London

Second arrest over Buckingham Palace sword attack

Earlier, a man wielding a four-foot sword and screaming "Allahu akbar" attacked three officers at a restricted area on Constitution Hill near Buckingham Palace.

Aug 27, 2017, 18:05 PM IST

Police arrest second man after Buckingham Palace sword attack

Police investigating Friday`s sword attack outside Buckingham Palace in London arrested a second man on Sunday, a statement said.

Aug 27, 2017, 15:50 PM IST

Man attacks police outside Buckingham Palace, terror probe launched

The man initially held on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) and assault on police has now been re- arrested under the UK's Terrorism Act 2000, the Metropolitan Police said.

Aug 26, 2017, 17:29 PM IST

Pakistani global drug-trafficking kingpin arrested in London

Hafeez, 58, is alleged to be the head of an organisation spanning Europe, Africa, Asia and North America, that produced and smuggled drugs including heroin, methamphetamine, or crystal meth, and ephedrine.

Aug 26, 2017, 16:18 PM IST

Man arrested after police attack outside Buckingham Palace

British police said they had arrested a man carrying a knife outside Buckingham Palace on Friday night.

Aug 26, 2017, 02:30 AM IST

Small fire at London rail station disrupts transport, no injuries

The station serves two London Underground lines, as well as an underground part of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) which connects central London with the east of the city.

Aug 23, 2017, 16:45 PM IST

Nawaz Sharif's wife Kulsoom Nawaz diagnosed with throat cancer: Aide

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's wife Kulsoom Nawaz has been diagnosed with throat cancer, PTI quoted an aide saying on Tuesday. 

Aug 22, 2017, 23:16 PM IST

Salman Khan in Britain after a decade

Superstar Salman Khan, who is in Britain for his Da-Bangg Tour, says he is visiting the country after a decade.

Aug 21, 2017, 14:21 PM IST

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari vows to step up fight against Boko Haram

Terrorists and criminals must be fought and destroyed relentlessly so that the majority of us can live in peace and safety.

Aug 21, 2017, 12:45 PM IST

'Buying homes in London cheaper on stronger rupee vs pound'

Indians bought homes in London at a 14 percent cheaper price during the March quarter than the year-ago period with the rupee gaining strength against the British pound, according to Knight Frank India.

Aug 17, 2017, 17:54 PM IST

In rare rebuke of Donald Trump, UK's Theresa May says leaders must condemn far-right views

The invitation to Trump to make a state visit to Britain sparked immediate controversy in Britain when the U.S. head of state announced his widely-criticised ban on travel from Muslim-majority countries just hours after May left the White House.

Aug 16, 2017, 19:12 PM IST

First-ever Freedom Run marks Independence Day in London

The runners, sporting 'India@70' T-shirts and waving tricolour glow sticks, kick-started a one-mile journey from the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the historic square in the heart of the British capital to India Place at the Indian High Commission in London.

Aug 15, 2017, 13:48 PM IST

London's iconic Big Ben to stop chiming for four years

The famous Big Ben is going to fall silent for four years for a crucial refurbishment project.

Aug 14, 2017, 14:59 PM IST

Davinder Singh Kang: Here's everything you need to know about Indian javelin thrower

If Kang manages to beat the odds and win a medal tomorrow night, he will become only the second Indian to do so after Anju Bobby George, who won bronze medal in women's long jump at the 2003 World Championships in Paris.

Aug 11, 2017, 21:21 PM IST

UK ex-policeman jailed for filming nudists from helicopter

The court heard that Pogmore, 51, was called the "team deviant" by colleagues, and was described as a "sex-obsessed air observer."

Aug 08, 2017, 19:18 PM IST

Kenya's Geoffrey ​Kirui wins men's world marathon

Kirui, this season's Boston marathon winner, clocked 2hr 08min 27sec for gold, 1min 22sec ahead of Ethiopian rival Tola.

Aug 06, 2017, 20:06 PM IST

Gay marriage only matter of time in Northern Ireland: Irish PM

The Republic of Ireland, a traditionally Catholic country, voted to allow same-sex marriage in a historic referendum in 2015.

Aug 05, 2017, 17:22 PM IST

As Usain Bolt gets ready for golden farewell, we look back at his most memorable quotes

The eight-time Olympic champion is on the verge of retirement. He is taking part in the ongoing World Athletics Championships after which he will be officially retired.

Aug 05, 2017, 13:46 PM IST

Usain Bolt retires: Here’s how 100 metres world record progressed over the years

It really is the showpiece, is the 100 metres sprinting, in the entire puzzle that track and field can be. And no man has run faster than Usain Bolt. Here is a lowdown on the key moments in the progression of one of the most amazing records in sport.

Aug 05, 2017, 12:48 PM IST

Usian Bolt eyes fourth 100 metres gold at World Championships

The big Jamaican has broken down on what it will take him to win the prestigious race for the fourth time in his career. Bolt has already won gold in the 100 metres in the championships before in 2009, 2013 and 2015.

Aug 04, 2017, 18:44 PM IST