Trade agreements may open doors — but some of the strongest India–UK connections are built in classrooms, universities and through the movement of ideas and talent. In this conversation with Lakshmi Kaul, Ms Vishakha Yaduvanshi, Consul General of India in Manchester, explores why education provides such a powerful foundation for collaboration between India and the UK — and how these connections can help shape a much wider partnership. Referring to the New Education Policy of Government of India and the benefits of CETA, Ms Yaduvanshi looks at what are the specific areas of growth in this sector and why. ▶️ Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/9oqdk4lx8_Q #Shorts #IndiaUK #educationforall #HigherEducation #UKIndia #IndiaUK2Point0 #Manchester #GlobalOrder #CommonGround #neweducationpolicy2020 #educationmatters

For many in the UK, engagement with India has traditionally been viewed through a London-centric lens. But is that perception changing? Ms Vishakha Yaduvanshi, Consul General of India in Manchester, shares her perspective on how India is viewed in the North of England — and why building stronger regional connections matters for the future of India–UK relations. ▶️ Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/shorts/cEi-Yw2KilM?feature=share #shorts #IndiaUK #UKIndia #Manchester #NorthOfEngland #IndiaUK2Point0 #GlobalOrder #CommonGround

From chokepoints to undersea cables, the world is at war, in many ways, in the oceans. And this contestation, as international relations scholars like to say, is growing sharply. The war in Iran, and the conflict with the Houthis, have shown how vulnerable critical sea lanes for trade and commerce are to conflict. The Red Sea and the Bab-el-Mandeb corridor handles roughly 90 per cent of communications between Europe and Asia. Ongoing regional conflicts and collateral damage from maritime strikes have delayed repairs and threatened critical links. Territorial claims and U.S.–China rivalry have turned the seabed into a strategic frontline. Grey-zone operations, contested waters, and delayed repair permits risk weaponizing or disrupting digital connectivity. In this conversation, Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC (retd.), a former flag officer of Indian Navy, who served as the 24th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) spoke to Hindol Sengupta, founder of Global Order and professor of international relations at the O. P. Jindal Global University. Admiral Karambir Singh discusses the strategic importance of maritime security, choke points, undersea cables, and regional naval cooperation, highlighting their impact on global and Indian security. Keywords: #maritimesecurity #chokepoints #underseacables #navalpower #strategy #indopacific #china #underseacables Key Topics: The increasing importance of maritime security in global conflict Weaponisation of choke points like the Strait of Hormuz The strategic significance of undersea cables and infrastructure US naval movements and their implications for Indo-Pacific security China and Pakistan's naval expansion and regional influence India’s counter-strategies to regional naval threats Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Admiral Karambir Singh and the topic 02:01 The heightened importance of maritime strategy in recent years 03:53 Weaponization of choke points and their strategic implications 05:49 The situation in the Strait of Hormuz and international efforts to keep it open 08:14 US naval movements and regional security dynamics 10:11 US Indo-Pacific strategy and regional security cooperation 12:08 China and Pakistan's naval expansion and regional influence 14:04 India’s strategic response and future naval capabilities 16:00 Concerns over undersea cables and critical infrastructure 17:56 India’s current efforts and future needs for undersea cable security 19:52 Regional naval cooperation and the threat landscape 21:49 The importance of undersea warfare and anti-submarine capabilities 24:12 India’s initiatives for undersea infrastructure protection 26:10 Regional naval cooperation and China-Pakistan collaboration 28:07 India’s strategic countermeasures and naval modernization 30:04 Conclusion: Strategic outlook for India and the region

So what does it take to make that partnership even stronger? Ms Vishakha Yaduvanshi, Consul General of India in Manchester, speaks with Lakshmi Kaul about building on existing ties and unlocking the next phase of the India–UK relationship. ▶️ Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/9oqdk4lx8_Q?si=5agkOY5ZWfHd0TSg #shorts #IndiaUK #IndiaUK2Point0 #UKIndia #Manchester #GlobalOrder #CommonGround

For decades, the India–UK relationship has largely been viewed through the lens of London and New Delhi. But the next phase could look very different. As both countries deepen their economic and strategic partnership, Manchester and the UK’s regions are becoming increasingly important to the India–UK story — opening new possibilities for trade, investment, innovation, education and people-to-people connections. In this episode of Global Order’s Common Ground: India–UK Series, Lakshmi Kaul is in conversation with Ms Vishakha Yaduvanshi, Consul General of India in Manchester, to explore what this shift means on the ground. Why does Manchester matter to India? Where are the new opportunities for Indian and British businesses? And could stronger region-to-region partnerships become one of the defining features of India–UK 2.0? A conversation about taking the India–UK partnership beyond the capitals — and closer to where growth, enterprise and innovation actually happen. ▶️ Watch the full conversation on YouTube. #IndiaUK #IndiaUK2Point0 #Manchester #UKIndia #IndiaUKTrade #GlobalOrder #CommonGround #Trade #Investment #UKBusiness #india

Big corporations have traded between Britain and India for centuries—they do not need a trade agreement to find each other. Sharon Kaur Jandu OBE argues that the real power of the UK–India FTA lies in connecting millions of small businesses to collaborate, co-create and enter new markets. Could SMEs become the biggest winners from the deal? Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/j9Xh36zRN8A #Shorts #UKIndiaFTA #UKIndia #SmallBusiness #SMEs #IndiaBusiness #InternationalTrade

India’s rapidly expanding wealth and consumer market are creating opportunities on an extraordinary scale. With more millionaires and billionaires emerging—and a strong affinity for Britain—Sharon Kaur Jandu OBE explains why UK businesses should be paying close attention to India now. Watch this powerful interview on: https://youtu.be/j9Xh36zRN8A #Shorts #IndiaGrowth #UKIndia #IndiaBusiness #Millionaires #GlobalTrade #CommonGround #businessgrowthmantra #scalingup #startup

India offers enormous opportunities—but simply arriving and expecting business to happen is not a market-entry strategy. Sharon Kaur Jandu OBE explains why UK SMEs need proper research, a clear purpose and the right relationships before entering the Indian market. Full interview available here: https://youtu.be/j9Xh36zRN8A #Shorts #UKIndia #IndiaBusiness #UKBusiness #SMEs #internationaltrade #MarketEntry