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Tuesday, April 7, 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

Syringes, MRI to ventilators, West Asia war squeezing India’s medical supply chain—costs up 10 to 50%

Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.