The European Union (EU) and India today launched an Expression of Interest (EoI) for startups working in Battery Recycling Technologies for Electric Vehicles (EVs) for a matchmaking event. The matchmaking aims to enhance the cooperation between European and Indian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and startups in the clean and green technologies sector. The intended … Read more
The EU launched on Monday an official investigation against TikTok for suspected violations of its duty to safeguard kids online, as part of a major new rule on digital content enforcement. It is the second investigation into a major online platform since Brussels passed the Digital Services Act (DSA), which targeted tech tycoon Elon Musk’s … Read more
In a historic move, the European Union (EU) reached a provisional deal on December 8 to establish groundbreaking regulations governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI). This landmark agreement positions the EU as a global pioneer, marking the first major world power to enact comprehensive laws regulating AI. The deal, forged after nearly 15 hours … Read more
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that India will address the problem of the European Union’s proposal to put a carbon tax on some imported goods, adding that “I will retaliate” if necessary. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) or carbon tax (a type of import charge) will take effect on January … Read more
In the wake of the recent Hamas attack on Israel, the European Union (EU) has issued a stern warning to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, urging him to take immediate action to remove disinformation from his platforms. European Commissioner Thierry Breton penned a letter to Mr. Zuckerberg, informing Meta that they have a mere 24 hours … Read more