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Robot ‘Baxter’ could solve shortage of qualified nurses across the world

Students and professors at Imperial College London are developing a robot to assist patients after looking at nursing shortage statistics paired with aging population demographics.

We want India at Commonwealth Games: UK steps up support in shooting event row

India has dropped out of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, being hosted by Britain, after the shooting event was dropped. UK sports minister says he has asked for the sport to be accommodated.

Why Boris Johnson reminds me of my ex-husband Imran Khan: Reham Khan

Cocaine, women, childhood insecurity, Oxford and a need to be in the spotlight – all unite UK’s new PM Boris Johnson and Pakistan PM Imran Khan.

When Boris Johnson asked me why the lane next to Calcutta Collectorate smelled of urine

Boris, who was the foreign minister at the time, seemed impressed by Mamata Banerjee. The central leaders, not so much.

What Boris Johnson’s run for Oxford Union president told me about the PM he will become

Boris will do whatever it takes to get what he wants – however long or hard. From winning Oxford Union presidentship to becoming leader of Tories.

Indian-origin businessman wants to sue wife for fathering son with another man

The man's father, an alleged arms dealer, features in the CBI's list of 'Undesirable Contact Men'.

China and UK in diplomatic row over Hong Kong

With Christine Lagarde set to take over as ECB president, US stocks close at record high.

Prince William and Kate Middleton to make their first official visit to Pakistan this year

Prince William and Duchess Kate will travel for a week to Islamabad, Lahore, Quetta, Karachi and Peshawar, but will not be accompanied by their 3 young children.

India slips to 74th rank in terms of money parked in Swiss banks, while UK remains on top

Banking statistics by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) show that India accounts for about 0.07 per cent of aggregate funds parked by all foreign clients of Swiss banks.

UK extends custody of fugitive Nirav Modi, Swiss bank accounts frozen

Nirav Modi, who is wanted in India in the PNB loan fraud and money laundering case, has been lodged in a UK prison since his arrest this March.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.