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UK to recognize Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to ceasefire
The United Kingdom has announced plans to formally recognize the state of Palestine by September, unless Israel adheres to a ceasefire and commits to a two-state solution in the Middle East.
You can soon use UPI for payments in the UK
India and the United Kingdom have signed a free trade agreement (FTA) that will allow citizens of both countries to use each other's fast payment systems.
MakeMyTrip has made hotel booking easier for you in UK
In a major development, MakeMyTrip has signed a strategic partnership with Premier Inn, the UK's largest hotel chain.
Soaring demand for weight loss drugs may lead to shortages
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has warned that the demand for weight loss drugs in the UK is becoming "unsustainable."
'Do we switch off…economy?': Indian envoy defends Russia oil imports
Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, has defended India's continued oil imports from Russia amid Western criticism.
UK firms can offer services in India without local presence
The UK and India's Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), signed on July 24, will allow British companies to provide services such as telecom and construction in India without a local presence.
India-UK trade deal to boost shrimp, squid, and lobster exports
India's seafood exports to the UK are set for a major boost after both countries signed a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
India, UK will form subcommittee to address agricultural trade barriers
India and the UK have agreed to form a subcommittee on sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures. The move comes as part of their Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
India-UK trade deal to boost chemical exports, manufacturing
The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the UK will significantly boost India's chemical exports and domestic manufacturing, according to the chemical exporters' body CHEMEXCIL.
India-UK trade deal brings major tariff cuts across key sectors
India has signed a trade agreement with the UK, offering phased tariff reductions on a wide range of British goods.
India-UK FTA: E-commerce consignments under £1,000 exempt from origin requirements
The trade agreement signed between India and the UK is expected to facilitate India's e-commerce exports.
Will respond accordingly if UK imposes carbon tax: Piyush Goyal
India's Commerce Minister, Piyush Goyal, has said that the country will respond suitably, if the UK imposes a Carbon Border Adjustment Tax (CBAM) on Indian exports.
India, UK set 36-month timeline to mutually recognize professional qualifications
India and the UK have agreed to negotiate mutual recognition agreements (MRAs) within a period of 36 months, according to The Economic Times.
'Ace of Hearts': New video-game helps youth navigate childhood trauma
A team of game designers from Cornwall has developed a "serious" video game, Ace of Hearts, to help young people deal with adverse childhood experiences.
UK‑India FTA introduces first-ever source code protection: Why it matters
The recently signed UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has introduced a major development in the realm of intellectual property (IP) protection.
Will India-UK FTA drive down prices of British luxury cars?
The recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK could make British luxury cars more affordable in India.
How India-UK trade agreement will boost IT, electronics sectors
The recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK is set to bring major benefits for the IT and electronics sectors.
How Indian farmers will benefit from India-UK free trade pact
India and the United Kingdom inked their long-awaited Free Trade Agreement on Thursday, which will boost bilateral trade by roughly $34 billion annually.
'War 2' to debut in Dolby Cinemas worldwide; details here
Yash Raj Films (YRF) and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. have announced that War 2 will be the only Indian film to release across Dolby Cinema screens in several countries on August 14.
India-UK sign free trade deal: Here's what gets cheaper
India and the United Kingdom have signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is expected to increase their annual bilateral trade by $34 billion.
Modi in London to sign historic India-UK free trade agreement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in London for an official visit on Thursday.
FTA and more: What Modi's UK visit aims to achieve
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United Kingdom on July 23-24. The main agenda of his visit is to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the UK.
How a simple password brought down a 158-year-old UK company
KNP Logistics, a 158-year-old UK transport company, has shut down after a major ransomware attack. The incident has left around 700 employees without jobs.
UK's stranded F-35B fighter jet departs from Thiruvananthapuram airport
The United Kingdom's F-35B fighter jet, which had made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport on June 14, has finally taken off after successful repairs.
UK might not seek encrypted data of Apple users anymore
The British government is reportedly reconsidering its controversial demand for Apple to create a backdoor into its iCloud service.
India, UK likely to sign trade deal on July 24
India and the UK are likely to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on July 24, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UK.
UK: Over 100 arrested protesting in support of Palestine Action
More than 100 people were arrested across the United Kingdom after they protested against the government's decision to designate Palestine Action as a terror group.
Modi's UK, Maldives visit to strengthen diplomatic ties, trade agreements
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-nation tour of the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23-26.
Co-op data breach affects all 6.5M customers: What was stolen?
UK retail giant Co-op has confirmed that a recent cyberattack resulted in the theft of personal data of all its customers.
UK sees 38% drop in white-collar jobs as AI advances
A recent analysis by McKinsey & Co. has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) is having a major impact on the UK's job market.
We are accidentally revealing our location to aliens, study claims
A recent study has revealed that our planet is unintentionally broadcasting its location to extraterrestrial civilizations.
How true is 'The Salt Path' memoir? Fabrication allegations emerge
Raynor Winn, the author of the bestselling memoir The Salt Path, has been accused of lying about her life experiences.
US 'very close' to finalizing trade deal with India: Trump
US President Donald Trump has announced that his administration is "very close" to finalizing a trade deal with India.
4-day workweek win-win for staff and businesses, finds UK trial
A recent trial in the United Kingdom has shown that a four-day workweek can be beneficial for both employees and employers.
British team to examine stranded F-35 in Kerala today
A British team of around 25 to 40 aviation engineers is expected to reach Thiruvananthapuram on July 5, with an initial schedule for Sunday, to examine the F-35 fighter jet of the Royal Navy.
Nirav Modi's brother Nehal arrested in US: Details here
Nehal Deepak Modi, the younger brother of fugitive businessman Nirav Modi, was arrested in the United States.
Arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari declared fugitive economic offender
A special court in Delhi has declared arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari a Fugitive Economic Offender under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act.
IndiGo now has a direct flight to the UK
India's leading airline, IndiGo, has launched its first-ever direct long-haul flight. The new service connects Mumbai and Manchester, operating three times a week.
British royal family to receive $118M from taxpayers this year
The British Royal Household has announced that it will receive £86.3 million ($118.50 million) from the UK government this year.
Want a custom-built supercar? This company will make it happen
If you've ever dreamed of owning a supercar but felt restricted by the limited customization options, there's good news.
No more dropped calls on trains, UK aims for fix
Network Rail, the government-owned body responsible for Britain's railway infrastructure, has announced a major project to eliminate mobile phone blackspots on key railway lines and tunnels by 2028.
Billionaires' wealth increased by $6,500B in the last 10 years
The wealth of the world's 3,000 billionaires has increased by a staggering $6,500 billion (£4,800 billion) in real terms over the last decade, according to a report by the NGO, Oxfam.
UK to buy 12 F-35A jets capable of carrying nukes
The United Kingdom will purchase 12 F-35A fighter jets from the United States in what will be the "biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation," Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office said.
Fugglers v/s Labubu: Who'll win battle of collectible plush toys?
The world of collectible plush toys is becoming more competitive with the entry of Fugglers, a line of "funny-ugly monsters" from the UK.
Students with fake degrees bound for US/UK caught at airport
The Bureau of Immigration (BOI) at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has busted a major racket involving students using fake academic documents to secure student visas for the US and UK.
Scientists reconstruct face of woman who lived 10,500 years ago
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have reconstructed the face of a prehistoric woman who lived around 10,500 years ago in present-day Belgium.
UK jet, world's most expensive, grounded in India for 48hrs
A Royal Navy F-35B fighter jet from the United Kingdom has been grounded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport for over 48 hours after making an emergency landing on Sunday morning due to low fuel.
Who's Blaise Metreweli, 1st female MI6 chief in 116 years
Blaise Metreweli has been appointed the new head of Britain's foreign intelligence service, MI6, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday.
UK Navy's F-35 fighter jet makes emergency landing in India
A United Kingdom (UK) Navy F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Saturday night.
After deadly Air India crash, inspections ordered for Boeing 787s
In the wake of a tragic Air India crash that involved 242 people on board and resulted in at least 270 bodies being recovered this week, India's government has ordered an immediate inspection of all Boeing 787 aircraft.
'Kali Ma': Netizens call for boycotting Amazon over book cover
A controversy has erupted in India over the cover of a book by US author El T Fullah.
UK banks getting access to NVIDIA's tech in new scheme
The UK's finance watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), is set to launch a new initiative, the "supercharged sandbox."
This place uses robot pets to care for dementia patients
A care home in East London is using innovative technology like robot pets to improve the lives of its dementia patients.
UK: Lawyers could be fined for using fake AI-generated citations
The High Court of England and Wales has warned lawyers about the dangers of relying on artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT for legal research.
India's fight against terrorism: Jaishankar thanks UK for solidarity
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has thanked the United Kingdom for its strong condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.
David Beckham to receive knighthood next week
Former England football captain David Beckham is set to be awarded a knighthood as part of King Charles III's birthday honors list, as per reports.
'Sex tape' controversy: Piers Morgan slams Meghan's pregnancy dance video
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, recently shared a video of herself dancing while pregnant with Princess Lilibet four years ago.
Trump increases tariff on steel and aluminum to 50%
United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order doubling tariffs on most steel and aluminum imports to 50%.
Tate brothers face 21 charges for rape, trafficking in UK
Prosecutors have announced for the first time the complete list of 21 charges Andrew and Tristan Tate will face upon their return to the United Kingdom.
2-year-old UK boy become youngest-ever Mensa member: What is it?
Joseph Harris-Birtill from the UK has become the youngest member of Mensa, the prestigious society for individuals with high IQs (starts at a score of 132).
India's auto duty concession to UK depends on engine, price
India's proposal to the United Kingdom, in terms of duty concessions in the automobile sector under their Free Trade Agreement (FTA), is complex and detailed.
Prince William's powerful new docuseries honors brave wildlife rangers
Prince William is doubling down on his commitment to environmental conservation and supporting those who safeguard it.
It's a girl! Peppa Pig's family grows with baby Evie
In a delightful surprise for fans of the beloved children's show Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have welcomed a new addition to their family.
UK suspends trade talks with Israel, imposes sanctions
The United Kingdom has suspended its free trade negotiations with Israel and imposed new sanctions on West Bank settlers. The decision comes as a response to Israel's military actions in Gaza.
Almost 50% youngsters in UK prefer life without internet: Study
A recent survey in the UK has found that a large number of young people, almost half, would choose a life without the internet.