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15 Jun 2023

Hollywood

'Producers waiting to sign me': Kevin Spacey ahead of trial

Kevin Spacey is set to appear for his new trial in London on June 28. Recently, the #MeToo accused stated that he has several producers waiting to sign him as soon as he is acquitted of the UK sexual assault trial.

14 Jun 2023

Hyderabad

27-year-old Hyderabad woman stabbed to death in London

A 27-year-old girl from Telangana's Hyderabad was allegedly stabbed to death at her residence in Wembley, London, United Kingdom (UK), reported The Hindu.

13 Jun 2023

Celebrity

'Ruth': ITV brings series on last woman hanged in UK   

ITV has mounted a series titled Ruth based on the life of Ruth Ellis who was the last woman in the United Kingdom to be hanged. Lucy Boynton of Bohemian Rhapsody fame is set to don the character of the 28-year-old nightclub hostess.

28 May 2023

King Charles III

2nd coronation of King Charles, Camilla despite UK's cost-of-living crisis 

King Charles III and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, are reportedly set for a second coronation in a Scottish ceremony in July.

25 May 2023

Mysore

Tipu Sultan's sword auctioned for Rs. 140 crore, sets record

In a historic event held at the renowned Bonhams auction house in London, the bedchamber sword of Tipu Sultan, the former ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, was auctioned for a staggering £14 million (Rs. 143 crore).

Virat-Anushka to grace red carpet at Cannes? Here's the truth

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are one of the most followed celebrities around the world. The celebrity couple is affectionately called #Virushka by the fans and their chemistry has been loved by all.

17 May 2023

United Kingdom

Hinduja Group Chairman SP Hinduja dies at 87 in London

Srichand Parmanand Hinduja, the chairman of the multinational conglomerate Hinduja Group, reportedly passed away in London on Wednesday. He was 87.

06 May 2023

King Charles III

King Charles III, Queen Consort Camilla crowned at coronation ceremony

King Charles III and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, were crowned in a lavish ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, United Kingdom, on Saturday.

04 May 2023

King Charles III

How King Charles III is making his coronation ceremony sustainable

As London is gearing up for King Charles III's coronation ceremony, several inside details regarding the event are being revealed.

03 May 2023

King Charles III

Man arrested outside Buckingham Palace for throwing suspected shotgun shells

A man was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly throwing several items into the grounds of Buckingham Palace in London that were thought to be shotgun cartridges, reported AFP.

29 Apr 2023

King Charles III

King Charles III's coronation: All about Sonam Kapoor Ahuja's performance

Buckingham Palace is gearing up to host the coronation ceremony of King Charles III of Britain's royal family, scheduled to take place in May.

20 Apr 2023

United Kingdom

London: Indian arrested on suspicion of terror funding, faces extradition

Sundar Nagarajan, a 66-year-old Indian citizen, has been arrested in London, United Kingdom, for his alleged involvement in funding the banned terrorist organization Hezbollah, reported ANI.

19 Apr 2023

S Jaishankar

Saudi, UAE assure support for Indian citizens' safety in Sudan

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have assured their support for the safety and security of Indians in violence-torn Sudan following discussions between External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his counterparts, India Today reported.

27 Mar 2023

Washington DC

Complaint filed seeking revocation of Washington pro-Khalistani protesters' passports

Supreme Court (SC) lawyer Vineet Jindal filed an official complaint with the Delhi Police on Monday against pro-Khalistani supporters protesting at the Indian Embassy in Washington, United States (US).

24 Mar 2023

Delhi Police

Delhi Police files case over pro-Khalistan protest in London

The Delhi Police has registered a case in connection with a pro-Khalistan protest staged in front of the Indian High Commission in London, United Kingdom (UK), on Sunday.

23 Mar 2023

United Kingdom

UK to review Indian mission's staff safety after pro-Khalistan protest

The United Kingdom (UK) will review the security at the Indian mission in London and the safety of staff members following "unacceptable acts of violence" and vandalism by pro-Khalistan protesters, the UK's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said on Wednesday.

22 Mar 2023

United Kingdom

Tit-for-tat: Barricades removed outside UK mission after London's Khalistan protest

Barricades outside the United Kingdom (UK) mission at Shantipath in Chankyapuri and the residence of the British High Commissioner to India, Alex Ellis, at Rajaji Marg in Delhi were removed on Wednesday afternoon.

21 Mar 2023

Hollywood

'Star Wars,' 'Harry Potter' actor Paul Grant dies at 56

Hollywood actor Paul Grant, who appeared in the Star Wars and the Harry Potter franchise films, has passed away.

20 Mar 2023

Parliament

Rajya Sabha adjourned again amid ruckus over Gandhi's London remarks

The ongoing clash between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition MPs continued for the sixth day on Monday, resulting in the 10th adjournment of the Rajya Sabha since the second leg of the Parliament Budget Session started.

20 Mar 2023

Khalistani

London: Pro-Khalistani supporters remove Indian flag, here's what happened next

After pro-Khalistani supporters pulled down India's national flag in London on Sunday evening, the Indian High Commission responded to this by replacing it with a much bigger tricolor.

12 Mar 2023

Air India

Passenger smokes, tries to open door on Air India flight

In yet another mid-air disruption on an Air India flight, a passenger on Saturday was reportedly caught smoking in the bathroom and misbehaving with fellow co-passengers on the airline's London-Mumbai flight.

07 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for allegedly seeking 'foreign interference'

Senior Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi's recent comments in London allegedly seeking "foreign intervention" in saving Indian democracy have triggered a fresh row back in India.

06 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi

China inside our territory; Centre dismisses opposition questions: Rahul Gandhi

Senior Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government alleging that it has eliminated the concept of opposition in the country and the Parliament.

20 Feb 2023

Air India

Medical emergency: Air India's New York-Delhi flight diverted to London

A New Delhi-bound Air India flight, which took off from New York, was reportedly diverted to the United Kingdom on Monday evening owing to an onboard medical emergency.

14 Jan 2023

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to 7 more sexual-offense charges

Actor Kevin Spacey pleaded not guilty to seven more sexual offense charges in a London court on Friday. He denied several alleged sexual assaults that were committed against one man about two decades ago.

03 Jan 2023

Bollywood

Satish Shah's response to racist comments in London wins internet

Actor Satish Shah was allegedly subjected to racist comments by some officials at Heathrow Airport in London.

19 Oct 2022

Travel And Tourism

5 beautiful royal palaces around the world you must visit

Royal residences around the world were once home to kings and queens and reflect immense power and prestige.

28 Sep 2022

Beauty

5 beauty trends we love from London Fashion Week

Top on every fashionista's bucket list, the iconic London Fashion Week wrapped up just a week ago.

19 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral today at Westminster Abbey in London

The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will be held at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday, bringing 11 days of national mourning across the United Kingdom to an end.

18 Sep 2022

Droupadi Murmu

President Murmu reaches London, will attend Queen's funeral on Monday

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in London on Sunday to attend the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

16 Sep 2022

Beijing

Chinese delegation banned from seeing Queen Elizabeth's coffin in parliament

The United Kingdom has refused permission for a Chinese government delegation to attend Queen Elizabeth's lying-in-state, causing a new diplomatic rift with Beijing.

15 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II

London: Royal guard faints near coffin during Queen Elizabeth's lying-in-state

A royal guard reportedly collapsed during the late Queen's lying-in-state in Westminster Hall in London, United Kingdom.

14 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II

President Droupadi Murmu to visit UK for Queen Elizabeth's funeral

President Droupadi Murmu will be visiting the United Kingdom to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II from September 17-19.

In Queen Elizabeth's memory: India declares state mourning on Sunday

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced that the government of India will observe a one-day state mourning on Sunday for Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away aged 96 on Thursday, as a mark of respect.

09 Sep 2022

Edinburgh

#NewsBytesExplainer: What is Operation Unicorn, Queen Elizabeth's funeral plan

With Queen Elizabeth II (96) passing away at her Highlands residence, Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday evening, instead of London, her funeral plans will begin with Operation Unicorn and eventually follow Operation London Bridge.

04 Sep 2022

Karachi

Luxury Bentley stolen from London weeks ago found in Karachi

A luxury Bentley sedan reportedly worth $300,000 which was allegedly stolen a few weeks back from west London in UK was found parked in a bungalow in DHA, a posh residential locality in Karachi, Pakistan on Friday.

17 Aug 2022

India

5 must-read books by George Orwell

Popularly known for his poetry, novels, literary critiques, and essays on issues of language, literature, culture, and politics, George Orwell is one of the most influential authors of the 20th century.

17 Aug 2022

World

Train services hit after blaze engulfs Central London railway arch

Train services were badly hit in Central London after a massive fire broke out in a railway arch at Southwark on Wednesday.