The UK’s new High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis yesterday said that preparing for UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s upcoming visit to New Delhi and welcoming the country to the G7 and COP26 summits are among his immediate priorities.
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India challenges Vodafone arbitration verdict in Singapore High Court
India has challenged an international arbitration tribunal’s verdict that overturned its demand for SGD 4.03 billion (INR 22,100 crore) in back taxes from Vodafone Group Plc in the Singapore High Court, the Indian Parliament was informed.
Farmers protests: Tensions running high among Indian diaspora as India, US governments condemn destruction of Gandhi statue in US
The ongoing farmers’ protests in India have seen an escalation in the past few days, with international celebrities and Indian diaspora groups taking sides on the issue.
Farmers protests roundup: Diaspora organisations support farmers, Delhi Police file case against protest ‘toolkit’ creators
An alliance of various diaspora organisations has demanded the repeal of the three agricultural laws that have caused unrest in the country’s farming community, even as the Delhi Police filed a case against teen activist Greta Thunberg.
Indian government issues statement criticising celebrities like Rihanna, Greta Thunberg for comments on farmer protests
Slamming foreign individuals and entities for comments on the ongoing farmer protests, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs today said it is “unfortunate to see vested interest groups trying to enforce their agenda on these protests, and derail them”.
India fifth in world in terms of COVID vaccinations, states Health Ministry
According to a release by the Indian Health Ministry, India stands fifth in the world after inoculating over 3.7 million people in 15 days.
Indian government extends restrictions on UK flights till February 14
The Indian government has extended the restriction on flights between India and United Kingdom up to midnight of February 14, 2021.
Singapore, India interested in creating bilateral air bubble for commercial flights: CAAS
Air travel between Singapore and India is currently restricted only to special repatriation flights chartered by the Indian government, said Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) air transport director Daniel Ng.
No foreign head of state chief guest this Republic Day, states MEA
There will be no foreign head of state or government as the chief guest for the Republic Day event this year due to the global COVID-19 situation, the Ministry of External Affairs announced yesterday.
US-India relationship anchored by four million Indian-Americans, says outgoing US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster
The close coordination between the United States and India has been pivotal as India confronts the threat posed by Beijing along the Line of Actual Control, said outgoing US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster yesterday.
