Gujarat Assembly Passes Resolution Against BBC Documentary
The BBC had in January this year released the documentary film titled 'India: The Modi Question," which features the Gujarat riots of 2002. The film caused controversy for alluding to the leadership of Modi as chief minister during the riots while disregarding the clean chit given by the Supreme Court.
Mar 11, 2023, 08:39 AM IST
'Political Correctness Allowed Islamic Radicalism To Flourish In Britain': UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman
"There can be no place for political correctness in our national security. In fact, I would like to banish it altogether," she reportedly said.
Mar 03, 2023, 19:02 PM IST
‘We Stand Up For BBC’: UK Government on Income Tax 'Survey' in India
BBC I-T Survey: The Income Tax Department has said in a statement following the survey that the income and profits disclosed by the organisation's units were "not commensurate with the scale of operations in India".
Feb 22, 2023, 18:38 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi Invited To UK’s Cambridge University to Deliver Lecture
Sharing information about his visit to the UK, Rahul Gandhi said he is looking forward to visiting his alma mater and that he will be engaging with some of the brightest minds in geopolitics, international relations and democracy.
Feb 16, 2023, 18:04 PM IST
UK ‘Closely Monitoring’ Income Tax Surveys at BBC's India Offices
BBC IT Survey: A team of IT officials arrived at the BBC Studios office in Kalina Santacruz around 11.30 am today and a survey has been going on since then. There is no IT activity at the BBC News office at Linking road Bandra West.
Feb 14, 2023, 21:36 PM IST
BBC is Independent, Says UK on row Over Narendra Modi Documentary
BBC Documentary Row: Britain has defended British Broadcasting Corporation as a “media outlet independent in its output” in the wake of a row in India over controversial series on PM Narendra Modi and the Gujarat riots.
Feb 02, 2023, 20:58 PM IST
'Angrezon se dhol bajwa rahe Punjabi-Classic Revenge': Netizens go crazy over viral video of Punjabi wedding in Britain
A video has gone viral on social media where a Punjab family can be seen celebrating the wedding of their groom in London.
Jan 20, 2023, 21:03 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi is one of the most powerful persons on planet: UK lawmaker Karan Bilimoria
Narendra Modi sold tea at his father's tea stall at a railway station in Gujarat. Today he is one of the most powerful people on this planet as Prime Minister of India, said the UK MP.
Jan 20, 2023, 20:02 PM IST
UK PM Rishi Sunak apologizes for not wearing seatbelt in back-of-car campaign video
UK PM Says Sorry: UK PM's spokesperson said, "The prime minister believes everyone should wear a seatbelt."."It was an error of judgment, he removed it for a short period of time to film a clip, which you`ve seen, but he accepts that was a mistake," he added.
Jan 20, 2023, 07:04 AM IST
British rail workers go on strike AGAIN, half of trains in UK not operational
Transport Secretary Mark Harper urged union leaders to come to the negotiating table and said the government has offered a “very fair pay offer”.
Jan 04, 2023, 07:41 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi speaks with King Charles III of UK, discusses climate action, G20 presidency
The Prime Minister briefed the king on India's priorities for its G20 Presidency, including the propagation of digital public goods. "He also explained the relevance of Mission LiFE - Lifestyle for Environment, through which India seeks to promote environmentally sustainable lifestyles," the PMO said.
Jan 03, 2023, 20:57 PM IST
UK passport staff goes on strike, travellers warned of delays at International Airports
More than 1,000 UK employees have walked out, affecting passport control desks at Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, and Glasgow airports.
Dec 23, 2022, 22:16 PM IST
‘Fugitives are NOT ABOVE the process’: CBI after UK court orders Nirav Modi's extradition to India
Nirav Modi Extradition Case: The High Court of London (United Kingdom) on Wednesday dismissed the appeal of Nirav Modi, who is wanted in India to face money laundering and fraud cases.
Nov 10, 2022, 09:02 AM IST
Suella Braverman, Indian-origin UK Home Minister calls migrant crisis 'invasion', faces heat
Indian-origin UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman on Monday said that migrants have launched an "invasion on our southern coast". "Let`s stop pretending that they are all refugees in distress.
Nov 01, 2022, 18:07 PM IST
Dalai Lama congratulates Rishi Sunak on appointment as UK PM
Dalai Lama congratulated the newly appointed UK prime minister Rishi Sunak and wished him "every success" in "challenges that lie ahead".
Oct 25, 2022, 19:56 PM IST
UK PM Rishi Sunak pays a visit to King Charles in an all Range Rover convoy: WATCH
Newly elected UK PM Rishi Sunak was seen using a convoy full of Range Rovers as he made his visit to Buckingham Palace to meet King Charles III in London.
Oct 25, 2022, 16:51 PM IST
UK PM designate Rishi Sunak arrives at Buckingham Palace in London to meet King Charles III - Watch
With Rishi Sunak being the prime minister of the United Kingdom, it will be the first time a non-white will occupy the position of head of government in the UK.
Oct 25, 2022, 16:19 PM IST
'Rishi Sunak in UK, Kamala Harris in US, now India needs to... ': P Chidambaram takes a dig at BJP
Rishi Sunak, 42, a Conservative party politician who is of Indian descent, will be the next Prime Minister of the UK. However, intense politics has begun in India over Sunak's rise with non-BJP parties taking a dig at the ruling NDA dispensation over its alleged "majoritarianism".
Oct 25, 2022, 12:30 PM IST
Rishi Sunak to take charge as UK PM after meeting King Charles today
Rishi Sunak swearing-in: Rishi Sunak, who describes himself as a “proud Hindu”, is the UK's first Prime Minister of South Asian heritage and the youngest for more than 200 years at the age of 42. His victory on Diwali has resonated among the Indian diaspora groups across the UK, who have hailed it as a “historic moment” in British social history.
Oct 25, 2022, 10:09 AM IST
‘UK has accepted ethnic minority as its PM BUT we are…’: Mehbooba Mufti TAUNTS Centre
The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said, “while India rightly celebrates Sunak's elevation, it should also serve as a reminder that Britain has accepted an ethnic minority member as its premier but we are still shackled by divisive and discriminatory laws like NRC and CAA."
Oct 25, 2022, 07:13 AM IST