Starting from October 11, Indian travellers fully vaccinated with both doses of Covishield will not require to be quarantined in the United Kingdom, British high commissioner to India Alex Ellis tweeted today.
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India, UK set to jointly propose ‘green grid’ at COP26 summit
India and the UK are likely to announce a joint declaration on “one sun, one world, one grid” — or OSOWOG at the upcoming COP26, according to statements. The idea was first floated by Modi in 2018 at the first meeting of International Solar Alliance.
Indian Minister Piyush Goyal, UK counterpart Liz Truss to discuss UK-India trade agreement
Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled for virtual talks with his UK counterpart Liz Truss on Monday to discuss the next steps to launch negotiations for a UK-India trade agreement, the UK government said.
UK-India Business Council suggests proposals for upcoming bilateral FTA regulations
With the negotiations for a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom expected to start later this year, the UK-India Business Council (UKIBC) has suggested measures for the agreement.
UK unveils USD 1.2 billion package to drive India’s green growth
The UK and India have unveiled a USD 1.2 billion package of public and private finance to help drive green growth in the latter country.
UK eases travel restrictions for travellers from India, moves it to ‘amber’ list
Travellers from India to the UK will have to undergo a 10-day quarantine at home. They must take a COVID test three days before departure and book in advance for two COVID tests to be taken upon arrival in England.
India, UK sign MoU to run joint Ayurveda COVID relief study
The Indian AYUSH Ministry announced a collaboration with the United Kingdom’s London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) to conduct a study on Ashwagandha for promoting recovery from COVID-19.
UK Carrier Group, Indian Navy conduct naval exercises in Bay of Bengal
The United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group led by the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s largest warship, is conducting a three-day complex maritime exercises with the Indian Navy in the Bay of Bengal.
UK government bars export of million-pound Mughal dagger
The United Kingdom government placed a temporary export bar on an 18th century Mughal era dagger and scabbard, worth over GBP 1 million, to allow a British institution or buyer to bid for the rare historic artefact.
UK’s new graduate immigration route to benefit Indian students
The United Kingdom (UK) last week opened a new graduate immigration route that will benefit Indian students, allowing them to stay longer in Britain after they have finished their studies to look for jobs.
