UK, US and Netherlands issue advisory on Iran-linked spyware

September 15, 2026 10:43 PM

UK, US and Netherlands issue advisory on Iran-linked spyware

Britain, the United States and the Netherlands on Tuesday issued a joint cybersecurity advisory detailing spyware they say is used by Iranian state-linked actors to target dissidents, activists and journalists. Britain's National Cyber Security Centre said Iranian state-linked cyber actors had used a spyware family known as "CHOSEN BRICK" to steal emails, messages and other sensitive information through "spear-phishing" campaigns on messaging platforms including WhatsApp and Telegram. "The det...

First-ever Ganga Aarti held on River Thames in UK

September 14, 2026 11:12 AM

First-ever Ganga Aarti held on River Thames in UK

Thousands gathered on the banks of the River Thames on Sunday for the first-ever Ganga Aarti, a ceremony of light and thanksgiving, in London. 'Ganga Aarti on the Thames: A Ceremony of Light' was organised by Chinmaya Mission UK in collaboration with the annual 'Totally Thames' festival, as part of the global celebrations marking 75 years of the charity. Recreating ethos of the world-famous aarti by the River Ganges in India, the event in London was conceived as a symbol of the life-giving flow...

Israel to close British consulate in East Jerusalem after UK, France and Canada ban imports from settlements

September 9, 2026 10:18 AM

Israel to close British consulate in East Jerusalem after UK, France and Canada ban imports from settlements

Israel said on Tuesday it was closing Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem in response to plans by the UK, France and Canada to block imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Britain will also no longer participate in a U.S.-led coordination mission for Gaza and some British officials, including former Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn, and other nationals will be banned from entering Israel, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said. "The British move is morally distorted, and cons...

PM Modi, Andy Burnham pledge to take India-UK strategic partnership to new heights

July 31, 2026 8:55 PM

PM Modi, Andy Burnham pledge to take India-UK strategic partnership to new heights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and newly elected UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to deepen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with a renewed focus on technology, trade, defence, clean energy and people-to-people ties. During a telephone conversation, PM Modi congratulated Burnham on assuming office and conveyed his best wishes for a successful tenure. The two leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation across priority sectors in line with the India...

India’s exports hit record $863.1 billion in FY26 as FTAs boost trade with UAE, UK and Australia

July 28, 2026 8:01 PM

India’s exports hit record $863.1 billion in FY26 as FTAs boost trade with UAE, UK and Australia

India's total exports reached a record US$863.1 billion in the financial year 2025-26, driven by strong growth in both merchandise and services exports and supported by expanding market access under the country's free trade agreements (FTAs), the government informed Parliament on Tuesday. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, merchandise exports stood at US$441.8 billion, while services exports reached US$421.3 billion, reflecting the combined strength of both sectors in driving I...

FICCI, Nasscom hail operationalisation of India-UK trade pact

July 15, 2026 4:11 PM

FICCI, Nasscom hail operationalisation of India-UK trade pact

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Nasscom on Wednesday welcomed the operationalisation of the India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), describing it as a landmark step that will expand trade, strengthen investment, enhance technology collaboration and improve global competitiveness for Indian businesses.   The India-UK Free Trade Agreement came into force on Wednesday along with the Agreement on Social Security, also known ...

PM Modi hails India-UK FTA as ‘significant moment’ in bilateral partnership as landmark trade pact comes into force

July 15, 2026 1:16 PM

PM Modi hails India-UK FTA as ‘significant moment’ in bilateral partnership as landmark trade pact comes into force

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described the coming into force of the India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Agreement on Social Security as a "significant moment" in bilateral relations, saying the twin agreements would deepen economic ties and create new opportunities for businesses, farmers, professionals and skilled workers in both countries.   The landmark agreements, which came into force on July 15, mark a new phase in India-UK economi...

India-UK Free Trade Agreement comes into force, opening a new era of trade, investment and economic cooperation

July 15, 2026 12:57 PM

India-UK Free Trade Agreement comes into force, opening a new era of trade, investment and economic cooperation

India and the United Kingdom have ushered in a new phase of economic cooperation with the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Agreement on Social Security Contributions, also known as the Double Contribution Convention (DCC), coming into force on July 15. The twin agreements mark a major milestone in India's global economic engagement and are expected to significantly boost bilateral trade, investment, services exports and professional mobility while strengthening the strat...

Piyush Goyal hails India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement coming into force today

July 15, 2026 12:18 PM

Piyush Goyal hails India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement coming into force today

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday hailed the coming into force of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the accompanying Agreement on Social Security, describing it as a defining milestone in India-UK relations that will significantly boost trade, investment and employment opportunities.   In a post on X, Goyal said, "Today marks a defining milestone in India-UK ties. Under the dynamic leadership of Hon'ble PM Narendra Modi ji, the India-UK ...

Andy Burnham poised to become Britain’s next PM after most Labour lawmakers support him

July 10, 2026 5:22 PM

Andy Burnham poised to become Britain’s next PM after most Labour lawmakers support him

Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Britain's next prime minister after an overwhelming show of support from Labour lawmakers left him all but certain to replace Keir Starmer. Burnham said he had received nominations from 322 out of the 403 Labour members of parliament on the first day of nominations on Thursday, leaving him one short of ensuring he can be the only candidate. "It's all starting to feel very real," Burnham said in a short video clip announcing he had nominated himself. Th...