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UK’s Conservative Party releases list of 10 probable PM contenders

Former Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has been arrested in a money laundering case and pilot dies after a helicopter crashed into UK skyscraper.

The UN went to one of world’s richest countries to look at poverty – this is what it found

People in the UK are having to choose between eating or heating their homes and children go to school hungry.

UK Court orders Vijay Mallya to pay Diageo over USD 135 million

Diageo is seeking a total of USD 175 million from embattled liquor baron Vijay Mallya, whom India is seeking to extradite for fraud and money laundering.

UN decision on listing Masood Azhar a global terrorist likely today

The UNSC's Sanctions Committee will hold a crucial meeting to consider blacklisting Masood Azhar, the outcome of which will depend on China.

Masood Azhar issue moving towards settlement, says China

China dismissed reports that it was served an ultimatum by US, UK and France and given an April 23 deadline to lift its technical hold on designating Masood Azhar a global terrorist.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu likely to secure a record fifth term

New World Bank chief David Malpass seeks to temper fears over appointment, and US sends warship to disputed sea in signal to China.

Jallianwala Bagh centenary — Britain won’t apologise but will ‘express regret’ for massacre

The UK was expected to apologise for the 13 April 1919 attack, but it seems there will just be another expression of regret for the actions of General Dyer.

Blow to Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul’s electoral upset

British Parliament votes on four separate proposals to find a compromise over UK’s withdrawal from EU. All four fail to pass.

Nirav Modi appears in UK court where judge reviews new file of evidences against him

Nirav Modi was arrested by uniformed Scotland Yard officers from a Metro Bank branch in central London on 19 March as he attempted to open new bank account.

As UK readies for Brexit, Indian students to gain from new post-study visa offer

The new strategy, set to be rolled out in the coming years, will offer undergraduate and Masters' students the chance to stay in the UK for six months after graduating to look for work.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.