Allahabad HC directs Centre to decide on Rahul Gandhi's dual citizenship row by April 21
Mar 24, 2025, at 09:08 pm
Lucknow/IBNS: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has given the Home Ministry four weeks, until April 21, to decide on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's dual citizenship, media reports said.
'Strongly condemn': UK foreign office on S Jaishankar's security breach in London
Mar 06, 2025, at 09:50 pm
London/IBNS: The UK Foreign Office has 'strongly condemned' the security breach incident of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in London, and warned that "any attempt to intimidate and threaten" is unacceptable, media reports said.
India, UK ink collaboration in telecom, AI, space technology
Feb 21, 2025, at 04:31 pm
Indian Telecom Secretary Neeraj Mittal visited the United Kingdom to engage with its Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and explore opportunities for collaboration in next-generation telecommunications, artificial intelligence, and space technology.
Narendra Modi describes Rishi Sunak as a 'great friend' of India
Feb 19, 2025, at 12:13 am
Indian PM Narendra Modi described his former British counterpart Rishi Sunak as a 'great friend' of India during their meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday.
UK government launches Trump-style 'blitz' on illegal migrants, Indian restaurants targetted
Feb 11, 2025, at 09:49 am
The UK government has launched a massive 'blitz', targeting Indian restaurants, nail bars, convenience stores and car washes which employ illegal migrants, just days after President Donald Trump-led US government launched a massive crackdown on immigration, media reports said.
Forbes unveils list of world's most powerful nation, check out India's position
Feb 05, 2025, at 09:45 am
The United States topped the list of the world's most powerful nations compiled by Forbes which also featured China in the second position.
Jan 24, 2025, at 10:19 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid reports of Kangana Ranaut's new film Emergency's screening being obstruced in the United Kingdom, the External Affairs Ministry has raised the matter with the British authorities.
UK: Indian-origin nurse critical after being stabbed in hospital, accused Rumon Haque arrested
Jan 15, 2025, at 04:36 pm
An Indian-origin nurse is currently battling for her life after a man stabbed her with a pair of scissors at a ward in a Machester hospital on Saturday.
'Only one rogue nation': Priyanka Chaturvedi blames Pakistan for UK grooming gangs, Elon Musk agrees
Jan 09, 2025, at 05:37 pm
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has hit out at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for linking the notorious grooming gang involved in the rape of hundreds of young girls in his country with ‘Asians’ when only "one rogue nation," Pakistan, is responsible for the heinous crimes. SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk endorsed her remark, calling it "true."
UK: Minor girl charged with killing of 80-year-old Indian-origin man in Leicester
Dec 17, 2024, at 09:28 am
A 12-year-old girl has been charged over the death of 80-year-old Indian-origin man Bhim Kohli in the UK in September.
Home Ministry responds to Allahabad HC on petition claiming Rahul Gandhi's UK citizenship
Nov 27, 2024, at 03:32 am
Prayagraj: The government is looking into the issue of Rahul Gandhi’s dual citizenship in response to Allahabad High Court’s query in connection with a petition filed by S Vignesh Shishir, a resident of Karnataka, media reports said.
UK-India Free Trade Agreement negotiations to resume in early 2024
Nov 23, 2024, at 06:02 am
London: Negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and India, expected to significantly enhance the current GBP 42 billion annual bilateral trade relationship, will resume early next year, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in his country’s Parliament.
Nov 20, 2024, at 03:14 am
Rio de Janeiro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reasserted the urgency for the UK to hasten the extradition of fugitive Indian businessmen Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi, highlighting their involvement in major financial crimes against India, news agency PTI reported.
Nov 19, 2024, at 03:57 pm
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced that UK-India free trade agreement talks will be relaunched in 2025.
UK to bring first-ever trade delegation on AI, semiconductors to Kolkata next week
Nov 15, 2024, at 07:49 pm
The United Kingdom will bring its first-ever trade delegation to Kolkata dedicated to the expanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Semiconductor sectors on November 18-19, 2024.
Meat, alcohol allegedly served during British PM's Diwali party, Hindus express 'displeasure'
Nov 10, 2024, at 06:55 pm
A large number of British Hindus expressed their displeasure after meat and alcohol were allegedly served at the Diwali party hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10, Downing Street.
Britain's King Charles, Queen Consort Camilla is on a secret trip to Bengaluru for treatment
Oct 31, 2024, at 03:43 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: Britain's King Charles is on a secret trip to Bengaluru, his first visit to India since being crowned as king of the United Kingdom last year. He is joined by his wife Queen Camilla for this trip, media reports said.
'The change-maker we need': Ex-British PM Boris Johnson praises PM Modi in his book
Oct 13, 2024, at 06:38 pm
London: In his memoir "Unleashed", set to hit UK bookstores soon, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson reflects fondly on his relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as the "change-maker" needed to strengthen ties between India and the UK, media reports said.
UK launches report on building climate resilience of vulnerable communities of deltas
Sep 22, 2024, at 11:19 pm
The UK and the Government of West Bengal jointly launched the 5-year report of the UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) GCRF (Global Challenges Research Fund) Living Deltas Hubat at an event in Kolkata recently.
Amid Sheikh Hasina's asylum speculation, EAM Jaishankar speaks to UK Foreign Secretary
Aug 09, 2024, at 02:40 am
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has discussed recent events in Bangladesh with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, following the collapse of Sheikh Hasina's government due to violent protests, according to the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday.
Aug 07, 2024, at 05:44 am
Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s US visa has been revoked, News18 reported quoting insider sources close to the opposition in Bangladesh.
Amit Shah meets S Jaishankar, Ajit Doval to discuss Bangladesh's situation
Aug 07, 2024, at 04:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah met with Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval Tuesday to discuss the security situation in the country amid the massive turmoil in Bangladesh.
No provision for refuge: UK amid speculations on Sheikh Hasina's asylum
Aug 07, 2024, at 02:45 am
British immigration rules do not allow individuals to seek asylum or temporary refuge in the country, the UK Home Office told NDTV Tuesday morning, amid speculations that ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina, now in Delhi, will fly to London to claim sanctuary.
British envoy engages with local stakeholders in Bengal's Taki to mark World Day Against Trafficking
Jul 30, 2024, at 04:15 am
British Deputy High Commissioner, Dr Andrew Fleming, Monday engaged with local stakeholders including elected representatives, police, community leaders and women and girls’ groups to mark the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons at Taki in Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, one of the most vulnerable areas.
Jul 27, 2024, at 12:12 am
Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, in collaboration with British Deputy High Commission and industry partner FICCI concluded their “Global Business Innovation Programme” with a two-day visit in Kolkata on Friday.
UK Foreign Secretary travels to India to cement stronger partnership on tech, climate and growth
Jul 24, 2024, at 04:43 pm
Economic, domestic and global security will be at the heart of the Foreign Secretary’s first visit to India as he travels to New Delhi on Wednesday (July 24) to unlock the full potential of the UK-India partnership.
UK: Teen taken into custody for attacking two women with 'bladed weapon' in Kent gurdwara
Jul 13, 2024, at 02:47 pm
A 17-year-old boy was taken into custody after he allegedly attacked two women with a 'bladed weapon' and left them injured at a gurdwara in UK's Kent county on Thursday, police said.
PM Modi congratulates new UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, says 'committed to deepening ties'
Jul 06, 2024, at 09:02 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to his newly elected UK counterpart Keir Starmer and congratulated him for his massive victory.
Is the return of Keir Starmer-led reinvented Labour Party in UK good news for India?
Jul 06, 2024, at 01:34 am
Promising to rebuild Britain and assuring that the work of change has begun, Labour leader Keir Starmer led his party to a landslide victory in the UK general polls, dethroning the Rishi Sunak government and his Conservative's 14-year-old rule in the grand old nation of the world.
India, UK officials discuss data protection, cyber threat during sixth Cyber Dialogue
Jul 05, 2024, at 10:42 pm
Issues like data protection and cyber threat assessment were discussed between officials during the sixth Cyber Dialogue between India and the United Kingdom in New Delhi on July 3, officials said.