PM Modi, UK counterpart Starmer hold 'Chai Pe Charcha' at Chequers

IANS | July 24, 2025 9:33 PM

London, July 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held 'Chai Pe Charcha' with his UK counterpart Keir Starmer at Chequers - the countryside retreat of the British PM. The picture shared by PM Modi on social media platform X showed the two leaders engaged in deep conversation while having tea.

PM Modi and Starmer encourage business leaders to realise 'full potential' of opportunities

IANS | July 24, 2025 9:28 PM

London, July 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Keir Starmer interacted with business leaders from both nations after the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries, on Thursday. Both leaders encouraged business leaders to realise the full potential of opportunities flowing from the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) for deepening trade, investment and innovation partnerships.

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.

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.