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  Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson praises Modi, recalls his first meeting with Indian PM: ‘Astral energy'

  World | October 13, 2024 6:52 IST

  Boris Johnson asserted how much he loves India, being a "veteran" of many Indian weddings because his children with Sikh heritage ex-wife Marina Wheeler trace their roots to the country. He recalled his first meeting with PM Modi when he was London Mayor.

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  'Completely wrong': Ex-British PM Boris Johnson on allegations of letting COVID-19 'rip' through UK

  World | December 07, 2023 20:38 IST

  He was grilled about his government's “Eat Out to Help Out” programme, which supported the hospitality industry by subsidising restaurant meals, and delays in imposing a second national lockdown as the UK recorded a massive surge in COVID-19 deaths.

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  UK ex-PM Boris Johnson welcomes eighth baby from his third wife at 59 I CHECK PICS

  World | July 12, 2023 0:04 IST

  The couple married in May 2021 and Romy was born in December 2021, and their first boy Wilf was born in April 2020. The new baby is Boris Johnson's eighth from three women, including former Indian-origin wife Marina Wheeler.

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  UK ex-PM Boris Johnson's ally resigns as minister in Sunak Cabinet

  World | June 30, 2023 19:52 IST

  The response indicates that Goldsmith's decision was influenced largely by the call for an apology.

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  Johnson loses lifetime access to Parliament as maximum legislators back 'partygate' report

  World | June 20, 2023 9:12 IST

  A handful of Johnson allies spoke up to defend the former leader. Legislator Lia Nici said that “I cannot see where the evidence is where Boris Johnson misled Parliament knowingly, intentionally or recklessly.”

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  UK partygate | Ex-PM Boris Johnson 'intentionally misled' Parliament over lockdown parties: Report

  World | June 16, 2023 6:23 IST

  The committee's report stated that Johnson "committed a serious contempt" of parliament when he claimed that rules were always followed after the so-called "Partygate" affair exposed unauthorised gatherings at Downing Street.

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  Boris Johnson resigns: UK's Ex-PM quits Parliament with immediate effect | DEETS

  World | June 10, 2023 6:45 IST

  Boris Johnson resigns: Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has shocked the nation by abruptly quitting as a member of the parliament after being told by a parliamentary committee that he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament.

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  BBC chairman Richard Sharp quits amid outrage over role in loan to former UK PM Boris Johnson

  World | April 28, 2023 18:05 IST

  BBC chairman quits: This comes after Sharp had earlier denied involvement in the arrangement and the possibility of a conflict of interest, as the loan was taken before he was appointed director of the public broadcaster.

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  'Hand on heart ... I did not lie to the House': Johnson over Partygate row amid looming suspension

  World | March 22, 2023 23:31 IST

  If the committee concludes that Johnson deliberately lied, he could face suspension or even lose his seat in the Commons.

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  Former UK PM Boris Johnson's brother resigns as director of Adani linked firm

  World | February 03, 2023 8:25 IST

  Jo Johnson insisted he has been assured of the company's 'good standing' and has stepped down due to his own lack of 'domain expertise'.

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  'Don't want to hurt you but...': Boris Johnson's shocking revelations on Putin in BBC documentary

  World | January 30, 2023 11:27 IST

  Johnson vs Putin: According to a new BBC documentary, the apparent threat was made through a phone call just ahead of the invasion on February 2022.

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  Rishi Sunak likely to be first Indian-origin UK PM as Boris Johnson pulls out of prime minister race

  World | October 24, 2022 9:02 IST

  As Boris Johnson pulled out of prime minister race, now it's Penny Mordaunt Vs Rishi Sunak for the top job in the trouble-hit country. If Rishi Sunak is elected, he would be the first Indian-origin UK PM.

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  Rishi Sunak or Boris Johnson, who will be next prime minister of United Kingdom? Check latest detail

  World | October 24, 2022 8:08 IST

  UP PM Race: Rishi Sunak further got the support of close to an estimated 136 MPs — well above the 100-threshold required in time for the 1400 hours local time on Monday deadline.

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  Rishi Sunak declares candidacy to be new UK PM, says 'wants to fix economy'

  World | October 23, 2022 16:32 IST

  UK PM Race: The 42-year-old is the clear frontrunner as he raced ahead with the backing of at least 128 Tory members of Parliament, even as loyalists of his former boss – Boris Johnson – claimed he has the necessary 100 MPs needed to make it to the shortlist.

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  Boris Johnson eyes comeback as UK prepares to elect Liz Truss' successor

  World | October 21, 2022 14:43 IST

  The Conservative Party is holding a speeded-up race to replace Liz Truss. The race will see a new leader — who will also become the prime minister — chosen within a week.

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  UK Political Crisis: Who are in PM race, what's next in United Kingdom? EXPLAINED

  World | October 21, 2022 11:21 IST

  UK Political Crisis: The entire world is worried with the developmenets in the economic crisis-hit United Kingdom as a further escalation of the crisis in the one of economic powers will affect the global economy.

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  Queen Elizabeth II appoints Liz Truss as Britain's new Prime Minister

  World | September 06, 2022 18:01 IST

  Liz Truss appointed UK PM: Truss travelled to the 96-year-old monarch's Balmoral Castle residence in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, to meet the Queen who formally asked her to form a new government.

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  Salman Rushdie stabbed: Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak react to ‘appalling’ attack on author

  World | August 13, 2022 16:17 IST

  Salman Rushdie attack: The 75-year-old writer remains on a ventilator after being airlifted to the hospital and undergoing hours of surgery following the attack in New York state.

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  'Unsurprisingly, Boris Johnson has not returned my calls': Rishi Sunak

  World | August 12, 2022 18:51 IST

  Johnson was confronted about not returning calls and messages from Sunak, someone he shared a friendly relationship with for a large chunk of their time as Downing Street neighbours, during a visit to Wales on Friday, but the outgoing leader chose to skirt around the topic.

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  UK PM race: Rishi Sunak wins over voters in TV debate

  World | August 05, 2022 9:17 IST

  UK PM race: The former finance minister stuck to his central plank and focussed his message on the need to get a grip on soaring inflation before cutting taxes.