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PM Carney says Canada ‘not for sale’ after 51st state remark; Trump responds ‘never say never’

In a high-level meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Donald Trump said that Canada joining the United States as its 51st state would be a "wonderful marriage."

India-UK FTA set to boost exports, push trade to $100 billion by 2030: Industry

Industry bodies said the India-UK FTA amid the current uncertain global environment will immensely benefit Indian exporters looking to enhance their presence in the UK market, steering bilateral trade towards the ambitious target of USD 100 billion by 2030.

India-UK FTA: What's Double Contribution Convention Agreement that will benefit Indian workers?

India and the United Kingdom have reached a historic Free Trade Agreement, which will see 99 per cent of Indian exports to the UK benefit from zero duty. The Double Contribution Convention Agreement, also known as the social security pact, exempts Indian workers who are in the UK temporarily from paying into its social security for a period of three years

The long road to India-UK trade deal: ETP in 2021 to FTA in 2025

The UK on Tuesday agreed a free trade agreement with India, its biggest such deal since leaving the European Union, after negotiations relaunched in February following US tariff threats.

'Plan for Change': What Modi, Starmer said as India, UK conclude FTA, double contribution convention | Full statement

The India-UK FTA, which covers goods and services, is central to the UK’s “Plan for Change” and is expected to unlock new economic opportunities for both countries

Scotch whisky and more: What will get cheaper after India-UK free trade deal

Britain and India announced Tuesday that they have agreed on a long-stalled free trade agreement that will slash tariffs on Scotch whisky and scores of other products. The deal comes more than three years after negotiations started and stalled under a previous British government.

The historic India-UK trade deal in 10 numbers

The recently finalised India-UK Free Trade Agreement is a historic milestone for both the countries. We break down the deal significance and what it proposes in just ten points

India, UK ink landmark free trade agreement concluding years of negotiations, PM Modi announces

'These landmark agreements will further deepen our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and catalyse trade, investment, growth, job creation, and innovation in both our economies,' PM Modi said

UK visa crackdown to target Pakistanis, Nigerians among others for overstaying risk

Britain will make it harder for people from Pakistan, Nigeria and Sri Lanka to obtain work and study visas as the Home Office cracks down on the abuse of the system

Will UK return the Kohinoor? Fascinating history of the diamond and India’s efforts to reclaim it

The Kohinoor diamond continues to evoke an emotive response in India. Many call for its return from the United Kingdom, arguing that it was stolen by the British. Now, a UK minister has once again put the spotlight on the fabled gemstone by highlighting talks between London and New Delhi about ‘shared access’ to historical artefacts like the Kohinoor