Summary
Sir Keir Starmer met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai during his first visit to India. They are discussing ways to enhance business and trade relations following a recent UK-India trade deal. Starmer also announced new film projects and addressed digital ID plans in the UK.
Key Facts
- Sir Keir Starmer is visiting India with a large trade delegation.
- He met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai.
- They are discussing business and trade opportunities between the UK and India.
- A UK-India trade deal signed in July aims to reduce tariffs and increase trade.
- The deal is expected to boost the UK economy by £4.8 billion yearly.
- Three Bollywood films are planned to be made in the UK by 2026.
- Over 2.8 million people in the UK have petitioned against compulsory digital IDs.
- President Trump's tariffs on India are affecting US-India trade relations.
