UK FTA finalised after two decades, credit goes to PM Modi: Piyush Goyal

July 25, 2025 12:46 AM

UK FTA finalised after two decades, credit goes to PM Modi: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said it took over two decades to finalise the historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing the deal back into focus and driving it to conclusion. Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the India-UK talks, Goyal said, “This is historic in itself. It took over two decades to finalise this FTA. But when Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave it momentum in 2021, brought it back into focu...

Prime Minister Modi meets King Charles III at Sandringham Estate

July 24, 2025 11:33 PM

Prime Minister Modi meets King Charles III at Sandringham Estate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on His Majesty King Charles III at Sandringham Estate, the summer residence of the British monarch, during his visit to the United Kingdom. During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi conveyed his happiness over the recovery of His Majesty’s health and the resumption of his royal duties. The two leaders held discussions on a range of issues including health, sustainable living, and traditional practices such as Ayurveda and Yoga. Both sides expressed interest i...

PM Modi, UK PM Keir Starmer hold ‘chai pe charcha’ at Chequers

July 24, 2025 10:35 PM

PM Modi, UK PM Keir Starmer hold ‘chai pe charcha’ at Chequers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a 'Chai Pe Charcha' with his UK counterpart Keir Starmer at Chequers, the countryside retreat of the British Prime Minister. A photo shared by PM Modi in a post on X showed the two leaders engaged in a deep conversation over tea. In his post, PM Modi said, “‘Chai Pe Charcha’ with PM Keir Starmer at Chequers... brewing stronger India-UK ties!” At the same venue, the two leaders also interacted with business leaders, highlighting the importan...

India-UK relations enter new era with landmark deals on trade, tech and security

July 24, 2025 10:50 PM

India-UK relations enter new era with landmark deals on trade, tech and security

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his official visit to the United Kingdom from July 23-24. The meeting, held at the British Prime Minister’s country residence, Chequers in Buckinghamshire. The two leaders held a one-on-one meeting followed by delegation-level talks, covering the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation. During the talks, the two sides welcomed the signing of the historic India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Ag...