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British minister asked about UK returning Kohinoor diamond to India. She said…
The 108-carat Kohinoor gem was given to Queen Victoria in 1849 by Maharajah Duleep Singh.
Updated on May 04, 2025 07:11 PM IST
India investment treaty lets companies sue government, sources say
BRITAIN-INDIA/TRADE-INVESTORS (PIX):UK-India investment treaty lets companies sue government, sources say
Published on May 02, 2025 06:23 PM IST
Reuters |
UK supreme court to rule on ‘definition of woman’ in landmark case today
Five judges at UK's highest court will rule whether a transgender person with a certificate that recognizes them as female can be regarded as a woman
Published on Apr 16, 2025 12:24 PM IST
Israel detains 2 woman UK MPs over alleged plans to document security activities
British foreign minister said he has conveyed to the Israeli government that this is no way to treat British parliamentarians Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed.
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 10:19 AM IST
'Is that Hrithik as Camilla?' ask fans about King Charles' 'Dhoom Machale' entry
King Charles and a Bollywood crossover? The internet is of course having a field day
Updated on Mar 28, 2025 01:16 PM IST
Heathrow: Flights resume after fire sparks worst travel chaos
Flights resume at Heathrow after fire but is the travel turmoil over yet?
Updated on Mar 22, 2025 05:22 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, London
The British state has a bad case of long covid
In London relatives of the deceased threw carnations into the Thames, as a piper played a lament.
Updated on Mar 20, 2025 09:24 AM IST
The Economist
MI6 has never had a woman spy chief. That might change now
Applicants may come from among three MI6 directors-general who report to Richard Moore, all of whom are women.
Published on Mar 18, 2025 07:17 PM IST
AP |
Rwanda asking UK for $63 mln over cancelled asylum deal, source says
RWANDA-BRITAIN/MIGRATION (PIX):Rwanda asking UK for $63 mln over cancelled asylum deal, source says
Updated on Mar 04, 2025 03:32 PM IST
Reuters |
The Latest: Britain is hosting a summit of European leaders to shore up support for Zelenskyy
The Latest: Britain is hosting a summit of European leaders to shore up support for Zelenskyy
Published on Mar 02, 2025 09:02 PM IST
AP |
The leaders of France and Britain head to Washington to urge Trump not to abandon Ukraine
The leaders of France and Britain head to Washington to urge Trump not to abandon Ukraine
Updated on Feb 23, 2025 11:49 PM IST
AP |
UK's foreign minister visits Kyiv, announces further financial support
UKRAINE-CRISIS/BRITAIN:UK's foreign minister visits Kyiv, announces further financial support
Published on Feb 05, 2025 12:40 PM IST
Reuters |
Asian markets closed for holidays as US stocks fall; Chinese tech shares rise
World shares declined as U.S. stocks fell from record highs, with European markets also dropping. Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained due to a Chinese AI startup.
Published on Jan 27, 2025 06:16 PM IST
AP |
Russia flags concerns over UK military bases in Ukraine amid new partnership
Russia expressed concern over potential British military bases in Ukraine following a new partnership agreement.
Published on Jan 17, 2025 04:08 PM IST
Reuters |
OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue claims she slept with 1,057 men in 12 hours. Watch
Bonnie Blue’s claim that she slept with 1,057 men in 12 hours has prompted mixed reactions from social media. While some were in awe, others criticised her.
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 03:26 PM IST
New Orleans truck attack: British man among 15 killed in rampage
Metropolitan Police confirmed they were supporting the family of Edward Pettifer.
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 09:50 AM IST
PA_Media |
Three migrants die attempting English Channel crossing, 76 casualties this year
Three migrants died attempting to cross the English Channel, raising this year's death toll to 76
Published on Dec 30, 2024 06:14 AM IST
AFP |
US, UK plotting ‘terrorist acts’ to oust Russian forces from Syria: Spy service
Russia's spy service (SVR) has accused the US and the UK of directing ISIS commanders to carry out attacks on Russian bases in Syria.
Published on Dec 28, 2024 02:08 PM IST
Ousted Syrian first lady Asma Assad battling leukaemia, survival chance 50/50
Asma Assad, wife of ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad, is critically ill with leukaemia and has a 50/50 chance of survival.
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 05:50 AM IST
PA_Media |
Sara Sharif’s family found ‘hiding in cornfields’ during police raid in Pakistan
Police went undercover to get information about Sara Sharif’s family in Pakistan, the Daily Mail reports.
Published on Dec 12, 2024 09:26 AM IST
PA Media |
Britain indefinitely banks puberty blockers for children due to ‘safety risks’
The ban will prevent prescribing medications that can suppress or pause puberty in children with gender dysphoria
Published on Dec 12, 2024 01:09 AM IST
AP |
Radio system failure halts UK trains: Airports and major rail routes hit hard
Britain’s train network grinds to a halt: Nationwide rail delays and cancellations leave commuters stranded across the UK
Published on Dec 06, 2024 05:19 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, London
UK transport secretary quits in setback for Keir Starmer
Louise Haigh stepped down as transport secretary following revelations of her guilty plea to a fraud charge prior to her parliamentary career.
Updated on Nov 29, 2024 06:26 PM IST
AFP |
Flood alerts soar across Britain: What travellers need to know to stay safe
Britain on alert after second major storm of the season batters country, leaving at least 2 dead. Here's what travellers need to know amid Storm Bert and floods
Published on Nov 26, 2024 09:15 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, London
UK police forces quietly withdraw from X platform amid content concerns
Reuters reported in October that North Wales Police had ceased posting on X. Others are moving in that direction, according to Tuesday's survey.
Published on Nov 26, 2024 06:36 PM IST
Reuters |
Meet Daisy, AI chatbot that thwarts scammers by wasting their time
Daisy, the AI chatbot by Virgin Media O2, mimics elderly victims to thwart scammers, keeping them occupied during calls.
Updated on Nov 17, 2024 02:00 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Chandreyi Chatterjee
UK PM Starmer visits Dublin to flesh out 'reset' with Ireland, EU
BRITAIN-POLITICS-IRELAND:UK PM Starmer visits Dublin to flesh out 'reset' with Ireland, EU
Published on Sep 07, 2024 08:13 PM IST
Reuters |
UK's Spectator magazine may get acquired by hedge fund billionaire Paul Marshall
Paul Marshall bid on The Spectator and The Telegraph after the UK government blocked RedBird IMI, an investment group backed by an Abu Dhabi royal family member
Published on Aug 24, 2024 02:57 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
Who is Mike Lynch, British tech mogul missing after storm sinks superyacht?
Luxury yacht sinks in storm near Porticello, Sicily; British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch among missing.
Published on Aug 19, 2024 10:33 PM IST
UK on alert for more unrest even after anti-racism campaigners defy far right
British authorities have said that further unrest is possible even after police and anti-racism campaigners managed to push back a wave of far right violence
Published on Aug 09, 2024 07:53 AM IST
PTI |