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Rajnath Singh calls on Rishi Sunak to discuss defence and free trade agreement negotiations
World | Jan 11, 2024, 11:14 AM ISTAccording to senior officials familiar with the discussions, defence, trade and regional issues were on the agenda of the talks.
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UK to send warships to Indian Ocean in an attempt to boost strategic ties with India: Defence Secy
World | Jan 10, 2024, 08:30 PM ISTThe deployment of the UK’s “most advanced naval capabilities” has been flagged by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) as a “decisive step” in bolstering UK-India security ties.
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Sunak pledges action over Post Office scandal impacting many British Indians
World | Jan 07, 2024, 06:31 PM ISTThe government, which formally owns Post Office Ltd, has paid out millions in compensation to many of the sub-postmasters impacted but there are many others still waiting for years.
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Rajnath Singh’s visit to UK, first by Indian Defence Minister in 22 years, several key meets likely
World | Jan 07, 2024, 01:31 PM ISTAs both India and the UK prepare for a general election this year, all aspects of the relationship are in sharp focus, including sped-up negotiations towards a free trade agreement (FTA) expected to significantly enhance the GBP 36-billion bilateral partnership.
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UK PM Sunak hints general election in 'second half of the year'
World | Jan 04, 2024, 06:29 PM ISTDuring a visit to Mansfield, the prime minister said: "My working assumption is we'll have a general election in the second half of this year."
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Britain's interior minister apologises for joke about spiking his wife's drink
World | Dec 25, 2023, 02:06 PM ISTCleverly reportedly joked that the secret to a long marriage was ensuring your spouse was "someone who is always mildly sedated so she can never realise there are better men out there"
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Indian Sikh student, missing after night out with friends, found dead in London lake
World | Dec 21, 2023, 02:42 PM ISTBhatia was pursuing an MSc in Digital Finance at Loughborough University. After he went missing last week, his case was also flagged with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar by BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa.
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'Nobody asks why isn't UK quickly signing up?', Jaishankar over delay in signing India-UK FTA
World | Dec 19, 2023, 10:32 AM IST"I hear this naysayers' narrative coming back -- why isn't India quickly signing up (the FTA) with the UK? Nobody says why isn't the UK quickly signing up with India?" EAM Jaishankar said taking strong objection to those criticising India for delays in firming up the free trade agreement.
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Migration could overwhelm countries, warns Britain's Sunak in Rome speech I India TV News
News | Dec 17, 2023, 02:22 PM ISTBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that he would push for global reforms to the asylum system and warned the threat of growing number of refugees could "overwhelm" parts of Europe.
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UK: Big relief for British PM Rishi Sunak as lawmakers vote in favour of controversial Rwanda bill
World | Dec 13, 2023, 10:20 AM ISTThe House of Commons voted 313-269 to approve the Sunak government's Rwanda migration bill, which is facing opposition from both the left and right. While human rights groups have protested against the bill, far-right Conservatives argue that it doesn't do enough to overcome legal challenges.
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COP28 summit: UK PM Rishi Sunak arrives for the summit in Dubai, UAE
News | Dec 01, 2023, 07:09 PM ISTUK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrived at the COP28 Summit Dubai, UAE on Dec 01. He was welcomed by UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UN Secy Gen. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the venue of the COP28 Summit.
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'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham', UK leader describes Free Trade Agreement talks with India
World | Nov 21, 2023, 09:13 PM ISTStarmer referenced the Bollywood box-office hit which translates as sometimes happy, sometimes sad. Notably, India and the UK are currently in the 14th round of FTA negotiations to enhance the GBP 36-billion bilateral trading partnership, with several expected completion points having passed.
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Loved Akshara Murthy's Gandaberunda Necklace? Know its 5 significance here
Fashion | Nov 17, 2023, 06:20 PM ISTThe Gandaberunda necklace worn by Akshara Murthy during Diwali is not just a piece of jewellery but a symbol of strength, heritage, modernity, prosperity, and personal identity.
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EAM S Jaishankar talks tough on rising Khalistan issue in the United Kingdom
News | Nov 17, 2023, 05:31 PM ISTWhile addressing a question on the Khalistan issue in the UK, EAM said, “For many years, we have been taking it up, I am now restricting this to the UK, and trying to get the government here to understand that while we certainly as a fellow democracy
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'Uncertain, weak': Suella Braverman slams British PM Rishi Sunak after getting fired as Home Secy
World | Nov 15, 2023, 02:35 PM ISTSunak got his first no-confidence letter from an MP of his own party after removing Braverman, highlighting deep divisions within the Conservative Party, also referred to as Tories. Braverman had criticised police for being lenient on pro-Palestinian protesters.
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UK PM Sunak picks David Cameron as Foreign Secretary After Suella Braverman's Exit
News | Nov 14, 2023, 06:01 PM ISTIn a major Cabinet reshuffle, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed former Prime Minister David Cameron as the new foreign secretary. According to Downing Street, the unexpected appointment of the former PM comes after Suella Braverman was fired as home secretary.
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'Enough is enough': British PM Rishi Sunak faces no-confidence letter from Conservative MP
World | Nov 14, 2023, 09:34 AM ISTIn her no-confidence letter, Jenkyns criticised the British PM for sacking Suella Braverman from the post of Home Secretary, saying that she was the only one with the "balls to speak the truth". Sunak replaced Braverman with ex-foreign secretary James Cleverly.
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Jaishankar meets new Foreign Secretary David Cameron hours after Sunak's dramatic cabinet reshuffle
World | Nov 13, 2023, 11:11 PM ISTCameron, whose name was announced at around 4 pm (IST), held a meeting with Jaishankar where the duo discussed the deteriorating situation in West Asia, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the issues related to the Indo-Pacific.
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David Cameron, former British PM, appointed foreign secretary in Rishi Sunak's Cabinet reshuffle
World | Nov 14, 2023, 12:02 AM ISTAccording to Downing Street, the unexpected appointment of the former PM comes after Suella Braverman was fired as home secretary and James Cleverly was appointed to replace her, leaving the top job open at the Foreign Office.
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UK: Sunak appoints Foreign Secretary James Cleverly as Home Secretary after he fires Braverman
World | Nov 13, 2023, 04:30 PM ISTCleverly, who has served as foreign secretary since September last year, will now take on the Home Office after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fired his prominent member from his cabinet this morning.