UK sets up anti-extremist task force to address India's concern on Khalistanis and economic offenders
2 years, 11 months ago

UK sets up anti-extremist task force to address India's concern on Khalistanis and economic offenders

Op India  

On Friday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson during his India visit said that the United Kingdom would not welcome people who planned to use the UK’s legal systems to evade the law in India. The British Prime Minister added that his country had set up an anti-extremist task force to help India. #WATCH| On being asked about Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya &Khalistani extremists,British PM Boris Johnson said,”We’ve set up an anti-extremist task force to help India…UK govt ordered extradition…We don’t welcome people who want to use our legal system to evade the law in India.” pic.twitter.com/rK3nV9xRG2 — ANI April 22, 2022 Along with Canada, United Kingdom is one of the biggest hubs of Khalistani extremists. Earlier today, Johnson had appreciated the depth of friendship between the UK and India and had said, “As India celebrates its 75th year of independence, I’m hugely optimistic about the depth of the friendship between our countries, and the security and prosperity it can deliver for our peoples for generations to come”.

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​Changed circumstances: On the U.S., India and extremism concerns
4 days, 13 hours ago

​Changed circumstances: On the U.S., India and extremism concerns

The Hindu  

In the first acknowledged discussion on the Pannun episode and anti-India activities by pro-Khalistani groups in the U.S. since the Donald Trump administration took office, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh raised the issue in a meeting with U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. He urged the U.S. to designate Sikhs For Justice, led by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, as a foreign …

Severe breach of Jaishankar’s security in London by Khalistani goons points to Britain’s complicity
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Severe breach of Jaishankar’s security in London by Khalistani goons points to Britain’s complicity

Firstpost  

On Wednesday evening the Indian foreign minister’s security was allowed to be breached by the London coppers, who took on the role of mute spectators as sloganeering Khalistani thugs demonstrated outside the Chatham House building where S Jaishankar was taking part in a panel discussion. The second trait was on display Wednesday evening when the Indian foreign minister’s security was …

Khalistani thugs: UK MP raises alarm over S Jaishankar's London security breach
Top News
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Khalistani thugs: UK MP raises alarm over S Jaishankar's London security breach

India Today  

The United Kingdom faced mounting diplomatic scrutiny after a security breach involving External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in London. Britain's Opposition Conservative Party lawmaker Bob Blackman raised the issue in the House of Commons, denouncing what he termed an 'attack' by "Khalistani thugs". "Yesterday, the External Affairs Minister from India, Shri Jaishankar, was attacked when he was leaving a public …

London Police allows Khalistanis to almost attack Dr S Jaishankar, tear Indian Tricolour and raise anti-India slogans
Top News
2 weeks, 3 days ago

London Police allows Khalistanis to almost attack Dr S Jaishankar, tear Indian Tricolour and raise anti-India slogans

Op India  

On 6th March, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was heckled and attacked by Khalistani radicals in London as he drove out from a meeting at the Chatham House think tank. A man is seen tearing the Indian national flag in front of London police officers as he rushes towards Jaishankar’s car yelling “Khalistan Zindabad,” in a video that has gone …

Khalistani Protesters Rally During EAM's London Visit
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Khalistani Protesters Rally During EAM's London Visit

Deccan Chronicle  

Pro-Khalistan protestors staged a demonstration outside the venue where External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in a discussion held by Chatham House on Wednesday.The protestors had gathered outside the building, holding flags and speakers as they sloganeered.During his ongoing visit to the United Kingdom, EAM Jaishankar had held discussions with UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Foreign Secretary David Lammy and …

EAM Jaishankar discussed Khalistani activity with U.K.’s Home Secretary, NSA but denies reports he pressured Cameron
1 year, 4 months ago

EAM Jaishankar discussed Khalistani activity with U.K.’s Home Secretary, NSA but denies reports he pressured Cameron

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to London included discussions on Khalistani separatist activity in the U.K., with the newly appointed Home Secretary James Cleverly and the National Security Adviser Tim Barrow. Specifically, Mr. Jaishankar has denied a claim in a November 14 report in The Guardian which stated he pressured newly appointed U.K. Foreign Secretary David Cameron, on information …

India mounts pressure on UK to arrest Khalistanis for insulting Tricolour during October 2 protest at London embassy
1 year, 5 months ago

India mounts pressure on UK to arrest Khalistanis for insulting Tricolour during October 2 protest at London embassy

Firstpost  

According to well-placed sources in the Indian High Commission, the MEA has reached out to its UK counterparts to goad the police for identifying Khalistani supporters from several video footages of the protest and arrest them on charges of hate crime Taking a serious view of the Khalistani protest outside the Indian High Commission in London October 2 wherein the …

Beyond Canada: How Khalistani threat is growing in US, UK and Australia
1 year, 5 months ago

Beyond Canada: How Khalistani threat is growing in US, UK and Australia

Firstpost  

After Canada’s support for Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, pro-Khalistani supporters burnt the Indian flag during a demonstration on 2 October in London. pic.twitter.com/RfIGXlneHi — ANI October 2, 2023 The incident has put the spotlight on the Khalistani menace in other foreign countries amid India and Canada’s strain in diplomatic relations after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged New Delhi’s role …

G20 | PM Modi raised issue of rising Khalistani activities during bilaterals with UK, Canada: Sources
1 year, 6 months ago

G20 | PM Modi raised issue of rising Khalistani activities during bilaterals with UK, Canada: Sources

India TV News  

G20 | PM Modi raised issue of rising Khalistani activities during bilaterals with UK, Canada: Sources According to sources, Prime Minister always raised those issues that impinge directly on the national security of India. On the first day of the G20 Summit on Saturday, Prime Minister raised the issue of rising Khalistani activities during bilateral talks with the United Kingdom …

‘Not acceptable’: British PM Sunak allays fears over pro-Khalistan extremism
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Not acceptable’: British PM Sunak allays fears over pro-Khalistan extremism

Live Mint  

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has allayed fears over reportedly surging pro-Khalistan extremism in the United Kingdom and said that British Police is quipped to deal with any incidence of violence, should one emerge. Sunak in the interview also said UK is working closely with its partners in the Indian government to tackle the threat from pro-Khalistan extremism. "In …

No form of extremism acceptable in the UK: British PM Rishi Sunak on Khalistani issue
1 year, 6 months ago

No form of extremism acceptable in the UK: British PM Rishi Sunak on Khalistani issue

India TV News  

Allaying India's concerns over activities of pro-Khalistani elements in the UK, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak asserted on Wednesday that no form of extremism is acceptable, adding that the right to hold lawful protest does not extend to violent or threatening behaviour. Sunak also referred to a meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and UK's Security Minister Tom Tugendhat …

UK announces funding to tackle ‘pro-Khalistan’ extremism
1 year, 7 months ago

UK announces funding to tackle ‘pro-Khalistan’ extremism

Live Mint  

The UK announced additional funding to "tackle pro-Khalistan extremism on Friday amid growing security concerns. The 95,000 pound investment is intended to enhance the government's understanding of the threat posed by "pro-Khalistan extremism", complementing the joint work already underway between the UK and India through the joint-extremism task force. "The issue of security…is an ongoing conversation that we have with …

UK announces new funding to deal with 'pro-Khalistan' extremism
1 year, 7 months ago

UK announces new funding to deal with 'pro-Khalistan' extremism

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The United Kingdom’s Security Minister Tom Tugendhat has announced new funding to enhance the UK’s capability to tackle 'pro-Khalistan extremism.' The UK minister is in India for a three-day visit to bolster bilateral cooperation on security initiatives and participate in the third G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meeting in Kolkata on August 12. The 95,000 pound investment will enhance the …

UK Security Minister announces £95,000 to combat Khalistani terrorism
1 year, 7 months ago

UK Security Minister announces £95,000 to combat Khalistani terrorism

Op India  

In a big development, the United Kingdom’s Security Minister Tom Tugendhat has announced funding of 95,000 Pounds, around ₹1 crore, to tackle Khalistani terrorism in the country. 🇬🇧 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/80NJDhuFzz — Tom Tugendhat August 10, 2023 Tugendhat also tweeted that India’s top investigative agency CBI works closely with UK’s intelligence agencies to tackle serious and organised crime. 🇬🇧 🇮🇳 — …

UK announces new funding to deal with 'pro-Khalistani extremism' amid India's rising concerns
1 year, 7 months ago

UK announces new funding to deal with 'pro-Khalistani extremism' amid India's rising concerns

India TV News  

UK's major announcement: The United Kingdom’s Security Minister Tom Tugendhat has announced a funding of 95,000 pound to boost Britain’s capability to deal with ‘pro-Khalistan extremism’. "During a meeting with India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, in New Delhi on Thursday, Tugendhat announced the new funding to enhance the UK's capability to tackle Pro-Khalistan Extremism," the high commission said. It …

India asks UK to assure full security to Indian diplomats after pro-Khalistani movement escalates in London
1 year, 8 months ago

India asks UK to assure full security to Indian diplomats after pro-Khalistani movement escalates in London

India TV News  

India on Thursday staunchly raked up the issue of threats received by Indian diplomats in the United Kingdom by extremist groups in London and asserted it wants assurance of security from the British government. The latest development came today when Indian top diplomat S Jaishankar met UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian …

UK Issues Direct Warning To Khalistan Lobby, Says "Any Direct Attack On Indian Mission Unacceptable"
1 year, 8 months ago

UK Issues Direct Warning To Khalistan Lobby, Says "Any Direct Attack On Indian Mission Unacceptable"

Hindustan Times  

UK Issues Direct Warning To Khalistan Lobby, Says "Any Direct Attack On Indian Mission Unacceptable" The United Kingdom issued a stern warning to the Khalistan lobby in the country. British Foreign Minister James Cleverly said, "Any direct attacks on the Indian High Commission in London are completely unacceptable." Posters circulating on social media to promote Khalistan's rally also issued threats …

NIA to probe Pak link in UK mission attack
1 year, 11 months ago

NIA to probe Pak link in UK mission attack

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency is trying to ascertain if there is any Pakistan link to the violent demonstration by pro-Khalistan protesters outside the Indian high commission in London last month, as part of its probe into a larger conspiracy, according to officials aware of the matter. NIA took over the probe from Delhi Police last week after the …

‘Act against Khalistanis, they are using UK asylum for terrorism against India’: New Delhi tells London
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Act against Khalistanis, they are using UK asylum for terrorism against India’: New Delhi tells London

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Government of India has asked the Britain to increase “monitoring” and take “appropriate proactive” action against the Khalistani extremists as it accused them of misusing the UK’s asylum status to carry out terrorist activities in India. During the fifth India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue in New Delhi, India also raised the issue of the security breach at the …

India concerned over misuse of U.K.’s asylum status by pro-Khalistan elements
1 year, 11 months ago

India concerned over misuse of U.K.’s asylum status by pro-Khalistan elements

The Hindu  

The Indian delegation, during the 5th India-United Kingdom Home Affairs Dialogue on Wednesday, conveyed its concerns over misuse of the U.K.’s asylum status by the pro-Khalistan elements in aiding and abetting terrorist activities in India and sought appropriate proactive action. The delegation led by Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla called for better cooperation between the two countries and an …

DC Edit | India needs to be firm with UK
1 year, 11 months ago

DC Edit | India needs to be firm with UK

Deccan Chronicle  

It is a pity that the UK had to be told by India to tend properly to security around the Indian high commission in London. The “Khalistanis” who invaded India House last Sunday had a free run in the absence of UK security personnel. India’s national flag was brought down and mischievous gestures like planting symbols of a so-called ‘Free …

Khalistani movement: For far too long, the Anglosphere has run with the hare and hunted with the hounds
2 years ago

Khalistani movement: For far too long, the Anglosphere has run with the hare and hunted with the hounds

Firstpost  

The most galling thing is that instead of cracking down on these extremist elements that pose a threat to India’s national security and territorial integrity, foreign governments are often guilty of indifference, benign neglect and even tacit encouragement The wave of anti-India protests and instances of violent attacks and vandalism on Indian properties and missions abroad — more specifically in …

Amritpal Singh Hunt: How UK Is Re-Emerging As the Hotspot for Anti-India Attacks
2 years ago

Amritpal Singh Hunt: How UK Is Re-Emerging As the Hotspot for Anti-India Attacks

The Quint  

Now consider the UK incident where a bunch of goons managed to get into the premises of the High Commission, a dangerous and completely unacceptable act, many notches above the usual protests. Khalistani activity in the UK goes back to the 1960s when Jagjit Singh Chauhan, ‘President’ of Khalistan, was allowed into the country. An online petition in the UK …

Pro-Khalistan attacks rise post India\'s crackdown on Amritpal
2 years ago

Pro-Khalistan attacks rise post India\'s crackdown on Amritpal

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: After pro-Khalistan elements had pulled down the Indian tricolour at the Indian high commission in London on Sunday, there were disturbing media reports on Monday from the United States that the Indian consulate in San Francisco had been attacked by a mob of pro-Khalistan elements who banged on the doors and smashed windows with swords. Foreign secretary Vinay …

Explained: The growing menace of Khalistan in the United Kingdom
2 years ago

Explained: The growing menace of Khalistan in the United Kingdom

Firstpost  

The attack on the High Commission comes just a month after a review of the UK’s anti-terrorism scheme flagged ‘potentially toxic’ pro-Khalistan extremism as an area of concern. ‘Unacceptable’, says India, summons dy High Commissioner India on Sunday night summoned the British deputy high commissioner and demanded an explanation over the complete “absence of security” after videos of pulling down …

Amritpal Crackdown: Khalistanis Plan Stir; Concerns Over Security of Indian Embassies in UK, Canada
2 years ago

Amritpal Crackdown: Khalistanis Plan Stir; Concerns Over Security of Indian Embassies in UK, Canada

News 18  

While the situation is under control in Punjab, pro-Khalistan entities in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada have planned violent protests, mainly targeting the Indian high commission and embassies, to show support to Amritpal Singh and demanding that he should not be arrested. Indian agencies expect that in the coming days, various markets and places which have a high …

U.K. officials vow to take security of Indian mission 'seriously' after vandalism by pro-Khalistani protesters
2 years ago

U.K. officials vow to take security of Indian mission 'seriously' after vandalism by pro-Khalistani protesters

The Hindu  

The U.K. Government will take the security of the Indian High Commission in London “seriously”, top British officials have said as they condemned as “disgraceful” and “completely unacceptable” the vandalism at the mission by a group of protesters waving separatist Khalistani flags. Foreign Office minister Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon said he was “appalled” and the government would take the …

UK soon to feel Modi govt heat over ‘Tricolour’ incident
2 years ago

UK soon to feel Modi govt heat over ‘Tricolour’ incident

Hindustan Times  

The pulling down of the national flag atop the Indian High Commission by Khalistan separatists on Sunday and the “indifference” of the British system towards the security of the diplomatic premises has been viewed as “action forcing event” by the Modi government and will have repercussions far beyond the diplomatic protest lodged by New Delhi. Despite the Modi government pointing …

India Adopts More Expansive Approach to the West, But Ties with UK to Become Deeper Despite Grey Areas
2 years, 10 months ago

India Adopts More Expansive Approach to the West, But Ties with UK to Become Deeper Despite Grey Areas

News 18  

The twice postponed much awaited visit of Prime Minister Boris Johnson has served the purpose of giving the necessary additional push to implement the 10-year India-UK roadmap to transform the relationship and take it to another level by 2030. During Johnson’s visit both leaders reviewed the progress made in the ambitious ‘Roadmap 2030’ and set some goals for the future, …

India, UK decide on new defence, security deals
2 years, 11 months ago

India, UK decide on new defence, security deals

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: British Premier Boris Johnson on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had intervened many times to ask Russian President Vladimir Putin "what on earth he is doing" in Ukraine. The two Prime Ministers held wide-ranging talks on bilateral ties and decided on a "new and expanded defence and security partnership" in "land, sea, air, space and cyber" including …

DC EDIT | Under fire at home, Boris goes all out to woo India
2 years, 11 months ago

DC EDIT | Under fire at home, Boris goes all out to woo India

Deccan Chronicle  

Being in the eye of a storm while ignoring the crosswinds is something of a Boris Johnson specialty these days. There were reasons for India to feel pleased too as Mr Johnson’s proposals offering to wean it away from over-dependence on Russian military hardware seem to make sense when Russian arms are not exactly overperforming on Ukrainian battlefields. Mr Johnson’s …

Boris Johnson accused of breaking vow to ‘ensure Putin fails in Ukraine’ in hunt for India trade deal
2 years, 11 months ago

Boris Johnson accused of breaking vow to ‘ensure Putin fails in Ukraine’ in hunt for India trade deal

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy …

'Want them to face trial in India': UK PM Boris Johnson on extradition of Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya
2 years, 11 months ago

'Want them to face trial in India': UK PM Boris Johnson on extradition of Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya

Firstpost  

‘We have set up an anti-extremist task force to help India. We don’t welcome people who want to use our legal system to evade the law in India,’ Johnson said UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday said the country’s government has ordered the extradition of fugitive Indian tycoons Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya to India. We don’t welcome people …

Not welcome in UK: Boris Johnson on Indian fugitives in Britain
2 years, 11 months ago

Not welcome in UK: Boris Johnson on Indian fugitives in Britain

India Today  

Fugitives who want to use the UK’s legal system to evade the law in India are not welcome in the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, on a two-day India visit, said at a media briefing today. We don’t welcome people who want to use our legal system to evade the law here in India.” The prime minister spoke about …

'India phobia': To Pak-origin UK MP's 'Islamophobia' tweet for Boris Johnson, Naqvi's strong reply
2 years, 11 months ago

'India phobia': To Pak-origin UK MP's 'Islamophobia' tweet for Boris Johnson, Naqvi's strong reply

Hindustan Times  

Union minister of minority affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday slammed UK Labour Party MP Naz Shah and said every citizen of India, including the minorities, is safe and secure as the UK MP on Twitter urged UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to raise the 'issue of Islamophonia' with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his two-day visit. “Co-existence” is our …

UK's Johnson meets PM in Delhi, says India-UK ties 'have never been as strong'
2 years, 11 months ago

UK's Johnson meets PM in Delhi, says India-UK ties 'have never been as strong'

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday morning received the United Kingdom’s Boris Johnson at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi as the British PM kicked off the second day of his India visit. Johnson was in PM Modi’s home state of Gujarat on day 1 and became the first British prime minister to visit Mahatma Gandhi’s iconic Sabarmati Ashram. Hours after …

Johnson dubs UK and India partnership ‘vital’ ahead of meeting with Modi
2 years, 11 months ago

Johnson dubs UK and India partnership ‘vital’ ahead of meeting with Modi

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boris Johnson has called partnership between the UK …

Boris Johnson says India-UK free trade agreement to be sealed before Diwali as he meets 'khaas dost Narendra'
2 years, 11 months ago

Boris Johnson says India-UK free trade agreement to be sealed before Diwali as he meets 'khaas dost Narendra'

India TV News  

In the backdrop of the rapid geopolitical turmoil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson on Friday agreed on a new and expanded India-UK defence partnership and vowed to seal an ambitious free trade agreement by the end of the year. The British prime minister said both sides agreed to work together to meet new threats across …

Why Boris Johnson felt like Sachin Tendulkar and Amitabh Bachchan in India
2 years, 11 months ago

Why Boris Johnson felt like Sachin Tendulkar and Amitabh Bachchan in India

India TV News  

Highlights UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday met PM Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi Boris Johnson expressed his happiness over the rousing welcome he got when he landed in Ahmedabad Felt like Sachin Tendulkar upon my arrival and also like Amitabh Bachchan: UK PM Boris Johnson UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday met PM Narendra …

UK PM Boris Johnson’s 2-day India visit sparks hilarious meme fest on Twitter, see the best ones here
2 years, 11 months ago

UK PM Boris Johnson’s 2-day India visit sparks hilarious meme fest on Twitter, see the best ones here

India TV News  

Highlights Boris Johnson visited Indian Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi Johnson's pictures from the ashram went viral on the internet The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is on his India visit for two days. Read: Russia accused of burying upto 9k Ukrainians, satellite pics show possible mass graves near Mariupol Very soon, Johnson's pictures from the ashram went viral on the …

UK, India agree to step up defence, trade cooperation
2 years, 11 months ago

UK, India agree to step up defence, trade cooperation

Al Jazeera  

Modi holds talks with Johnson on the British PM’s first visit to New Delhi since taking office in 2019. On his first visit to the Indian capital since taking office in 2019, Johnson held talks with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, on ways to boost security ties between London and New Delhi, which buys more than half of its military …

Boris Johnson on Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi extradition: 'Want them taken back to India'
2 years, 11 months ago

Boris Johnson on Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi extradition: 'Want them taken back to India'

India TV News  

Boris Johnson on Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi extradition: 'Want them taken back to India' Boris Johnson also said that the British government does not welcome people who want to use the British legal system to evade the law here in India. Highlights Boris Johnson said that his government has ordered the extradition of Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya. On his second …

India, UK must develop strong bilateral defence ties, says Boris Johnson
2 years, 11 months ago

India, UK must develop strong bilateral defence ties, says Boris Johnson

Firstpost  

Johnson will announce a slew of commercial agreements and hold bilateral discussions with a focus on the UK and India’s trade, investment and technology partnership Ahmedabad: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday said that both the countries should deepen the security and defence partnership. We also hope to complete another Free trade agreement with India.” Referring to the UK …

British PM Boris Johnson jumps onto bulldozer at JCB plant in Gujarat | WATCH
2 years, 11 months ago

British PM Boris Johnson jumps onto bulldozer at JCB plant in Gujarat | WATCH

India Today  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson along with Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel visited the JCB factory at Halol GIDC, Panchmahal in Gujarat on Thursday. #WATCH UK PM Boris Johnson along with Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel visits JCB factory at Halol GIDC, Panchmahal in Gujarat pic.twitter.com/Wki9PKAsDA — ANI April 21, 2022 Johnson, who arrived in India on Thursday morning, visited business tycoon …

Johnson arrives in India to meet Modi, seek economic deals
2 years, 11 months ago

Johnson arrives in India to meet Modi, seek economic deals

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is trying to set aside his political troubles and focus on economic ties and the war in Ukraine during a long-delayed official trip to India. Johnson hopes to strike new economic deals between Britain and its huge former colony, and to coax India away from Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine. …

Yes, Boris Johnson is an ‘Indophile’, but is he the man to reboot India-UK relations?
2 years, 11 months ago

Yes, Boris Johnson is an ‘Indophile’, but is he the man to reboot India-UK relations?

Firstpost  

For all the goody-goody public rhetoric, India-UK relations are flagging. At the heart of the problem is Britain’s lingering colonial mindset that still informs much of its foreign policy towards its former colonies British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s two-day visit has been accompanied by a feverish diplomatic build-up with Downing Street citing a number of “firsts” including the rather banal …

Boris Johnson India visit highlights: UK PM hopes to clinch Indian free trade deal by year-end
2 years, 11 months ago

Boris Johnson India visit highlights: UK PM hopes to clinch Indian free trade deal by year-end

Hindustan Times  

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson during his visit to the JCB factory, at Halol GIDC in Panchmahal on Thursday. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday arrived in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to begin his long-pending trip to India that was delayed due to the pandemic. On day 1 of his India visit, the UK prime minister is expected to announce …

UK PM Johnson signals visa flexibility with India: ‘always been in favour of…’
2 years, 11 months ago

UK PM Johnson signals visa flexibility with India: ‘always been in favour of…’

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson signalled that he was ready to offer more visas to India in return for a free-trade deal after Britain's exit from the European Union, reported Reuters. Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks to the media on board his flight as he flies to India for a two-day visit on Wednesday. Johnson's office earlier said that the …

UK PM Johnson says Ukraine peace talks are doomed because of 'crocodile' Putin
2 years, 11 months ago

UK PM Johnson says Ukraine peace talks are doomed because of 'crocodile' Putin

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said any peace talks over Ukraine are likely to fail, as he compared holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiating with a crocodile. Johnson said dealing with Putin was like "a crocodile when it's got your leg in its jaws" and said it was vital that the West continues arming Ukraine. SUPPORT FOR …

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