NRIs hail PM Narendra Modi's UK trip
Prominent NRIs based in Britain have welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to that country beginning Thursday, a statement said.
Nov 11, 2015, 17:25 PM IST
UK PM tables demands for staying in EU
Britain's prime minister appealed to doubters at home and in other EU capitals on Tuesday to embrace his attempt to reform the 28 member bloc as a chance to boost prosperity rather than writing it off as "Mission Impossible." David Cameron, under pressure after overseeing what critics see as a lacklustre start to the renegotiation of Britain's ties with the European Union before a referendum, used a speech to offer the most detail yet on where he wants change.
Nov 11, 2015, 09:10 AM IST
David Cameron greets Indian diaspora on Diwali
Describing Diwali as a "great moment" in Britain's national calendar, Prime Minister David Cameron today greeted the Indian diaspora and lauded the community for their "incredible" contribution to the UK.
Nov 10, 2015, 23:25 PM IST
PM to explore more avenues of economic co-op during UK visit
Modi will have wide-ranging talks with his counterpart David Cameron.
Nov 10, 2015, 21:49 PM IST
UK visit aimed at strengthening ties with traditional friend: PM Modi
Ahead of the visit, PM Modi exuded confidence that his trip will deepen bilateral ties in a range of areas.
Nov 10, 2015, 19:07 PM IST
David Cameron says Britain can survive outside EU
Britain can survive outside of Europe.
Nov 09, 2015, 19:00 PM IST
Queen may face legal challenge over Koh-i-noor
The Koh-i-Noor, which means "mountain of light", was once the largest cut diamond in the world and had been passed down from one ruling dynasty to another in India.
Nov 08, 2015, 22:30 PM IST
British PM David Cameron pledges faster internet by 2020
British Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged that the entire nation will have access to a faster broadband connection by 2020, the media reported on Saturday.
Nov 07, 2015, 16:47 PM IST
Obama, Cameron say bomb may have caused Egypt plane crash
The Islamic State (IS) jihadist group has claimed responsibility for the disaster, in which the jet crashed minutes after taking off.
Nov 06, 2015, 17:57 PM IST
Egypt president defends security laws ahead of UK visit
"There is a real roadmap for democracy in Egypt," Sisi told BBC television ahead of his visit.
Nov 05, 2015, 05:19 AM IST
Egypt's Abdel Fattah al-Sisi calls for NATO help in Libya 'vacuum'
Libya has descended into chaos since longtime dictator Gaddafi was ousted in 2011.
Nov 04, 2015, 10:40 AM IST
British PM Cameron warned against Syria airstrikes
An influential parliamentary committee in Britain has warned David Cameron against pressing ahead with a vote on UK airstrikes against the IS in Syria.
Nov 03, 2015, 21:27 PM IST
Britain's David Cameron warned off air strikes in Syria
Cameron wants to extend Britain's current involvement in US-led air strikes on targets in Iraq into Syria.
Nov 03, 2015, 10:50 AM IST
Britain likely to publish Iraq Inquiry in June or July next year
Britain is likely to publish the findings of its long-awaited Iraq Inquiry, in June or July of 2016, Chair of the Inquiry Sir John Chilcot said in a letter published on Thursday to British Prime Minister David Cameron.
Oct 30, 2015, 02:17 AM IST
Queen Elizabeth II set to host lunch for PM Modi
A lunch with Queen Elizabeth II is part of the hectic schedule of PM Narendra Modi's maiden visit to the UK next month.
Oct 29, 2015, 19:58 PM IST
David Cameron govt under pressure over welfare cuts for poor
British Prime Minister David Cameron's government faced a growing row Sunday over plans to cut welfare payments for low-income workers on the eve of a highly sensitive vote in parliament.
Oct 25, 2015, 23:07 PM IST
UK police raid Tiananmen survivor's home over Xi protest
British police arrested a survivor of the Tiananmen Square crackdown and raided his home after he stepped out in front of Chinese President Xi Jinping's motorcade, police and campaigners said on Friday.
Oct 23, 2015, 19:18 PM IST
China's Xi visits Premier League superpower Manchester City
Chinese President Xi Jinping blew the final whistle on his state visit to Britain on Friday with a day out at the English Premier League leaders Manchester City.
Oct 23, 2015, 19:11 PM IST
Welcomed with pomp and protests, China's Xi hails ties with Britain
Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed the "brighter future" of close ties with Britain on Tuesday at the start of a pomp-laden visit that should seal more than $46 billion of deals but drew criticism from rights campaigners.
Oct 21, 2015, 10:13 AM IST
David Cameron hires Alibaba's Jack Ma to advise him on business
One of China's top businessmen, Alibaba founder Jack Ma, has been appointed by British Prime Minister David Cameron to advise him on business, Downing Street said Monday.
Oct 19, 2015, 23:10 PM IST
