Indian men’s and women’s hockey team have pulled out of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, citing concerns over the mandatory 10-day quarantine rule imposed by the United Kingdom as part of its recently-revised international travel SOP on tavellers from India.
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India, UK set to jointly propose ‘green grid’ at COP26 summit
India and the UK are likely to announce a joint declaration on “one sun, one world, one grid” — or OSOWOG at the upcoming COP26, according to statements. The idea was first floated by Modi in 2018 at the first meeting of International Solar Alliance.
UK recognises Covishield vaccine, but quarantine rules still to apply for Indian travellers
The United Kingdom has announced changes in its travel and quarantine rules and said that the UK now recognises Covishield as a vaccine. This comes after the Indian government had threatened ‘reciprocal action’ amid a growing row over UK not recognising the Covishield vaccine made in India.
Shashi Tharoor among prominent Indians attacking UK’s new COVID travel policy for India
Prominent Indian politicians and celebrities have gone on the record condemning the United Kingdom government’s newest COVID-19 travel policies, which were announced last week.
Indian Minister Piyush Goyal, UK counterpart Liz Truss to discuss UK-India trade agreement
Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled for virtual talks with his UK counterpart Liz Truss on Monday to discuss the next steps to launch negotiations for a UK-India trade agreement, the UK government said.
UK-India Business Council suggests proposals for upcoming bilateral FTA regulations
With the negotiations for a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom expected to start later this year, the UK-India Business Council (UKIBC) has suggested measures for the agreement.
UK unveils USD 1.2 billion package to drive India’s green growth
The UK and India have unveiled a USD 1.2 billion package of public and private finance to help drive green growth in the latter country.
UK Indian-origin minister Alok Sharma discusses green energy project during India visit
Indian-origin United Kingdom minister Alok Sharma, the president of the upcoming 26th United Nations climate change conference, met Indian Union power and renewable energy minister Raj Kumar Singh.
Air India announces flights to London after Britain eases curbs
India’s national carrier Air India has announced a flight schedule from Mumbai to London following Britain’s relaxations to the travel restrictions from India.
India, UK reviewing ruling granting Nirav Modi permission to appeal extradition
The UK’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) yesterday said it is reviewing the London High Court ruling to grant fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi permission to appeal against his extradition order with the Indian government for the next stage in the legal process.