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UK's Keir Starmer announces to relaunch FTA talks with India after meeting PM Modi: What it means?
World | Nov 19, 2024, 07:45 AM ISTThis development comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with his UK counterpart Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil.
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PM Modi holds talks with UK's Keir Starmer at G20 Summit, discusses tech, green energy and security
World | Nov 19, 2024, 06:55 AM ISTDuring the bilateral meeting with his UK counterpart Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed eagerness to work closely in areas such as technology, green energy, security, innovation and technology.
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From Meloni, Starmer to Macron, PM Modi to engage in 'multi-alignment' diplomacy in Brazil
World | Nov 18, 2024, 04:22 PM ISTPM Modi to hold key bilateral meetings with world leaders, including Giorgia Meloni, Keir Starmer, and Emmanuel Macron, during his Brazil visit for critical diplomatic discussions aimed at strengthening international cooperation and addressing global challenges.
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'Will not happen again': UK PM Office apologises for serving non-veg and drinks at Diwali reception
World | Nov 15, 2024, 06:13 PM ISTThe Opposition MP went on to offer her “assistance and guidance” to the Labour Party government for all future Hindu celebrations to ensure they are celebrated in a “respectful manner”.
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British Hindus objects to non-veg, alcohol served at UK PM's Diwali reception
World | Nov 10, 2024, 08:22 PM ISTBritish Hindu organisation Insight UK has raised concern over the serving of non-vegetarian food and alcohol at the Diwali reception dinner organised by British PM Keir Starmer.
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'Pray to get the deal done': UK celebrates Diwali with hope for 'magic moment' in free trade pact
World | Oct 31, 2024, 05:42 PM IST“We value and respect your heritage and traditions, and recognise the strength of our shared values and the celebration of Diwali – a time of coming together, of abundance, and welcome,” said Starmer in his message for the British Indian community.
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'Willing to act': After US and France, UK backs India's permanent membership in UN Security Council
World | Sep 27, 2024, 01:05 PM ISTUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UN Security Council has to change to become a more representative body without being "paralysed by politics". His remarks signals a growing demand to increase the number of permanent members in the 15-member Council.
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'Be quiet': Biden loses cool at British reporter on Putin's threat to West over Ukraine | WATCH
World | Sep 14, 2024, 10:58 AM ISTThis took place as Biden hosted British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House, where they reaffirmed their support towards Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin had warned that the West would be in direct conflict with Russia if they supply long-range missiles to Kyiv.
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UK PM Keir Starmer promises to fix dwindling health service with a 10-year plan
News | Sep 12, 2024, 10:45 AM ISTBritain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to unveil a 10-year plan to fix the National Health Service. This comes after an independent report found UK's health system to be in critical condition. The NHS has been in crisis and endured some of its toughest winters in recent years struggling
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Britain to ban smoking? Here's what PM Keir Starmer had to say
World | Aug 29, 2024, 07:38 PM ISTThe UK has 6.4 million smokers in the country, which constitutes for 13 per cent of the population. The government estimates that smoking costs Britain's health services 17 billion pounds ($22.37 billion) a year, despite a 2007 ban in enclosed public spaces.
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UK PM reacts sharply to attack on asylum-seeker hotel as far-right violence spreads: 'This isn't...'
World | Aug 05, 2024, 11:09 AM ISTViolence spread across the country after a stabbing spree killed three girls in a dance class and left many injured. UK PM Keir Starmer has vowed action against those involved in the rioting.
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UK Foreign Secretary meets PM Modi, Jaishankar, Ajit Doval in Delhi, vows to finalise FTA
World | Jul 24, 2024, 11:02 PM ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and NSA Ajit Doval met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in the national capital. Later in the evening, the UK official met PM Modi and both discussed the FTA.
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'Life comes at you...': Rishi Sunak's light-hearted advice to PM leaves Parliament in splits | VIDEO
World | Jul 18, 2024, 02:39 PM ISTThis was Sunak's first speech as an opposition leader in the Parliament, where he congratulated Starmer on a "decisive victory" in the July 4 election. Starmer also thanked the British Indian Conservative leader for his "generosity" in every exchange since the election.
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King Charles enters Parliament with tradition on display, delivers to-do list for govt | WATCH
World | Jul 17, 2024, 07:09 PM ISTThe King’s Speech is the centrepiece of the State Opening, an occasion where royal pomp meets hard-nosed politics, as the king donned a diamond-studded crown, sat on a gilded throne and announced the laws his government intends to pass in the coming year.
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VIDEO: King Charles III travels to Palace of Westminster for State Opening of Parliament
World | Jul 17, 2024, 06:21 PM ISTKing Charles and Queen Camilla departed Buckingham Palace on Wednesday for the state opening of the British parliament. The Royal procession made its way through the Mall before reaching parliament’s Sovereign’s Entrance.
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India, UK to resume negotiations on free trade agreement in next few weeks: Official
World | Jul 07, 2024, 06:14 PM ISTNegotiations for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the UK commenced in January 2022. The 14th round of talks was paused due to concurrent general election cycles in both nations.
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Rahul writes congratulatory message to UK PM Starmer, hails Sunak's 'dedication to public service'
India | Jul 07, 2024, 07:05 AM ISTRahul Gandhi took to X and posted his messages for newly-elected UK PM Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak, who lost the July 4 general elections.
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UK PM Starmer scraps controversial 'Rwanda Asylum Plan' in first major policy move
World | Jul 06, 2024, 11:00 PM ISTNewly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the end of the Rwanda asylum plan and outlines his approach to addressing Britain's pressing challenges.
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'Ready to conclude Free Trade Agreement': New British PM Keir Starmer in first call with PM Modi
World | Jul 06, 2024, 06:25 PM ISTThe Labour Party’s election manifesto for Thursday's polls committed to clinching the deal, stating, “We will seek a new strategic partnership with India, including an FTA, as well as deepening cooperation in areas like security, education, technology and climate change.”
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PM Modi speaks with new British counterpart Keir Starmer, invites him for early visit to India
World | Jul 06, 2024, 04:07 PM ISTThe Labour Party led by Starmer swept 412 seats in the 650-member Parliament in a historic victory, sweeping Conservatives from power after 14 years. PM Modi on Friday congratulated Starmer for his win and applauded outgoing PM Rishi Sunak for his role in advancing India-UK relations.