Mumbai, Delhi practically COVID-free, we’re vigilant: India urges UK to review ban on travellers
“Mumbai, Delhi, big cities are practically free of COVID. But we can't rest on that situation because we are constantly vigilant, telling our citizens to take precautions so that we don't have a third wave,” Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla told UK officials.
Jul 25, 2021, 07:54 AM IST
UK health minister Sajid Javid tests COVID-19 positive despite being fully vaccinated
British health minister Sajid Javid tested positive for COVID-19 adding that his symptoms were mild.
Jul 17, 2021, 21:51 PM IST
Resurgence of virus in Russia, UK, national lockdown in Bangladesh: Centre cites global examples, warns people against flouting COVID-19 norms
The comments came in view of the viral videos and pictures of tourists thronging hills in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.
Jul 10, 2021, 09:10 AM IST
UK to end all COVID-19 lockdown measures, scientists call it 'dangerous'
Over a 100 scientists have warned the UK government against ending of all legal COVID-19 lockdown restrictions from July 19, calling it "dangerous and unethical" experiment.
Jul 08, 2021, 23:41 PM IST
Amazon asked to change Alexa’s name by parents in UK, here’s why
In response to the controversy, Amazon cleared that its voice assistant has been designed in such a way to reflect the qualities they value in humans. The ecommerce major also noted that it’s saddened by the experiences parents shared.
Jul 03, 2021, 15:40 PM IST
UK's classified defence documents found at bus stop: Report
Classified documents from Britain`s defence ministry containing details about a British warship and Russia`s potential reaction to its passage through the Black Sea have been found at a bus stop in southern England, the BBC reported on Sunday.
Jun 27, 2021, 17:26 PM IST
Oxford University will now explore Ivermectin for COVID-19 treatment in the UK
While the World Health Organization, and European and US regulators have recommended against using ivermectin in COVID-19 patients, it haa been used to treat the illness in some countries, including India.
Jun 23, 2021, 10:43 AM IST
COVID-19 third wave definitely underway in UK, says vaccine expert as it adds over 10,000 cases for third day
The vaccine expert said that the sooner they can get second doses into older people, the 'less of a hospitalisation' they'll see this time around.
Jun 20, 2021, 06:49 AM IST
Funds of Indians in Swiss banks jump over Rs 20,000 crore, highest in 13 years
Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks jumped to 2.55 billion Swiss francs (over Rs 20,700 crore) in 2020.
Jun 17, 2021, 20:58 PM IST
In UK, COVID-19 cases of Delta variant double every 11 days: Study
The number of people infected with coronavirus is increasing rapidly in England, doubling every 11 days, which coincides with the Delta variant of COVID-19 becoming dominant in the country, a new study reports.
Jun 17, 2021, 18:56 PM IST
12-metre long Minke whale washes up on beach in UK, people warned to stay away
A dead minke whale washed up on UK's Teeside coast sending the authorities scrambling with an advisory being issued asking people to stay away from the area until it is removed.
Jun 03, 2021, 17:09 PM IST
Black Lives Matter activist Sasha Johnson murder case: 5 suspects arrested
Five men aging between 17 to 28 years were arrested under suspicions of the attempted murder of UK's prominent Black Lives Matter activist Sasha Johnson.
May 27, 2021, 16:38 PM IST
UK Black Lives Matters activist Sasha Johnson in critical condition after being shot
Black Lives Matter activist Sasha Johnson was shot in the head in south London in the early hours of Sunday (May 23) and is in a critical condition.
May 24, 2021, 16:24 PM IST
Britain's PM Boris Johnson to marry his fiancee in summer of 2022
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson is all set to get married for the third time at the end of July 2022.
May 24, 2021, 09:05 AM IST
Two shots of AstraZeneca provide 85-90% efficacy against COVID-19, suggests UK data
Public Health England (PHE) said that the two doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may provide around 85% to 90% effectiveness against COVID-19 disease.
May 21, 2021, 10:29 AM IST
World leaders welcome Israel, Hamas ceasefire after 11 days of bloodshed
Israeli security cabinet on Thursday unanimously adopted Egypt's initiative for a bilateral unconditional ceasefire, which took effect at 23:00 GMT on Thursday (May 20).
May 21, 2021, 09:07 AM IST
UK to send 18-tonne oxygen generators, 1,000 ventilators to India amid COVID crisis
The United Kingdom is sending the world's largest cargo plane carrying three 18-tonne oxygen generators and 1,000 ventilators to India.
May 07, 2021, 21:28 PM IST
MEA S Jaishankar to address G7 summit virtually after Indian delegates in UK test COVID positive
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will address his G7 meeting virtually as a 'measure of abundant caution' after some members of the India delegation accompanying him to the UK tested COVID-19 positive.
May 05, 2021, 15:54 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi, British PM Boris Johnson discuss extradition of Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi
Mallya has been based in the UK since March 2016 and remains on bail on an extradition warrant executed three years ago by Scotland Yard. In May last year, the fugitive businessman lost his appeals in the British Supreme Court against his extradition to India to face money-laundering and fraud charges.
May 04, 2021, 22:01 PM IST
India is one of our most important partners, says UK high commissioner Alex Ellis
Ellis also highlighted the British assistance to India as it battles the second wave of COVID-19.
May 03, 2021, 08:25 AM IST
