United Kingdom: News

15 Jun 2025

Indian Navy

UK Navy's F-35 fighter jet makes emergency landing in India

A United Kingdom (UK) Navy F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Saturday night.

14 Jun 2025

Ahmedabad

After deadly Air India crash, inspections ordered for Boeing 787s

In the wake of a tragic Air India crash that involved 242 people on board and resulted in at least 270 bodies being recovered this week, India's government has ordered an immediate inspection of all Boeing 787 aircraft.

11 Jun 2025

Amazon

'Kali Ma': Netizens call for boycotting Amazon over book cover

A controversy has erupted in India over the cover of a book by US author El T Fullah.

09 Jun 2025

NVIDIA

UK banks getting access to NVIDIA's tech in new scheme

The UK's finance watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), is set to launch a new initiative, the "supercharged sandbox."

09 Jun 2025

Robots

This place uses robot pets to care for dementia patients

A care home in East London is using innovative technology like robot pets to improve the lives of its dementia patients.

UK: Lawyers could be fined for using fake AI-generated citations

The High Court of England and Wales has warned lawyers about the dangers of relying on artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT for legal research.

07 Jun 2025

London

India's fight against terrorism: Jaishankar thanks UK for solidarity

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has thanked the United Kingdom for its strong condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.

06 Jun 2025

David Beckham

David Beckham to receive knighthood next week

Former England football captain David Beckham is set to be awarded a knighthood as part of King Charles III's birthday honors list, as per reports.

05 Jun 2025

Meghan Markle

'Sex tape' controversy: Piers Morgan slams Meghan's pregnancy dance video   

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, recently shared a video of herself dancing while pregnant with Princess Lilibet four years ago.

04 Jun 2025

Donald Trump

Trump increases tariff on steel and aluminum to 50%  

United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order doubling tariffs on most steel and aluminum imports to 50%.

29 May 2025

Romania

Tate brothers face 21 charges for rape, trafficking in UK  

Prosecutors have announced for the first time the complete list of 21 charges Andrew and Tristan Tate will face upon their return to the United Kingdom.

27 May 2025

World

2-year-old UK boy become youngest-ever Mensa member: What is it?

Joseph Harris-Birtill from the UK has become the youngest member of Mensa, the prestigious society for individuals with high IQs (starts at a score of 132).

25 May 2025

Indian Government

India's auto duty concession to UK depends on engine, price

India's proposal to the United Kingdom, in terms of duty concessions in the automobile sector under their Free Trade Agreement (FTA), is complex and detailed.

23 May 2025

Mexico

Prince William's powerful new docuseries honors brave wildlife rangers

Prince William is doubling down on his commitment to environmental conservation and supporting those who safeguard it.

21 May 2025

Kate Middleton

It's a girl! Peppa Pig's family grows with baby Evie

In a delightful surprise for fans of the beloved children's show Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have welcomed a new addition to their family.

21 May 2025

Benjamin Netanyahu

UK suspends trade talks with Israel, imposes sanctions

The United Kingdom has suspended its free trade negotiations with Israel and imposed new sanctions on West Bank settlers. The decision comes as a response to Israel's military actions in Gaza.

20 May 2025

Social Media

Almost 50% youngsters in UK prefer life without internet: Study

A recent survey in the UK has found that a large number of young people, almost half, would choose a life without the internet.

18 May 2025

China

Trump proposes new tariff system for countries, including India, China

United States President Donald Trump has announced a new tariff system for approximately 180 countries, with significant trading partners like India and China likely included.

16 May 2025

Chris Brown

Chris Brown's UK assault case moved to higher court

American singer Chris Brown will remain in custody after a UK judge ruled the assault charges against him were "too serious" for a magistrates' court.

16 May 2025

Kiren Rijiju

Multi-party MPs to present world India's viewpoint on India-Pak conflict

A multi-party delegation of Members of Parliament (MPs) will soon embark on a diplomatic mission to present India's stance on the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict.

15 May 2025

Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover cars won't be built in the US

Jaguar Land Rover, a leading UK-based automaker, has confirmed that it has no plans to set up vehicle manufacturing plants in the United States.

13 May 2025

London

'No job..here': Indian woman warns against pursuing master's in UK 

Janhavi Jain, an Indian working professional in London, has warned international students thinking of doing their master's in the United Kingdom.

11 May 2025

India

No duty cuts on British wine in India-UK trade deal

India will not provide any duty concessions on British wines under the recently announced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the UK, according to PTI.

11 May 2025

BMW

Mercedes-Benz, BMW welcome India-UK FTA; say no impact on pricing

Luxury car makers, Mercedes-Benz and BMW, welcomed the recent Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK.

10 May 2025

Dua Lipa

Protect artists from AI: Dua Lipa, other creators urge Starmer 

Over 400 British artists, including Dua Lipa, Sir Ian McKellen, and Sir Elton John, have called on UK PM, Sir Keir Starmer, to strengthen copyright laws to shield creators from Artificial Intelligence.

09 May 2025

Michael Vaughan

Michael Vaughan suggests UK as potential venue for IPL 2025

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has suggested moving the rest of Indian Premier League 2025 season to the UK.

08 May 2025

British Royal Family

Is royal family ghosting Prince Harry? 

Prince Harry is facing exclusion from the British Royal Family due to trust issues, according to a new report.

08 May 2025

Buenos Aires

Liam Payne's ex-girlfriend to manage his $32M estate

Cheryl Cole, the ex-girlfriend of One Direction singer Liam Payne, has been made an administrator of Payne's estate, worth around $32 million.

07 May 2025

Eicher Motors

How trade deal with UK will impact automakers in India

The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed between India and the UK is creating a wave of optimism in the auto sector here.

06 May 2025

Russia

Many in US, Western Europe think WW3 imminent: Poll 

A new YouGov poll has shown that many Americans and Western Europeans think a third global conflict could erupt in the next 10 years.

06 May 2025

Narendra Modi

India, UK have finalized a free trade deal: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the successful conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom.

02 May 2025

Cybercrimes

Harrods hit by cyberattack as UK retailers face security threats

Harrods, the famous British luxury department store, has been targeted in a cyberattack.

30 Apr 2025

Robots

This robot vacuum cleaner can play with pets, water plants 

Researchers from the University of Bath, UK have reprogrammed a robot vacuum cleaner, proving it can do more than just clean.

30 Apr 2025

Benjamin Netanyahu

George Clooney's wife could be barred from entering US

Renowned human rights lawyer and Hollywood star George Clooney's wife, Amal Clooney, may soon be barred from entering the United States.

29 Apr 2025

Cybercrimes

'Scattered Spider' behind Marks & Spencer cyberattack: Who are they?

UK retail giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) is facing a major cyberattack, carried out by hacking group Scattered Spider, BleepingComputer has reported.

29 Apr 2025

Bollywood

Salman Khan's UK tour might happen in August now

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan decided to postpone his much-anticipated United Kingdom tour, The Bollywood Big One, after the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.

27 Apr 2025

World

Titanic survivor's letter fetches record ₹3.4cr at UK auction

A historic letter written by Titanic survivor Colonel Archibald Gracie has been sold for a record-breaking £300,000 (around ₹3.4 crore) at a UK auction.

US announces 90-day visa-free entry for these 41 countries

The US has a Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for citizens of 41 countries, allowing them to enter the US without a visa for up to 90 days. The program is for tourists and business travelers.

27 Apr 2025

Google

DeepMind UK employees push to unionize over Google's defense ties

Around 300 employees of Google DeepMind, the AI division of the tech giant in London, are looking to unionize.

22 Apr 2025

Meghan Markle

Did Meghan Markle copy British author's work for Netflix's 'Pearl'?

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is facing plagiarism accusations from British children's author Mel Elliott.

17 Apr 2025

Google

Why Google has been sued for $6.6B in the UK

In a major development, Google is staring at a class action lawsuit in the UK, with damages potentially amounting to £5 billion ($6.6 billion).

16 Apr 2025

Scotland

Transgender women are not legally women, rules UK Supreme Court  

Judges at the United Kingdom Supreme Court have unanimously ruled that the term "woman" is defined by biological sex, not acquired gender, under equalities law.

16 Apr 2025

Scotland

'What's a woman?': UK Supreme Court to rule on definition 

The United Kingdom Supreme Court will rule on Wednesday in a legal dispute that focuses on the definition of a woman.

13 Apr 2025

World

UK woman arrested for 'stealing' her own daughters' iPads

A 50-year-old history teacher from the United Kingdom, Amanda Brown, was recently arrested on suspicion of theft. The whole thing started when she confiscated her daughters' iPads in a disagreement over parenting.

13 Apr 2025

World

Steelmaking in UK lives to see another day—after government intervention

The UK government has taken control of the operations of British Steel, owned by Chinese conglomerate Jingye, after passing emergency legislation through Parliament.

12 Apr 2025

BBC

Netflix's upcoming 'Pride and Prejudice' series: Cast, crew, thematic changes 

Netflix is all set to adapt Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice into a six-part limited series.

10 Apr 2025

Netflix

Netflix will hike its prices if UK increases levy

Netflix has announced plans to raise its subscription prices in the United Kingdom if a proposed 5% streaming levy comes into force.

09 Apr 2025

Vijay Mallya

Vijay Mallya's appeal against bankruptcy order in UK rejected

Indian business tycoon Vijay Mallya has lost his appeal against a bankruptcy order by London's High Court.

UK is developing AI to catch murderers before they strike

The UK government is working on a "murder prediction" program, using personal data to identify people who could be at risk of committing violent crimes.

08 Apr 2025

Health & Wellness

UK welcomes 1st baby born to woman with transplanted womb

In a historic medical milestone, the first woman in the UK with a transplanted womb has given birth to a baby girl.

01 Apr 2025

Social Media

Epstein, Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre given days to live 

Virginia Giuffre, a victim of Jeffrey Epstein and also an alleged victim of Prince Andrew's sexual abuse, has announced she is dying.

26 Mar 2025

Health & Wellness

Arthritis pain may soon be a thing of the past

A groundbreaking clinical trial is underway in the UK, which could revolutionize treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.

Shahana Goswami's 'Santosh' won't release in India after all

The critically acclaimed film Santosh, directed by British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri, has reportedly been refused release in India over the portrayal of police brutality, misogyny, and Islamophobia.

25 Mar 2025

France

World's safest, unsafest countries' list out; where does India rank 

Traveling can pose safety challenges in today's world, as highlighted by recent surveys on crime rates.

25 Mar 2025

Heathrow Airport

Airlines threaten to sue London's Heathrow Airport over shutdown losses

London's Heathrow Airport, was brought to a standstill on Friday after a fire at an electricity substation.

22 Mar 2025

Meta

Meta settles UK privacy case, halts personalized ads for user

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to stop personalized advertisements targeting a UK citizen.

20 Mar 2025

Chiranjeevi

Chiranjeevi honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by UK Parliament 

Indian cinema's megastar Chiranjeevi was recently honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the UK Parliament in London.

20 Mar 2025

Manchester United

UK government eager to expedite Manchester United's new stadium project

The UK government is keen to proceed with the construction of Manchester United's new stadium, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy has said.