India and the UK on Thursday signed a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement in London, marking a significant step in bilateral economic ties.During the visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged his UK counterpart Keir Starmer to act against extremist ideologies misusing democratic freedoms.Separately, in sports, Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of wicketkeeping duties in the ongoing Test series after fracturing his toe, with Dhruv Jurel stepping in behind the stumps.
India and the UK have signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during PM Modi’s UK visit, targeting a bilateral trade boost to $120 billion by 2030. The deal lowers tariffs on Indian exports like textiles and footwear, and cuts duties on British whisky and cars. It also simplifies market access and includes major provisions for services, professionals, and agricultural goods.
During his UK visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on PM Keir Starmer to take firm action against extremist ideologies, particularly those misusing democratic freedoms—amid growing concerns over pro-Khalistan elements in Britain. PM Modi thanked the UK for condemning the Pahalgam terror attack and stressed joint efforts against terrorism.
