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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.

PM Modi meets Keir Starmer ahead of key FTA deal signing

IANS | July 24, 2025 3:14 PM

London, July 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called on Keir Starmer at the Chequers Estate - the countryside retreat of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom - as he began official engagements on his fourth visit to the country.

Monsoon fury claims 18 more lives in Pakistan

IANS | July 24, 2025 2:26 PM

Islamabad, July 24 (IANS) Eighteen more people have lost their lives across Pakistan as torrential monsoon continues to batter several areas of the country, triggering devastating floods and storms.

Russian plane crashes in Amur, kills all 49 on board

IANS | July 24, 2025 1:22 PM

Moscow, July 24 (IANS) A Russian An-24 aircraft carrying 49 people, including five children and six crew members, crashed in the mountainous Amur region on Thursday, killing all on board, according to local media reports.

Bangladesh's former Chief Justice arrested in Dhaka amid crackdown on Awami League-era officials

IANS | July 24, 2025 1:04 PM

Dhaka, July 24 (IANS) Bangladesh's former Chief Justice A.B.M. Khairul Haque was arrested on Thursday morning from his Dhaka residence, local media reported, quoting the police.

India showcases ISRO, CSIR technologies at global biodiversity summit in Guyana

IANS | July 24, 2025 12:49 PM

Georgetown, July 24 (IANS) The Indian High Commission in Guyana organised an exhibition on Thursday showcasing technologies developed and offered by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).