The two countries hope the accord will boost trade between them by 25.5 billion pounds. The United Kingdom and India have signed a trade agreement that will reduce tariffs on goods from textiles to whisky, cars and spices and allow more market access for businesses. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed the agreement on Thursday…
Trump criticizes US tech companies for building factories in China and hiring in India, vowing to end the practice. New York/Washington, Jul 24 (PTI) US President Donald Trump has criticised American tech companies for building factories in China and hiring workers in India, warning that under his presidency, “those days are over”. Trump made the…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday landed in London for a two-day visit to the United Kingdom, marking the first leg of his two-nation tour.The Prime Minister was received a warm welcome from the members of Indian community in London.PM Modi expressed gratitude for the enthusiastic reception by the Indian community during his…
China said it has talked with countries downstream about its new dam project in Tibet, a massive undertaking that will affect a key source of water for India and Bangladesh. “China has carried out cooperation on hydrology reporting, flood prevention and disaster alleviation with relevant downstream countries and has had necessary communication with them,” said…
NEW DELHI: The British F-35B Lightning fighter jet that made an emergency landing in Kerala over a month ago has finally taken off. The Royal Navy aircraft, part of the UK’s HMS Prince of Wales carrier fleet, had remained grounded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport since June 14 due to a hydraulic fault.The £85 million stealth…
NEW DELHI: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri on Tuesday said that India has flagged its partners in the United Kingdom the issue of Khalistani extremists and related groups adding that “it’s a matter of concern not only to us but but should be a matter of concern to our partners as well”.Misri, while briefing the press…
Donald Trump’s approach to international relations has placed China on the defensive, but by also alienating key US allies and partners, it may have created an unexpected opening for Beijing. Since the US president unveiled his tariff plans in April, Beijing has significantly ramped up efforts to improve ties with Europe, Southeast Asia, and even…
The new rules are set to impact Indians as one of the largest groups of student and skilled worker visa applicants to the UK. The sweeping changes in Immigration Rules come into effect in the UK from today, marking the first wave of reforms from the government’s landmark immigration white paper. The measures are aimed…
Foreign secretary Vikram Misri (File photo) NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Tuesday held a pre-departure briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visits to the United Kingdom and the Maldives, beginning July 23.This will mark PM Modi’s fourth official trip to the UK.Foreign secretary Vikram Misri outlined the agenda for the UK…
Midfield enforcer Tan Chun-lok has revealed how 3½ years in England toughened him physically and mentally, and the Kitchee player is eager for another shot at playing in Europe or on mainland China. After relocating to Brooke House Football Academy in 2009, Tan soon signed for Peterborough United. In summer 2011, he joined Northampton Town,…