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Friday, May 1, 2026
TopicIndia-UK ties

Topic: India-UK ties

India-UK discuss tech, terror & security as both NSAs meet, affirm growing ‘momentum’ in defence ties

New Delhi: India and the United Kingdom pledged to expand cooperation across defence, terror, security and tech to advance their strategic partnership, at the...

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

Key takeaways from Modi-Starmer meet: Air defence missiles for India, IAF-RAF instructor exchange

Besides defence co-production, issues discussed during Modi and Starmer’s bilateral meet in Mumbai also included peace process in Middle East, Russia-Ukraine war & Indo-Pacific security.

India stands out as renewables overtake coal; ‘striking growth’, says global media

Electric bike upgrade in India and Keir Starmer's India visit also grab global attention.

As Starmer begins India trip Wednesday, UK remains hopeful of fighter engine deal

In July, India & UK had announced a defence industrial roadmap that mentioned Jet Engine Advanced Core Technologies Innovation and co-development as a key priority.

India-UK FTA signal to the world, ‘we recognise each other’s sensitivities’—UK trade envoy Anna Shotbolt

Coming in the midst of the stalled India-US trade negotiations, Anna Shotbolt tells ThePrint that the UK recognises Indian sensitivities on agriculture and dairy.

Andhra’s quantum leap, gated communities in India & the ‘north-south divide’ over Keeladi findings

Global media also reports on the success of UPI network in India and the exploding career of 'India’s hottest rapper' Hanumankind.

Global media on ‘fraying of Indian federalism’ & the destabilising force of a world ‘run by old men’

Bloomberg says the Prada-Kolhapuri fracas serves as proof of the power brandished by the Indian troll army. 

Defence, tech, education—Modi’s visit will boost India-UK ties

Given the immediate challenges on India’s borders, cooperation in the defence sector with partners such as the UK has achieved greater importance.

‘Damage control or optics?’ UK officials in Delhi to discuss ‘evolution of Khalistan movement’ with experts

On Wednesday, in a separate development, India asked UK at a bilateral event to crack down on pro-Khalistan extremists ‘exploiting asylum laws’ to abet terrorism.

On Camera

Indian companies sourcing from Chinese suppliers are the latest victims of US-China trade war

This is the latest phase in the US-China technology competition, which now spans supply chain law, export controls, labour compliance, and semiconductor access.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

76 yrs on, exhibition on Korean War brings to life independent India’s 1st overseas military deployment

'Guardians of Neutrality: India's Korean Mission', organised in Delhi, brought out unknown and forgotten aspects of the war.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.