PM Modi’s UK visit will be remembered for years to come: Piyush Goyal

IANS | July 24, 2025 10:54 PM

London, July 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK will be remembered for years to come, said Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday, adding that in a short period, significant discussions took place between PM Modi and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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.