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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

Nick Jonas wearing a mangalsutra is validation for many Indians. He’s our favourite jiju

Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Suspected brake failure leads to Tejas accident after landing, airframe likely to be written off

The IAF, so far, remains mum on this accident which has led to grounding of the fleet for safety checks.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.