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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.

‘Violation of humanitarian law’: UK suspends 30 arms export licenses to Israel amid Gaza conflict

UK Foreign Secretary Lammy clarified that it is not a complete ban on arms exports to Israel and that it continues to support Israel's right to self-defence, Al Jazeera reports.

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.

US, UK impose sanctions on Hamas-affiliated individuals, entities

This action identifies important Hamas figures as well as the channels by which Iran backs Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and Hamas.

India raises concern with UK over its High Commissioner being denied entry to Glasgow gurdwara

BJP and SGPC have condemned the action. A formal reaction from the Indian High Commission in London and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on the incident is awaited.

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.

On Camera

Can Syria’s tiny Druze minority survive West Asia’s new storms? There’s little hope

Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.