Following Starmer and Modi’s meeting, Downing Street said the UK would seek a new strategic partnership with India, including a trade agreement as well as deepening cooperation in areas such as security, education, technology and climate change.
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Ex-British PM Boris Johnson heaps praise on Modi in his memoir, calls him partner and friend
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reflected fondly on his relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his soon to be released memoir, describing him as the “change-maker” needed to strengthen ties between India and the UK. In his memoir “Unleashed”, set to hit UK bookstores soon, Johnson recalled their first meeting, writing […]
India-UK trade: New campaign given ‘Alive with Opportunity’ motto for doubling trade by 2030
A new campaign with the motto ‘Alive with Opportunity’ has been launched by Kemi Badenoch, Business and Trade Secretary, UK, with the aim of doubling trade with India by 2030.
Chief of Army Staff Gen. Manoj Pande speaks of tech-driven complexities in battle during Sandhurst parade
General Pande delivered a historic address at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, UK. He reviewed the Sovereign’s Parade that marks the Sandhurst cadets’ passing out ceremony.
Cross-party event to mark Indian independence held in UK Parliament complex
Members in the UK Parliament complex hosted a special celebration to mark the 76th year of India’s independence with cross-party support and the backing of the India (Trade and Investment) All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG).
Jaishankar discusses security of consulates, democratic responsibilities with UK Minister
India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar discussed the security of India’s diplomatic missions with visiting UK minister Lord Tariq Ahmad.
Setback for Indian students in UK as new policy restricts dependents’ visas
New restrictions to student visa routes in the United Kingdom will restrict the ability of international students, including Indians, to bring family members on all but post-graduate research routes with them.
Police detain NRI Kirandeep Kaur, Amritpal Singh’s wife, at Amritsar Airport
Extremist Sikh leader Amritpal Singh’s wife Kirandeep Kaur, a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) who has a British passport, was stopped from leaving the country by the Punjab Police at Shri Guru Ram Dass International Airport in Amritsar.
Modi, Sunak discuss FTAs, ‘anti-India elements’, economic offenders in phone call
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a phone conversation with his United Kingdom counterpart Rishi Sunak, reviewed the progress on a number of bilateral issues as part of the India-UK Roadmap 2030.
Rishi Sunak snubs minister over ‘controversial’ BBC documentary on Modi
Defending Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the British Parliament, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak distanced himself from a controversial documentary.
