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UK announces GBP 3 mn fund for COVID, climate change studies in India

The United Kingdom government has launched a GBP 3 million innovation challenge fund in India to support scientists in academia and industry...

UK Labour Party India group says Kashmir motion not official policy

United Kingdom's Opposition Labour Party is determined to rebuild trust and win back Indian-origin voters alienated following a...

Labour Party launches campaign to search for more British-Indian representatives

Labour Friends of India (LFIN), the diaspora representative group of the United Kingdom's Opposition Labour Party, launched its new 'Mahatma...

Expect to see growth in UK-India trade post coronavirus crisis: UKIBC CEO

India is an attractive proposition for United Kingdom businesses looking for alternatives to China, in view of the prevailing sentiments...

UK Cabinet Ministers highlight relationship with India at global summit

The strength of the UK-India relationship was on full display at the recent India Global Week conference organised in London

Will British Sikhs get separate ethnic recognition for 2021 census? UK High Court to deliver verdict

The United Kingdom High Court in London on Wednesday concluded hearing a British Sikh group's case for a separate Sikh ethnicity tick box in...

Prince Charles arrives in India for his 10th official visit

Britain's Prince Charles has arrived in India on a two-day trip during which he will meet with President Ram Nath Kovind, discuss issues...

Kashmir a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan, UK’s stand unchanged, says Boris Johnson

Johnson's statement came in the wake of a two-day trip to Kashmir by 23 members of European Parliaments to assess the situation.

Prince Charles to visit India next month

Britain’s Prince Charles, the heir to the throne, will make an official visit to India next month with a focus on sustainable markets,...

British-Indian organisations slam Labour party over its Kashmir resolution

Over 100 British-Indian organisations have sent an open letter to the United Kingdom’s Labour Party chief Jeremy Corbyn over the party’s...

Indian diaspora slams UK Labour Party’s motion calling for Kashmir intervention

The United Kingdom's Opposition Labour Party on Wednesday drew flak from prominent Indians in the UK for passing an emergency motion calling...

Huge potential for collaboration between UK and India in emerging areas: Lord Mayor of London

Lord Mayor of London Peter Estlin arrived in Mumbai from Hyderabad for a series of meetings with regulators and business leaders beginning...

India-Pak should find ‘lasting political solution’ to Kashmir issue, says UK PM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the United Kingdom (UK) is monitoring the situation in Kashmir closely and wants India and...

Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for Jallianwalla Bagh massacre

The Church of England's Archbishop of Canterbury apologised for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre by prostrating himself at the memorial of the...

High Commission staff, Indians in UK clean up protesters’ mess at consulate

The Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom along with the Deputy High Commissioner joined British-Indian citizens in London to clean...

India raises consulate vandalism incident with the UK

India has conveyed strong concern to the United Kingdom over the recent protests outside the Indian High Commission in London which resulted...

Boris Johnson announces ‘big’ trade agreement with India in UK Parliament

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the House of Commons on Tuesday that he had discussed a free-trade agreement with Prime Minister...

Chauthaiwale condemns violence at Indian consulate, says London mayor silently supporting protests

"It is the direct result of a totally ineffective Metropolitan Police and silent support of London Mayor Sadiq Khan to anti-India elements,"...

India, UK to launch global coalition for disaster relief

India and the UK will jointly launch a new Global Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, first mooted by Prime Minister Narendra...

Britain’s ‘desi’ cabinet shows impact of Indian diaspora: UK envoy

New United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Boris Johnson's 'desi' cabinet is a profound testament to the impact of the Indian diaspora in the...

Indian firms’ contribution to UK economy on the rise: Report

Grant Thornton released a report detailing the contributions of Indian firms to the UK economy in terms of value generation and employment.

New education scheme allows British students to study in Indian universities

The British Council of India and Universities UK International (UUKi) have jointly launched a programme that will allow students from the...

New British PM looking forward to 'special UK-India relationship'

New British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to push for closer ties with India and his declared personal connect with Prime Minister...

Increase in number of Indian students applying to UK universities

The latest data revealed by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), the UK's centralised university application system, has...