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UK: Sikh woman raped, attackers told her to 'go back'
A Sikh woman in her 20s was raped by two men in Oldbury, United Kingdom.
12 people now using Neuralink to control computers with thoughts
Elon Musk's brain implant venture, Neuralink, has announced that its chips have been implanted in 12 people.
UK home secretary threatens India with visa restrictions over migrants
The United Kingdom's new Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has warned that India and other nations could face new visa restrictions if they don't cooperate in taking back illegal migrants.
Why Altman, Cook are joining Trump on his UK visit
The heads of major tech companies, including NVIDIA's Jensen Huang, OpenAI's Sam Altman, and Apple's Tim Cook, will be joining US President Donald Trump on his upcoming state visit to the UK.
British student jailed for life in Dubai for carrying drugs
A 23-year-old British law student, Mia O'Brien, has been sentenced to life in prison in Dubai after being convicted of drug possession.
Tamil Nadu government inks ₹15,500cr investment deals with UK, Germany
The Tamil Nadu government has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹15,516 crore during its 'TN Rising' investment drive in the UK and Germany.
Why JLR's production in the UK has taken a hit
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), one of the UK's largest carmakers and a subsidiary of Tata Motors, has suffered a major cyberattack.
UK age-check law backfires as non-compliant porn sites gain traffic
The United Kingdom's new age verification law, part of the Online Safety Act, is having a major impact on website traffic.
This AI-powered stethoscope can detect heart diseases in 15 seconds
A team of doctors has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered stethoscope that can detect three major heart conditions in just 15 seconds.
Steam now requires UK users to verify age with credit-card
Valve has started implementing the UK's Online Safety Act by requiring all British users to verify their age with a credit card.
4-day workweek adoption in UK rises to 1.4M workers
Nearly 1.4 million workers in the UK have adopted a full-time four-day workweek between October and December 2024, according to an analysis by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Former Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Colombo.
Why Citroen's car recall has been slammed by UK government
UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has expressed serious concerns over Citroen's management of a recent safety recall.
Apple need not share US citizens' data with UK government
The UK government has dropped its demand for Apple to create a backdoor into the encrypted data of US citizens, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced.
UK: Elderly Sikh men attacked, turban 'removed forcibly'; 3 arrested
A disturbing video of two elderly Sikh men being assaulted outside Wolverhampton Railway Station in the United Kingdom has gone viral.
An AI tool is speeding up patient discharges in UK
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is trialing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool at a London hospital trust.
UK porn sites see traffic drop after age verification law
The UK's leading porn sites have witnessed a massive drop in traffic following the implementation of stringent age verification laws on July 25.
UK government wants you to delete emails to save water
The UK government has suggested that citizens delete old emails and photos to help combat the ongoing drought.
India added to UK's 'Deport Now Appeal Later' list
The United Kingdom has expanded its "Deport Now Appeal Later" list to 23 countries, including India.
Pakistan bureaucrats laundering money, buying properties in Portugal: Defense minister
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has made shocking allegations against the country's top bureaucrats, accusing them of massive corruption and international money laundering.
India's technical textile exports to UK could touch $1B
India's technical textile exports to the UK could reach $1 billion by 2030, up from the current $240 million.
After France, UK, Canada to recognize Palestinian state
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced plans to formally recognize the Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September.
Trump says US, India 'still negotiating' after imposing 25% tariffs
United States President Donald Trump has said the US is still negotiating with India on trade after earlier announcing that the US would impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from India, effective from August 1.
UK to recognize Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to ceasefire
The United Kingdom has announced plans to formally recognize the state of Palestine by September, unless Israel adheres to a ceasefire and commits to a two-state solution in the Middle East.
You can soon use UPI for payments in the UK
India and the United Kingdom have signed a free trade agreement (FTA) that will allow citizens of both countries to use each other's fast payment systems.
MakeMyTrip has made hotel booking easier for you in UK
In a major development, MakeMyTrip has signed a strategic partnership with Premier Inn, the UK's largest hotel chain.
Soaring demand for weight loss drugs may lead to shortages
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has warned that the demand for weight loss drugs in the UK is becoming "unsustainable."
'Do we switch off…economy?': Indian envoy defends Russia oil imports
Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, has defended India's continued oil imports from Russia amid Western criticism.
UK firms can offer services in India without local presence
The UK and India's Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), signed on July 24, will allow British companies to provide services such as telecom and construction in India without a local presence.
India-UK trade deal to boost shrimp, squid, and lobster exports
India's seafood exports to the UK are set for a major boost after both countries signed a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
India, UK will form subcommittee to address agricultural trade barriers
India and the UK have agreed to form a subcommittee on sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures. The move comes as part of their Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
India-UK trade deal to boost chemical exports, manufacturing
The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the UK will significantly boost India's chemical exports and domestic manufacturing, according to the chemical exporters' body CHEMEXCIL.
India-UK trade deal brings major tariff cuts across key sectors
India has signed a trade agreement with the UK, offering phased tariff reductions on a wide range of British goods.
India-UK FTA: E-commerce consignments under £1,000 exempt from origin requirements
The trade agreement signed between India and the UK is expected to facilitate India's e-commerce exports.
Will respond accordingly if UK imposes carbon tax: Piyush Goyal
India's Commerce Minister, Piyush Goyal, has said that the country will respond suitably, if the UK imposes a Carbon Border Adjustment Tax (CBAM) on Indian exports.
India, UK set 36-month timeline to mutually recognize professional qualifications
India and the UK have agreed to negotiate mutual recognition agreements (MRAs) within a period of 36 months, according to The Economic Times.
'Ace of Hearts': New video-game helps youth navigate childhood trauma
A team of game designers from Cornwall has developed a "serious" video game, Ace of Hearts, to help young people deal with adverse childhood experiences.
UK‑India FTA introduces first-ever source code protection: Why it matters
The recently signed UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has introduced a major development in the realm of intellectual property (IP) protection.
Will India-UK FTA drive down prices of British luxury cars?
The recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK could make British luxury cars more affordable in India.
How India-UK trade agreement will boost IT, electronics sectors
The recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK is set to bring major benefits for the IT and electronics sectors.
How Indian farmers will benefit from India-UK free trade pact
India and the United Kingdom inked their long-awaited Free Trade Agreement on Thursday, which will boost bilateral trade by roughly $34 billion annually.
'War 2' to debut in Dolby Cinemas worldwide; details here
Yash Raj Films (YRF) and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. have announced that War 2 will be the only Indian film to release across Dolby Cinema screens in several countries on August 14.
India-UK sign free trade deal: Here's what gets cheaper
India and the United Kingdom have signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is expected to increase their annual bilateral trade by $34 billion.
Modi in London to sign historic India-UK free trade agreement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in London for an official visit on Thursday.
FTA and more: What Modi's UK visit aims to achieve
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United Kingdom on July 23-24. The main agenda of his visit is to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the UK.
How a simple password brought down a 158-year-old UK company
KNP Logistics, a 158-year-old UK transport company, has shut down after a major ransomware attack. The incident has left around 700 employees without jobs.
UK's stranded F-35B fighter jet departs from Thiruvananthapuram airport
The United Kingdom's F-35B fighter jet, which had made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport on June 14, has finally taken off after successful repairs.
UK might not seek encrypted data of Apple users anymore
The British government is reportedly reconsidering its controversial demand for Apple to create a backdoor into its iCloud service.