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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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In stunning U-turn, Trump slams UK for Chagos handover, calls it an ‘act of great stupidity’

The US President linked this UK decision among reasons for his push to acquire Greenland. The UK had agreed to hand over sovereignty of the archipelago to Mauritius.

Naga collective calls UK auction of Naga human head ‘colonial violence’, urges repatriation of remains

Auction was stopped after Forum for Naga Reconciliation intervened. The skull is said to have been appropriated by British colonial administrators & soldiers in the 19th century.

UK troops join NATO exercise in Balkans

1,000 British soldiers are part of a three-month-long operation Chelonia. Other participating nations include Serbia, Romania, Kosovo, Georgia, Croatia, and Moldova.

Over a lakh to benefit as UK offers health-check program to workplaces

Moving towards a 'community-focused healthcare', the pilot project is being rolled out in Norfolk, Medway, and Lambeth.

India issues travel advisory for riot-hit UK — ‘avoid areas where protests are underway’

Australia, Nigeria, Malaysia and Indonesia have also warned citizens in or travelling to UK. Far-Right riots have erupted across country after Southport stabbings.

The Body Shop UK collapse shows ethical branding isn’t enough. Brands need to show they care

A selling point that once made The Body Shop stand out can lose its sparkle when it does not evolve with changing market conditions and consumer expectations.

UK’s flourishing Khalistan lobby needs urgent pushback. Canada isn’t the only problem

As some individuals within the Sikh community in Britain actively supported and propagated the Khalistani cause, the broader Indian community did not actively oppose them.

UK sees Hindu voters as easy, low-maintenance. That’s why caste is still in Equality Act

By not taking steps to right the wrong of the caste legislation, it continues to disregard the Hindu voter. This is even after they have been voting Conservative in increased numbers.

UK engaging with an assertive new Indian community—but it must watch out for negative groups

Acknowledging realities, having open discussions, and respecting all parties’ sovereignty, territorial integrity, & internal affairs, are essential for meaningful alliances.

‘Vande Mataram, long live India’ — how Indians in Canada staged counterprotest to Sikh extremists’ rally

Sikh extremists in Canada called protest at Indian mission in Toronto in wake of 18 June killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, head of Khalistan Tiger Force & Sikhs for Justice's Canadian arm.

On Camera

How neo-casteists set up a symphony orchestra to make UGC equity guidelines fail

In the Indian education system, neo-casteism encompasses many forms of caste-based profiling, manipulation of nomenclature, political rigmaroles, and fearmongering.

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

Defence budget through the years: Big leap for 2026-27, but what numbers since 1999 reveal

ThePrint’s analysis of all budgets from 1999-2026 shows that the capex as total share of defence budget was the highest under UPA I & II. Multifold jump in pension outlays.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.