India-UK FTA not just economic partnership but blueprint for shared prosperity: PM Modi

IANS | July 24, 2025 5:45 PM

London, July 24 (IANS) Terming the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK as "historic", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the pact is not just economic partnership but also a blueprint for shared prosperity. He stated that India and the UK have also reached a consensus on double contribution convention.

India-UK FTA opens $37.5 billion market for India’s farmers, more jobs for youths

IANS | July 24, 2025 5:37 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The India-UK free trade agreement has opened up preferential access for India's farmers to the UK’s $37.5 billion agricultural market while India fully protects its sensitive sectors like dairy, vegetables, apples, cooking oils and oats, according to an official statement.

Biggest, most economically significant trade deal UK has made since leaving EU: Starmer on FTA with India

IANS | July 24, 2025 4:51 PM

London, July 24 (IANS): Stressing that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK will benefit both the nations, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday called the deal the "biggest and most economically significant trade deal" that the country has undertaken since after leaving the European Union (EU). He stated that India-UK FTA will boost wages, raise living standards and put more money in the pockets of the working class.

Indian diaspora in UK celebrates PM Modi's visit, hails historic FTA

IANS | July 24, 2025 4:31 PM

London, July 24 (IANS) The Indian diaspora in the United Kingdom expressed happiness on Thursday after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his State Visit to London, hailing the signing of the landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK as a step that will deepen bilateral ties and boost trade.

It’s more than just puppy love for British envoy Caroline Rowett

Vishal Gulati | July 24, 2025 3:58 PM

Chandigarh, July 24 (IANS) It was more than just puppy love for Chandigarh’s British Deputy High Commissioner Caroline Rowett. When she landed here for her posting in February 2021, little did she know that two street dogs of Chandigarh would soon become her faithful lifelong companions.

Maldives occupies 'special place' in India's Neighbourhood First Policy: High Commissioner (IANS interview)

IANS | July 24, 2025 3:49 PM

Male, July 24 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Maldives, G. Balasubramanian on Thursday said that the ties between the two nations remain independent of any third-party influence as the Indian Ocean archipelago occupies a "special place" in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy.

Landmark India-UK FTA signed; to boost annual trade by $34 billion

IANS | July 24, 2025 3:47 PM

London, July 24 (IANS) In a historic moment for the India-UK trade and economic ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Keir Starmer on Thursday signed the much-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which will boost annual bilateral trade by about $34 billion.

From 1993 to date, how PM Modi's diaspora diplomacy took root and flourished in the UK

IANS | July 24, 2025 9:34 AM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in London, he was greeted by thunderous chants of 'Modi Modi', 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram' from the Indian community -- an emphatic reminder of a diplomatic tradition that he had initiated decades ago, long before he rose to India's highest political office.

India-US trade deal with lower tariff than competitors will be 'big advantage': NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Bery

Arul Louis | July 24, 2025 4:02 AM

United Nations, July 24 (IANS) A US trade deal with tariffs on labour-intensive Indian products at a lower rate than some of the competitors would be a "big advantage" and present an opportunity, according to NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery.

Indian diaspora in London greet PM Modi with chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram' on historic visit to UK

IANS | July 24, 2025 2:43 AM

London, July 24 (IANS) The Indian community in London welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a grand reception as he arrived in UK on Wednesday evening for a historic two-day visit that centres around the signing of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and refresh of the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

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India-UK FTA not just economic partnership but blueprint for shared prosperity: PM Modi

India-UK FTA opens $37.5 billion market for India’s farmers, more jobs for youths

Biggest, most economically significant trade deal UK has made since leaving EU: Starmer on FTA with India

Indian diaspora in UK celebrates PM Modi's visit, hails historic FTA

It’s more than just puppy love for British envoy Caroline Rowett

Maldives occupies 'special place' in India's Neighbourhood First Policy: High Commissioner (IANS interview)

Landmark India-UK FTA signed; to boost annual trade by $34 billion

From 1993 to date, how PM Modi's diaspora diplomacy took root and flourished in the UK

India-US trade deal with lower tariff than competitors will be 'big advantage': NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Bery

Indian diaspora in London greet PM Modi with chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram' on historic visit to UK

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