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  UK to lower voting age to 16: List of countries that have allowed teenagers to vote in elections

  World | July 18, 2025 13:37 IST

  The Labour Party campaigned in part on lowering the voting age last year — in an election with just 59.7% turnout, the lowest since 2001

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  Keir Starmer-led Labour govt plans to lower voting age to 16 in major electoral reform in UK

  World | July 17, 2025 22:36 IST

  As per reports, the decision is part of a broader initiative to reform voting laws, aiming to increase civic engagement and remove obstacles that prevent people from voting. The government has described the move as an effort to "modernise the country's democracy".

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  Rishi Sunak, ex-UK PM, joins Goldman Sachs as senior advisor: All you need to know about his role

  World | July 09, 2025 14:23 IST

  Sunak's move reflects a familiar pattern in global finance, where former senior policymakers are often tapped by banks and investment firms for their experience and strategic networks.

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  Stranded British Navy F-35B fighter jet moved from Thiruvananthapuram airport for inspection| Watch

  India | July 06, 2025 23:40 IST

  A British Royal Navy F-35B stealth fighter jet remains grounded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport after it made an emergency landing on June 14 due to bad weather conditions.

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  UK's F-35B fighter jet to be repaired on-site in Kerala, will resume service soon: Sources

  India | July 03, 2025 16:31 IST

  The jet, worth over USD 110 million and known to be one of the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world, made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on June 14.

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  Jet, Set, Stay: Stranded British Navy F-35B turns accidental 'brand ambassador' for Kerala Tourism

  India | July 02, 2025 20:23 IST

  Officials have confirmed that a team of aviation engineers from the UK is expected to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram soon to carry out repairs on the grounded jet. In the meantime, the high-tech warplane has become an unexpected tourist attraction in Kerala.

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  UK Navy’s F-35B fighter jet undergoes repairs at Thiruvananthapuram Airport after emergency landing

  India | June 27, 2025 21:02 IST

  The fighter jet will return to active service following the completion of all necessary repairs and safety verifications. The British ground teams are coordinating closely with Indian aviation and security personnel to ensure strict adherence to safety and security protocols throughout the process.

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  King Charles hails yoga as global unifier at UK’s International Day of Yoga celebrations

  World | June 21, 2025 8:22 IST

  The United Kingdom celebrated 10th International Day of Yoga with a public event in London, organised by the Indian High Commission in partnership with King’s College London. The highlight was a special message from King Charles III, who praised yoga as a practice that promotes unity and compassion.

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  UK Navy’s F-35B fighter jet may be airlifted back after hydraulic failure, say Defence Officials

  India | June 20, 2025 23:46 IST

  The grounded F-35B remains parked under tight security at Thiruvananthapuram airport, attracting significant public and media attention. The incident comes in the backdrop of increasing UK-India defence cooperation and maritime collaboration in the Indo-Pacific.

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  UK technical team flies to Kerala as British F-35B jet remains grounded after emergency landing

  India | June 20, 2025 18:26 IST

  The aircraft, which developed a technical fault just before departure, diverted to Thiruvananthapuram in line with pre-agreed contingency protocols under 'Operation Highmast' -- a joint understanding between the UK and Indian Air Force.

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  UK-EU agree on post-Brexit deal to ease Spain-Gibraltar border movement | What it means

  World | June 12, 2025 7:13 IST

  UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called the agreement a "breakthrough", saying it protects British sovereignty and supports Gibraltar’s economy

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  Jaishankar reaffirms zero-tolerance policy on terrorism in talks with UK Foreign Secretary | Video

  India | June 07, 2025 18:15 IST

  Jaishankar on terrorism: EAM Jaishankar acknowledged UK’s strong condemnation of Pahalgam terror attack and its solidarity with India. In his opening remarks ahead of the formal discussions, he affirmed, "India anticipates that our partners will fully comprehend and respect this stance."

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  Pakistan begs on one side, spreads terrorism on other: All-party delegation in UK

  India | June 02, 2025 11:20 IST

  BJP MP Ghulam Ali Khatana stressed that Indian MPs are visiting the UK and other countries to send a clear message: India knows how to crush terrorism and does not require external mediation.

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  Chagos Islands: What is the UK-Mauritius deal on archipelago and what's India's stance on it?

  Explainers | May 23, 2025 12:34 IST

  The Chagos Islands are a strategically significant area, with one of its islands, Diego Garcia, serving as a key military base jointly operated by the UK and the US. It monitors the Malacca Strait and other essential global trade routes, especially energy supplies.

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  'Risk of absconding is high': London High Court judge on rejecting Nirav Modi's bail for 10th time

  World | May 23, 2025 9:06 IST

  The Courts, in the context of the Applicant's extradition, have on two occasions assessed the underlying evidence being relied on against the bail applicant. On each occasion, the court has been satisfied that there is a prima facie case.

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  ‘What steps is Britain taking to remove terrorist bases from PoK?’: UK MP asks Foreign Secy Lammy

  World | May 15, 2025 2:28 IST

  The British Conservative MP, Blackman, had condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and reiterated his calls for the government to fully support India in its steps to eliminate terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir earlier on April 29.

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  Is UK open to sharing access to Kohinoor diamond with India? British minister weighs in

  India | May 04, 2025 19:27 IST

  The Kohinoor diamond is a 105.6-carat gem, historically owned by Indian rulers before being taken by the British during colonial rule.

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  UK Supreme Court backs biological definition of 'woman', excludes trans women in landmark judgement

  World | April 16, 2025 17:24 IST

  The latest ruling by the UK Supreme Court implies that that a transgender person, with a certificate that recognises them as female, should not be considered a woman for equality purposes.

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  UK Foreign Secretary calls Israeli detention of two lawmakers 'unacceptable, counterproductive'

  World | April 06, 2025 10:53 IST

  The two British lawmakers, who were denied entry into Israel, claimed to be part of an official UK delegation. However, the claim was proved to be false, according to an Israeli media report.

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  Russian state media falls for April Fool's joke about UK's new aircraft carrier: Report

  World | April 04, 2025 14:07 IST

  The UK Defence Journal, in its satirical piece about the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier 'HMS Prince Andrew', made unrealistic claims on April Fool's Day. Russian state media, Russia Today, reported on it, claiming it to be a real report regarding the UK's plan to expand its navy.