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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicIndia-UK

Topic: India-UK

Boris Johnson to be Republic Day chief guest, UK says ‘great honour’

Addressing a press conference after India-UK talks, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said the acceptance was symbolic of a new era in ties between the two countries.

Modi, Johnson discuss Covid vaccine, Indo-Pacific over phone, vow to deepen ties in 2021

Downing Street said Johnson reiterated 2021 as an important year for UK-India ties and also re-emphasised the UK's commitment to the wider Indo-Pacific region.

India received $20 billion in FDI during Covid pandemic, says Foreign Secretary Shringla

Shringla said India is one of the most open economies in the world and that Modi govt has launched several historic reforms to improve the ease of doing business in the country.

China has created challenges across the world, UK watching LAC situation — new British envoy

The UK and India are scheduled to have a trade dialogue on 24 July to explore ways for a free trade agreement between the two.

Prince Charles in India this week, visit to focus on sustainability & climate change

Prince Charles is arriving on Wednesday and will undertake varied engagements, including a bilateral meeting with President Ram Nath Kovind.

Prince Charles to make two-day visit to India in November to ‘celebrate India-UK connections’

On his 10th official tour to India, Prince Charles is expected to focus on climate change and sustainable finance.

On Camera

Biting terror, doggone dilemma, urban menace. Indian TV war over Delhi street dogs

News channels were also in two minds about removing stray dogs to the government dog pounds. NDTV took credit for it and CNN-News 18 called ‘controversial order’.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.