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Trade secretary to visit India in February for FTA talks

THE SECRETARY of state for business and trade, Jonathan Reynolds, has announced plans to visit India in February to work on finalising the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.

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15 dead in stampede at India's Kumbh Mela

AT LEAST 15 people were killed and many others injured in a stampede at the Kumbh Mela, India’s largest religious gathering, early Wednesday. The incident occurred when a crowd surged beyond a police cordon, leading to people being trampled.

Scores feared dead after jet and helicopter collision in Washington

US Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas, where the flight originated, suggested that most, if not all, on board the aircraft had been killed.

Exclusive: How will UK and India woo Trump?

DONALD TRUMP’S second term as US president will call for a pragmatic approach by the UK, experts have said, adding that India may yet benefit from the America-China “power struggle”.

Starmer becomes first UK prime minister to attend EU meeting since Brexit

The government has stated it will not rejoin the EU’s single market, customs union, or freedom of movement but is seeking a closer relationship on crime, trade, and security.

Nigel Farage’s Reform overtakes Labour in new UK poll

YouGov noted that Reform UK’s narrow lead over Labour falls within the poll’s margin of error. The survey included 2,465 respondents and was conducted on 2-3 February.

Gill, bowlers lead India to win over England in ODI opener

With the Champions Trophy set to begin on 19 February, Rohit said the team was focusing on refining their game before the tournament in Pakistan and Dubai.

Over 600 arrested for working illegally, 73 per cent increase from last year

Undocumented migration across the English Channel from northern France to southern England was a major issue at last July's general election

Harshita Brella’s family seeks answers as fundraiser launched

Brella, an Indian citizen, moved to the UK after her marriage. Following her death, her family revealed that she had suffered a miscarriage just weeks earlier and had described her life in the UK as one of control and abuse.

Exclusive: UK-India energy partnership strengthens as Miliband backs clean transition

On a visit to India this week, Miliband highlighted India’s ambitious renewable energy targets and its commitment to achieving net zero by 2070.

Gill’s ton leads India to 3-0 ODI series sweep over England

India’s dominant performance in the white-ball series, following a 4-1 T20I victory, comes ahead of the 50-over Champions Trophy, which begins on 19 February in Pakistan and Dubai.

Modi and Trump agree to resolve trade disputes, discuss tariff concerns

India has committed to increasing purchases of US oil, gas, and defence equipment, while both sides pledged to address trade barriers.

Win tickets to Mythili Prakash’s stunning dance show

EASTERN EYE readers have the chance to win a pair of tickets to watch Bharatnatyam dancer Mythili Prakash perform at Sadler’s Wells East in Stratford, London, later this month.

Indian court sentences man to life for rape, murder of Irish woman

Vikat Bhagat was found guilty of the crime on Friday. McLaughlin’s family said in a statement that they and her friends were “thankful to the public prosecutor and the investigating officer for justice.”

Elon Musk's xAI launches upgraded Grok 3 chatbot

Grok 3 has been trained on synthetic data and incorporates self-correction mechanisms designed to reduce errors known as "hallucinations," which cause AI chatbots to generate misleading or false information.

Inflation rises to 3 per cent in January, higher than expected

The inflation figure moves further away from the Bank of England's two per cent target but remains broadly in line with its forecasts for the year, analysts said.

Bangladesh opt to bat against India in Champions Trophy

Bangladesh are part of Group A alongside India, Pakistan, and New Zealand. The team has gone with three seamers, including young pacer Nahid Rana, along with two spinners.