PM Modi's much-awaited Maldives visit to strengthen development partnership, solidify ties: Indian envoy

IANS | July 24, 2025 8:33 PM

Male, July 24 (IANS) Highlighting India's role in the development of the island nation, India's High Commissioner to Maldives, G Balasubramanian said on Thursday that several key agreements are expected to be signed between the two nations during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day State Visit to Maldives, beginning Friday.

Forces with extremist ideology cannot be allowed to misuse democratic freedom: PM Modi in UK

IANS | July 24, 2025 6:44 PM

London, July 24 (IANS) Expressing gratitude to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for strongly condemning the heinous April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, PM Narendra Modi on Thursday said that forces with extremist ideology cannot be allowed to misuse democratic freedom.

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.

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PM Modi's much-awaited Maldives visit to strengthen development partnership, solidify ties: Indian envoy

Forces with extremist ideology cannot be allowed to misuse democratic freedom: PM Modi in UK

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

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