United Kingdom: News
22 Dec 2020
NITI AayogNew coronavirus strain doesn't affect potential of vaccines, says government
The new strain of the coronavirus detected in the United Kingdom has no impact on the potential of emerging vaccines, the government said on Tuesday.
22 Dec 2020
PfizerCan prepare vaccine against mutated virus in 6 weeks: BioNTech
Ugur Sahin, the co-founder and CEO of the German drugmaker BioNTech, displayed confidence that their COVID-19 vaccine can work against the new strain of the coronavirus.
22 Dec 2020
IndiaStudents, families stuck in UK as India suspends flights
India's temporary suspension of all flights to and from the United Kingdom has impacted the travel plans of several Indian students who were hoping to travel home during the holiday season.
22 Dec 2020
IndiaNot out of control: WHO on new coronavirus strain
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday said that the new coronavirus strain found in the United Kingdom is not yet out of control and that the existing measures are enough to fight against it.
21 Dec 2020
IndiaIndia-UK flights suspended as Britain reports new coronavirus variant
India has decided to temporarily suspend all flights to and from the United Kingdom until December 31, the Ministry of Civil Aviation announced on Monday.
21 Dec 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Indian experts to meet over new coronavirus strain in UK
The top advisory body of the Union Health Ministry will meet on Monday to discuss the new variant of coronavirus, which has forced the United Kingdom to impose new restrictions during the holiday season and prompted other European nations to ban travel from the country.
19 Dec 2020
HollywoodIan 'Magneto' McKellen gets first COVID-19 vaccine dose, is 'euphoric'
Our very own metal-bending mutant Magneto has been given the power to fight coronavirus, thanks to the vaccine.
17 Dec 2020
Donald TrumpNow, UK and US are eyeing a mini trade deal
In its final days, the current United States administration, led by outgoing President Donald Trump, is trying to ink a mini trade deal with the United Kingdom that would reduce trade tariffs, reports BBC.
16 Dec 2020
Brexit'Narrow path' for agreement on Brexit deal exists: EU chief
After weeks of intensive talks on a post-Brexit deal, a "narrow path" for an agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union is now in view, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.
15 Dec 2020
PfizerModerna vaccine has 'no specific safety concerns,' says US regulator
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine has been found safe and effective, the United States Food and Drug Administration said in a report on Tuesday.
15 Dec 2020
Republic DayBoris Johnson accepts India's invite to be R-Day chief guest
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has accepted India's invitation to be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations in January next year.
08 Dec 2020
PfizerCOVID-19 vaccine: 90-year-old woman receives first Pfizer shot in UK
A 90-year-old woman in the United Kingdom has become the world's first person to receive the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech outside of clinical trials.
06 Dec 2020
PfizerPfizer seeks emergency approval for COVID-19 vaccine in India
United States-based pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has sought emergency approval for its COVID-19 vaccine from India's drug regulator.
02 Dec 2020
PfizerPutin orders Russian authorities to start mass COVID-19 vaccinations
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ordered authorities to start mass voluntary vaccinations for COVID-19.
02 Dec 2020
Narendra ModiIndia invites UK PM Boris Johnson as R-Day chief: Report
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been invited to be the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations in January next year, a report said on Wednesday.
02 Dec 2020
PfizerUK approves Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine; first doses expected next week
The United Kingdom on Wednesday gave emergency approval to Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the first Western country to allow mass immunization against the viral disease.
24 Nov 2020
Priti PatelCoronavirus: UK government extends work visas for Indian, foreign doctors
The coronavirus pandemic, which is ripping apart the globe, prompted the British government to extend work visas for foreign doctors and nurses, including those from India, for another year.
20 Nov 2020
EnglandThe Queen and Prince Philip mark 73rd wedding anniversary
The Queen of United Kingdom and her husband, Duke of Edinburgh have marked their 73rd wedding anniversary today.
10 Nov 2020
AppleFord EcoSport Active SUV breaks cover: Details here
American automaker Ford has launched a new Active variant of its EcoSport SUV in the United Kingdom.
05 Nov 2020
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareCiting COVID-19, China restricts entry of foreign nationals from India
China has restricted the entry of non-Chinese travelers from India, along with Belgium, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom, citing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
07 Oct 2020
JapanIn 14 countries, most people have unfavorable views toward China
China no longer evokes emotions of goodwill, at least among 14 advanced countries, that were surveyed by the US-based Pew Research Center. The findings of the research, published on Tuesday, showed China's unpopularity has reached historic highs in the last year.
09 Sep 2020
University of OxfordAstraZeneca halts coronavirus vaccine trial after volunteer falls ill
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca announced on Tuesday that it was halting late-stage trials of the coronavirus vaccine, developed in collaboration with the University of Oxford, after a volunteer fell ill.
06 Sep 2020
BirminghamMultiple people stabbed in UK's Birmingham; police declares 'major incident'
Multiple stabbings have been reported at the Birmingham city center in the United Kingdom, the police said on Sunday.
06 Aug 2020
AyodhyaAyodhya's Ram Temple ceremony viewed widely across the world
The live telecast of the Ram Temple ceremony in Ayodhya, which took place on Wednesday, was reportedly viewed widely across the world.
23 Jul 2020
United States of AmericaCoronavirus: Could this drug be the treatment we're looking for?
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread across the world, the search for a treatment or cure remains on.
02 Jul 2020
UniversityWhat is '#CancelYale'? Here's all you need to know
Over the past few weeks, there have been calls to "cancel" Yale University over its ties to slavery.
30 Jun 2020
Swine FluNew virus with 'pandemic potential' emerges in China
While the world is grappling with coronavirus, which originated in China, worrying details of a new virus have emerged.
13 Jun 2020
World Health OrganizationHealth Ministry adds loss of smell, taste to COVID-19 symptoms
The Health Ministry has expanded the list of symptoms of COVID-19 to include the loss of smell and taste.
09 Jun 2020
IndiaGlobally, the situation is worsening: WHO about coronavirus
In a development that should worry all countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday said the coronavirus situation was worsening globally, though some improvement was witnessed in Europe.
31 May 2020
Donald TrumpTrump postpones G7 Summit until September; invites India, Russia, others
United States President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he will be postponing the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) Summit. The US holds the presidency of the G7 this year.
27 May 2020
BBCBoris Johnson to face senior MPs amid Dominic Cummings row
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to be questioned by senior MPs at the Commons Liaison Committee for the first time since becoming PM.
21 May 2020
Donald TrumpHealthcare workers in UK begin COVID-19 hydroxychloroquine trial
Healthcare workers in the United Kingdom will begin taking hydroxychloroquine on Thursday as part of a trial to test the drug's efficacy in preventing COVID-19.
21 May 2020
World Health OrganizationCoronavirus cases cross 5 million globally; 'biggest one-day spike'
The number of coronavirus infections around the world has surpassed the 5 million mark, the latest figures suggested.
11 May 2020
ItalyCoronavirus: How European countries are easing the lockdown?
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Europe has been among the hardest-hit regions in the world.
09 Apr 2020
iOSGoogle makes Stadia free for limited period (not in India)
In a bid to help people beat quarantine blues, Google is opening Stadia, its online game streaming service, for a period of two months.
06 Apr 2020
Queen Elizabeth IICoronavirus: UK's PM Boris Johnson hospitalized; Queen Elizabeth addresses nation
Ten days after testing positive for coronavirus, United Kingdom's Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to a hospital in London, in what was called a "precautionary measure" by a Downing Street spokesperson.
30 Mar 2020
Donald TrumpUS won't pay for Harry and Meghan's protection, announces Trump
The security of former British royals, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle will not be funded by the United States government, President Donald Trump said on Sunday, confirming the news that the couple has shifted to Los Angeles from Canada.
27 Mar 2020
Prince CharlesCoronavirus: UK PM Boris Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus disease COVID-19.
13 Mar 2020
VirginiaWikiLeaks source Chelsea Manning ordered free from prison; fined $256,000
Former United States Army soldier Chelsea Manning was released from prison on Thursday on the orders of a federal court in Virginia.
09 Mar 2020
BiharThis London-based woman is running for CM in Bihar elections
On Sunday, International Women's Day, newspapers across Bihar were plastered with advertisements for a new woman-led political party, Plurals.
