London: News

12 Aug 2022

United Kingdom

Thames River source driest ever, courtesy intense heatwave in UK

Trouble is brewing up for England as the source of the River Thames has dried up further downstream than ever before amid a drought-like situation.

11 Aug 2022

Heatwave

Yet another heatwave, water crisis leave UK high and dry

The United Kingdom issued an amber weather warning following the Weather Department's prediction of extreme heatwave conditions in the country.

27 Jul 2022

Virat Kohli

All about London's Bombay Bustle, eatery approved by Anushka, Virat

Power couple Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were recently holidaying in London when they visited the Bombay Bustle restaurant there.

25 Jul 2022

South Africa

Woman lay dead, undiscovered, in flat for over 2 years

Recently, a bizarre incident came to light in the United Kingdom where a housing group continued taking rent from a tenant, who died in her flat and lay undetected for two and a half years!

15 Jul 2022

British Airways

London's Heathrow Airport caps daily passenger limit. Here's why

With London's Heathrow Airport capping passenger numbers to 1,00,000 per day, the travel plans for many have gone awry.

02 Jul 2022

Lifestyle

5 iconic accommodations in London

If you are a fan of art and architecture, then London must be on your bucket list.

1 July 2022

Bollywood

All about Sonam Kapoor-Anand Ahuja's cozy London home; pictures inside

Actor Sonam Kapoor and husband-businessman Anand Ahuja hosted a party for Kapoor's aunt Maheep and uncle Sanjay Kapoor recently, who visited them in their London's Notting Hill home.

01 June 2022

Guinness World Records

World's largest whisky bottle sold for $1.4 million at auction

According to Lyon and Turnbull, the world's largest whiskey bottle, dubbed "The Intrepid," has sold for around $1.4 million.

27 May 2022

India

Geetanjali Shree becomes first Hindi novelist to win Booker Prize

Indian novel Tomb of Sand, written by writer Geetanjali Shree and translated into English from Hindi by American Daisy Rockwell, became the first novel in any Indian language to receive the prestigious International Booker Prize.

18 Feb 2022

YouTube

Man says he became world's richest person for 7 minutes

Max Fosh: Remember the name!

02 Dec 2021

Trending News

UK woman sues mother's doctor for being born; wins millions

Evie Toombes (20), a star showjumper from the United Kingdom, has won the right to millions in damages after she sued her mother's doctor claiming she should never have been born.

05 Nov 2021

Coronavirus

How does Merck's new COVID-19 drug work?

The United Kingdom has granted conditional approval to an antiviral drug as a treatment for COVID-19.

23 Sep 2021

COVID-19

Vaccination certificates must meet minimum criteria: UK on travel rules

On the issue of the non-recognition of India's COVID-19 vaccine certification, the United Kingdom has maintained that the vaccine certificates of all countries must meet the minimum criteria.

25 Jun 2021

Murder

UK: Indian woman admits stabbing daughter to death at home

A 36-year-old Indian woman in the UK has pleaded guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility after she admitted to killing her five-year-old daughter because she was terrified of dying from COVID-19 and thought the little girl could not live without her.

26 May 2021

Boris Johnson

UK 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.

21 Apr 2021

Queen Elizabeth II

Britain's mourning Queen marks low-key 95th birthday

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II turned 95 on Wednesday, days after husband Prince Philip's funeral on Saturday.

16 Apr 2021

Coronavirus

UK finds cases of COVID-19 variant first found in India

UK health authorities identified 77 cases of the highly infectious B.1.617 variant of coronavirus which causes COVID-19, first found in India, and designated it a Variant Under Investigation (VUI).

19 Mar 2021

Crime Against Women

Sarah Everard: UK woman's disappearance, death sets off a movement

The disappearance and death of Sarah Everard, a 33-year-old United Kingdom woman, has brought the nation's public institutions under intense scrutiny.

25 Feb 2021

United Kingdom

Nirav Modi can be extradited to India: UK court

A United Kingdom court on Thursday ruled that fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi can be extradited to India, stating that he has a "case to answer for in India."

02 Feb 2021

World

Scotland Yard celebrates first-ever Sikh female police officer

Scotland Yard celebrated the 50th anniversary of Karpal Kaur Sandhu joining its ranks as the first South Asian and Sikh female Police officer, paving the way for others to follow in her footsteps.

26 Jan 2021

Air Pollution

Air pollution linked to increased risk of irreversible vision loss

Air pollution is associated with an increased risk of progressive and irreversible sight loss, known as Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), according to a long-term study published in the British Journal of Opthalmology.

23 Jan 2021

Boris Johnson

UK 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.

Vijay Mallya seeking 'alternative route' to remain in the UK

Fugitive economic offender Vijay Mallya has reportedly appealed to the UK Home Secretary Priti Patel for an alternative route to remain in the UK and avoid extradition to India.

20 Jan 2021

Jammu And Kashmir

BBC apologizes for incomplete India map after complaint

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on Tuesday apologized for any offense caused and rectified what it termed the mistaken use of an inaccurate graphical representation of the Indian map, which had the boundaries of Jammu and Kashmir entirely missing.

15 Jan 2021

Brazil

UK bans travel from South America over Brazil variant fears

The United Kingdom is banning travel from entire South America and Portugal amid concerns over a new variant of the coronavirus in Brazil, authorities in London announced.

07 Jan 2021

Coronavirus

UK daily coronavirus death toll hits 1,041; highest since April

The UK recorded 1,041 deaths from the coronavirus on Wednesday, the highest since the peak of the pandemic in April last year. Members of Parliament retrospectively voted on a new nationwide lockdown that is already legally enforceable.

28 Dec 2020

Japan

UK to Japan: These countries have reported new coronavirus strain

Just as vaccines against COVID-19 were starting to roll out in parts of the world, a new strain of the coronavirus has stirred global panic.

24 Dec 2020

France

Stella Tennant, iconic British model, has died aged 50

Stella Tennant, the renowned British model known for her indomitable beauty and style, has passed away at the age of 50.

17 Nov 2020

USA

London named best city in world, Delhi takes 62nd position

Vancouver-based Resonance Consultancy Ltd., which deals in real estate, released its "World's Best Cities for 2021" list, naming London as the best city.

10 Nov 2020

Ariana Grande

Adele back to London to complete work on latest album

Hello hitmaker Adele bowled us over with her Saturday Night Live stint last month.

15 Oct 2020

Essex

UK: London, other areas moving into Tier 2 coronavirus lockdown

This weekend, Londoners will face stricter COVID-19 restrictions as authorities have decided to move into a Tier 2 lockdown to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

10 Oct 2020

Whoopi Goldberg

'Sister Act 3' is in making? Whoopi Goldberg drops hints

Whoopi Goldberg has made the day for many '90s comedy fans!

08 Oct 2020

Batman

Click selfies with flying Harry Potter at Leicester Square now

Leicester Square, London, has become a center of attraction for all Potterheads.

26 Sep 2020

Mukesh Ambani

Had to sell jewelry to pay legal costs: Anil Ambani

Anil Ambani, once the world's sixth-richest man, told a court in London on Friday that he sold his jewelry to meet legal costs and that his expenses are being borne by his family, reports said.

09 Aug 2020

Lifestyle

Beirut Nights: Enjoy the best of desserts and Shisha

In London, you get to do everything: Right from meeting new people to enjoying the vibrancy and the delicious food.

09 Aug 2020

Instagram

Ibriz Akhtar: Ace fashion designer with ultrachic, trendy fashion knack

When it comes to the fashion world, London-based designer Ibriz Akhtar is right at the top.

07 Aug 2020

Lifestyle

Rawsha: Incredible drinks and food amid unique ambience

If you have been looking for the most happening bars and restaurants in London, head to Rawsha and you wouldn't return disappointed.

07 Aug 2020

Lifestyle

Syon Lounge: Exotic food with tempting desserts for perfect evening

Want to spend a perfect evening with family and friends in London? Look no further.

20 Jul 2020

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja

"In my garden," Sonam denies breaking quarantine rule in London

Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor, who recently flew off to London with her husband Anand Ahuja, landed in a bit of trouble for allegedly behaving irresponsibly.

13 May 2020

Batman

Pattinson says he's eating canned food and (not) working out

Robert Pattinson is messing up a bit while in self-isolation.