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PM Narendra Modi congratulates UK PM-designate Rishi Sunak, says THIS to him

Rishi Sunak has become the youngest Prime Minister of the United Kingdom as he takes over 10 downing street at the age of 42 years.

Oct 24, 2022, 21:34 PM IST

As 'Punjabi-Munda' Rishi Sunak wins UK PM race, desis' chest swell with pride. Read reax here

"We have always been hearing this that England gave this to India, gave that, but for the first time India is going to give something to England," Zirakpur local told ANI.

Oct 24, 2022, 20:38 PM IST

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak elected as UK's new Prime Minister

Taking over 10 Downing Street, Indian Origin Rishi Sunak has become the youngest Prime Minister of United Kingdom at the age of 42 years.

Oct 24, 2022, 19:00 PM IST

Indian origin Rishi Sunak declares candidacy to be new UK PM

Indian-origin former chancellor Rishi Sunak formally declared his candidacy to contest the Conservative Party leadership election to replace Liz Truss as British Prime Minister and fix the economy.

Oct 23, 2022, 15:54 PM IST

Work From Pub is a new trend; From unlimited drinks to lunch, here's what bars offering

Indians find WFH to be quite alluring because they may escape the commute to work. The average travel time across the globe is 65 minutes.

Oct 14, 2022, 13:43 PM IST

UK on verge of recession as GDP sinks further, PM Liz Truss promises to speed up economic growth

UK economy shrank 0.3% in 3 months to August this year. Inflation observed in the country is troubling the citizens. PM Liz Truss and finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng promised to speed up economic growth

Oct 13, 2022, 11:47 AM IST

SHOCKING! Uber charges passenger Rs 32 lakh for 15 minute cab ride, Here's WHY?

A 22-year-old named Oliver Kaplan from Manchester, England, was billed a whopping amount of around Rs 32 lakh, but the situation was rectified, and he received his money back after a complaint.

Oct 08, 2022, 20:51 PM IST

Chinese government delegation banned from attending Queen's Lying-in-State in UK

House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle is said to have refused a request for access to Westminster Hall due to Chinese sanctions against several British lawmakers who criticised Beijing for alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang.

Sep 16, 2022, 18:35 PM IST

Liz Truss to become new UK PM after defeating Rishi Sunak, pledges to 'cut taxes from day one'

Liz Truss has been elected as the new British Prime Minister. She pledges to "start cutting taxes from day one"

Sep 06, 2022, 07:00 AM IST

India set to become 3rd largest economy by 2029: SBI Report

Interestingly, India surpassed the UK as the 5th largest economy in December 2021. The path taken by India since 2014 reveals India is likely to get the tag of 3rd largest economy in 2029, a movement of 7 places upwards since 2014 when India was ranked 10th.

Sep 03, 2022, 19:34 PM IST

United Kingdom become world's 6th biggest economy, slips behind India

Britain has dropped behind India to become the world's sixth largest economy, according to Bloomberg. India toppled the UK from its position in the final three months of 2021 to become the fifth-biggest economy

 

Sep 03, 2022, 09:03 AM IST

London Heathrow Airport T2 evacuated for THIS reason, situation resolved

The London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 was evacuated after three unattended suspicious bags were found at the airport, which were later deemed not to be suspicious.

Sep 02, 2022, 17:27 PM IST

Sonakshi Sinha in UK shooting for brother Kussh's debut directorial

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, who was last seen in the 2021 film 'Bhuj: The Pride of India', has started shooting for her next film, the thriller `Nikita Roy and Book of Darkness`, in London. She will share the screen with Paresh Rawal and Suhail Nayyar in the movie. The film is her brother, Kussh S. Sinha`s directorial debut and marks the first big-screen collaboration of the siblings.

Aug 22, 2022, 16:51 PM IST

Rishi Sunak visits temple with wife to celebrate Janmashtami - See pics

“Today I visited the Bhaktivedanta Manor temple with my wife Akshata to celebrate Janmashtami, in advance of the popular Hindu festival celebrating Lord Krishna’s birthday,” he tweeted.

Aug 19, 2022, 12:15 PM IST

Good news for UPI users! Soon you can do transactions via UPI in UK

“The UPI and the RuPay payment schemes are great names to add to PayXpert’s portfolio of international payment options available on our POS devices. It will open up a new field of opportunity for us in the UK and further strengthen the capability of our solution for UK merchants”, David Armstrong, Managing Director, PayXpert in the UK said.

Aug 19, 2022, 10:44 AM IST

Prince Charles's charity accepted donation from terrorist Osama-Bin-Laden's family in 2013

According to The Sunday Times, Prince Charles met with the Al Qaeda founder's half-brother Bakr in London and allegedly agreed to accept GBP 1 million.

Jul 31, 2022, 22:54 PM IST

'This country is number one threat': Rishi Sunak promises tough measures if elected UK PM

Rishi Sunak has said that he would close all 30 Confucius Institutes in the UK, the highest number in the world. 

Jul 25, 2022, 16:37 PM IST

Rishi Sunak tops latest round of voting, edges closer to final spot in British PM race

Boris Johnson chaired his final Cabinet meeting as a caretaker Prime Minister this week and is expected to take his place as a backbench Tory MP when Parliament resumes under a new Tory leader in September.

 

Jul 19, 2022, 21:46 PM IST

'Back anyone as next UK PM, but Rishi Sunak': Boris Johnson to allies

According to the report, caretaker Prime Minister Johnson and his camp are running an “anyone but Rishi” hidden campaign after feeling betrayed over the former Chancellor's resignation which precipitated his exit from 10 Downing Street.

Jul 15, 2022, 22:54 PM IST

Sad to be giving up best job in world, says Boris Johnson - Read top quotes from his today’s address here

Following a series of mass resignation by his Cabinet members in just three days, Boris Johnson on Thursday quit as the Conservative Party leader. 

Jul 07, 2022, 19:51 PM IST