Don't give asylum to fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya: India urges UK
India on Thursday requested the United Kingdom not to consider any request for asylum by fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya as there appeared to be no ground for his persecution in the country.
Jun 11, 2020, 22:21 PM IST
Drunk driver, who ran over his stepmother three times in a row at wedding in UK, jailed for six years
A 37-year-old man who was arrested for running over his stepmother, Kathryn Ashman, three times in a row at a hotel car parking following a fight at a family wedding in August last year, has been jailed for six years.
Jun 11, 2020, 21:39 PM IST
UK Eurofighter Typhoons intercept Russian Sukhoi Su-27s, IL-20 spy plane over Baltic Sea
Eurofighter Typhoon fighters of the United Kingdom's 6 Squadron intercepted a group of Russian warplanes over the Baltic Sea on Thursday (June 4, 2020). Russian Ilyushin IL-20 COOT A intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft and two Sukhoi Su-27 combat jets flying over the Baltic Sea faced the Eurofighter Typhoons which had been launched from a military base as part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Air Policing mission.
Jun 08, 2020, 17:32 PM IST
Queen Elizabeth II rides horse in first lockdown sighting in UK
Wearing a colourful headscarf and smartly dressed in a tweed jacket, jodhpurs, white gloves and boots, the Queen can be seen riding to enjoy the pleasant sunny weather.
Jun 01, 2020, 17:26 PM IST
Smoking, COPD linked with higher death risk from COVID-19: Study
The researchers from the University College London in the UK noted that an estimated 251 million people worldwide are affected by COPD.
May 12, 2020, 14:38 PM IST
World War II Victory Day: Britain commemorates 75th anniversary with tributes to 87,000 Indian martyrs
With 2.5 million men, the Indian Army of the Second World War during the British Raj era in the 1940s was the largest volunteer Army in history.
May 08, 2020, 22:11 PM IST
UK's World War II hero Captain Tom Moore celebrates 100th birthday by collecting Rs 290 crore to fight coronavirus
Although Captain Tom Moore takes the help of Walking Frame to stand up, he walked 100 steps to prove that physical difficulties can never become an obstacle to achieve a goal.
May 01, 2020, 00:20 AM IST
UK to deploy 7 more flights to evacuate COVID-19 stranded British travellers from India
All the new flights are between Amritsar and London to cater to the thousands still stranded in Punjab, with a daily flight planned every day between May 5 and 11.
Apr 30, 2020, 20:13 PM IST
Arsenal players set to return to training under strict coronavirus measures
An Arsenal spokesperson said that the player will be allowed to do practice at London Colney ground on Monday, but they have to abide by government coronavirus regulations.
Apr 26, 2020, 13:11 PM IST
Queen marks low-key 94th birthday amid lockdown
Buckingham Palace released special images and videos on social media to reflect the milestones of the monarch's reign and also of her as a young Princess Elizabeth playing in the palace gardens to celebrate the occasion.
Apr 21, 2020, 16:22 PM IST
China must answer hard questions about virus outbreak: United Kingdom
Britain and its allies will ask tough questions of China over the coronavirus outbreak, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Thursday (April 17), adding "we can't have business as usual after this crisis".
Apr 17, 2020, 09:08 AM IST
UK PM Boris Johnson discharged from hospital, says medics saved his life
Johnson, 55, was taken to St Thomas` Hospital in central London on April 5, suffering from persistent symptoms of the disease caused by the new coronavirus. On April 6 he was moved into intensive care, where he remained until April 9.
Apr 12, 2020, 21:11 PM IST
Wage cuts can happen in the near future for England: Chris Woakes
The ECB had earlier announced that no professional cricket will be played before May 28 and are working out a calendar for the season upon resumption in June.
UK accepts India's appeal against closure of Ambedkar memorial in north London
The minister had recovered the appeal in the case last September after the memorial faced closure due to an alleged breach of planning norms for the residential area.
Mar 14, 2020, 08:57 AM IST
Commonwealth links and a wealth of knowledge
A distinguishing feature of the Commonwealth is that it not just a network of governments, but a family of interconnected networks.
Mar 09, 2020, 15:40 PM IST
India becomes 5th largest economy, overtakes UK, France: Report
India's real GDP growth, however, it said is expected to weaken for the third straight year from 7.5 per cent to 5 per cent.
Feb 18, 2020, 10:17 AM IST
Brexit law to return to parliament before Christmas: Deputy Finance Minister Sunak
Prime Minister Boris Johnson intends to bring back Brexit legislation to parliament before Christmas, deputy finance minister Rishi Sunak said on Sunday.
Dec 15, 2019, 18:07 PM IST
United Kingdom votes to decide the fate of Brexit, again
Voters go to the polls on Thursday in an election that will pave the way for Brexit under Prime Minister Boris Johnson or propel Britain towards another referendum that could ultimately reverse the decision to leave the European Union.
Dec 12, 2019, 06:50 AM IST
Britain's PM Boris Johnson says election race not over yet
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told his supporters not to be complacent before a Dec. 12 general election that he is forecast to win, saying the race was not over yet.
Dec 08, 2019, 18:46 PM IST
London Bridge cordoned off after stabbing incident, several injured; man detained by police
Witnesses told British media that the police arrived quickly at the scene soon after shots were heard.
Nov 29, 2019, 20:33 PM IST
