India Global Forum LIVE Updates: Want to strike truly ambitious trade deal with India says UK PM Rishi Sunak

07:42 (IST)

Uniform Civil Code LIVE Updates

'Why now after 9 years, is it due to 2024': Sibal's dig at PM over UCC remarks

On Wednesday, former law minister Kapil Sibal criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his comments on a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), questioning how "uniform" his idea is and whether it applies to Hindus, tribal people, and those in the northeast.

Modi made a strong case for a UCC on Tuesday while speaking to a group of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members in Bhopal. He said that the Constitution mandates equal rights for all people.

The opposition, according to the prime minister, is misleading and inciting Muslims over the UCC issue.

07:39 (IST)

Ulta Rath Yatra Mishap LIVE Updates

CM Manik Saha announces compensation for Ulta Rath Yatra mishap victims

The Chief Minister of Tripura, Manik Saha, has sent his deepest sympathies for the unfortunate accident that occurred during the Ulta Rath Yatra in the Unakoti district.

He has also promised compensation of Rs. 4 lakh for the surviving family members.

According to the CM, the government has agreed to pay for all of the wounded people's medical costs. Victims who have burn injuries that are between 40 per cent and 60 per cent severe will receive compensation of Rs. 2.50 lakh, and those who have burn injuries that are between 40 per cent and 60 per cent severe will receive compensation of Rs. 74,000.

In the Unakoti area of Tripura on Wednesday, seven persons electrocuted during the Ulta Rath Yatra perished and sixteen others suffered serious burn wounds.

07:29 (IST)

UNSG Report LIVE Updates

India removed from UNSG report on impact of armed conflict on children

India has been removed from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' yearly report on the impact of armed conflict on children, citing "measures taken by the government to better protect" them.

Guterres stated in his report last year that he welcomed the Indian government's cooperation with his special envoy and observed that it may lead to India being removed as a situation of concern.

In his 2023 report on Children and Armed Conflict, the UN chief said, "In view of the measures taken by the government to better protect children, India has been removed from the report in 2023."

07:27 (IST)

India Global Forum LIVE Updates

Want to strike truly ambitious trade deal with India, says UK PM Rishi Sunak

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak underlined his commitment to a 'really ambitious' free trade agreement (FTA) with India on Wednesday evening as he held a special event in the grounds of 10 Downing Street to commemorate India Global Forum's UK-India Week 2023.

The 43-year-old British Indian leader met with business executives and celebrities, including boxing champion Mary Kom, artists Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain, and Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, as part of what he called the "beginning of an Indian summer for the UK."

“Prime Minister (Narendra) Modiji and I agree there’s huge potential here. We’re making great progress together on the 2030 roadmap and we want to strike a truly ambitious trade deal that benefits both our nations, bringing tremendous opportunities to businesses and consumers, both in India and here at home,” said Sunak, who was joined at the garden party by wife Akshata Murty and mother-in-law Sudha Murty.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak underlined his commitment to a ‘really ambitious’ free trade agreement (FTA) with India on Wednesday evening as he held a special event in the grounds of 10 Downing Street to commemorate India Global Forum’s UK-India Week 2023.

The 43-year-old British Indian leader met with business executives and celebrities, including boxing champion Mary Kom, artists Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain, and Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, as part of what he called the “beginning of an Indian summer for the UK.”

“Prime Minister (Narendra) Modiji and I agree there’s huge potential here. We’re making great progress together on the 2030 roadmap and we want to strike a truly ambitious trade deal that benefits both our nations, bringing tremendous opportunities to businesses and consumers, both in India and here at home,” said Sunak, who was joined at the garden party by wife Akshata Murty and mother-in-law Sudha Murty.

“It’s not just UK-India Week, but a whole Indian summer,” he said.

The India Global Forum’s (IGF) fifth annual UK-India Week, which continues till Friday, brings together ministers, corporate leaders, and policymakers to discuss the important areas of focus in the bilateral relationship.

“We are all here, from such diverse backgrounds, experiences and journeys, yet what unites us is our passion and contribution to enhancing what I describe as the winning partnership between the UK and India,” said IGF founder Manoj Ladwa.

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