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Meet RAF's 1st Sikh fighter pilot since WWII
Flight Lieutenant Arshdeep Singh Dang has made history as the first Sikh to graduate as a fighter pilot with the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force (RAF) since World War II.
Scientists to use Moon's far side for Big Bang clues
UK scientists are gearing up to use the Moon's far side as a unique vantage point to study the early universe.
Attacks on Indians living abroad increased sevenfold in 5 years
Attacks on Indians living abroad have increased nearly sevenfold in the last five years.
'The Office' actor Lucy Davis reveals she has 'incurable' cancer
Lucy Davis, known for her role as Dawn Tinsley in the original UK version of The Office, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with "incurable" breast cancer.
Trump hid in airport's catering cart amid Iran threat: Reports
A report by The Washington Post has revealed that a secret security operation was conducted last month to move US President Donald Trump out of Turkey to the United Kingdom after an Iranian threat to assassinate him.
'Harry Potter' fans reroute power cable to save Dobby's grave
In a surprising turn of events, Harry Potter fans have successfully diverted a multimillion-pound power link or cable between the United Kingdom and Ireland.
England's wasted medicines can fill 75 swimming pools per year
A recent estimate by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has revealed that the amount of wasted medicines in England is equivalent to filling 75 swimming pools every year.
UK issued over 500,000 visas to Indians in last year
The UK has issued more than 500,000 visas to Indian nationals in the year ending March 2026.
Vaccine wastage might become a thing of the past soon
UK scientists have successfully tested "fridge-free" vaccines on patients, a major breakthrough in the field of immunization.
Resham Fatma 1st acid attack survivor to win Chevening Scholarship
Resham Fatma, an acid attack survivor from India, has made history by becoming the first of her kind to receive the prestigious Chevening Scholarship.
Xbox prices surge across EU and UK
Microsoft has announced a significant price hike for its Xbox consoles in the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK).
This UK government agency has suffered a data breach
The UK Government Investments (UKGI), the public body responsible for managing state investments in companies such as Channel 4 and the Post Office, has suffered a data breach.
Legendary mountaineer Nimsdai Purja dies in avalanche
Legendary mountaineer Nirmal "Nimsdai" Purja has died after an avalanche hit Broad Peak, the 12th highest mountain in the world.
Shocker! BP is selling its North Sea oil, gas business
UK oil and gas giant BP has announced the sale of its North Sea business, marking the end of over 60 years of production in the region.
Trump paused Iran military strikes to give diplomatic talks room
United States President Donald Trump has paused military strikes on Iran to give room for diplomatic talks.
Jeff Bezos has invested in this £2B UK AI start-up
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, and the UK government have invested in a £2 billion British artificial intelligence (AI) start-up called CuspAI.
Andy Burnham takes over as UK's next prime minister
Andy Burnham will officially become the United Kingdom's Prime Minister on Monday.
Bank of England won't offer loans to these bondholders anymore
The Bank of England has announced a ban on accepting bonds linked to thermal coal for key loan arrangements.
India-UK trade deal kicks in: Here's what gets cheaper
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has come into effect today.
UK may impose overnight social media curfew for teens
The British government has announced plans to introduce a default overnight curfew on social media apps for teenagers aged 16 and 17.
EU, UK impose fresh sanctions on Russia over cyberattacks
The European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) have announced their first joint cyber sanctions package against Russia.
Why UK shut down its largest community solar farm
UK's largest community solar project has been temporarily shut down by the government's energy system operator.
UK lists Iran's IRGC as terrorist organization
The United Kingdom will designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, the Home Office announced on monday after years of political debate over the matter.
India-UK trade deal begins on July 15: What's getting cheaper?
India and the United Kingdom have signed a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which will come into effect from July 15.
Worrying: Heatwaves have killed over 2,700 people in the UK
A recent study has revealed that over 2,700 people lost their lives during the UK's unprecedented heatwaves in May and June.
Indian professionals in UK to save 25% on social security
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has announced that Indian professionals working in the UK on temporary assignments of up to five years will no longer lose nearly 25% of their salary to the UK's social security system.
India-UK trade deal: Centre unveils import process for UK cars
India has unveiled the procedure for importers to seek government approval and avail quota-based concessional import duties on passenger cars and goods vehicles from the UK.
ChatGPT can now build and host websites
OpenAI has introduced a new feature called 'ChatGPT Sites,' which allows users to create, preview, publish, and share interactive websites and lightweight apps.
How NHS plans to use AI in its app
The National Health Service (NHS) is set to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its app.
Is OpenAI serious about its £30B UK data center project?
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, had announced plans for Stargate UK, a multi-billion-pound data center project in the United Kingdom.
British Medical Association plans to fire 33% of its workforce
The British Medical Association (BMA) is considering laying off up to a third of its workforce as part of a major restructuring plan.
Nearly 60% of adults back social media ban for under-16s
A recent survey by the Pew Research Center has revealed that nearly 60% of American adults support a ban on social media use for those under 16 years.
Kate Middleton climbs Britain's highest peaks for cancer patients
Kate Middleton, aka Catherine, the Princess of Wales, completed the Three Peaks Challenge in support of the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
AI smart glasses are helping students cheat on exams
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is changing the game in education, especially when it comes to exams.
BBC ends long wave radio service after nearly a century
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has shut down its long wave radio service, a platform that has been in operation for nearly a century.
How Indian businesses can leverage benefits of UK trade deal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has announced a major initiative to help Indian businesses leverage the benefits of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
How harmful is screen time for toddlers?
A new landmark study has warned against the potential long-term health risks and reduced quality of life associated with screen time for babies and toddlers under two years.
Why UK has banned some Calvin Klein, Adidas ads
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned advertisements from fashion giants Calvin Klein, Adidas, and Uniqlo.
AI models capable of cyberattacks months away, says Five Eyes
A coalition of international intelligence agencies has warned that advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models capable of launching major cyberattacks could be just months away.
AI law firm wins UK court case for 1st time
In a historic first, an artificial intelligence (AI) law firm has won a case in a UK court.