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Sunday, February 22, 2026
TopicIndia-UK relations

Topic: India-UK relations

How ancient manuscripts are writing the next chapter of India-UK cultural cooperation

When the Programme of Cultural Cooperation (PoCC) was signed between India and the UK in May 2025, it acknowledged that cultural heritage knows no borders.

India wants action not words from UK after Sikh separatists break Jaishankar’s security cordon

When Jaishankar was leaving London's Chatham House Wednesday, a Sikh separatist tore an Indian flag in front of his vehicle. This is not the first such incident. 

India-UK ties have underperformed. Britain must do more to build strategic trust

EAM Jaishankar is on a tour of the UK and Ireland, where he will give momentum to a £41 billion trade partnership. Despite the progress, skepticism lingers in India-UK relations.

Off The Cuff with Alex Ellis

In conversation with ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, UK High Commissioner Alex Ellis talks about the highlights of his tenure, growing India-UK defence relationship, the...

Tackle extremism but without affecting partnership — UK envoy on India-Canada spat over Nijjar killing

In conversation with ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, Alex Ellis says changing geopolitical landscape calls for democracies to collaborate, especially in face of China.

India-UK defence, economic ties have upgraded. But London must handle Khalistani issue

Rajnath Singh’s UK visit has given a fresh impetus to all defence and economic initiatives but much ground remains to be covered.

‘Sensitive’ issues remain in India-UK FTA talks, as polls in both countries ‘begin to influence’ deal

19 of 26 chapters in trade talks closed, but issues like informal labour, liquor tariffs & migration policies to be resolved. PM Modi & UK PM Rishi Sunak agreed to 'work at pace' towards FTA.

‘Activist’ or ‘terrorist’? Who is Jagtar Johal, Tihar detainee whose release UK MPs pushed for amid G20

British citizen Johal has 10 cases registered against him in India, under Arms Act & Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, and of murder & attempt to murder. He's been lodged in Tihar since 2017.

UK engaging with an assertive new Indian community—but it must watch out for negative groups

Acknowledging realities, having open discussions, and respecting all parties’ sovereignty, territorial integrity, & internal affairs, are essential for meaningful alliances.

On Camera

Youth Congress, your foolish protest helped the Modi govt climb out of the AI summit hole

In tactical terms, the shirtless protest was worse than a self-goal. Suddenly, the fiascos of the AI Summit were forgotten, and the Youth Congress’s disruption became the issue.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

MoD, IAF agree on some exemptions to HAL for Tejas Mk1A, but no compromise on ‘must-have’ capabilities

IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.