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Former Scottish First Minister visits Philippines

Lord Jack McConnell met with local leaders in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao.

Stonehenge’s giant Altar Stone came all the way from north-east Scotland

This stunning discovery sheds new light on the capabilities and long-range connections of Britain’s Neolithic inhabitants.

John Swinney to replace Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister

Swinney was the SNP leader from 2000 to 2004, serving as Scotland's deputy first minister and finance minister. He was the sole candidate in the contest to pick a new premier.

Loch Ness monster aficionados prepare for the biggest hunt in 50 years

Amateur sleuths and fans of the supernatural creature will gather in Scotland to hunt and find evidence of the country’s biggest mystery.

Who is Humza Yousaf? Pakistani-origin politician is first Muslim to lead Scotland

Scottish first minister Yousaf’s rise highlights changing political landscape in modern-day Britain, which has seen many South Asians including Rishi Sunak & Sadiq Khan assume positions of power.

Nicola Sturgeon resigns to let new leader build case for Scottish independence

By Alistair Smout and Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) -Nicola Sturgeon resigned as Scottish first minister on Wednesday, saying her dominance over her party and the country was no longer the asset it once

Namibia and Scotland make history, set to join India’s Super 12 group in T20 World Cup

India’s Super 12 opponents will be Afghanistan, Namibia, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Scotland, with the Men in Blue’s first game against Pakistan Sunday. 

Covid-19: Social distancing lifted at Mecca’s Grand Mosque, Scotland enforces vaccine passports

ThePrint brings you some important global stories on the coronavirus pandemic

India will oppose ‘unfair’ carbon border tax plans at COP26, Javadekar says

Noting that India has been paying for 'reckless emissions' by the developed world, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar says the country will seek more action from European nations and US.

Indian colonial history not only about men. These Scottish women also played a part

Graves of women interred at the Scottish Cemetery in Kolkata shows the role they played in colonisation.

On Camera

Iran’s real fantasy is to take over Muslim world. Palestine is just a façade

Since 1979, Iran has used the Palestinian issue as a façade for its regional agenda to oppose American diplomacy, the Western world, and the existence of Israel.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

From 2004 to 2024, bad news has come wrapped as good news for Congress

Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.