Key objectives of this ambitious plan are expected to be deliberated on May 1, amidst India's seven-phase election, slated to commence on April 19 and conclude with vote-counting on June 4. While the trade ministry and Modi's office are yet to comment officially on the matter, a spokesperson for Britain's department for business and trade expressed commitment to advancing bilateral trade negotiations.

The KBE is among the highest honours conferred by the British Sovereign to civilians. It is awarded in an honorary capacity to foreign nationals.

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of the UK has recently unveiled proposals to liberalize the rules governing drone flights.