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Sikh federation UK’s credibility crisis

Feb 06, 2024, at 08:00 pm

The Sikh community in the UK, known for its resilience and rich cultural heritage, faces a troubling paradox. While the community flourishes in diversity and tolerance, the Sikh Federation UK (SFUK) casts a long shadow over its representation.

Houthis attack British oil tanker carrying 22 Indians, Indian Navy assisting in rescue

Jan 28, 2024, at 01:53 am

New Delhi: A British oil tanker named Marlin Luanda, with 22 Indian nationals, was hit by a missile by Houthis, media reports said, adding that the Indian Navy is helping in dousing the flames.

UK firm deactivates AI chatbot after it uses inappropriate language, criticises the company

Jan 21, 2024, at 08:27 am

London: Dynamic Parcel Distribution (DPD) deactivated its AI online chatbot when it deviated from its intended operation of assisting customers.

'Infringement, objectionable': India protests British High Commissioner's visit to POK

Jan 14, 2024, at 03:00 am

New Delhi: India on Saturday lodged a strong protest over the visit of British High Commissioner Jane Marriott in Islamabad to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK), terming the visit “objectionable” and “infringement on India's territorial integrity”

Rajnath Singh holds 'insightful deliberation' with UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron

Jan 12, 2024, at 11:06 pm

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently had an 'insightful deliberation' with  UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron on boosting India-UK ties.

Rishi Sunak hopes India-UK FTA negotiations will reach successful conclusion soon

Jan 11, 2024, at 04:55 pm

British PM Rishi Sunak on Wednesday met Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh when he expressed hope that the ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and the UK could be brought to a successful conclusion soon.

Rajnath Singh to visit UK tomorrow, meet Rishi Sunak, Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps

Jan 08, 2024, at 05:04 am

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will leave on a two-day visit to London, United Kingdom (UK) on Jan 8 where he will attend a bilateral meeting with his British counterpart Grant Shapps.

India and UK conduct Defence Consultative Group meeting

Nov 25, 2023, at 05:10 am

New Delhi: India and the UK held a high-level meeting on defence cooperation meeting on Friday where they reviewed the ongoing defence cooperation activities, and discussed the situation and potential cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region.

Rajnath Singh discusses Indo-Pacific with UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps

Nov 14, 2023, at 03:14 pm

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps on Monday (November 13, 2023) when they discussed a range of defence and security issues with particular emphasis on the Indo-Pacific.

S Jaishankar arrives in UK, meets PM Rishi Sunak on Diwali

Nov 13, 2023, at 04:16 am

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is currently visiting the UK, met PM Rishi Sunak on Sunday and exchanged Diwali greetings with him.

India to make it to UK's safe states list. How is the step going to hit illegal migrants

Nov 10, 2023, at 09:13 pm

The government in the United Kingdom has announced it will add India to the list of safe states to speed up the process of returning people who have travelled from either country illegally.

'Enough is enough': Ex-UK Faith Advisor calls for pro-Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh's arrest over 'Air India' threat

Nov 06, 2023, at 02:25 am

Former advisor to UK government Colin Bloom Sunday called on the British, American and Canadian authorities to work together to arrest pro-Khalistan extremist Gurpatwant Singh after a video shows him issuing a threat to commuters planning to fly via Air India on Nov 19, warning that their "lives would be in danger".

PM Modi, Rishi Sunak discuss need to 'de-escalate' tensions in Israel-Gaza conflict

Nov 04, 2023, at 06:04 am

London/IBNS: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday afternoon during which both leaders discussed the need to "de-escalate" tensions and the importance of protecting innocent civilians in the Israel-Gaza conflict, Downing Street said.

UK, US criticize India after Canada 'forced' to downsize diplomatic presence

Oct 21, 2023, at 11:48 pm

The United States and Britain called on India to reconsider its demand for Canada to reduce its diplomatic staff in India, voicing their apprehension after Ottawa withdrew 41 diplomats amid a row over Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing, Reuters reported.

Glasgow Gurdwara condemns Khalistani extremists after Indian High Commissioner in UK denied entry

Oct 01, 2023, at 06:45 pm

Glasgow: The management of Glasgow Gurdwara, where a top Indian diplomat in the UK was accosted and prevented from entering by Khalistani extremists, on Sunday condemned the "disorderly behaviour" in a statement, adding that all communities were welcome to the Sikh place of worship.

Amid Delhi-Ottawa row, Indian diplomat stopped from entering UK Gurdwara by Khalistani extremists

Sep 30, 2023, at 06:38 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiwami, was stopped from entering a Gurdwara in the United Kingdom by some Khalistani extremists amid the ongoing tension between New Delhi and Ottawa over the killing of separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, media reports said.

Rishi Sunak, his wife Akshata Murty visit Delhi's Akshardham Temple

Sep 10, 2023, at 02:03 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Taking a break from the G20 Summit schedule, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty visited the Akshardham Temple in Delhi.

G20 Meeting: Rishi Sunak, Narendra Modi discuss ways to deepen trade linkages, boost investment

Sep 09, 2023, at 10:33 pm

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met British PM Rishi Sunak at the sidelines of the ongoing G20 Summit when they discussed ways to deepen trade linkages and boost investment between the two nations.

World is looking to G20 to provide leadership: says Rishi Sunak on tackling challenges

Sep 09, 2023, at 10:24 pm

British PM Rishi Sunak, who is currently in India to attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi, on Saturday, expressed hope that the bloc will provide leadership to the world when it is facing enormous challenges.

British PM Rishi Sunak arrives in India for G20 Summit, Narendra Modi welcomes him

Sep 08, 2023, at 10:44 pm

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrived in India on Friday to attend the G20 meeting in New Delhi.

'UK PM's Jai Shri Ram would have choked Lord Curzon': UK's ambassador Alex Ellis

Aug 27, 2023, at 07:45 am

New Delhi: The extent of India's ascent and its significance in the global hierarchy can be gauged using two straightforward measures, UK's ambassador to India Alex Ellis said at the NDTV G20 Conclave today.

'Was asked to apologies to her': Indian-origin doctor who alerted hospital on UK's baby-killer nurse

Aug 20, 2023, at 03:03 am

London: An Indian-origin doctor, who was among the doctors to raise an alarm against UK’s ‘baby-killer’ nurse, has alleged that he was asked to apologise for making the accusation.

Meghalaya : High-quality turmeric and ginger powder make inroads into UK and Netherlands markets

Aug 19, 2023, at 08:55 am

Shillong/IBNS: Meghalaya has commenced the export of its premium turmeric and ginger powder to the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. The Lakadong variety of turmeric, renowned for its exceptional quality, hails from the Lakadong region within the West Jaintia Hills district.

'Here as a Hindu, not as a PM': Rishi Sunak attends Ram Katha by Morari Bapu

Aug 16, 2023, at 07:05 am

Cambridge: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attended a 'Ram Katha' by spiritual preacher Morari Bapu organised at the Cambridge University campus on Tuesday.

British Security Minister Tom Tugendhat holds bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart Dr Jitendra Singh

Aug 14, 2023, at 12:02 am

Kolkata: UK’s Security Minister Tom Tugendhat held a bilateral meeting with his Indian counterpart Dr Jitendra Singh on the sidelines of the G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meet in Kolkata.

Kolkata G20 Meeting: UK Minister Tom Tugendhat says corruption threatens Britain's security

Aug 12, 2023, at 09:34 pm

UK Security Minister Tom Tugendhat on Saturday attended the G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meet in Kolkata where he said corruption damages global prosperity.

UK strengthens resolve against Khalistan extremism: New funding signals firm action

Aug 12, 2023, at 08:46 pm

In a significant move aimed at curbing the rise of the extremist Khalistan movement and addressing past violent transgressions, UK Security Minister Tom Tugendhat has announced a substantial funding initiative of £95,000 (approximately Rs 1 crore) to bolster the nation’s capacity to combat “pro-Khalistan extremism.”

UK announces new funding to deal with 'pro-Khalistan extremism

Aug 12, 2023, at 03:44 am

New Delhi: The British Security Minister Tom Tugendhat has announced new funding amounting to 95,000 pounds (approximately Rs 1 crore) to bolster Britain's capacity in addressing "pro-Khalistan extremism".

London: Over 700 India-origin women participate in 'Saree Walkathon' to celebrate National Handloom Day

Aug 09, 2023, at 11:17 pm

The streets of London turned colourful and vibrant when over 700 Indian-origin women paraded from Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square as part of a 'Saree Walkathon'.

Asylum Fraud in the West: The Khalistan facade

Jul 29, 2023, at 12:00 am

In recent developments, an investigation conducted by the British tabloid, The Daily Mail, has revealed that a significant number of asylum seekers in the UK are misrepresenting their political affiliations to obtain refugee status.