opening India has given to any trade partner.

* Privileged access to Indian services market in key sectors e.g. financial services and maritime transport.

* Simplification of customs procedures to make exports quicker and easier.

* Protection of EU intellectual property such as trademarks.

* A dedicated chapter for small EU businesses.

On 27 January 2026, the European Union and India signed a Security and Defence Partnership on the margins of the EU-India Summit. Signed by High Representative/Vice President (HR/VP) Kaja Kallas, and Dr S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India, the Security and Defence Partnership marks a new chapter in the strategic relationship between the EU and India.

Based on current reporting, Finland has one of the most capable and large-scale, conscription-based militaries in Europe relative to its population.

Mobilization Strength: Finland can mobilize approximately 280,000 personnel for wartime duties at short notice.

Total Reserve: The country possesses a trained reserve of roughly 900,000 individuals.

Population Scale: With a population of roughly 5.5 to 5.6 million, this means nearly one in six citizens has military training.

Future Expansion: Finland is actively raising the maximum reservist age from 60 to 65, aiming to increase its total reserve to around 1 million by 2031.

Key Aspects of Finnish Defense:

Conscription: Finland maintains compulsory military service for men, with optional service for women.

Artillery Power: Finland has one of the largest artillery capabilities in Western Europe, with an arsenal of approximately 700 howitzers, 700 heavy mortars, and 100 multiple rocket launchers.

NATO Integration: Following their entry into NATO in 2023, these forces are part of the alliance's northern defense strategy.

Air Force Upgrade: The current F/A-18 Hornet fleet is in the process of being replaced by 64 new F-35 stealth fighters.

While active-duty personnel numbers are around 24,000, the system is designed to rapidly mobilize the large trained reserve during a crisis.

Cyrano wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 23:56 Brochuritis strikes again!
93 million is peanuts, already 22 countries are in the queue with a lota. what some indian research entity can scrape out of this barrel is next to nothing. Looks like a move to get a foothold in India's ecosystem by dangling a slop carrot and steal some interesting ideas.

EU staff spends multiples of that just on travel, hotels and allowances. We should stop wagging our tail and lining up for biscuits whenever such western entities announce partnerships, grants etc. There are no free lunches anywhere, especially in tech research.