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PM Narendra Modi is one of the most powerful persons on planet: UK lawmaker Karan Bilimoria

Narendra Modi sold tea at his father's tea stall at a railway station in Gujarat. Today he is one of the most powerful people on this planet as Prime Minister of India, said the UK MP.

Jan 20, 2023, 20:02 PM IST

UK PM Rishi Sunak apologizes for not wearing seatbelt in back-of-car campaign video

UK PM Says Sorry: UK PM's spokesperson said, "The prime minister believes everyone should wear a seatbelt."."It was an error of judgment, he removed it for a short period of time to film a clip, which you`ve seen, but he accepts that was a mistake," he added.

Jan 20, 2023, 07:04 AM IST

British rail workers go on strike AGAIN, half of trains in UK not operational

Transport Secretary Mark Harper urged union leaders to come to the negotiating table and said the government has offered a “very fair pay offer”.

Jan 04, 2023, 07:41 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi speaks with King Charles III of UK, discusses climate action, G20 presidency

The Prime Minister briefed the king on India's priorities for its G20 Presidency, including the propagation of digital public goods. "He also explained the relevance of Mission LiFE - Lifestyle for Environment, through which India seeks to promote environmentally sustainable lifestyles," the PMO said.

Jan 03, 2023, 20:57 PM IST

UK passport staff goes on strike, travellers warned of delays at International Airports

More than 1,000 UK employees have walked out, affecting passport control desks at Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, and Glasgow airports.

Dec 23, 2022, 22:16 PM IST

‘Fugitives are NOT ABOVE the process’: CBI after UK court orders Nirav Modi's extradition to India

Nirav Modi Extradition Case: The High Court of London (United Kingdom) on Wednesday dismissed the appeal of Nirav Modi, who is wanted in India to face money laundering and fraud cases.

Nov 10, 2022, 09:02 AM IST

Suella Braverman, Indian-origin UK Home Minister calls migrant crisis 'invasion', faces heat

Indian-origin UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman on Monday said that migrants have launched an "invasion on our southern coast". "Let`s stop pretending that they are all refugees in distress.

Nov 01, 2022, 18:07 PM IST

Dalai Lama congratulates Rishi Sunak on appointment as UK PM

Dalai Lama congratulated the newly appointed UK prime minister Rishi Sunak and wished him "every success" in "challenges that lie ahead".

Oct 25, 2022, 19:56 PM IST

UK PM Rishi Sunak pays a visit to King Charles in an all Range Rover convoy: WATCH

Newly elected UK PM Rishi Sunak was seen using a convoy full of Range Rovers as he made his visit to Buckingham Palace to meet King Charles III in London.

Oct 25, 2022, 16:51 PM IST

UK PM designate Rishi Sunak arrives at Buckingham Palace in London to meet King Charles III - Watch

With Rishi Sunak being the prime minister of the United Kingdom, it will be the first time a non-white will occupy the position of head of government in the UK. 

Oct 25, 2022, 16:19 PM IST

'Rishi Sunak in UK, Kamala Harris in US, now India needs to... ': P Chidambaram takes a dig at BJP

Rishi Sunak, 42, a Conservative party politician who is of Indian descent, will be the next Prime Minister of the UK. However, intense politics has begun in India over Sunak's rise with non-BJP parties taking a dig at the ruling NDA dispensation over its alleged "majoritarianism".

Oct 25, 2022, 12:30 PM IST

Rishi Sunak to take charge as UK PM after meeting King Charles today

Rishi Sunak swearing-in: Rishi Sunak, who describes himself as a “proud Hindu”, is the UK's first Prime Minister of South Asian heritage and the youngest for more than 200 years at the age of 42. His victory on Diwali has resonated among the Indian diaspora groups across the UK, who have hailed it as a “historic moment” in British social history.

Oct 25, 2022, 10:09 AM IST

‘UK has accepted ethnic minority as its PM BUT we are…’: Mehbooba Mufti TAUNTS Centre

The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said, “while India rightly celebrates Sunak's elevation, it should also serve as a reminder that Britain has accepted an ethnic minority member as its premier but we are still shackled by divisive and discriminatory laws like NRC and CAA."

Oct 25, 2022, 07:13 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi congratulates UK PM-designate Rishi Sunak, says THIS to him

Rishi Sunak has become the youngest Prime Minister of the United Kingdom as he takes over 10 downing street at the age of 42 years.

Oct 24, 2022, 21:34 PM IST

As 'Punjabi-Munda' Rishi Sunak wins UK PM race, desis' chest swell with pride. Read reax here

"We have always been hearing this that England gave this to India, gave that, but for the first time India is going to give something to England," Zirakpur local told ANI.

Oct 24, 2022, 20:38 PM IST

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak elected as UK's new Prime Minister

Taking over 10 Downing Street, Indian Origin Rishi Sunak has become the youngest Prime Minister of United Kingdom at the age of 42 years.

Oct 24, 2022, 19:00 PM IST

Indian origin Rishi Sunak declares candidacy to be new UK PM

Indian-origin former chancellor Rishi Sunak formally declared his candidacy to contest the Conservative Party leadership election to replace Liz Truss as British Prime Minister and fix the economy.

Oct 23, 2022, 15:54 PM IST

Work From Pub is a new trend; From unlimited drinks to lunch, here's what bars offering

Indians find WFH to be quite alluring because they may escape the commute to work. The average travel time across the globe is 65 minutes.

Oct 14, 2022, 13:43 PM IST

UK on verge of recession as GDP sinks further, PM Liz Truss promises to speed up economic growth

UK economy shrank 0.3% in 3 months to August this year. Inflation observed in the country is troubling the citizens. PM Liz Truss and finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng promised to speed up economic growth

Oct 13, 2022, 11:47 AM IST

SHOCKING! Uber charges passenger Rs 32 lakh for 15 minute cab ride, Here's WHY?

A 22-year-old named Oliver Kaplan from Manchester, England, was billed a whopping amount of around Rs 32 lakh, but the situation was rectified, and he received his money back after a complaint.

Oct 08, 2022, 20:51 PM IST