United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson today cancelled his visit to India later this month. Johnson, who was scheduled to be the chief guest at India’s Republic Day parade on January 26, called Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express his regrets.
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Indian economy set to overtake UK by 2025, become world’s third largest by 2030: Report
India, despite being one of the worst affected countries due to coronavirus, will become the world’s fifth-largest economy by 2025 and the third-largest by 2030, a United Kingdom-based think tank has said.
Banned US-based group Sikhs for Justice trying to destabilise India, says NIA spokesperson
A spokesperson for India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) revealed that US-based Pro-Khalistani secessionist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has been perpetuating anti-India sentiments within the Sikh community in the Indian Army.
Indian teacher wins million-dollar global teacher prize; opts to split half with other finalists
Indian teacher Ranjitsinh Disale was announced the winner of the Global Teacher Prize 2020 at a virtual ceremony broadcast from the Natural History Museum in London.
US Congress to vote on bilateral Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative Act co-sponsored by Indian-American Representative Ami Bera
The US House of Representatives is slated to consider the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative Act which was written by legendary civil rights activists Congressman John Lewis, who died early this year, today.
India invites UK PM Boris Johnson as Republic Day chief guest
India has invited United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson as the guest for Republic Day. The invite was extended during PM Modi’s call to UK PM last week, stated sources.
Election Commission of India proposes allowing NRIs to vote through postal ballots
Election Commission of India has approached the government to permit Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to cast their votes through postal ballots.
Indian Cabinet approves MoU with UK over medical product regulation
The Indian Cabinet has given its approval for signing a memorandum of understading (MoU) between the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and the United Kingdom Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
Indian government relaxes visa rules, OCI and PIO card holders can visit India except for tourism
Under this graded relaxation of visa rules, the Indian government has also decided to restore with immediate effect all existing visas (except electronic visa, Tourist Visa and Medical Visa).
India to roll out fast and cheap COVID-19 paper ‘Feluda’ test soon, say officials
A fast and cheap paper-based coronavirus test will soon be available across India, claims the Indian government, with scientists hoping it will help stem the tide on the pandemic wave in one of the world’s worst-hit nations.
