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Two Deals, Two Directions: Comparing the UK’s Trade Agreements with India and the US
In a significant week for British trade policy, the UK secured two high-profile agreements — one with the United States and one with India. But beyond the headlines lies a tale of two very different deals, reflecting divergent ambitions, structures, and long-term implications. Scope and Structure: Comprehensive vs. Targeted UK–India Trade Deal:This is a full…
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Indian Professionals Get Exception from National Insurance Contributions!
The UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to exempt Indian professionals on short-term assignments in the UK from paying National Insurance (NI) contributions, offering significant financial relief to both workers and their employers. Under the new arrangement, Indian nationals seconded to the UK for up to three years will not be required to contribute…
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India-UK Free Trade Agreement – Winners & Losers
After years of negotiation, India and the United Kingdom have signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on May 6, ushering in one of the most comprehensive trade partnerships of the post-Brexit era. The agreement cuts tariffs, simplifies customs, and opens up access across goods, services, mobility, and investment, aiming to double bilateral trade to…
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UK Ends Overseas Recruitment of Care Workers Amid Migration Crackdown
The UK government unveiled its new immigration white paper in Parliament, outlining sweeping reforms aimed at reducing net migration — including a ban on the recruitment of new overseas care workers. The move was part of a broader strategy to tackle what officials described as “historically high” levels of net migration, which reached a record…
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U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance in New Delhi Amid Strengthening Bilateral Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance in New Delhi today (21 March 2025), marking a significant step in the ongoing efforts to deepen India-U.S. relations. The Vice President was accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance, their children, and senior officials from the U.S. administration during the high-level engagement. The two…
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Kerala’s Battle Against Drug-Fuelled Violence: A Crisis from Streets to Film Sets
Kerala is confronting a rapidly escalating drug crisis that spans from city streets to film sets, prompting urgent responses from law enforcement, civil society, and the government. Once viewed as a relatively low-incidence state for narcotics, Kerala now surpasses Punjab in reported drug-related cases, with the impact felt across both urban and rural communities. The…
