3 Things The Catch Up: India-UK bilateral talks (9 Oct)
Oct 9, 2025
Delve into the highlights of India-UK relations as Prime Minister Modi and UK PM Starmer hold significant talks in Mumbai, backed by a robust trade delegation. A shocking arrest in Chennai reveals sinister links to contaminated cough syrup leading to tragic child deaths. Explore political promises in Bihar as RJD's Tejasvi Yadav pledges job creation for families. Lastly, catch up on the latest from Gaza with Trump's phased ceasefire announcement and concerns over civil liberties amid his rhetoric on Antifa.
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India-UK Partnership Strengthens Global Stability
- Narendra Modi said India and the UK are natural partners and their growing ties support global stability and economic progress.
- Keir Starmer led a 126-member trade delegation on his first India visit, signalling deeper bilateral cooperation.
Arrest After Child Deaths From Contaminated Syrup
- A 75-year-old pharmaceutical owner, Ji Ranganathan, was arrested in Chennai linked to child deaths from contaminated cough syrup.
- The arrest prompted a wider probe into substandard medicine manufacture and distribution across states.
Make Job Promises Enforceable And Timed
- Policymakers should prioritize job creation guarantees when campaigning in regions with chronic unemployment.
- Implement binding timelines for job delivery to hold governments accountable after elections.