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.

Baloch human rights body slams Pakistani authorities for escalating repression during Islamabad protest

IANS | July 24, 2025 9:03 PM

Quetta, July 24 (IANS) A leading Baloch human rights organisation, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), on Thursday accused Pakistani authorities of escalating repressive tactics as Baloch families continued their sit-in protest in Islamabad for the ninth consecutive day. The ongoing protest calls for the release of the BYC leaders and an end to enforced disappearances.

Russia accuses Ukraine of targetted attacks on civilians

IANS | July 24, 2025 8:53 PM

Moscow, July 24 (IANS) Russia on Thursday accused Ukraine of carrying out deliberate attacks targetting civilians, stating that seven people have been killed and over 120 wounded, including 11 minors, by shelling and UAV strikes over the past week.

Bangladesh court once again rejects bail petition of Chinmoy Krishna Das

IANS | July 24, 2025 5:56 PM

Dhaka, July 24 (IANS) A Bangladesh court on Thursday denied bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, a prominent Hindu leader and spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatani Jagaran Jot, in connection with five cases filed against him, including one over the alleged murder of Chattogram court lawyer Saiful Islam Alif.

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.