United Kingdom: News
13 Nov 2023
Rishi SunakSuella Braverman sacked for second time. But who is she?
In a notable cabinet shake-up, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak named James Cleverly as the home secretary of the United Kingdom (UK), replacing Suella Braverman on Monday.
13 Nov 2023
David CameronUK: David Cameron is new foreign secretary
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Cameron, has been appointed as the new Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs in the UK.
13 Nov 2023
LondonSunak sacks Suella Braverman for saying police favored pro-Palestinian protesters
United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday sacked Suella Braverman as home secretary after she was blamed for inciting tensions, prompting far-right groups to clash with the police on Saturday.
12 Nov 2023
DiwaliBeyond borders: Countries that celebrate Diwali
Diwali, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India, but its significance and popularity have spread far beyond the nation's borders.
08 Nov 2023
IndiaIndia proposes lowering EV import tariffs in UK FTA
India is considering lowering import taxes on select electric vehicles (EVs) from the UK as part of ongoing free trade negotiations between the two countries, Bloomberg reported.
02 Nov 2023
FinanceBank of England's interest rate at 15-year high of 5.25%
The Bank of England (BoE) has decided to keep the interest rate steady at a 15-year high of 5.25%, as it continues to combat the highest inflation among major developed economies.
02 Nov 2023
ChinaChina joins US, EU in global AI risk management effort
At the AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, England, China has committed to collaborating with the United States (US), European Union (EU), and other nations to address the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI).
01 Nov 2023
Rishi SunakUK's AI Safety Summit begins today: What to expect
The United Kingdom's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to host the world's first global 'AI Safety Summit' today.
31 Oct 2023
Delhi CourtDelhi court advocates mandatory prenuptial agreements: How they benefit couples
In a recent groundbreaking ruling, a Delhi court has advocated for making prenuptial agreements mandatory to prevent law-induced mental cruelty during divorces.
26 Oct 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningUK to host world's first AI safety institute: Rishi Sunak
The world's inaugural AI safety institute will be established in the UK, as revealed by PM Rishi Sunak during an address in London.
24 Oct 2023
KhalistaniKhalistanis plan to disrupt Dussehra event in Canada: Report
Khalistani groups are reportedly planning major disruptions at the Dussehra celebrations organized by the Hindu community in Surrey, Canada, on Tuesday (local time).
21 Oct 2023
United States of AmericaUS, UK back Canada in diplomatic dispute with India
The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) have voiced concerns over India's insistence that Canada reduce its diplomatic presence in the country, per Reuters.
19 Oct 2023
Durga PujaDurga Puja beyond borders: Countries that celebrate the festival
Durga Puja, the vibrant and grand festival celebrating the victory of the Goddess Durga over evil, is an event cherished by millions.
18 Oct 2023
Joe BidenBiden backs Israel's account of Gaza hospital strike
United States (US) President Joe Biden landed in Israel on Wednesday amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.
13 Oct 2023
MicrosoftMicrosoft's $69bn Activision deal cleared by UK regulator
Microsoft just got the green light from the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for its whopping $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, the brains behind the superhit video game Call of Duty.
10 Oct 2023
Narendra ModiIndia stands with Israel: PM Modi after Netanyahu's phone call
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he received a phone call from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu who informed him about the current situation amid the conflict with the Palestinian terror group Hamas.
10 Oct 2023
United Nations General AssemblyUNGA chief Dennis Francis hopeful about India's permanent UNSC seat
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis has expressed confidence in India's ability to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), ANI reported on Tuesday.
07 Oct 2023
KhalistaniKhalistanis tortured me, UK police took no action: Sikh businessman
A Sikh restaurant owner based in London, United Kingdom, Harman Singh Kapoor, reportedly said that he had been dealing with threats and attacks from alleged Khalistani supporters for nearly nine months.
07 Oct 2023
IsraelIsrael: Mayor among 22 killed in Hamas rocket attacks
At least 22 people, including the mayor of Israel's Sha'ar Hanegev region, Ofir Libstein, have reportedly been killed in rocket attacks by the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
06 Oct 2023
SnapchatSnapchat's AI chatbot faces scrutiny in UK over privacy concerns
Snap, the creator of Snapchat, is facing scrutiny from the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) over concerns that its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, My AI, could pose a risk to children's privacy.
04 Oct 2023
ChinaChinese submarine tragedy killed its 55 sailors: Intelligence leak
A malfunction on a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine resulted in the deaths of 55 sailors, reported The Times, citing a "leaked British intelligence report."
30 Sep 2023
KhalistaniRadical Sikh activists stop Indian envoy from entering Scotland gurdwara
India's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Vikram Doraiswami, was reportedly denied entry into a gurdwara in Scotland by a group of radical British Sikh activists on Friday. He was told he was "not welcome" by the group.
24 Sep 2023
National Investigation Agency (NIA)NIA might seize properties of 19 'Khalistani fugitives' in India
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is reportedly planning to confiscate the properties of 19 Khalistani terrorists in foreign countries under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), NDTV reported.
21 Sep 2023
United States of AmericaRupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox, News Corp
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has announced that he will be stepping down from his role as chairman of the board of both Fox Corporation and News Corp. The corporations made the decision public on Thursday.
18 Sep 2023
Netflix'Bridgerton's Claudia Jessie joins 'Toxic Town'—What we know so far
Claudia Jessie, known for her role as Eloise in the hit Netflix series Bridgerton, has been cast in the upcoming four-part Netflix series Toxic Town.
17 Sep 2023
Russell BrandRussell Brand accused of rape, sexual assault: Everything about case
Comedian-actor Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse, according to a joint investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times, and Channel 4 Dispatches.
15 Sep 2023
Tata SteelTata Steel and UK sign pact for biggest sectoral investment
The UK government has offered a £500 million support package to Tata Steel, owner of the Port Talbot Steelworks, to help move to greener production methods.
13 Sep 2023
National Investigation Agency (NIA)NIA identifies 15 suspects in Indian High Commission London attack
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has identified 15 individuals allegedly involved in the violent protest and vandalism at the Indian High Commission in London on March 19, The Indian Express reported.
04 Sep 2023
Harish SalveRenowned lawyer Harish Salve gets married for 3rd time
Top lawyer and former Solicitor General of India, Harish Salve, reportedly got hitched for the third time on Sunday.
02 Sep 2023
Jet AirwaysWho is Naresh Goyal, Jet Airways founder arrested by ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested former Jet Airways Chairman Naresh Goyal on Friday in connection with an alleged Rs. 538 crore Canara Bank fraud case.
02 Sep 2023
Joe BidenG20 Summit: Modi-Biden bilateral meeting on Friday, says White House
United States (US) President Joe Biden is set to travel to India next week for the G20 Summit, where he will have a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi next Friday, the White House said on Saturday.
02 Sep 2023
Princess DianaMohamed Al-Fayed, whose son died with Princess Diana, passes away
Mohamed Al-Fayed, the former owner of Harrods department store and Fulham Football Club, died aged 94, his family said on Friday (local time), per Reuters.
30 Aug 2023
Health & WellnessEngland to introduce world's first 7-minute cancer treatment jab
England's state-run National Health Service (NHS) is set to revolutionize cancer treatment by becoming the world's first healthcare system to offer a groundbreaking injection that could significantly reduce treatment time for hundreds of cancer patients.
28 Aug 2023
WorldUK: Indian-origin women given radioactive rotis in 1969, probe demanded
The United Kingdom (UK)'s opposition Labour Party MP Taiwo Owatemi has called for a thorough inquiry into medical research dating back to the 1960s that involved Indian-origin women being fed chapatis containing radioactive isotopes.
26 Aug 2023
OTT releasesUK production company to unravel 'worst child serial killer's investigation
A documentary delving into the case of nurse Lucy Letby—the United Kingdom's worst child serial killer—is reportedly in the works.
26 Aug 2023
CelebrityFormer 'Strictly Come Dancing' star Oti Mabuse announces pregnancy
Dancer and talent show judge Oti Mabuse announced on Saturday that she was expecting her first child with her husband and dancer, Marius Iepure.
23 Aug 2023
WorldWoman donates uterus to sister in UK's first womb transplant
In a miraculous, unprecedented piece of news, surgeons from the United Kingdom recently conducted a womb transplant successfully after a woman donated her uterus to her sister.
21 Aug 2023
World Health OrganizationNew COVID-19 BA.2.86 strain highly mutated compared to 'Eris': WHO
The newly classified BA.2.86 sub-variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is "highly mutated" compared to the original strain and the newly identified EG.5 or "Eris" strain, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.
21 Aug 2023
MurderWho is nurse Lucy Letby, UK's 'worst child serial killer'
After more than 10 months of trial, Lucy Letby, a neonatal nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital, was sentenced to life in prison on Monday for murdering seven newborn babies and attempting to kill six more. BBC termed it the longest-ever murder trial in the UK.
19 Aug 2023
MurderUK nurse kills babies; prosecutors list potential motives behind murders
Lucy Letby, a neonatal nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital, United Kingdom (UK), convicted for the murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of six others on Friday, has stunned the world.
