Violent protests against the quota system in Bangladesh's government jobs escalated to anti-government agitation that forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country. She landed at the Hindon Airbase in Ghaziabad, but there has been no word on her seeking asylum in the UK.
Lammy had earlier said he was he wants to “finish the job” on the Free Trade Agreement, which has long been negotiated between both sides. The minister described India as an emerging superpower of the 21st century and one of the fastest-growing economies of the world.
UK Foreign Secretary, while responding to a question in the House of Lords on BBC restructuring its India operations and UK-India trade deal, underscored the significance of the ongoing trade deal, however, he stressed that India needs to do more to finalise the pact.
According to Downing Street, the unexpected appointment of the former PM comes after Suella Braverman was fired as home secretary and James Cleverly was appointed to replace her, leaving the top job open at the Foreign Office.
Cleverly, who has served as foreign secretary since September last year, will now take on the Home Office after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fired his prominent member from his cabinet this morning.
New Delhi: In its first engagement with the new government here, UK's Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs William Hague will embark on a two-day visit to India from Monday to hold talks with top
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