India, Oct. 8 -- The visit of UK Prime Minister (PM) Keir Starmer to India signifies an acceleration of the bilateral relationship, moving beyond traditional cooperation toward a formalised, high-stakes alignment. This trajectory is rooted in the India-UK Vision 2035, a document that sets ambitious goals aimed at delivering "transformative opportunities and tangible benefits" for both nations, which was announced during PM Narendra Modi's June 2025 visit to the UK.

Structured scientific collaboration between the two countries began at the 1st UK-India Science & Innovation Task Force in 2014. These initial agreements formed the basis for targeted funding mechanisms, such as the Newton Bhabha programme, which drives foundational research. ...