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Man arrested for racially aggravated rape of Indian-origin student in UK

October 28, 2025 4:16 pm

The assault occurred on Saturday, when the victim, a Punjabi student recently settled in the UK, was walking alone through a dimly lit street.

As foreign universities set up campuses in India, here’s what students should know

October 21, 2025 6:51 pm

UK Universities India Campus, Foreign Universities In India Explained: Seventeen universities from the UK, Australia and other countries have been permitted to establish campuses in Mumbai, the NCR (Gurgaon, Noida), Chennai, and Bengaluru. Here’s why.

'Insanely big footprints' reveal superhighway trailed by dinosaurs in UK

October 15, 2025 2:26 pm

The footprints will provide answers to questions such as how did the dinosaurs interact about 166 million years ago? Were they alone, or in a herd, being chased, or simply strolling?

What the UK's ‘spy’ saga says about its complex ties with China

October 17, 2025 11:27 pm

Opposition MPs, including Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch, have criticised the Prime Minister Keir Starmer-led Labour government for its handling of the issue.

Starmer-Modi talks: Beyond trade, India-UK partnership must turn to migration, talent

October 10, 2025 6:13 am

As the US tightens the screws, Britain is offering a gentler pitch — lower visa fees, expanded ‘Global Talent’ routes, and a narrative of being friendlier to Indian tech professionals

Daily Briefing: UK PM Starmer's two-day bilateral visit to India; a FIFA World Cup for the rich

October 08, 2025 9:35 am

In today's edition: Rise of Europe in India's diplomacy; Miss Rishikesh's pushback against misogyny; exclusive interview with Dean of USC Marshall School of Business; and more

UK anti-immigration protests are about a lot of things, but they're normalising racism

September 30, 2025 4:27 pm

The government is happy to acknowledge the 'legitimate concerns' of the protesters — who is there to address the legitimate fears of immigrants and non-White people?

Britain to introduce compulsory digital ID to make it harder for illegal immigrants to work

September 26, 2025 11:30 pm

Starmer government is struggling to stop migrants crossing the English Channel in flimsy, inflatable boats operated by people smugglers.

British PM Keir Starmer to unveil digital IDs for all adults: All you need to know

September 25, 2025 10:52 pm

Once rolled out, anyone starting a new job in the UK will have to show their Brit card, which will then be checked against a central database of those entitled legally to work in the country.

Travel 101: Five European countries you can explore with one Schengen visa

September 26, 2025 9:46 am

Whether you want cultural immersion, nature exploration, or beach relaxation, these five Schengen destinations offer it all, with none of the border hassle or extra visa paperwork.

In pictures | Liz Truss' six weeks as UK Prime Minister

October 21, 2022 3:33 pm

United Kingdom votes to decide the fate of Brexit, again

December 13, 2019 7:05 am

Voting was underway across the country in a contest that pits Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who says he will take Britain out of the European Union by Jan. 31, against opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn, who promises another referendum on Brexit.

Europe, US melt under heat wave as Greenland sees massive ice melt

August 05, 2019 7:53 am

Temperature records that had stood for decades or even just hours fell minute by minute in July and Europeans and tourists alike jumped into fountains, lakes, rivers or the sea to escape a suffocating heat wave rising up from the Sahara.

Boris Johnson's journey from journalist to UK PM

July 25, 2019 6:39 am

Johnson is admired by many Conservatives for his ability to connect with voters, but others mistrust him for his long record of misleading and false statements, verbal blunders and erratic performance.

Stop Brexit: One man's daily protest against UK-EU divorce

December 12, 2018 9:55 am

While Brexit supporters are also regularly outside the building, Steve Bray has become well-known for his tactics.

From first shot to silence of peace: Here are some iconic images from World War I

November 11, 2018 6:57 am

As the world marks 100 years since the fighting stopped, here is a look at some key moments in World War I

Modi in London: PM holds talks with Theresa May on infusing new energy into post-Brexit bilateral ties

April 19, 2018 1:55 pm

PM Modi arrived in United Kingdom on Wednesday for the second leg of his three-nation visit. Modi met his British counterpart Theresa May in London and had wide-ranging talks on redefining and infusing new energy into bilateral engagement post-Brexit.

Scottish voters choose to remain with the United Kingdom

September 19, 2014 2:10 pm

Supporters of the 'No campaign' celebrate after the result was announced at a hotel in Glasgow, Scotland on Friday (September 19).

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya owes India Rs 9,000-crore: News in numbers

June 22, 2020 6:16 pm

Fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya, who has been in the UK for two years now, is accused of fraud and money laundering worth Rs 9,000 crore. Find more in today's news in numbers.