Hanns Seidel Foundation India invites applications for its office in Bengaluru, for the position of Programme Manager, starting 1st April 2026.

The signing of the EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on the margins of the 16th EU-India Summit on January 27, 2026 marks an important milestone in EU-India relations, particularly against the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions and global challenges. By bringing together perspectives from India and Europe, this interview examines the broader implications of the agreement for the EU–India Strategic Partnership, beyond the dimension of trade. Together, the world’s two largest economies and democracies represent a combined market of nearly two billion people, contributing close to 25% of the global GDP.

A high-level Bavarian police delegation’s visit to Karnataka in October 2025 reaffirmed the shared commitment for structured state-to-state cooperation, mutual learning and long-term institutional partnerships between the police forces of Karnataka and Bavaria.