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 […]
United Kingdom
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 […]
Agriculture & Commodities
GI Litchi finds market in UK
The first consignment of Shahi Litchi from Bihar was exported to United Kingdom in association with APEDA […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Jackfruit follow chikoo to London
To harness exports potential of agricultural and processed food products from north-eastern region, a shipment of 1.2 metric tonne (MT) of fresh jackfruit was today exported from Tripura to London […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Gholvad Sapota sees UK markets
Exports of GI Certified Dahanu Gholvad Sapota from Palghar district of Maharashtra was today shipped to the United Kingdom […]
Foreign Relations
India-UK virtual summit to strengthen STI cooperation
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson agreed on a common vision of a new and transformational Comprehensive Strategic Partnership […]
Foreign Relations
Cabinet approves Indo-UK Global Innovation Partnership
abinet gives ex-post facto approval to MoU between India and UK on Global Innovation Partnership […]
Foreign Relations
India and UK to work on Migration & Mobility space
Union Cabinet approved MoU between India and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Migration and Mobility Partnership […]
Foreign Relations
India UK PMs hold Virtual Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and The Rt Hon’ble Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom held a Virtual Summit today. […]
Foreign Relations
Cabinet approves UK-India Customs Cooperation
Cabinet approves Agreement between the Government of India and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Customs Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters […]
World
HRH Prince Philip rests in peace
His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and the husband of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II dies at age 99 […]
Foreign Relations
Bangladesh’s Multinational Military Exercise SHANTIR OGROSHENA 2021 commenses
Multinational Military Exercise SHANTIR OGROSHENA 2021 (Front Runner of Peace) commenced with participation from Indian Army, Royal Bhutan Army, Sri Lankan Army and Bangladesh Army and observers from USA, UK, Turkey, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Singapore […]
Agriculture & Commodities
APEDA sees huge response from participants in its buyer/seller meet
First Virtual Trade Fair (VTF) organised by APEDA to boost exports potential of India’s agricultural and processed food products during COVID19 pandemic drew huge response from participants, exporters and buyers from countries including India, UAE, Brazil, New Zealand and France […]
Foreign Relations
India warns UK on agri law statements
Foreign Secretary summoned the British High Commissioner and conveyed strong opposition to the unwarranted agri law discussion in the British Parliament […]
Foreign Relations
India on track on implementing Climate Change goals: Javadekar
Environment Minister, Shri Prakash Javadekar, stressed that the idea of climate action should not be to move the climate ambition goal post to 2050 and it is important for countries to fulfill their pre-2020 commitments. […]
World
President-designate of the 26th UNFCCC calls on Modi
The Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP, President-designate of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today […]
Foreign Relations
Envoys of five Nations present credentials to the President of India
Ambassador/High Commissioner from the Republic of El Salvador, Panama, Tunisia, the United Kingdom and the Argentine Republic present credentials to President of India through Video Conference […]
Corona Virus
India listed Top 3 in Vaccine Administration
India has become the third topmost country in the world in terms of the number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered. Only the United States and the United Kingdom remain ahead of India. […]
Foreign Relations
FM holds bilateral meeting with Secretary of State for International Trade, UK
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman here today met Rt Hon Mary Elizabeth Truss, Secretary of State for International Trade, United Kingdom […]
Foreign Relations
Ayush signs Research Collaborations with 25 Foreign Countries
Ayush ministry has singed MoUs with 25 countries for cooperation, 23 universities for collaborative research and 13 institutes/univ for setting up centers. […]
Foreign Relations
14th meeting of the India-UK JWG Terrorism
The 14th meeting of the India-United Kingdom Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism was held virtually on 21-22 January 2021. Mr. Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary for Counter-Terrorism in the Ministry of External Affairs of India […]
Foreign Relations
India defends local e-commerce companies on Equalisation Levy
The U.S. administration had announced the initiation of an investigation under section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act, 1974 against the taxation on digital services adopted or under consideration by countries, including the Equalisation Levy applied by India. Other counties under investigation include Italy, Turkey, and United Kingdom. […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi and UK PM Boris Johnson have a chat on COVID Vaccine
Telephone Conversation between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of UK The Rt Hon Boris Johnson takes place related to COVID vaccine and other engagement activities […]
Foreign Relations
International flights from the UK to India suspended till 7th Jan 2021
Health Ministry recommends extension of temporary suspension of international flights from the UK to India till 7th Jan 2021; Health Secretary writes to all States to keep strict vigil to curb “super spreader” events in the wake of New Year celebrations […]
Health Care
INSACOG Labs release initial results of Genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2
The government of India took cognizance of the reports of mutant variant of SARS- CoV-2 virus reported from the UK and put in place a pro-active and preventive strategy to detect and contain the mutant variant. […]
Foreign Relations
India suspends all flights to and from United Kingdom
India suspends all flights to and from the United Kingdom; Decision taken due to spread of a new strain of coronavirus; Flights suspended from 22nd December to 31st December 2020; Mandatory RT-PCR test for passengers in transit flights […]
Foreign Relations
India-UK bilateral consultations on UNSC issues meet held
India and the UK held bilateral consultations on UNSC issues on 18 December 2020 through the VTC mode. The UK delegation was led by Mr. James Kariuki, Director, Multilateral Policy Department of UK Commonwealth and Foreign Office […]
Foreign Relations
India & UK hold Consultations on disarmament and non-proliferation
The annual India-UK Bilateral Dialogue on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation was held in a virtual format on 17 December 2020. The two sides exchanged views on a range of contemporary issues of mutual interest in the area of nuclear, chemical, biological disarmament […]
Business
India working on a larger free trade agreement with UK post Brexit
Shri Piyush Goyal addressed CII’s Session on Post-Brexit UK and India; Shri Goyal says India and UK are looking at possibilities of trade in goods & services and investments being a part of enhanced trade partnership; Expresses hope that early harvest proposition of India, within the framework of a larger Free Trade Agreement will be accepted by the UK.
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Education
India and UK to strengthen education collaboration
India and UK to strengthen education collaboration; Foreign Secretary Raab hails India’s National Education Policy 2020 as visionary, says it will strengthen education as a living bridge between the two countries; A joint Task Force to be set up for Mutual Recognition of Academic Qualifications; Education Minister says this will support India’s efforts for internationalization of education […]
Foreign Relations
Visit of Foreign Secretary of UK to India
The Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, United Kingdom, will pay an official visit to India from 14-17 December 2020. […]
Foreign Relations
Industries need to adapt to low carbon emissions: Javadekar
Union Environment, Climate Change, and Forest Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar has said, people and industries are key drivers in our efforts towards mitigating climate change. […]
General
UMANG’s international version to be launched for selected countries
To mark the occasion of 3 years of UMANG and 2000+ services milestone, an online conference is being organized under the chairmanship of Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, the union minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Communications and Law & Justice […]
Foreign Relations
India sign MOU with UK for Medical Products Regulation
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization […]
Foreign Relations
MOU with UK cooperation in the field of Telecommunication/ICTs
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Communications of the Republic of India and the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) of United Kingdom […]
Foreign Relations
FM leads delegation in 10th Round of Ministerial UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue
Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman leads Indian delegation in 10th Round of Ministerial UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue
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