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India-UK decide to develop Economic Corridor together
India and United Kingdom have decided to collaborate to develop the Bangalore-Mumbai Economic Corridor (BMEC)project in close association with private companies from Britain. Both sides have agreed to examine and evolve the modalities and content of this project through mutual discussions and ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Indians to pay Rs 2.7 lakh bond for UK visa
From November 2013, Indians above 18 years of age who are planning to visit Britain will have to pay a hefty fee of £3,000 as per the plans finalized by the British home office in a fresh crackdown on immigration abuse. The scheme ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Britain unveils Super Priority Visa Service for travelers from India
Britain has unveiled super priority same-day visa service for urgent travelers from India. Key points under Super Priority Visa Service: Indian visitors will have the option to avail same-day visa to the UK. The Super Priority Visa will cost an ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
NRI Sunil Chopra becomes Deputy Mayor of a London Borough
Delhi-born NRI Sunil Chopra has been elected as the Deputy Mayor of a London Borough. Chopra, General Secretary of the Indian Overseas Congress, London, is the first and only Indian-origin elected councillor in London Borough of Southwark Council, which has ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
India, UK ink pact to encourage S&T research
As per an agreement signed between India and the UK, both countries will to launch a joint programme to boost industry in the two nations to work together towards commercialization of research findings in a range of key areas, including ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India, UK sign pact on boosting co-operation in Earth Sciences
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed b/w India and UK to strengthen their cooperation in Earth Sciences and environmental research by sharing information on meteorology, hydrology and climate variability. The MoU was inked b/w the Earth System Science Organisation ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs