Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:54pm on 09 Oct 2025,Thursday India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer that “radicalism and violent extremism have no space in democratic societies” and urged action against Khalistani extremists. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said both leaders agreed such groups must not misuse democratic freedoms. He described Starmer’s visit as “a partnership for the people,” highlighting progress in trade, education, and technology. The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), UK university campuses in India, and startup collaborations were discussed. Modi also thanked the UK for backing India’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat. (PC: X)