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  How newly-elected British PM Keir Starmer changed Labour Party's stance on Kashmir? EXPLAINED

  Explainers | July 06, 2024 18:11 IST

  The Labour swept 412 seats in the 650-member Parliament in a historic victory, sweeping Conservatives from power after 14 years. Keir Starmer, 61, took the reins of the country as PM as all eyes would be on his administration's plans to boost strategic partnership with India.

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  Rishi Sunak's exit, Keir Starmer entry in UK: What's ahead for India-Britain relations?

  India | July 05, 2024 20:04 IST

  Keir Starmer on Friday officially became Britain’s new prime minister after an audience with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, hours after his Labour Party won the general elections.

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  Keir Starmer becomes first British PM from Labour after 14 years following historic win

  World | July 05, 2024 17:09 IST

  The re-energised Starmer-led Labour won a mammoth 412 seats, while the Conservatives could only secure 121 seats so far. Starmer will now succeed the Conservative leader Rishi Sunak as the next British PM, amid a gigantic responsibility of recovering the flailing economy.

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  UK Elections 2024: Record number of Indian-origin MPs elected to Parliament as Labour forms govt

  World | July 05, 2024 16:33 IST

  A total of 26 Indian-origin MPs were elected in the British Parliament in the recent elections as compared to 15 in 2019. Rishi Sunak led the Conservative charge of British Indians elected in a small victory amid the massive election defeat against Labour.

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  UK Elections: Conservative leaders suffer 'bloodbath' as heavyweights lose their parliamentary seats

  World | July 05, 2024 13:01 IST

  With almost all the results in, Labour had won 410 seats in the 650-seat House of Commons while Rishi Sunak's Conservatives have won only 118. A record number of senior ministers and heavyweight leaders lost their parliamentary seats, including former PM Liz Truss.

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  UK Elections 2024: Here's how Indian-origin candidates stack up in high-stakes polls

  World | July 04, 2024 12:32 IST

  This year's UK election is expected to deliver the most diverse Parliament in the history of the country, including MPs of Indian heritage. At least 15 Indian-origin MPs were elected last time in 2019 and a record-breaking candidates from the community have been nominated in 2024.

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  UK Elections: Labour Party set to rout Rishi Sunak's Tories as Britain goes to polls today

  World | July 04, 2024 8:21 IST

  Opinions polls in the UK have predicted Keir Starmer-led Labour Party coming to power in a landslide victory over Rishi Sunak's Tories, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Sunak's final days in the office have been wracked by gaffes and a betting scandal that may have put his career at stake.

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  Rishi Sunak vs Labour as UK heads to high-stakes elections on Thursday: Here's what we know

  World | July 04, 2024 6:51 IST

  Rishi Sunak-led Conservatives are widely expected to be defeated in Thursday's elections by a landslide margin owing to infighting within the party, mismanagement and economic woes. Keir Starmer is expected to become the first Labour PM after 14 years of Conservative rule.

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  'Don't do something you regret': British PM Rishi Sunak in final push before UK elections

  World | July 03, 2024 12:28 IST

  Less than 24 hours remain as the UK heads for a high-stakes national elections that the Sunak-led Conservatives are widely expected to lose by a landslide margin. The Labour Party, headed by Keir Starmer, has gained advantage due to infighting and mismanagement by the Tories.

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  UK Elections 2024: What is Labour Party's stance on free trade agreement with India?

  World | July 02, 2024 13:27 IST

  So far, India and the UK have held a total of 13 rounds of discussions on the Free Trade Agreement as they seek to settle differences on certain contentious issues. India is reportedly concerned over the fairness of rules applied to Indian workers temporarily transferred to the UK on business visas.

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  'Hurt, makes me angry': British PM Rishi Sunak after racist slur from far-right party member

  World | June 29, 2024 13:34 IST

  A member of the far-right, anti-immigration Reform UK Party led by Nigel Farage was filmed using a racist slur against Sunak and people of South Asian heritage. Farage called the remarks "appalling" and said they do not represent his or the party's views.

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  Who is Keir Starmer, Rishi Sunak's Labour opponent expected to become next British PM?

  World | June 27, 2024 22:59 IST

  Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, is widely tipped to become the next British PM as Labour holds a double-digit lead over the Conservatives led by Rishi Sunak. Starmer has promised change as people reel from a cost-of-living crisis and a hard-pressed healthcare system.

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  'Will you do a deal with Taliban?': Rishi Sunak clashes with Labour rival in fiery debate | WATCH

  World | June 27, 2024 16:07 IST

  Sunak accused his Labour rival Keir Starmer of not being clear on migration, tax, and women's rights, while the latter attacked the PM on economic challenges. Starmer is widely expected to become the next UK PM as Conservatives trail behind Labour in opinion polls.

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  UK: Princess Anne hospitalised with minor injuries, concussion after 'incident' at her estate

  World | June 24, 2024 17:46 IST

  The Buckingham Palace has not released any details as to what happened to Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles III, at her estate in Gloucestershire. Anne was expected to begin a visit to Canada this week.

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  UK politician Nigel Farage sparks criticism for saying West 'provoked' Putin to attack Ukraine

  World | June 22, 2024 17:16 IST

  Farage has repeatedly asserted that the eastward expansion of the EU and NATO had provoked Putin into invading Ukraine in 2022. The remarks were condemned by Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats, who accused him of being a Putin apologist.

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  Who is 'middleman' Sanjay Bhandari, who fled to UK in money laundering case and is seeking bail?

  World | June 22, 2024 15:55 IST

  Sanjay Bhandari, an accused middleman in the defence sector, fled to the UK in 2016 and is wanted in India on tax evasion and money laundering charges. The UK government had ordered his extradition to India in 2022 and a high court allowed him to appeal the order in March 2024.

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  UK: India-born brain trauma expert honoured by King Charles III for 'services to neurocritical care'

  World | June 18, 2024 20:40 IST

  David Krishna Menon, a professor of anaesthesia at the University of Cambridge, was conferred with the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). He is an expert in neurocritical care, secondary brain injury, neuroinflammation, and metabolic imaging of acute brain injury.

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  'My AC temperature is set at this level': Indians react to UK's 26-degree 'heatwave'

  Trending | June 18, 2024 16:32 IST

  Various parts of India are reeling under record-breaking temperatures, including a 'red alert' in Delhi. In such a situation, people were left amused after hearing of a report that said the UK will be "blasted" by a heatwave of mere 26 degrees, which is like winters in Mumbai!

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  Prince Louis' adorable dance at King Charles' birthday parade wins hearts on internet | WATCH

  Trending | June 16, 2024 16:02 IST

  Kate Middleton made her first public appearance at the 'Trooping the Colour' ceremony since her cancer revelation in March. The Princess of Wales said she was making “good progress” in her cancer treatment and joined the rest of the royal family at the Buckingham Palace.

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  Kate Middleton arrives in Buckingham Palace to attend King Charles' birthday parade | WATCH

  World | June 16, 2024 15:43 IST

  Princess Kate on Friday said she is making “good progress” in her cancer treatment and will attend the birthday parade for King Charles on Saturday. This marks her first public appearance since her cancer diagnosis was revealed following a surgery five months ago.