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Friday, May 1, 2026
TopicUK politics

Topic: UK politics

The many woes of Keir Starmer are mainly self-inflicted

A Politico poll finds 52% want Starmer to quit over Epstein-linked Mandelson’s appointment and arrest. Slow growth, high taxes and strained services add to doubts about his leadership.

Newly appointed UK foreign secretary David Lammy set to make two-day visit to India this week

While no big announcements are expected, the significance of the visit lies in its timing — it comes within 20 days of Lammy assuming office.

Braverman’s exit and Cameron’s entry is good news for India. It can fast-track FTA

Braverman’s remark of Indians being the largest group of visa overstayers had irked New Delhi. Therefore, from India’s perspective, a change in the govt might mean fast-tracking FTA.

On Camera

UAE exit from OPEC isn’t about oil. Iran War making Gulf states seek new shelters

Britain’s failure to secure the oil of Arabia in the 1950s was no misjudgement. The sun was setting on the Empire, and a new hegemon had emerged. Is another anarchy on the rise now?

The rupee at record low will end India’s cheap- money era

The rupee’s fall to record lows amid rising energy-import costs and capital outflows is raising expectations that RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra may be forced to abandon his pause and hike rates.

76 yrs on, exhibition on Korean War brings to life independent India’s 1st overseas military deployment

'Guardians of Neutrality: India's Korean Mission', organised in Delhi, brought out unknown and forgotten aspects of the war.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.