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.
Jul 05, 2024, at 08:59 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday (July 5, 2024) congratulated Labour Party leader Keir Starmer after his political outfit registered a landslide victory in the general poll and said he is looking forward to establishing constructive collaboration with him to further strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in all areas.
Indian origin man in UK provoked ethnic violence in Manipur; FIR filed: Report
Jul 01, 2024, at 04:30 am
Imphal: An Indian origin man, teaching at a university in the UK, has been accused of provoking violence in Manipur through his online messages and talks on a social media platform, media reported citing a police complaint filed in Imphal, the state capital.
Sikh diaspora members of UK praise Indian democratic process
May 25, 2024, at 09:48 pm
With the Lok Sabha elections going on, the Sikh community of the UK recently expressed their strong support for the democratic process of the South Asian nation.
Indian Foreign Secretary visits UK, discusses bilateral relation, global issues with officials
May 20, 2024, at 12:02 am
Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra visited the United Kingdom recently when they discussed 'entire gamut' of bilateral relations and regional and global issues of mutual interest.
PNB scam: Fugitive businessman Nirav Modi's bail plea rejected by UK court
May 08, 2024, at 05:37 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The bail plea of fugitive businessman Nirav Modi, an accused in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, bail plea was once again rejected by a UK court, media reports said.
Raghav Chadha is in UK for surgery, could've lost eyesight, Saurabh Bharadwaj says
May 01, 2024, at 04:57 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj shared an update on AAP leader Raghav Chadha's absence from election campaigns and said he is in the UK for eye surgery.
Narendra Modi dials Rishi Sunak, discusses 'early conclusion' of Free Trade Agreement
Mar 13, 2024, at 03:21 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak discussed 'early conclusion' of a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement on Tuesday.
UK government takes firm stand against Khalistan funding, freezes hundreds of accounts
Mar 12, 2024, at 03:01 pm
In a decisive move aimed at curbing anti-India extremism, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s administration has initiated a robust campaign to dismantle the financial networks supporting Khalistan advocates. A report from IDRW reveals that this effort has resulted in the freezing of over 300 bank accounts and the seizure of approximately Rs 100 crore (£10 million) associated with these supporters.
Feb 20, 2024, at 03:03 pm
France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore and Spain have emerged as the world's most powerful passports, as per the latest data released on the Henley Passport Index.