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Coca-Cola can’t trademark new bottle: EU court

Mar 5, 2016 - 1:02 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

BRUSSELS (TIP): An EU court on Wednesday threw out an attempt by US drinks giant Coca-Cola to get trade mark status for a new design of its iconic fluted bottle throughout the 28-nation bloc. Invented […]

Refugee exodus is seen as logical outcome of Syrian president's survival strategy.

EXODUS: EUROPE, ASIA, AND BEYOND

Jan 8, 2016 - 7:04 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

As the battles raged in Syria and Iraq, millions of innocent civilians have sought refuge elsewhere to escape the dire straits in their home countries. Their prime destination: Europe. They came via planes, trains, ships, […]

VOLKSWAGEN CHECKING IF LATEST ENGINE CONTAINS CHEAT SOFTWARE

Oct 23, 2015 - 9:53 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

BERLIN (TIP): Volkswagen is looking into whether earlier versions of its latest diesel engine model contained software capable of rigging emissions tests, it said on Thursday, potentially widening a scandal that has rocked Europe’s biggest […]

Nations say Philippine peace effort shouldn’t break down

Oct 20, 2015 - 11:20 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

MANILA (PHILIPPINES) (TIP): A group of Western and Asian countries said Thursday that recent setbacks should not derail efforts that have brought a Muslim rebellion in the southern Philippines to the brink of a settlement, […]

EU referendum: Three of UK’s biggest donors to bankroll ‘out’ campaign

Oct 11, 2015 - 12:53 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

ENGLAND (TIP): Three of the biggest political donors in Britain are to bankroll the campaign to pull the country out of the European Union, it will be announced. Peter Cruddas, who has given the Tories […]

Refugees face new diversion as Hungary prepares to seal Croatia border

Oct 2, 2015 - 8:46 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

ZAKANY, HUNGARY (TIP): A small gap in coils of newly laid razor wire is all that remains of the Zakany-Botovo border crossing between Hungary and fellow European Union member Croatia, as Budapest prepares to close […]

UN says 850,000 to cross sea to Europe in 2015 and 2016

Sep 11, 2015 - 10:12 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

GENEVA (TIP): At least 850,000 people are expected to cross the Mediterranean seeking refuge in Europe this year and next, the United Nations said on Sept 9, giving estimates that already look conservative. The UN […]

PHOTO: Migrants protest at the railway station in the town of Bicske, Hungary, September 3, 2015. (Reuters: Bernadett Szabo)

UN calls for up to 200,000 refugees to be shared among EU states

Sep 5, 2015 - 1:44 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

GENEVA (TIP): The UN High Commissioner for Refugees called Friday on the European Union to admit up to 200,000 refugees as part of a “mass relocation programme” that would be binding on EU states. “People […]

Iran’s Nuclear Deal

Jul 15, 2015 - 5:48 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

Iran and six world powers sealed a historic accord to curb the Islamic Republic’s nuclear programme in return for ending sanctions, capping two years of tough diplomacy with the biggest breakthrough in decades. Diplomats reached […]

Greece news live: EU leaders summit cancelled as ministers say ‘not possible’ to do deal today

Jul 12, 2015 - 9:26 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

A summit of all European Union members planned for Sunday has been cancelled as “very difficult” talks over a third bailout deal for Greece continue. All 28 leaders, including David Cameron, had been expected to […]

Greece sends reform plan to EU promising new tax hikes

Jul 10, 2015 - 6:08 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

ATHENS/FRANKFURT (TIP): The Greek government sent a package of reform proposals to its euro zone creditors on July 9 in a race to win new funds to avert bankruptcy and will seek a parliamentary vote […]

Greece crisis hits India – may trigger outflows : Finance Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi

Jun 29, 2015 - 11:06 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

With Greece witnessing a full-blown economic crisis, India’s software and engineering exports may take a hit and the country may also face larger capital outflows due to a weaker euro, industry and government officials warned […]

Business leaders urge G20 to push digital economy, e-commerce

Jun 26, 2015 - 9:22 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

ISTANBUL (TIP): An influential group of business leaders have urged the G20 to improve the global trade system for the emerging digital economy as well as focus on reforms to ensure strong and sustainable growth. […]

US says Iran nuclear deal deadline may ‘slip’

Jun 26, 2015 - 7:23 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

VIENNA (TIP): High-stakes talks to nail down a historic deal with Iran to curtail its nuclear programme may “slip” past a June 30 deadline, a top US official admitted on June 25 ahead of crunch […]

Nepal to hold donor conference on post-quake reconstruction

Jun 26, 2015 - 7:12 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

KATHMANDU (TIP): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will be among a host of leaders who will attend an international donor conference here for reconstruction efforts following the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal in April. The […]

Indians Second-Largest Migrant Group in UK

May 22, 2015 - 5:12 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

LONDON: Indians are the second-largest group of migrants coming to the UK after Chinese, according to latest figures. In 2013, 46,000 Chinese migrants entered Britain for study and work reasons followed by 33,000 Indians. India is […]

Strategic Autonomy as an Indian Foreign Policy Option

May 8, 2015 - 9:09 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

[quote_right]For a large country like India, which has the potential of becoming a big power in the future, strategic autonomy is a compelling choice. By virtue of its demographic, geographic, economic and military size, India […]

Denmark set to turn cash-free

May 8, 2015 - 12:29 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

DENMARK (TIP): Denmark has moved one step closer to becoming the world’s first cashless society, as the government proposes scrapping the obligation for retailers to accept cash as payment. The Danish government has said that […]

EU humanitarian chief sounds warning on Iraq

May 1, 2015 - 12:41 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

BAGHDAD (TIP): The head of the European Union’s humanitarian aid department warned on Thursday that the situation in Iraq is deteriorating rapidly while the world is preoccupied with crises elsewhere. Jean-Louis de Brouwer told The […]

Google accused of abusing Internet search dominance: EU

Apr 15, 2015 - 11:31 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

The European Union’s competition regulator on Wednesday accused Google of illegally abusing its dominance of the Internet search market in Europe by favoring its own comparison-shopping product when consumers shop online. The case could cost […]

IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL – framework announced

Apr 3, 2015 - 10:53 am EDT I. S. Saluja 0

LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND (TIP): April 2, 2015 becomes historic as Iran Nuclear deal framework is announced. It is a significant step towards a landmark deal aimed at keeping Iran’s nuclear program peaceful. Iran would reduce its stockpile of […]

Talks under way on ending UN sanctions on Iran

Mar 13, 2015 - 8:32 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

UNITED NATIONS (TIP) : Major world powers have begun talks about a United Nations Security Council resolution to lift UN sanctions on Iran if a nuclear agreement is struck with Tehran, a step that could […]

Next stage of cease-fire – Ukraine Truce on Verge of Collapse

Feb 16, 2015 - 12:23 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

Withdrawal of heavy weapons from the frontlines in Ukraine is set to begin at midnight Monday under the terms of the cease-fire, negotiated late last week in Minsk, Belarus, by the the leaders of Germany, […]

EU leaders debate new anti-terror measures

Feb 13, 2015 - 9:37 am EST @theindpanorama 0

BRUSSELS (TIP): Galvanized by the recent terror attacks in France, European Union leaders on February 12 debated a range of ambitious steps to better protect their 28 nations, including exchanging airliner passenger manifests, tightening controls […]

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Citing trade, Beijing seeks bigger role

Nov 29, 2014 - 4:52 am EST @theindpanorama 0

KATHMANDU (TIP): The shadow of China seeking a greater role in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and its presence in the eight-member grouping could not be missed here as the 18th Summit […]

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