Negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between India & UK have formally been launched today, to double the bilateral trade by 2030; 1st round of negotiations to begin on Jan 17, & future rounds to take place approx every 5 weeks: India-UK Joint Media Statement

By Editor Last updated Jan 13, 2022

FTA with the UK is expected to increase our exports in leather, textile, jewellery & processed Agri products. Enhancement of sectoral cooperation by addressing market access issues & removing trade restrictions would generate direct & indirect employment: India-UK Joint Statement

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UT of Ladakh: Leh district- All govt/pvt/residential schools, hostels, coaching centres, gyms & other indoor activities shall remain closed. Bars, restaurants shall operate with 25% seating capacity. Public transport to ply with half of the seating capacity-no entry without masks

Jammu and Kashmir: Two army personal died in accidental fire near LoC in Rajouri sector. More details awaited.