In a significant milestone for bilateral relations, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have officially signed a landmark India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a new era of economic cooperation between the two nations. The agreement, years in the making, aims to eliminate trade barriers, reduce tariffs, and unlock new opportunities across a wide range...
India requires another Fugitive Transfer Agreement from the UK: Congress
On Thursday, The Congress criticized the Narendra Modi government just before the signing of the India-UK free trade agreement, asserting that what India truly requires from the UK is the declaration of a more effective FTA – the Fugitive Transfer Agreement. Jairam Ramesh, Congress general secretary in charge of communications, remarked, “The three prominent figures of the Modi Model of...
Air India Express flight cancels takeoff at Delhi airport because of a technical issue
New Delhi: An Air India Express flight bound for Mumbai, carrying 160 passengers, had to abort its takeoff from Delhi’s IGI Airport late Wednesday evening due to a technical issue. The source indicated that the pilot decided to cancel the takeoff after noticing a malfunction in the cockpit displays that show the aircraft’s speed metrics. An Air India Express representative...
The Supreme Court criticizes Telangana’s domicile rule for NEET state quota positions
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court criticized the domicile policy of the Telangana government, which requires students to have completed their education from Classes 9 to 12 within the state to qualify for admission to state quota medical seats via NEET, stating that this policy does not reflect the actual circumstances. The Supreme Court noted that numerous students relocate to cities...
PM Modi arrives in London for important discussions with Keir Starmer, significant Free Trade Agreement
London: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in London for a two-day official visit to the United Kingdom, taking place from July 23 to 24. Upon arrival at the airport, Prime Minister Modi was welcomed by Catherine West, the UK Foreign Office Minister in charge of the Indo-Pacific, along with Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami and British...
Over 4.7 lakh counterfeit NCERT books have confiscated across India since 2024: Government
In a significant action against textbook piracy, the Education Ministry has announced that more than 470,000 counterfeit NCERT books have been confiscated throughout India since 2024. This information was disclosed by Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary, in a written response to the Rajya Sabha. Chaudhary mentioned that incidents of NCERT textbook piracy have surfaced from various regions of...
Rishabh Pant Retires Hurt in 4th Test After Foot Injury in Reverse Sweep Attempt
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was forced to retire hurt on Day 1 of the 4th Test match against England at Old Trafford, Manchester, after sustaining a foot injury. The incident occurred during the 68th over when Pant attempted a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes but ended up under-edging the ball onto his right foot, causing visible pain, swelling, and bleeding....
Tahawwur Rana Set Up Mumbai Corporate Front to Facilitate Headley Reconnaissance: NIA
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has unearthed new details in a supplementary chargesheet related to the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, asserting that Tahawwur Hussain Rana—a Canadian national of Pakistani origin—played a pivotal role in aiding David Coleman Headley’s pre-attack reconnaissance in Mumbai. Rana is accused of establishing a sham Mumbai-based corporate front known as the “Immigrant Law Centre” under the...
India Ensures Dignified Handling of Air India Crash Victims Amid UK Concerns
In the wake of a Daily Mail report alleging cases of mistaken identity involving the victims of the tragic Air India AI-171 plane crash in Ahmedabad, the Indian government has responded, asserting that all mortal remains were identified and handled according to international standards. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that India is actively coordinating with UK authorities to...
Plea in the Supreme Court Requests the Dismissal of Vijay Shah from Ministerial Position About Col Qureshi Remarks
New Delhi: A petition has been submitted to the Supreme Court requesting the removal of Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah due to his comments regarding Indian Army officer Col Sofiya Qureshi. The petition, brought forth by Congress leader Jaya Thakur, claims that Shah’s remarks incite separatist sentiments and pose a threat to the unity of the nation. “The minister’s assertion...