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Iran warns against foreign military presence in Strait of Hormuz
Tehran: Iran has issued a stern warning against any foreign military presence in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway should not become a venue for “extra-regional” military displays after the…
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Air India cuts fuel surcharges for North America, Europe flights
New Delhi: Air India has cut fuel surcharges for flights to North America, Australia, Europe, and the United Kingdom as oil prices eased in recent weeks, according to sources. The airline announced…
- World
The mistakes that sealed UK PM Keir Starmer’s fate
London: On the gloriously sunny morning of July 5 2024, Keir Starmer walked into Downing Steet as prime minister for the first time, having won a stonking 174-strong majority in the general…
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Keir Starmer resigns as UK PM, to stay on until successor chosen
London: Keir Starmer on Monday, June 22, announced his resignation as British Prime Minister and the Leader of the Labour Party, setting out a timetable for his successor to be elected in the…
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UK: 5 hurt in Edinburgh attack that appears to target Muslims
Counterterrorism detectives in Scotland were investigating after five people were injured in attacks in Edinburgh that appeared to target Muslims, police said on Saturday. Police Scotland said that a 36-year-old man was…
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Hyderabad-born doctor earns one of UK’s top King honours
Hyderabad: A doctor who began his medical journey in Hyderabad has been recognised with one of United Kingdom’s (UK) most prestigious civilian honours for his contribution to diabetes care and healthcare equity. Professor…
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India to allow import of 3.78 lakh cars from UK with lower duty
India will allow the import of 3.78 lakh units of conventional-engine passenger cars, including those in the mass segment, from the UK at concessional customs duty during the first 15 years of…
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UK court upholds Palestine Action terror ban on appeal
London: The British government acted lawfully when it banned the protest group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, the Court of Appeal in London ruled on Monday, June 15. Chief Justice Sue…
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UK crime agency arrests an Indian in raid on Russian shadow fleet
London: An Indian man was arrested by the United Kingdom authorities in connection with the alleged violation of Western sanctions on Russia. The arrest was made during a joint operation between the…
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Young lawyers key to judiciary’s tech transformation: CJI
New Delhi: Young lawyers, judicial officers and legal professionals are an encouraging source for the judiciary’s technological transformation, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said. Speaking at the Oxford Union on…
- India
Indian man caught sending explicit texts to minor girl in London
London: An Indian man was caught by a group of local vigilantes in London, United Kingdom, while he attempted to sexually groom a 14-year-old British minor. A viral video of the incident…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad family wins Rs 1 lakh after UK visa rejection
Hyderabad: A Hyderabad-based family was awarded Rs 1 lakh after their trip to the United Kingdom was cancelled due to visa rejection after a slip-up by a travel agency in November 2023.…
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Indian-owned companies in UK surge in record investment year: Report
London: The number of Indian-owned companies in the United Kingdom surged by nearly 60 per cent year-on-year to rise to 1,912 with a combined turnover of 105.77 billion pounds (approximately Rs 13.48 crore), according…
- World
Think it’s hot now? The next five years will smash records: UN
Washington: In the next five years, the Earth is overwhelmingly likely to surge again and again past the international climate threshold set as safe and shatter its hottest-year record along the way,…
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Nearly half of British Muslims are under 25, new report reveals
Nearly half of Britain’s Muslim population is under the age of 25, according to a major new report released by the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), highlighting the community’s growing demographic and…
