Boris Johnson: News
29 Nov 2024
BelgiumUK to vote on assisted dying—What's it? Why's it contentious?
The United Kingdom's Members of Parliament are expected to debate and vote on a potentially transformative bill that could legalize assisted dying in the country.
03 Nov 2024
Free Trade AgreementWho is Kemi Badenoch, new Conservative leader replacing Rishi Sunak
Kemi Badenoch has been elected the new leader of Britain's Conservative Party, replacing former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
12 Oct 2024
GujaratBoris Johnson felt Modi's 'astral energy' during 1st meeting
Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has written in his memoir that he felt Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "curious astral energy" when they first met in London.
04 Oct 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu left bugging device in toilet: Boris claims in book
Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made a startling claim in his upcoming memoir, Unleashed.
25 Jul 2024
LondonAmbanis book luxury London hotel for post-wedding celebrations
Mukesh Ambani, India's wealthiest man, has reserved the seven-star Stoke Park Hotel in London for two months.
14 Jul 2024
BollywoodAishwarya Rai-Kim Kardashian, John Cena-SRK: Unexpected crossovers at Anant-Radhika's wedding
Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant's wedding took place in Mumbai on Friday and was followed by a Shubh Aashirwad ceremony (divine blessings) on Saturday.
14 Jul 2024
BollywoodAnant-Radhika's wedding: Video captures Boris Johnson dancing with AP Dhillon
Anant Ambani, son of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, married Radhika Merchant, daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant, in a grand ceremony on Friday attended by international celebrities and business leaders.
12 Jul 2024
AntiliaAnant-Radhika wedding: Check Mumbai routes to avoid amid traffic restrictions
In preparation for the wedding of Anant Ambani, son of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, to Radhika Merchant at Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre, traffic restrictions have been enforced.
05 Jul 2024
Rishi SunakWhich Indian-origin politicians made it to UK's House of Commons
Rallying behind the slogan "It's time for change," the Labour Party in the United Kingdom (UK) delivered a stunning blow to the Rishi Sunak-led Conservative Party after 14 years.
05 Jul 2024
Rishi SunakWhen would Sunak have to move out of Number 10
Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak will vacate 10 Downing Street following his defeat in the United Kingdom's general elections to Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party.
23 May 2024
Rishi SunakExplained: What happens in a UK general election
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that the United Kingdom (UK) will hold its next general election on July 4, following a cabinet meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
17 Apr 2024
Rishi SunakUK PM Rishi Sunak's anti-smoking bill passes first hurdle
The proposed smoking ban of the British government—headed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak—has successfully passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within its cabinet.
07 Dec 2023
BBCMeet Samir Shah, Maharashtra-born TV executive set to head BBC
The United Kingdom (UK) government has chosen Indian-origin media executive Dr. Samir Shah to be the new chairman of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
14 Nov 2023
United Kingdom'Time to go': UK's Rishi Sunak gets first no-confidence letter
United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has received his first no-confidence letter after dismissing Suella Braverman as the home secretary during a cabinet reshuffle on Monday.
20 May 2023
United KingdomFormer UK PM Boris Johnson expecting 8th child at 58
Boris Johnson, the former prime minister of the United Kingdom (UK), is set to become a father again "in a few weeks," his wife, Carrie Johnson, said on Friday.
16 May 2023
United KingdomBoris Johnson buys $4.7M mansion despite 'low salary' complaints
Former United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Boris Johnson has recently bought a luxurious mansion for £3.8 million (about $4.7 million), a surprising decision for many after he complained about low earnings as a public servant, reported WION.
27 Feb 2023
Rishi SunakUK: Sunak to 'give everything' to reach new Brexit deal
United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday vowed to "give everything" he has to fix the remaining Brexit problems and also reach a new agreement to resolve the troublesome Northern Ireland Protocol with the European Union (EU).
30 Jan 2023
United KingdomPutin threatened with missile strike before Russia-Ukraine war: Boris Johnson
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson claimed in a new BBC documentary that Russian President Vladimir Putin once threatened him with a missile strike during a lengthy phone call before Russia invaded Ukraine in February last year.
21 Jan 2023
United KingdomUK: PM Rishi Sunak fined for not wearing seatbelt; apologizes
The United Kingdom police on Friday fined Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for riding in a car without a seatbelt, BBC reported.
30 Oct 2022
United KingdomRussian agents hacked former UK PM Lizz Truss's phone: Report
The personal phone of the former prime minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Lizz Truss, who set an off-putting record of holding office for 44 days, was hacked by Russian agents working for President Vladimir Putin, as per a Daily Mail report.
24 Oct 2022
Rishi SunakRishi Sunak wins UK PM race as Penny Mordaunt withdraws
After receiving support from the majority of the Conservative Party Members of Parliament (MPs), Rishi Sunak has won the race to become the party's new leader and the United Kingdom's next prime minister.
24 Oct 2022
United KingdomRunner-up to frontrunner: Sunak likely to become UK PM today
Rishi Sunak—the runner-up in the United Kingdom's last prime ministerial race—is almost set to assume the top post on Monday, said reports.
24 Oct 2022
Rishi SunakEverything about Indian-origin Rishi Sunak, frontrunner in UK PM race
Rishi Sunak is vying to become the first Indian-origin prime minister of the United Kingdom.
21 Oct 2022
Rishi SunakRishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt emerge frontrunners for UK PM post
After Liz Truss announced her decision to resign as the Prime Minister of the UK amid the country facing economic and political turbulence, the spotlight is back on her probable successors.
19 Oct 2022
Rishi SunakUK: Over 50% Tory members want PM Truss to quit
The United Kingdom appears to be in the midst of yet another political crisis, with Conservative Party MPs publicly demanding Prime Minister Liz Truss's resignation.
02 Sep 2022
United KingdomUK PM: Liz Truss enjoys overwhelming support over Rishi Sunak
After three televised debates, a dozen hustings, and a fiery nationwide tour, the United Kingdom (UK) is all set to get its next prime minister on Monday.
15 Aug 2022
United KingdomRishi Sunak's Rs. 3.8 crore-pool comes under criticism amid drought
With the United Kingdom (UK) Prime Ministerial election less than a month away, Indian-origin candidate Rishi Sunak has come under scrutiny yet again for his lifestyle.
05 Aug 2022
United KingdomUK: Rishi Sunak surprises with debate win over rival Truss
Rishi Sunak on Thursday looked to pull off a surprise victory in front of a studio audience in a crucial debate with front-runner Liz Truss in the campaign to become the next prime minister of Britain.
26 Jul 2022
EnglandBoris Johnson 'doesn't want to resign,' says former colleague: Report
Boris Johnson told former Conservative Party treasurer Peter Cruddas that he "does not want to resign" as the United Kingdom's prime minister and hoped he could "wipe away" his departure, reported The Telegraph.
26 Jul 2022
Albert EinsteinUK toddler's rare condition makes her look like Albert Einstein!
A UK toddler is grabbing eyeballs for her messy blonde hair and earning comparisons to Albert Einstein and former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson!
15 Jul 2022
United KingdomRace for UK PM: Rishi Sunak tops second round voting
By securing 101 votes in Thursday's second round of voting, former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak cemented his lead in the contest to succeed Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and UK prime minister.
09 Jul 2022
CaliforniaUK: Rishi Sunak launches bid to replace PM Boris Johnson
Britain's ex-finance minister, Rishi Sunak, declared on Friday that he would run to replace Boris Johnson, who resigned as the United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister.
07 Jul 2022
CaliforniaWho is Rishi Sunak, top contender for UK PM
Rishi Sunak, one of the several Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Tory Party, left Borish Johnson's administration, putting the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) on the verge of stepping down.
07 Jul 2022
UK Elections5 scandals that brought Boris Johnson down
Boris Johnson resigned as the prime minister (PM) of the United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday after being deserted by more than 50 government ministers or aides who resigned on Thursday.
07 Jul 2022
Theresa MayBoris Johnson steps down as UK PM: Details here
United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister (PM) Boris Johnson on Thursday resigned from the post, saying that "he's sad to give up the best job in the world."
07 Jun 2022
United KingdomUK PM Boris Johnson wins confidence vote despite party rebellion
British PM Boris Johnson won a no-confidence vote on his leadership of the Conservative Party on Monday and will thus continue to remain the prime minister.
22 Apr 2022
Narendra ModiModi-Johnson meet: India, UK agree to boost defense, trade ties
PM Narendra Modi on Friday held extensive talks with his UK counterpart Boris Johnson at New Delhi's Hyderabad House and discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation.
22 Apr 2022
Narendra ModiDelhi: UK PM Boris Johnson to meet PM Modi today
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday and discuss the bilateral strategic defense, diplomatic, and economic partnerships.
21 Apr 2022
Narendra ModiUK ready to offer more visas to Indians for FTA
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrived in Ahmedabad on Thursday morning to begin his two-day India visit.
17 Apr 2022
Narendra ModiBoris Johnson, PM Modi to discuss ties amid 'global challenges'
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scheduled to visit India this week amid the changing global dynamics following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
10 Apr 2022
UkraineEastern Ukraine braces for 'hard battle,' citizens urged to 'flee'
The Russia-Ukraine war entered its 46th day on Sunday with the war-torn country bracing for a "hard battle" with the Russian military troops mobilizing in the country's east.
13 Jan 2022
Piyush GoyalUK, India to boost partnership; free trade agreement talks on
The United Kingdom on Thursday announced that talks over a free trade agreement (FTA) with India have commenced.
13 Dec 2021
United KingdomFirst Omicron variant death reported in UK, says Boris Johnson
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday said at least one person infected with Omicron has died in the country.
13 Dec 2021
EnglandUK PM anticipates Omicron 'tidal wave'; pushes for vaccine booster
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday warned of an impending Omicron "tidal wave."
10 Nov 2021
United Nations (UN)COP26 draft deal published; UK PM Boris Johnson urges action
The United Nations climate agency has published the first draft of an agreement on how countries will cut greenhouse gas emissions.
01 Nov 2021
IndiaCOP26: Modi to hold talks with Boris Johnson at Glasgow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in United Kingdom's Glasgow to attend the COP26 climate summit.
16 Oct 2021
MurderBritish MP David Amess's killing was terrorism, police says
UK Member of Parliament Sir David Amess was stabbed to death in England on Friday, an attack that shocked the entire country and raised questions about the security arrangements for parliamentarians.
16 Sep 2021
Australia'That fella Down Under': Joe Biden forgets Australian PM's name
Joe Biden is at it again.
10 Jul 2021
Coronavirus'Will get worse,' say experts as UK COVID-19 cases surge
Coronavirus cases in the United Kingdom are spiralling as the highly-contagious Delta variant has become dominant there.
07 Jul 2021
HaitiHaiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at his home
Jovenel Moïse, the President of Haiti, was assassinated at his private residence in the early hours of Wednesday near capital Port-au-Prince.
06 Jul 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!England vs India: Capacity crowd allowed for Test series
In a major development, the upcoming Test series between India and England is set to be played in front of the capacity crowd in the UK.
26 May 2021
LondonUK fell 'disastrously short' on COVID-19: Boris Johnson's former aide
Dominic Cummings, a former aide of the United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has apologized for the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
04 May 2021
IndiaPM Modi, Boris Johnson to boost trade during virtual summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson will hold a virtual summit today.
25 Apr 2021
WorldUK postal workers win reversal years after wrongful convictions
Between 2000 and 2014, the UK Post Office prosecuted 736 of its employees for shortfalls in earnings which were actually misreported due to bugs in the Post Office's software called Horizon.
19 Apr 2021
CoronavirusBritish PM cancels his India visit due to COVID-19 crisis
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has canceled his planned visit to India next week due to the coronavirus situation in the country, Downing Street said on Monday.
13 Apr 2021
United KingdomUK expands COVID-19 vaccine program to those over 45
The National Health Service (NHS) in England on Tuesday expanded the COVID-19 vaccination program to the next cohort on its age-based priority list to all above 45 years of age after it announced that the target to cover over-50s had been met ahead of the April 15 deadline.
21 Mar 2021
Narendra ModiBoris Johnson's April visit to India to unlock opportunities
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson will likely join a new trade pact with India on his visit to the country in April.
16 Mar 2021
IndiaUK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson to visit India in April-end
United Kingdom's Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be visiting India in April-end, his office said on Monday, reports Reuters.
02 Mar 2021
FIFA World CupUK, Ireland to bid for 2030 FIFA World Cup
Ireland will be part of a bid with the UK to host the FIFA World Cup in 2030.
18 Feb 2021
EnglandUK study shows COVID-19 infections have fallen significantly in England
The interim findings of a new UK Government-backed study released on Thursday show that COVID-19 infections in England have "fallen significantly" since January, reflecting the impact of the strict lockdown measures.
15 Feb 2021
United KingdomUK hits 15 million COVID-19 vaccinations milestone
The UK on Sunday achieved what Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed as a significant milestone as 15 million people received their first of two jabs of COVID-19 vaccine under the UK vaccination drive.
27 Jan 2021
CoronavirusUnited Kingdom crosses grim COVID-19 death toll of 100,000
The United Kingdom on Tuesday hit another grim COVID-19 milestone as the country's death toll crossed 100,000 since the peak of the pandemic last year, with another 1,631 daily deaths.
23 Jan 2021
LondonUK variant of coronavirus may be more deadly: Boris Johnson
The United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday said early evidence suggests that the new coronavirus variant that was detected in England toward the end of last year may be associated with a higher degree of mortality.
17 Jan 2021
South KoreaUK PM invites Modi for G7; to visit India
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has invited Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to attend the G7 summit in Cornwall.
11 Jan 2021
Ram Nath KovindNo foreign leader as R-Day chief guest this year: Report
India will reportedly not have a chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations this year.
10 Jan 2021
Ministry Of External AffairsSuriname's Indian-origin President to be Republic Day chief guest: Report
The President of the Republic of Suriname, Chandrikapersad Santokhi, will reportedly be the chief guest at India's Republic Day event later this month.
06 Jan 2021
IndiaGetting crowd will be irresponsible: Tharoor suggests canceling R-Day festivities
Congress leader and Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has suggested canceling the Republic Day festivities saying getting crowds to cheer the parade, as usual, would be irresponsible, after the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson canceled his India visit due to the coronavirus situation in the UK.
05 Jan 2021
IndiaUK PM cancels R-Day India visit citing new coronavirus strain
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has canceled his visit to India for the Republic Day event, a Downing Street spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday.
05 Jan 2021
PfizerFull lockdown imposed in England as coronavirus cases surge
England's 56 million people were ordered to stay at home by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday, as the United Kingdom struggles to contain a new variant of coronavirus.
UK PM signs 'historic' Brexit deal after vote in Parliament
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson signed the Brexit trade deal with the European Union (EU) on Wednesday after members of Parliament voted overwhelmingly, 521 votes to 73 in the House of Commons.
29 Dec 2020
United KingdomNew coronavirus strain reaches India; six UK returnees test positive
In a new development, six people who returned from the United Kingdom recently were found to be infected with the new coronavirus strain, which is said to be up to 70% more transmissible.
28 Dec 2020
YouTubeInsult track on PM Boris Johnson tops Amazon Music chart
Sensational music takes little to get recognized, but a track full of hatred towards British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has gained the top spot on Amazon Music Chart.
24 Dec 2020
David CameronUK-EU agree on Brexit deal week before transition period ends
With just a week to go before the Brexit transition period ends, the United Kingdom and the European Union have agreed on a historic trade deal.
21 Dec 2020
South AfricaCoronavirus mutation: Here's what we know about the new strain
As the vaccine for COVID-19 had just started rolling out, the worrisome news of the coronavirus mutating has started circulating.
