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  Double delight for Haryana family: Mother-son duo elected mayors in UK

  World | May 25, 2026 9:59 IST

  The family, whose ancestral village Rohna falls in Kharkhoda in Haryana's Sonipat, had been living in Rohtak for a long time before moving to the UK in 2013.

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  Will Britain return Kohinoor to India? Mamdani says he'd urge King Charles to hand diamond to India

  World | April 30, 2026 23:48 IST

  India has repeatedly called for the return of the Kohinoor, arguing that it was taken under unfair conditions during colonial rule. The diamond is seen by many in India as a symbol of historical injustice.

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  UK, France rally 40 nations for Hormuz talks to restore freedom of navigation amid West Asia turmoil

  World | April 14, 2026 20:13 IST

  France and the UK will co-host a major video conference this week, assembling over 40 countries to work on restoring safe navigation through the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz. The initiative follows stalled US-Iran talks and growing global concern over rising tensions in West Asia.

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  UK to host 35-nation meet on reopening of Strait of Hormuz as global pressure mounts amid Iran war

  World | April 02, 2026 11:01 IST

  As many as thirty-five nations are moving to increase diplomatic pressure on Iran as attacks on commercial vessels have effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz. With global oil prices rising sharply, the United Kingdom is leading discussions on restoring maritime security.

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  Trump urges nations to send warships to open Strait of Hormuz: 'We'll bomb the hell out..'

  World | March 14, 2026 21:02 IST

  Trump urged countries including China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom to send ships to the region.

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  Indian eatery forced to close after 16 years amid Pakistani and Khalistani threats in London

  World | February 25, 2026 17:20 IST

  Harman Kapoor's troubles span years of escalating violence. Just last month, away from home, he posted footage of a masked figure trashing his car parked outside his London residence, slamming police inaction as "unacceptable".

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  Shabana Mahmood likely to be UK's first Muslim Prime Minister as Epstein scandal hits PM Starmer

  World | February 09, 2026 17:08 IST

  All eyes are now on the weekly Parliamentary Labour Party meeting, where UK PM Keir Starmer will have to persuade his Cabinet and backbench MPs that he continues to be the best person for the top job.

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  Explained: Why UK PM Keir Starmer is facing resignation calls over the Mandelson scandal

  Explainers | February 05, 2026 13:07 IST

  UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under political pressure and facing resignation calls after revelations about his controversial appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US. The scandal centres on Mandelson’s ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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  'Great stupidity': Trump blasts UK plan to hand over Chagos Islands after previously backing it

  World | January 20, 2026 15:56 IST

  Trump said the UK was planning to give away Diego Garcia, an island that hosts a crucial US military base, “for no reason whatsoever.” He warned that rivals like China and Russia would see this as a sign of weakness.

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  UK announces massive reduction in protection for asylum seekers: Check what’s under new plan

  World | November 18, 2025 11:15 IST

  The new move from the UK, designed on Denmark's strict asylum system, were announced as Prime Minister Keir Starmer comes under pressure from surging popularity for the anti-immigrant Reform UK party.

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  'This is your PM in cockpit': Starmer's surprise on flight to India for UK's biggest trade mission

  World | October 08, 2025 11:29 IST

  Keir Starmer is on his first official visit to India as British Prime Minister. During the visit, Starmer will hold talks with PM Modi to cover the entire gamut of the bilateral partnership, including trade and investment and technology ties.

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  Manchester stabbing: Two killed in horrific knife, car ramming attack at synagogue; suspect shot

  World | October 03, 2025 0:04 IST

  Greater Manchester police said officers shot dead a suspect after multiple stabbings, and a car was driven at people outside the Heaton Park Hebrew congregation synagogue in Crumpsall.

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  Pakistan-China bid to list BLA, Majeed Brigade as terror groups blocked by US, UK and France at UN

  World | September 19, 2025 10:53 IST

  The United States, backed by the UK and France, has blocked a Pakistan-China proposal to blacklist the BLA and Majeed Brigade under the UN 1267 regime. The decision highlights a subtle shift in Washington’s approach and comes as a diplomatic setback for Islamabad and Beijing.

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  Trump's helicopter faces minor snag in UK, switches chopper before boarding Air Force One

  World | September 19, 2025 6:51 IST

  Trump's helicopter carrying him to Stansted airport made an unscheduled landing at a local airfield due to what the White House called a "minor hydraulic issue". No one was injured, and a backup took him to Stansted, where he boarded Air Force One and departed for Washington.

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  Who is Tommy Robinson? Far-right activist who drew 100,000 people to London rally

  World | September 14, 2025 9:22 IST

  London march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson drew more than 100,000 people and became unruly on Saturday as a small group of his supporters clashed with police officers who were separating them from counterprotesters.

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  London protest: Over 425 demonstrators arrested at rally against banned group Palestine Action

  World | September 07, 2025 6:43 IST

  British police arrested several protesters in London for defying a ban on Palestine Action which has sparked debate on civil liberties, free speech and the limits of counterterrorism laws. However, the critics argue the ban undermines democratic freedoms.

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  UK PM Starmer issues tough warning on illegal immigration amid expansion of deportation scheme

  World | August 11, 2025 19:28 IST

  UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned illegal immigrants of immediate detention and deportation amid expanded deportation measures targeting foreign criminals.

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  British F‑35B fighter jet makes emergency landing in Japan, disrupts airport operations

  World | August 10, 2025 20:31 IST

  The British fighter jet was engaged in joint military drills alongside Japan’s Maritime Self‑Defence Force and the United States, an exercise that began on August 4 and is set to run through on August 12.

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  India-UK FTA: From chocolates to scotch to cars, what gets cheaper under the trade deal?

  Explainers | July 24, 2025 17:01 IST

  India-UK FTA: Agriculture and allied sectors are set to emerge as major winners under the trade pact, with expanded market access for Indian farmers to export high-value products such as fruits, vegetables, basmati rice, cereals, animal products, beverages, oilseeds, and dairy.

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  PM Modi lands in London for key talks with Keir Starmer, landmark Free Trade Agreement to be signed

  World | July 24, 2025 6:47 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold wide-ranging talks with his British counterpart Keir Starmer on Thursday that is expected to focus on imparting a new momentum in the strategic ties between the two countries. The India-UK bilateral trade crossed USD 55 billion in 2023-24.