Great Britain

'Will work day in, day out for the British people': Rishi Sunak, first Indian-origin UK PM

In his first address to the people after being named Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak said it was the "Greatest privilege of my life...Will work day in and out to deliver".

Oct 25, 2022, 06:22 AM IST

Royal Guard near Queen Elizabeth II's coffin FAINTS after standing motionless for hours - WATCH

Royal Guard near Queen Elizabeth II's coffin FAINTS: The guard in question was standing at the foot of the late monarch’s casket at Westminster Hall, holding a ceremonial staff, when he suddenly fainted and fell forwards to the floor at around 1 am. Two other police officials immediately rushed to his aid and live footage of the broadcast was interrupted while the guard was checked. 

Sep 15, 2022, 18:01 PM IST

'This country is number one threat': Rishi Sunak promises tough measures if elected UK PM

Rishi Sunak has said that he would close all 30 Confucius Institutes in the UK, the highest number in the world. 

Jul 25, 2022, 16:37 PM IST

Davis Cup 2021: Germany thrash Great Britain, advances to semi-finals

The German pair Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz defeated British teammates Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski 7-6 (10), 7-6 (5) after the best-of-three tie was level following the two singles to book a spot in the semi-finals of the Davis Cup 2021.

Dec 01, 2021, 11:11 AM IST

Watch: Players in tears after India lose bronze match to Great Britain at Tokyo Olympics

India put up a very spirited fight against Great britain in the bronze medal match at the Tokyo Olympics, but victory went to the other side.

Aug 06, 2021, 10:39 AM IST

America loves India, Donald Trump responds to 'friend' PM Narendra Modi for I-Day greetings

PM Modi had on Saturday congratulated President Trump and the people of the US on the country's 244th Independence Day.

Jul 05, 2020, 09:41 AM IST

Hockey India names 33 probables for Junior Men's national coaching camp

The tournament will see Belgium, Germany, Great Britain, Argentina, Austria, the Netherlands, Spain along with India vie for the top honours.

May 11, 2019, 18:41 PM IST

La Liga to sponsor Davis Cup in latest cross-sport venture

Founded in 1900, the Davis Cup is the largest annual international team competition in sport, but has suffered as a spectacle since many top players began opting out.

Feb 01, 2019, 15:21 PM IST

Arsene Wenger hopes Britain-Russia tensions don’t affect Arsenal-CSKA Moscow tie

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on Wednesday he hoped "complicated" political relations between Britain and Russia would not spill onto the football field when his side face CSKA Moscow in a European tie in London.

Apr 04, 2018, 23:10 PM IST

WATCH: Usain Bolt limps out with cramp in final race of his career at IAAF World Championships

And just when it seemed Bolt was catching up the hosts, he limped down the track as he had pulled a cramp on his left hamstring, sat down agonising in pain as Great Britain roared away with the gold. The USA finished second, followed by Japan. Bolt sat there, tears rolled down his eyes as his teammates ran to console him.

Aug 13, 2017, 09:06 AM IST

Usain Bolt fails to strike in his final race, goes down with cramp in 4×100m relay

Bolt missed out on his bid to retain his 100m title earlier in the week, losing out to Gatlin and silver medallist Christian Coleman, who ran relay anchor for the Americans on Saturday.

Aug 13, 2017, 06:49 AM IST

British PM May accepts voters are tired of 'austerity': Report

 British Prime Minister Theresa May has accepted that voters` patience with austerity is at an end, the Times of London newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing unidentified sources. 

Jun 13, 2017, 14:39 PM IST

FIH's Hockey Pro League to kick off in January 2019

The teams that did not make the final selection for the men's League were Ireland, Malaysia and Spain, whilst those not chosen for the women's League were Belgium, Ireland, Italy, Japan and Spain women.

Jun 12, 2017, 00:12 AM IST

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup : Great Britain's 3-2 win over New Zealand boosts India's chances of reaching final

It is the one-goal advantage India had in number of goals scored in four outings that placed them in the second place in the round-robin league standings.

May 05, 2017, 17:45 PM IST

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: Great Britain overtake India after beating Malaysia

Great Britain's match-winner came from a penalty stroke conversion by Alan Forsyth in the 26th minute.

May 02, 2017, 20:28 PM IST

Davis Cup: Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro hopes to be fit for 'dream' final

Argentina have been finalists four times in the past 10 years and will attempt to win their first Davis Cup.

Sep 20, 2016, 23:13 PM IST

Davis Cup: Argentina beat champions Britain, play Croatia in final

Argentina, who have been finalists four times in the past 10 years, will attempt to win their first Davis Cup when they travel to Croatia from November 25-27.

Sep 19, 2016, 00:01 AM IST

Olympic Games: Mo Farah defends men's 10,000m in dramatic final

Farah tumbled in the 10th lap after being clipped by American training partner Galen Rupp.
 

Aug 14, 2016, 06:48 AM IST

Over one million sign UK petition for second EU vote

More than a million people have signed a petition calling for a second referendum, after "Leave" voters won a shock victory to pull Britain out of the European Union.

Jun 25, 2016, 16:04 PM IST

Barack Obama says he respects Britain's decision to leave EU

US President Barack Obama said on Friday he respected Britain`s vote to leave the European Union, and that the United States` relationship with Britain would endure.

Jun 24, 2016, 19:25 PM IST