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Afghanistan plans to send 2,000 workers to Qatar for legal jobs amid rising unemployment and returning refugees. The Taliban-led Labor Ministry says coordination with Qatar is complete, and registration details will follow. The move aims to ease economic pressure as thousands struggle with poverty and limited job opportunities.

US President Donald Trump mourned the passing of Hulk Hogan, calling him a great friend and MAGA supporter. In a Truth Social post, he praised Hogan's strength, heart, and cultural impact, and recalled his 'electric' speech at the Republican National Convention. Trump also offered condolences to Hogan's family.

PM Modi met King Charles III at Sandringham Estate and discussed India-UK ties, trade, education, and wellness. They also spoke about Yoga, Ayurveda, and environmental efforts. King Charles joined the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, and Modi gifted him a sapling to be planted in autumn.

The Prime Minister thanked King Charles III for his hospitality and invited him to pay a State Visit to India.

The Prime Minister also presented the signed bat of the Indian cricket team players who won the 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India and the UK are united in their view that there can be no place for double standards in the fight against terrorism and that forces with extremist ideologies must not be allowed to misuse democratic freedoms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday departed for the Maldives from the UK after the conclusion of the first leg of his two-nation visit.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday hailed the signing of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) as a momentous development.

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his condolences over the crash of the AN-24 aircraft in the Amur region. This was announced on July 24 at a briefing by the deputy official representative of the head of the world organisation, Farhan Haq.

The 9th edition of the Al Dhaid Date Festival, the most prominent agricultural and commercial event organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), officially opened today, Thursday, at Expo Al Dhaid.

PM Modi also interacted with business leaders at Chequers, highlighting the transformative potential of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday (local time) described the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom as 'fantastic,' stating that the deal has unlocked numerous opportunities for India while ensuring that all national interests have been fully protected.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri revealed on Thursday that India has been actively engaged in discussions with the US on a potential Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), emphasising the ongoing contacts with partners in the US.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday used a cricket analogy to refer to India-UK ties and said 'there may be a swing and a miss at times but we always play with a straight bat' and that the two countries are committed to building a high-scoring, solid partnership.

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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday noted that India had received cooperation from its UK partners in addressing extremist activities targeting its diplomatic missions and personnel there during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to the country.

India and the UK reaffirmed their commitment to the Technology Security Initiative (TSI) on the first anniversary of the deal, celebrating a year of transformative collaboration in frontier technologies to drive economic growth and strengthen national security, as stated in a statement issued by the UK Government on Thursday.

Starmer said that the deal with India will help families with the cost of living.

Jaishankar said that the India-UK Vision 2035 will provide fresh ambition to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his UK counterpart Keir Starmer on Thursday endorsed the new 'India-UK Vision 2035' which will steer the bilateral ties for the next 10 years with a focused and time-bound programme of action in key pillars such as economy and growth, technology and innovation, defence and security, climate action and education.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that India and the UK have ushered in a new era of economic cooperation with the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), along with the Double Contribution Convention, during his tete-a-tete with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Despite continuous rain and deteriorating weather conditions, the protesters, who include women, children, and the elderly, persist in their nonviolent demonstration. However, authorities have not yet allowed them to establish a proper protest camp in front of the National Press Club, leaving them vulnerable to the weather and facing significant hardships.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the intensifying cooperation between India and the UK for the extradition of fugitives present there, noting that the fugitives misusing the democratic freedoms to undermine democracy will be held accountable for their offence.

As per the statement, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 22km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

PM Modi said that their discussions reflected a shared commitment to deepen India-UK ties.