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Covid-19: 260 oxygen concentrators airlifted from United Kingdom to India

The High Commission of India in the United Kingdom said that 260 more oxygen concentrators have been airlifted to New Delhi, as India fights a devastating second COVID-19 wave.Taking to Twitter, the High Commission thanked donors for their generous contribution, along with Qatar Airways, Air Vistara and DB Schenker for free logistics."260 more Concentrators airlifted today to @IndianRedCross NewDelhi contributed by @O2CforIndia-226, IndiansinLondon @IIL2004-20 & St.Albans-14. @HCI_London thanks donors for generous contribution & @qatarairways @airvistara for free transport & @DBSchenker for free logistics," tweeted India in the UK.Earlier this month, an Indian Air Force aircraft, carrying another 450 oxygen cylinders from the United Kingdom, arrived in Chennai on Tuesday, said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.The United Kingdom on May 2 had announced that it will be sending additional 1,000 ventilators from the UK's surplus supply to ...

India-UK extradition relationship has improved: Home secretary Priti Patel

A new India-UK Migration and Mobility Partnership (MMP) will cover the whole spectrum of immigration issues, says Britain's Home Secretary Priti Patel

Union Cabinet approves India-UK migration and mobility partnership

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved memorandum of understanding (MoU) between India and the United Kingdom on migration and mobility partnership

Covid-19: IAF aircraft carrying 450 oxygen cylinders from UK reaches India

An Indian Air Force aircraft, carrying 450 oxygen cylinders each of capacity 46.6 litres from the United Kingdom, reached Chennai early on Tuesday morning.According to Chennai Customs, they completed all customs clearances within fifteen minutes as soon as the first batch of cylinders reached the Chennai International Airport."Indian Air Force flight carrying the first batch of 450 oxygen cylinders from the UK, landed in Chennai International Airport early this morning. Chennai Customs completed all customs clearances within fifteen minutes," said Chennai Customs.Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi expressed gratitude to UK and tweeted: "Showcasing the potential of partnership to fight the pandemic. An IAF aircraft carrying 450 oxygen cylinders arrives in Chennai (India). Grateful to UK for the support."On Monday, IAF had airlifted the first batch of 900 oxygen cylinders offered by the British Oxygen Company. The British Oxygen Company has offered 5,000 ...

UK PM Boris Johnson announces new one billion pound trade deal with India

The British government has finalised 1 billion pound deal of trade and investment with India, creating over 6,500 jobs in UK, ahead of the virtual summit between UK and Indian counterpart on Tuesday

Businesses eyeing fresh trade agreement between India and UK, says UKIBC

The UKIBC said it expected to see a step-change in the volume and nature of the trade and investment relationship between the two countries

Cabinet approves India-UK deal on information sharing, Customs cooperation

The draft text of the proposed agreement has been finalised with the concurrence of the two Customs administrations.

Govt allows limited resumption of flights to, from UK amid new strain fears

Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said that the government is reviewing the situation and it has allowed limited resumption of civil aviation with the United Kingdom

India eyes services concessions, easier visa rules in UK trade pact

New Delhi wants proposed 'early harvest' trade pact to focus on at least 40-50 items

Bilateral trade pact with UK to focus on digital, F&B, health: UKIBC CEO

The first Indian to take charge as CEO of the influential council, Jayant Krishna tells Subhayan Chakraborty many UK firms are exploring India as a large incremental base for manufacturing and R&D

UK eager to help India design second indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vishal

Asked whether the UK had offered carrier design cooperation at the political level, British minister for defence Heappey affirmed: "Very much so! At the very highest level."

'Big' free trade agreement coming soon with India, says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson met PM Narendra Modi on the sidelines of G7 summit in Biarritz, France, last month

India-UK Navy exercise could be most complex yet: British High Commissioner

The British diplomat told reporters that UK-India talks at the defence equipment sub-group will also take place next month

India, UK invested over 75 mn pounds in academic collaborations since 2006

Since 2006, the UKIEIRI has been operating in three phases in India

India, UK to set up 240 mn pound fund for green energy projects

In 2015, India set up Rs 40k cr National Infrastructure and Investment Fund for greenfield projects

Theresa May shows visa might, India dissatisfied

British Prime Minister links visa relaxation to return of illegal immigrants

Britain asks India to speed up Cairn, Vodafone arbitration

India raises visa fee hike, lack of totalisation agreement by Britain

Low-key takeoff at India-UK Tech summit

Indian side had better attendance, with around 13 business heads making it to the photo-op with the two prime ministers and top officials

India retains its position as third largest investor in UK

The US remains the biggest source of inward investment, accounting for 570 projects, and China grabs the second spot

New UK Trade Minister to meet Sitharaman on Monday

Meeting assumes significance as India and the UK are exploring the possibility of a free trade agreement