Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Charles III at Sandringham House during his UK visit and presented him with a sapling of the Davidia involucrata 'Sonoma', also known as the handkerchief tree. The gift was part of Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, encouraging people to plant trees in tribute to their mothers. The Royal Family confirmed the tree will be planted in autumn. Modi and King Charles also discussed bilateral ties, collaboration on Ayurveda, Yoga, and the Mission LIFE initiative to promote environmental sustainability. The sapling symbolized a gesture of friendship and environmental commitment between India and the UK. (PC: X)

Airbus and Rolls Royce will supply aircraft and engines to Indian airlines in a £5 billion deal. The agreement comes after India and the UK signed a major Free Trade Agreement. The deal will create jobs in the UK and boost India’s aviation sector. Other UK companies, like Occuity and Johnson Matthey, will also invest in India. Indian firms such as DCube AI and LTIMindtree will invest in the UK. The trade pact also helps Indian farmers and seafood exporters by cutting tariffs. PM Modi said the deal will lower business costs and build trust between the two growing economies. (PC: NDTV)

India and the UK have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to boost trade and jobs. It allows up to 1,800 Indian professionals—like chefs and yoga teachers—to work in the UK each year. IT, engineering, and design workers can also stay for 12 months. Indian companies won’t have to pay UK insurance for short-term workers for up to three years. Business visitors and skilled workers now get legal protection under the deal. Textile firms will benefit from lower UK tariffs. However, the FTA doesn’t change rules for permanent stay or settlement. The deal aims to grow ties and protect workers. (PC: X-@narendramodi)

The Karnataka High Court on 24 July 2025 temporarily stayed the deportation of two young girls (ages 6 and 4), daughters of Russian national Nina Kutina, found living with their mother in a cave near Gokarna. Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav invoked the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), prioritizing the “best interests of the child” over immediate deportation—especially since the children lack valid identity documents . Kutina, whose visa expired years ago, lived in a forest cave for months raising the children in nature. The court has asked the Centre to file objections within two weeks; the next hearing is set for 18 August.

On July 24, 2025, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer signed a long-awaited India–UK Free Trade Agreement, hailed as Britain’s most significant trade deal since Brexit . The pact provides zero duties on 99% of Indian exports, spanning textiles, spices, and pharmaceuticals, while UK tariffs on Scotch whisky, gin, automobiles, and cosmetics will be slashed—whisky down from 150% to 40%, car duties from 100% to 10% . The deal includes a £6 billion investment package, professional mobility, and public procurement access—set to boost bilateral trade by roughly £25.5 billion (~$34 billion) annually by 2040. It awaits ratification by both legislatures. (PC: The Hindu)

India and the UK signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 24 July 2025, offering zero-duty access to 99% of Indian exports — spanning textiles, leather, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and engineering goods — boosting market competitiveness . In return, the UK secures significant tariff cuts on whisky, cars, cosmetics, and EVs, including an immediate drop in petrol duties . The deal also enhances professional mobility, grants UK firms access to Indian public procurement, and includes a social security agreement benefiting temporary business visitors . It is projected to increase bilateral trade by ~£25.5 billion by 2040, pending parliamentary ratification. (PC: X)

India and the UK have signed a major Free Trade Agreement in London. The deal cuts import duties on British goods like whisky, chocolates, cars, and cosmetics. Indian exports like textiles, seafood, and software services will get near-zero duty access to the UK. The agreement also helps Indian workers with relaxed visa rules and no social security payments for short UK stays. Freelancers, chefs, and IT workers will gain new job options. British firms can now bid on big Indian government projects. Both countries expect more trade, jobs, and investment, calling this deal a big step for future cooperation. (PC: India Today)

India and the UK have signed a major Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This deal will remove import taxes on many Indian goods. Products like Kolhapuri chappals, Goa’s feni, basmati rice, and jackfruit will now enter the UK market without duty. Indian women and small producers will benefit the most. The deal is expected to double trade between the two countries by 2030. Many states like Maharashtra, Kerala, and Punjab will see growth in exports. The UK will also get cheaper Indian fruits, spices, and textiles. This agreement aims to support local jobs, small businesses, and cultural crafts across India. (PC: AP)

India and the UK formally signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement on July 24, 2025—described by PM Modi as a “historic day” that will significantly benefit youth, farmers, fishermen, and MSMEs . The deal eliminates tariffs on approximately 99 % of Indian exports—spanning textiles, seafood, gems, engineering goods—while reducing duties on British medical devices, cars, and whisky . Forecasts suggest it could boost bilateral trade by roughly £25.5 billion annually and add about £4.8 billion per year to the UK economy . Signed at Chequers in the presence of PMs Modi and Starmer, it also heralds the launch of a “Vision 2035” strategic roadmap. (PC: Financial Express)

India and the United Kingdom signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Thursday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s UK visit. The deal grants duty-free access to Indian agricultural exports like mangoes, turmeric, tea, and pickles. PM Modi called it “a historic step that will empower our farmers and strengthen rural India’s global reach.” The pact protects India’s dairy sector while offering new opportunities in fisheries and food processing. UK PM Keir Starmer hailed it as the “most significant trade deal since Brexit.” India also thanked the UK for its support after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 9 soldiers. (PC: X)