India and UK deepen defence ties during CDS Gen Chauhan’s visit
London, April 20 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan was accorded a Ceremonial Step Line and received by his UK counterpart Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, in London on Monday. This is the first official visit by an Indian CDS to the UK and marks the fifth senior UK–India military engagement […]
UN’s Guterres says Strait of Hormuz opening is good step, move welcomed by UK and France
NEW YORK(RAHNUMA): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday welcomed the opening of Strait of Hormuz by Iran and said it was “a step in the right direction.” The Secretary-General welcomed the announcement that the strait is now completely open for all commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire, according to Stephane Dujarric, spokesman […]
Ukraine receives drones from UK’s biggest ever package, Russia says Europe escalating conflict
Kyiv, April 16 (IANS) Ukraine has started receiving drones from the biggest ever drone package announced by Britain, the Ukrainian Defence Ministry said. “We are grateful to the UK for the largest ever batch of drones for Ukraine… They have already begun arriving and are strengthening our front line,” the ministry said in a statement […]
Syria’s Al-Sharaa makes first visit as president to UK
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Ahmed Al-Sharaa, the president of the Syrian Arab Republic, made his first visit to the UK on Tuesday as Damascus aims to attract investment in the reconstruction of the country battered by the civil war. Al-Sharaa is the first Syrian head of state to visit London since former president Bashar Assad visited the UK […]
Syria president to head to Germany, UK for first time since assuming power
DAMASCUS(RAHNUMA): Syria’s presidency announced on Saturday that President Ahmed Al-Sharaa will head to Germany and Britain next week, his first visit to the two countries since assuming power. The official SANA news agency said Sharaa would “pay an official visit to both the Federal Republic of Germany and the United Kingdom on Monday and Tuesday” […]
India and UK discuss ways to address evolving maritime and aerospace security challenges
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi met UK’s Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Harvey Smyth in New Delhi on Wednesday with discussions focused on advancing defence cooperation between both nations. The two chiefs laid emphasis on enhancing jointness, strengthening interoperability, and addressing evolving maritime […]
India-UK free trade agreement likely to be implemented from April this year
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The India-UK free trade agreement is likely to come into effect from April this year, paving the way for an increase in Indian exports to the European nation, according to a senior official on Sunday. The agreement was signed between the two countries in July last year and has to […]
India and UK sign agreement on social security for employees on short-term overseas assignments
New Delhi/London, Feb 10 (IANS) India and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland signed an agreement on social security relating to Social Security Contributions in New Delhi on Tuesday. The agreement seeks to avoid double social security contributions for employees of both countries on temporary assignments in each other’s territories for periods […]
Coffee Morning with the United Kingdom Brings Diplomats and Cultural Leaders Together in Hyderabad
(RAHNUMA) Hyderabad: A refined diplomatic gathering titled Coffee Morning with the United Kingdom was held on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, at The Park Hyderabad, Somajiguda, bringing together diplomats, UK delegates, industry leaders, and prominent cultural figures for a morning of dialogue and exchange. Organised by CD Foundation in collaboration with the British Deputy High Commission, […]
UK, US, Germany and France urge adherence to ceasefire in Syria
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Britain, the United States, France and Germany on Tuesday welcomed the 15-day extension of the ceasefire between the Syrian government and Kurdish forces, and urged all parties to strictly adhere to the agreement. “We call upon all parties to strictly adhere to the ceasefire and to exercise their utmost restraint. We urge all external […]
