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  Bad news for Apple and Google: UK initiates investigation into mobile browser dominance | Full story

  World | November 23, 2024 12:02 IST

  In addition to its technological wizardry, Google also pays billions of dollars each year to ensure its search engine is the default choice for answering queries entered in the world’s most popular smartphones and web browsers.

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  Who is Keir Starmer, the man behind Labour's historic victory in UK after 14 years? 10 POINTS

  World | July 05, 2024 12:53 IST

  Starmer, 61, has been credited for bringing Labour back to the centre of UK politics through a methodical and cautious approach following a disastrous defeat in 2019 under Jeremy Corbyn. He will now become the first Labour Prime Minister after 14 long years, succeeding Rishi Sunak.

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  UK Elections 2024: 'I am sorry,' says Rishi Sunak as he concedes defeat; Starmer to become PM

  World | July 05, 2024 11:10 IST

  The Rishi Sunak-led Conservative Party had a dismal night overall as it suffered heavy defeats in constituencies across the country. Commons leader Penny Mordaunt and Cabinet ministers Grant Shapps, Alex Chalk, Lucy Frazer and Johnny Mercer also lost their seats.

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  What is UK's Rwanda deportation bill and why is it such a big issue for Rishi Sunak? Explained

  Explainers | April 23, 2024 22:48 IST

  The UK's controversial plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has gained widespread criticism, with critics labelling it as "inhumane and cruel". This is a major win for Sunak's "stop the boats" pitch since becoming PM ahead of the upcoming general elections.

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  UK enforces 55 per cent hike in salary requirements for sponsoring family visa to control migration

  World | April 12, 2024 10:26 IST

  The increase in salary thresholds was announced by the UK government last year and has come into effect from Thursday. British citizens and residents, including those of Indian heritage, must have a minimum salary of GBP 29,000, up from GBP 18,600.

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  David Cameron becomes 15th former UK PM to assume Cabinet role in later government

  World | November 14, 2023 14:06 IST

  Cameron served as the UK Prime Minister from 2010 to 2016 and his surprise appointment came after a controversy resulting in the sacking of Suella Braverman as home secretary. His appointment is seen as a gamble by Sunak to snatch victory in the upcoming general polls amid poor ratings.

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  How much did Queen Elizabeth II's funeral cost UK government | READ to KNOW

  World | May 19, 2023 11:08 IST

  The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II was held on September 19, 2022.

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  A slew of resignations continue to hit UK govt hard: Timeline of crises that rocked Boris Johnson

  World | July 06, 2022 17:13 IST

  The departures of Treasury chief Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid came after months of turmoil for Johnson, who has fought off one scandal after another.

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  UK pledges to invest 29.3 million pound to fast-track Covid-variant vaccines

  Health | May 05, 2021 19:16 IST

  The UK government has pledged to invest 29.3 million pound to 'future-proof' the country against Covid variants, media reports said. 

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  Iran summons UK Ambassador over participation in anti-govt rally; British govt outraged

  World | January 13, 2020 7:11 IST

  Tehran has summoned the British Ambassador over his alleged participation in the anti-government rally in the aftermath of the government admitting to the downing of Ukrainian civilian jetliner. Rob Macaire, the British envoy, was detained earlier on Sunday. A report on the Iranian Foreign Ministry's website said, "Today, Rob Macaire was summoned because of his unconventional behaviour of attending an illegal rally on Saturday."

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  UK to issue coin in honour of Mahatma Gandhi

  World | October 11, 2019 6:52 IST

  The UK government is all set to issue a commemorative coin in the honour of Mahatma Gandhi to mark his 150th birthday anniversary, said Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid.

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  Now, Pakistan asks UK to return Kohinoor diamond to Lahore museum

  World | April 11, 2019 18:33 IST

  The 108-carat Kohinoor gem, which fell into British hands during the colonial era, is the subject of a historic ownership dispute and claimed by at least four countries including India.

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  UK flags ‘financial implications’ of Jallianwala Bagh apology

  World | April 09, 2019 22:26 IST

  Many of the MPs included an account of General Dyer firing on a Baisakhi gathering at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar on April 13, 1919, without warning and blocking the main exit of the park with his soldiers and armoured vehicles. 

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  Facebook deletes 652 fake accounts targeting world politics

  Internet | August 22, 2018 11:18 IST

  Facebook removed Pages, groups and accounts that can be linked to sources the US government has previously identified as Russian military intelligence services.

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  UK visa curbs to impact 30,000 Indian IT professionals: Nasscom

  April 06, 2017 14:15 IST

  The restrictions, that come into effect from today, include scrapping the category for short-term visas that Indian IT services companies largely used by to send software engineers to work on projects in the UK

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  Extradition request for Vijay Mallya cleared by UK government, says MEA

  March 24, 2017 19:28 IST

  The UK has conveyed to India that its request for extradition of industrialist Vijay Mallya, who has been declared a proclaimed offender, has been certified by the secretary of state. "The UK Home department

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  India moves UK High Commission to bring back Vijay Mallya, hands extradition request

  India | February 09, 2017 18:25 IST

  India has handed over a request for the extradition of loan defaulter Vijay Mallya to the British High Commission here, the government said today.

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  India to take up UK visa law with British authorities

  India | March 27, 2016 17:25 IST

  India will convey its concerns to the UK authorities about the new British immigration law which will impact professionals earning below 35,000 pounds annually.

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  Keith Vaz seeks UK govt help for Mahatma Gandhi statue

  World | November 23, 2014 12:57 IST

  London: Britain's longest serving MP of Asian origin Keith Vaz has asked the UK government to support the installation of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Parliament Square."The British government must step in and provide support for

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  UK not to deploy ground troops in Iraq, says British PM

  World | August 19, 2014 9:45 IST

  New Delhi: British Prime Minister David Cameron has said that the United Kingdom will not deploy ground troops in Iraq as the government's position on the strife-torn country is clear.“Britain will use all the assets