India, March 31 -- The European Parliament will scrutinise the India-European Union (EU) free trade agreement as part of the process of approving the pact to ensure it is fair and balanced, though no major obstacles are expected as agriculture has largely been kept out of the deal, the chair of the European Parliament's delegation for relations with India said on Tuesday.

Angelika Niebler, currently in New Delhi with an 11-member delegation for consultations with Indian parliamentarians, government officials and civil society, described India as a "trustworthy partner" at a time when Europe is looking to forge new partnerships to address challenges arising from global geopolitical tensions. The delegation met external affairs minister S ...