India and the UK are negotiating an FTA since Jan 13, 2022. Recently, the Indian team visited UK (April 16-19, 2024) for negotiations on outstanding issues. Subsequently, another services team also visited UK from May 8 to 10 to discuss outstanding issues in ‘services track’.
Read More“In today’s times, unfortunately, some governors in India are playing a role where they ought not to and are inactive where they ought to be,” Justice Nagarathna remarked.
Read MoreThe military announced that a new curfew, including in the capital, Dhaka, and other divisional and district headquarters, was in effect Sunday evening for an indefinite period. The government had earlier imposed a curfew with some exceptions in Dhaka and elsewhere. The govt also mobilised troops, paramilitary border guards BGB, and elite anti-crime Rapid...
Read MoreWhile the match highlights included several cricketing moments, led by the six-wicket haul by Sri Lankan legspinner Jeffrey Vandersay (6 for 33), the crowd was also entertained when Virat Kohli showed his dance moves for a brief moment. Sri Lanka defeated India by 32 runs to take a 1-o lead in the three-match series,...
Read MoreThe second ODI between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday saw a dramatic run-out of Akila Dananjaya off the last ball of home team’s innings. The Lankans, however, went on to win the match by 32 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three match series. The opening ODI last Friday...
Read MoreGovernment is also considering giving a new name to the law akin to the meaning of “hope”, sources said. There are 30 waqf boards in the country looking after properties spanning more than 8 lakh acres, which make them the third largest owner of real estate after the ministries of railways and defence.
Read MoreA bike was dragged for 2km by a car, leading to both catching fire in central Delhi. The driver, a senior Delhi govt official, fled the scene but was later found and detained. The bike owner escaped with minor injuries. A case of rash and negligent driving has been registered.
Read MoreNorth Korea deployed 250 new mobile launchers for ballistic missiles, capable of nuclear strikes on South Korea and US bases. The rockets, transferred to frontline units amid a ceremony, add to Pyongyang’s military threats. North Korea faces accusations of supplying weapons to Russia, while recent floods contribute to food insecurity in the country.
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