United Kingdom: News

15 May 2023

England

5 interesting facts about the Kohinoor diamond

The Kohinoor diamond, famous for being one of the largest cut diamonds globally and for the ongoing debate over its ownership, is making headlines once again.

08 May 2023

Vipul Amrutlal Shah

'The Kerala Story' to release in UK, France soon: Report

The Kerala Story has become a talking point for both the tinsel town and netizens.

07 May 2023

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja

Sonam Kapoor's special coronation concert outfit created by 2 designers

Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor Ajuha is all set for her spoken word performance at the coronation concert for the newly-crowned King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Sunday.

28 Apr 2023

Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak's mother-in-law claims her daughter made him prime minister

United Kingdom (UK) PM Rishi Sunak's mother-in-law and Padma Shri awardee Sudha Murty has claimed that her daughter, Akshata Murty, made her husband a prime minister.

26 Apr 2023

Microsoft

UK's competition watchdog stops Microsoft from buying Activision

In a massive blow to Microsoft, UK's competition watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has blocked its $69 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard.

20 Apr 2023

London

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.

18 Apr 2023

WhatsApp

Why are WhatsApp, Signal at odds with UK's new legislation

We know WhatsApp and Signal as rival messaging platforms. Now, they have joined forces with other messaging platforms to openly challenge a proposed UK legislation.

11 Apr 2023

Pets

Can your dog become an alcoholic? Possibly.

The idea of dogs drinking alcohol may seem far-fetched, but it is a reality that can't be ignored.

10 Apr 2023

Khalistani

'Baseless': India denies halting UK trade talks after Khalistan attacks

India on Monday rubbished reports that it halted trade discussions with the United Kingdom over the attacks at the Indian consulate by Khalistani supporters in London.

03 Apr 2023

Celebrity

Everything about 'My Neighbor Totoro' which won 6 Olivier Awards

My Neighbor Totoro won big at the recently concluded Olivier Awards, on Sunday. The theatrical adaptation by the Royal Shakespeare Company is taken from Studio Ghibli's fantasy film of the same name.

30 Mar 2023

Lalit Modi

Lalit Modi threatens to sue Rahul Gandhi: Know why

The former head of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Lalit Modi, on Thursday threatened to sue Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his "Modi surname" remarks and allegations leveled by the disqualified MP's associates that the 59-year-old businessman is a "fugitive of justice."

27 Mar 2023

Celebrity

BFI admits to systemic racism after Faisal A Qureshi's complaint

Systemic racism has been a prevalent thing across film industries and in the recent past, many have called out film bodies for the same.

25 Mar 2023

Bollywood

Bombay Jayashri's family shares health update after brain aneurysm reports

Carnatic singer Bombay Jayashri—who is currently in Liverpool, United Kingdom, due to work commitments—was found unconscious in her hotel room, it was reported on Friday evening.

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

Salman Khan

Salman Khan murder threat email: UK link found

The threat email sent to actor-producer Salman Khan is linked to a phone number in the UK, revealed Mumbai Police on Thursday.

23 Mar 2023

British Government

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

Delhi

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.

'Absolutely unacceptable': US condemns attack on Indian consulate by pro-Khalistanis

The United States (US) on Monday condemned the attack on the Indian Consulate General in San Francisco, saying the vandalism was "absolutely unacceptable," reported PTI.

20 Mar 2023

Air India

'Worst flight experience': UN diplomat flags Air India's poor services

Air India has come under criticism once again amid repeated on-flight incidents.

Rahul Gandhi overstepped democratic limits, must be sent packing: Nadda

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Jagat Prakash Nadda on Sunday said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has allegedly overstepped all limits of democracy.

18 Mar 2023

TikTok

TikTok's existential crisis: What is the app's future

TikTok is facing an existential crisis. The world's most popular app is under political pressure from left, right, and center.

17 Mar 2023

Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till March 20 amid ruckus

The proceedings at Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have been adjourned until March 20 amid an uproar over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks on Indian democracy in the United Kingdom (UK).

17 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi

BJP wants Rahul Gandhi suspended from Lok Sabha: Here's why

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey called for a special parliamentary committee on Wednesday to probe Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's "contemptuous" comments during his trip to the United Kingdom (UK). Gandhi had attacked the Centre on several issues during his visit.

16 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi

Hope to speak on UK remarks in Parliament: Rahul Gandhi

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has said he hoped he would be allowed to speak in the Parliament on Friday, reported ANI.

16 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi

'Didn't speak against India': Rahul Gandhi amid UK remarks row

Senior Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that he did not say anything against India during his United Kingdom (UK) visit earlier this month, reported Hindustan Times.

15 Mar 2023

Mallikarjun Kharge

'No question of apology': Kharge tells BJP over Rahul's remarks

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said there was no question of an apology over MP Rahul Gandhi's remarks in the United Kingdom (UK), reported PTI.

15 Mar 2023

Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak's family breaks law by letting dog off leash

After facing criticism for violating lockdown and traffic laws, United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has found himself in legal trouble again. This time, because of his dog.

14 Mar 2023

Trinamool Congress

TMC backs Rahul Gandhi amid uproar over remarks in UK 

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sougata Ray on Tuesday showed support for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is being criticized for allegedly insulting India during his United Kingdom (UK) visit a week ago, reported NDTV.

10 Mar 2023

WhatsApp

WhatsApp threatens to exit the UK over Online Safety Bill

WhatsApp's head, Will Cathcart, said the company will leave the UK if forced to weaken its encryption policies under the country's upcoming Online Safety Bill.

09 Mar 2023

Rajasthan

Rajasthan minister's son hits out at RaGa for London remarks

Congress leader and former party chief, Rahul Gandhi, has come under fire for his remarks in the United Kingdom (UK) against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Indian government.

08 Mar 2023

Rishi Sunak

UK announces 'illegal migration bill'; PM Rishi Sunak warns migrants  

United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday announced bringing a strict and controversial law the "Illegal Migration Bill" against illegal migrants coming from different countries. It will likely block them from seeking asylum or citizenship.

08 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi

'Speak up, protect democracy': Rahul Gandhi to Indians in UK

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi concluded his week-long visit to the United Kingdom (UK) on Tuesday with an in-conversation session at the Chatham House think tank in London.

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.

07 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi

Opposition's mics often silenced in Parliament: Rahul to British MPs

Talking to British MPs in the Houses of Parliament complex in London on Monday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that functioning microphones in the Lok Sabha are often muted to silence opposition leaders.

02 Mar 2023

Prince Harry

King Charles evicts Prince Harry, Meghan from UK home: Report

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, have been asked to vacate Frogmore Cottage, their main residence in Britain, the couple's spokesperson said, as per AP.

Jaishankar replies to UK counterpart's BBC I-T 'survey' query 'firmly'

The Minister of External Affairs (MEA) S Jaishankar "firmly" responded to his United Kingdom counterpart, James Cleverly, on Wednesday when he brought up the "survey" at British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) offices in Mumbai and Delhi by the Income Tax Department.

27 Feb 2023

Rishi Sunak

UK: Sunak to 'give everything' to reach new Brexit deal

United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday vowed to "give everything" he has to fix the remaining Brexit problems and also reach a new agreement to resolve the troublesome Northern Ireland Protocol with the European Union (EU).

22 Feb 2023

Workplace

World's biggest 4-day work week trial yields 'breakthrough' results

Offices with shorter working hours are seeing an uptick in employee productivity.