Business
UK-India round eleven FTA negotiations
On 18 July 2023, the United Kingdom and the Republic of India concluded the eleventh round of talks for the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA). […]
United Kingdom
Foreign Relations
Shri Piyush Goyal to Visit UK for FTA Negotiations
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Government of India, Shri Piyush Goyal, is scheduled to visit the UK from 10th-11th July 2023. […]
Defence
India-UK Electric Propulsion Technical Workshop in Delhi
An India-UK Electric Propulsion Technical Workshop to foster collaboration, exchange knowledge, and explore the exciting possibilities in the field of electric propulsion was organized in New Delhi on 3 July 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
India-UK round tenth FTA Negotiations
Round ten of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the Republic of India and the United Kingdom […]
Business
India to collaborate with RAL
Dr Jitendra Singh today visited the United Kingdom’s premier institution, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) and met researchers, including those working on the UK- India iSiS project. […]
Business
India-UK Call for Enhanced Science & Technology Cooperation
India and the United Kingdom will together jointly create India-UK “NET Zero” Innovation Virtual Centre. […]
Foreign Relations
Union Minister Announces India UK Space Parks Partnership
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space […]
Finance
India-UK 2nd Financial Markets Dialogue Joint Statement
India and the UK held the second meeting of the India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue in London today. Both sides welcomed holding the first in-person financial dialogue since 2017. […]
World
APEDA participates in International Food & Drink Exhibition
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India participated in the International Food & Drink Exhibition (IFE) held in London […]
Foreign Relations
India lodges strong protest with UK
The senior-most UK diplomat in New Delhi was summoned late evening today to convey India’s strong protest at the actions taken by separatist and extremist elements against the Indian High Commission in London earlier in the day. […]
Foreign Relations
Intl Packaging Conference held in Mumbai
International Conference on Packaging at Packmach Asia 2022, and Buyer Seller meet begins in Mumbai […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Millets-Smart Nutritive Food conclave to be held in Delhi
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal will be the Chief Guest at the ‘Millets-Smart Nutritive Food’ Conclave to be held in New Delhi tomorrow […]
Foreign Relations
Maritime to get Digitized
India supports UAE’s proposal to include digitization in IMO Strategic Plan; To digitize all the ships certifications and commercial documents required under all IMO Conventions; India supports the adoption of a maritime single window system: Dr Sanjeev Ranjan, Secretary, MoPSW […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister speaks to H.E. Mr. Rishi Sunak on assuming charge as UK PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi spoke to H.E. Mr. Rishi Sunak and congratulated him on assuming charge as UK Prime Minister. […]
Foreign Relations
Innovation Roadmap of the Mission Integrated Biorefineries launched
India announces the launch of the “Innovation Roadmap of the Mission Integrated Biorefineries” developed by co-leads and active inputs from Brazil, Canada, EC and the UK at Global Clean Energy Action Forum-2022 at Pittsburgh, in the United States […]
Foreign Relations
President Murmu to attend Queen’s Funeral
President Smt Droupadi Murmu will be visiting London, United Kingdom (UK) on 17-19 September 2022 to attend the State Funeral of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II and offer condolences on behalf of the Government of India. […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi calls on UK PM Truss
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with The Rt. Hon. Elizabeth Truss, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. […]
Foreign Relations
India declares one day mourning for the Queen
Government of India has declared one-day national mourning on Sunday, 11 September 2022 as a mark of respect to Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland […]
Foreign Relations
India UK MoU on Mutual Recognition in Education approved
Cabinet approves the Memorandum of Understanding signed on mutual recognition of academic qualifications between India and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland […]
Foreign Relations
PM congratulates Liz Truss as next PM of the UK
PM congratulates Liz Truss for being chosen to be the next PM of the UK […]
Foreign Relations
Vikram Doraiswami appointed as High Commissioner to UK
Shri Vikram K. Doraiswami currently serving as the Honourable High Commissioner of People’s Republic of Bangladesh has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom […]
Foreign Relations
India and the UK sign MoU on Mutual Recognition of Academic Qualification
India and the UK sign MoU on Mutual Recognition of Academic Qualification to facilitate student mobility and academic collaboration between HEIs
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Foreign Relations
India exported alcoholic products worth USD 322.12 million in 2020-21
APEDA participates in London Wine Fair for boosting India’s wine exports; Ten exporters of Indian wine participate in the fair […]
Foreign Relations
India, UK initiate negotiations for FTA
The FTAs being negotiated will benefit bilateral trade, create jobs and bring wider social and economic benefits: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal […]
Foreign Relations
Exports of Indian Ceramics and Glassware Products register growth of 168%
India’s exports of Ceramics & Glassware products for 2021-22 hit a record at US$ 3464 Million. During FY 2013-14; India’s Ceramic & Glassware products exports were valued at US$ 1292 Million.
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Foreign Relations
PM of the United Kingdom Visit to India
At the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Rt. Hon’ble Boris Johnson MP, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom will pay an official visit to India from 21-22 April 2022. This will be his maiden visit to India as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
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Business
Promote Khadi textiles and modernize the Khadi Industry
With a view to promote Khadi textiles and modernize the Khadi Industry, Ministry of MSME, through Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has over the years taken various initiatives through various Technological Institutions of national repute and already disseminated those developed technologies in the past, as a regular activity. […]
Foreign Relations
Modi spoke with the PM of the United Kingdom
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with H.E. Mr. Boris Johnson MP, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. […]
Foreign Relations
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh releases India’s Arctic Policy
India’s Arctic policy would play an essential role in preparing the country for a future where humankind’s biggest challenges, like climate change, can be addressed through collective will and effort, says, Dr. Jitendra Singh […]
Foreign Relations
Centre focusses on promoting exports of GI-tagged niche agricultural products
In a bid to promote exports of locally sourced Geographical Indications (GI) tagged agricultural products, the Centre has been striving to identify new products and new export destinations. […]
Foreign Relations
IAF TO PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE COBRA WARRIOR IN UNITED KINGDOM
Indian Air Force will participate in a multi nation air exercise named ‘Ex Cobra Warrior 22’ at Waddington, UK from 06 to 27 March 2022. IAF Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas will participate in the exercise along with fighter aircraft of UK and other leading Air Forces. […]
Foreign Relations
India-UK hold UNSC related Consultations
India-UK UN Consultations were held between Mr. Prakash Gupta, JS (UN Political) and Ms. Harriet Mathews CMG OBE, Deputy Political Director for UN, UK on issues related to UNSC agenda, in particular counterterrorism, peacekeeping, working methods of UNSC Sanctions Committees and UNSC reforms […]
Foreign Relations
India – UK FTA Round 1 Complete
the Republic of India and the United Kingdom concluded the first round of talks for an India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Both sides acknowledge the importance of ensuring this first round – held virtually over 2 weeks – could proceed despite the challenges presented by the COVID pandemic. […]
Foreign Relations
Vinisha Umashankar becomes baton bearer at 6th official Queen’s Baton Relay
Vinisha Umashankar, A student innovator who inspired the world with her solar ironing cart is now India’s Batonbearer for the ongoing 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay […]
Foreign Relations
India and UK Launch Free Trade Agreement Negotiations
India and UK Launch Free Trade Agreement Negotiations; Proposed FTA expected to help double bilateral trade by 2030 […]
General
India-UK Space Consultations
The India-UK Space Consultations were held with the participation of the Ministry of External Affairs, Department of Space/ISRO and the UK Space Agency […]
Technology
India and UK discuss Green Energy collaboration
At India-UK Ministers on S&T cooperation, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says, joint research programme has gone from an almost zero base prior to 2008 to close to £300-400 million now
Newton Bhabha MoU takes India UK S&T Cooperation to the next level in areas like energy security, food and agriculture, water, health, climate change: Dr Jitendra Singh
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Foreign Relations
First India-UK JWG on Cyber activities held
The first meeting of the India-UK Joint Working Group on Cyber Deterrence was held. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Atul Malhari Gotsurve, Joint Secretary (Cyber Diplomacy) from Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The UK delegation was led by Mr Will Middleton, Cyber Director from Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) […]
Foreign Relations
Ganga Connect Inaugurated in Cardiff
After a successful debut at COP-26, Glasgow, Scotland, the Ganga Connect exhibition was inaugurated in Cardiff, Wales on Friday 12th November 2021.The exhibition was inaugurated at Cardiff University, by the Rt. Hon. Mark Drakeford MS, First Minister of Wales and H.E. Gaitri Issar Kumar, Indian High Commissioner to the UK. […]
Foreign Relations
Modi meets Boris at COP 26
Bilateral Meeting between Prime Minister and the Prime Minister of UK on the sidelines of COP26 in Glasgow […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi calls on UK PM Boris Johnson
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi speaks on telephone with H.E. Mr. Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom […]
Foreign Relations
Zoological Survey of India and UK Natural History museum sign MoU
The Zoological Survey of India(ZSI), Kolkata and the Natural History Museum (NHM), London have been working together over many years on mutually beneficial projects focused on the study of the fauna of India, and to recognize this long-standing relationship, and to promote its continuance for many years into the futurea Memorandum of Understanding between the two great Institutions, was formally signed by the Director of ZSI and Director, NHM, London today on a virtual platform. […]
Foreign Relations
First India-United Kingdom Consular Dialogue held
India hosted the first India-United Kingdom (UK) Consular Dialogue on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, through video conferencing between Devesh Uttam, JS-CPV & Ms Jennifer Anderson, Director Consular Services, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. […]
Foreign Relations
India – UK inch towards Free Trade Agreements
India &UK aim for launching the negotiations on FTA by 1st November 2021; Two sides look for Interim Agreement by March 22 and later a Comprehensive Agreement […]
Technology
UK expresses willingness for collaborating with India on Green Hydrogen
UK expresses willingness for collaborating with India on Green Hydrogen; Union Minister for Power and NRE Shri R.K Singh meets the Rt Hon Mr. Alok Sharma, COP 26 President […]
World
Sarang to Perform at MAKS Air Show in Russia
The Sarang Helicopter Display Team of the IAF is all set to perform for the first time at the MAKS International Air Show held at Zhukovsky International Airport, Russia. […]
Finance
India-UK hold Financial Market dialogue
India and the United Kingdom (UK) held the inaugural meeting of the India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue (‘the Dialogue’) virtually late evening yesterday. The Dialogue was established at the 10th Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) in October 2020 to deepen bilateral ties in the financial sector. […]
Finance
Cabinet approves MoU between ICAI and ACCA,UK
The Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICoAl) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), United Kingdom (UK), will provide mutual advanced entry to the Members of both the Institutes through exemptions […]
Foreign Relations
GI certified Jardalu mangoes from Bihar exported to UK
Mangoes are processed by the APEDA registered packhouse facilities and then exported to various regions and countries including the Middle-east, European Union, USA, Japan and South Korea. […]
Foreign Relations
India and UK to promote industrial energy efficiency
India and UK launch new workstream to promote industrial energy efficiency at the ongoing 12th Chief Energy Ministerial; Government aims to infuse green technologies and stimulate demand for low-carbon industrial material […]