United Kingdom: News
03 Feb 2024
Ram MandirUK: Conservative MP calls BBC's reporting of Ram Mandir 'biased'
The United Kingdom's Conservative MP Bob Blackman on Friday said he was concerned about the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)'s alleged biased coverage of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
02 Feb 2024
Weird Stories285-year-old lemon sold for over Rs.1.4 lakh at an auction
"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade," goes a popular saying.
01 Feb 2024
Health & WellnessRishi Sunak fasts for 36 hours! Should you? Know here
United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has a unique weekly routine: fasting for 36 hours straight.
29 Jan 2024
United States of AmericaExplainer: How will UNRWA funding cuts impact Gaza
At least nine countries, including the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), Australia, and Canada, have halted funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
29 Jan 2024
ThailandThailand: British base jumper dies after parachute fails to open
A 33-year-old base jumper from the United Kingdom lost his life as his parachute failed to open after he leaped off a 29-story apartment building.
28 Jan 2024
Austria6 extraordinary festivals from across the globe
Diverse cultures across the world celebrate their traditions through a myriad of festivals, each encapsulating its unique blend of customs, rituals, and vibrant festivities that transcend geographical boundaries.
28 Jan 2024
WorldUK: 2 boys killed in stabbing attack
Two teenagers, aged 15 and 16, were stabbed to death in Bristol "by a number of people" who fled the scene in a car, according to United Kingdom (UK) police.
28 Jan 2024
United States of America9 countries stop funding UN body in Gaza: Here's why
At least nine countries, including the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), Australia, and Canada, have halted funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
25 Jan 2024
WorldUK to loan back Ghana's looted 'crown jewels': Report
The United Kingdom (UK) is reportedly sending some of Ghana's "crown jewels" back home, nearly 150 years after "looting them" from the court of the Asante king.
23 Jan 2024
United States of AmericaUK: Flight canceled due to missing bolts on plane wing
A Virgin Atlantic flight to New York was canceled just before takeoff when a passenger noticed missing screws on the plane's wing, reports said on Monday.
22 Jan 2024
British AirwaysFumes in cockpit: British Airways flight makes emergency landing
A British Airways flight bound for Prague from London had to make an emergency landing at the United Kingdom (UK)'s Heathrow Airport after "fumes were detected in the cockpit".
22 Jan 2024
Ram MandirHow is rest of the world celebrating Ram Mandir inauguration
The Hindu community worldwide is eagerly awaiting the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) of Lord Ram's idol in the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
17 Jan 2024
InflationUK inflation unexpectedly rises, dampens talk of potential rate cuts
In December 2023, the retail inflation in UK, also known as consumer prices index (CPI) rose to 4% from 3.9% in November.
15 Jan 2024
Metropolitan Police LondonHow these Pro-Palestine activists planned to disrupt London Stock Exchange
Six people were arrested yesterday, for allegedly planning to disrupt the London Stock Exchange in the UK.
15 Jan 2024
World Economic ForumRed Sea crisis to spike India's oil prices: WEF chief
World Economic Forum (WEF) President Borge Brende said that the escalating tensions in the Red Sea - due to the attacks on merchant ships by Yemen's Houthi rebels - could hike oil prices in India.
13 Jan 2024
United States of AmericaUS, UK launch new strikes against Houthis in Yemen's capital
The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) are targeting Yemen's capital, Sanaa, with raids amid the Houthi rebel group's ongoing attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea, reported Reuters.
12 Jan 2024
YemenOil prices jump 4% after US-led airstrikes in Yemen
Oil prices soared 4% on Friday after the US and UK carried out air and sea strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen in response to attacks on shipping vessels by the Iran-backed group, reports Reuters.
12 Jan 2024
YemenUS, UK deploy Tomahawk missiles, Typhoon jets against Houthi rebels
After issuing warnings, the United States and British forces took action against Iran-backed Houthi rebels for their attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
12 Jan 2024
Joe BidenUS-UK launch strikes on Houthi targets amid Red Sea attacks
The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) launched airstrikes against multiple Houthi targets in Yemen on Thursday, amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia.
08 Jan 2024
NigeriaMegachurch pastor TB Joshua raped, tortured former members: Report
TB Joshua, the late Nigerian televangelist, pastor, and founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), allegedly raped and tortured numerous worshippers, revealed BBC's two-year investigation.
05 Jan 2024
WorldMathematicians discover guaranteed lottery win strategy; suggest buying 27 tickets
British mathematicians David Stewart and David Cushing have developed a strategy to increase the odds of winning the UK national lottery by purchasing only 27 tickets out of over 45 million possible combinations.
30 Dec 2023
Volodymyr ZelenskyyUkraine: 31 killed in Russia's 'biggest' air attack, says Kyiv
At least 31 civilians were killed and over 160 injured after Russia launched the "biggest" air strike on Ukraine on Friday (local time), said Kyiv officials.
22 Dec 2023
Gross Domestic ProductUK economy shrinks in Q3, raising recession fears
The United Kingdom's economy has shrunk by 0.1% in the third quarter, as per updated official data, raising concerns about a possible recession.
21 Dec 2023
LondonMissing Indian student found dead in London lake
An Indian-origin student in London, who had been missing since last week, was found dead by the Metropolitan Police on Wednesday.
14 Dec 2023
BusinessBank of England keeps interest rates unchanged at 5.25%
The Bank of England (BoE) has chosen to keep interest rates at 5.25%, a 15-year high, even with decreasing inflation and worries about the UK's weak economic growth.
13 Dec 2023
Gross Domestic ProductUK's economy shrinks by 0.3% in October
The United Kingdom's economy took an unexpected hit in October, with the gross domestic product (GDP) dropping by 0.3%, as reported by the UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS).
12 Dec 2023
Upcoming MoviesPaddington Bear: Beloved British icon to shine in musical adaptation
Britain's most cherished Paddington Bear is gearing up for a musical adaptation, named Paddington: The Musical (working title), reported Variety.
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).
05 Dec 2023
Apollo HospitalsApollo Hospitals accused of illegal organ trade, denies allegations
In a startling development, Apollo Hospitals, one of the world's largest private hospital groups, has been accused of being involved in an illegal organ trade racket.
04 Dec 2023
Weird StoriesUK: They thought it's a garden ornament, but was bomb
When Sian and Jeffrey Edwards moved into their Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire home in the United Kingdom in 1982, a shell was already there.
04 Dec 2023
WorldUK learner driver passes test after 59 attempts; sets record
A learner driver in the United Kingdom finally passed their theory test on the 60th attempt after failing 59 times, setting a record for the most attempts ever made in the country.
29 Nov 2023
AuroraSTEVE: Earth's new spectacular light show after auroras
Nature, ever enigmatic, recently revealed a fascinating spectacle in the night sky that captivated observers globally.
28 Nov 2023
Weird StoriesiPhone glitch causes woman's alarm to buzz at 9:25 am
A woman in the United Kingdom recently took to her TikTok to share a weird glitch in her iPhone that causes her alarm to blow up sharp at 9:25 am without her even setting it in the first place.
27 Nov 2023
Swine FluUK reports first case of H1N2 virus in humans
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed that the first human case of the H1N2 virus, also known as the pig virus, has been detected in Britain.
24 Nov 2023
King Charles IIIUK's King Charles allegedly benefiting from dead people. Here's how
King Charles III has been profiting from the deaths of thousands of people whose assets are clandestinely being used to upgrade his hereditary estate, The Guardian reported.
22 Nov 2023
InflationUK growth forecasts downgraded for 2024 and 2025
The UK's economic growth is expected to slow down over the next two years, according to the UK's Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).
16 Nov 2023
Music IndustrySM Entertainment partners with British production to launch global boy-band
K-pop has been one of the most followed genres in the world. Now, SM Entertainment is aiming to launch a global pop boy band.
15 Nov 2023
InflationUK inflation rate uexpectedly drops to 4.6% in October
UK inflation took a sharp nosedive in October, hitting its lowest point in two years. The rate, which shows how much consumer prices rise, dropped to 4.6% from 6.7% the month before.
14 Nov 2023
IndiaNext India-UK free trade agreement talks to be held soon
The lead negotiators from India and the UK are gearing up for their next round of discussions on the proposed free trade agreement (FTA).
14 Nov 2023
Rishi Sunak'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.
