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The 63-year-old former Kingfisher Airlines boss had won a reprieve earlier this month when a two-judge panel at the Royal Courts of Justice in London granted him permission to appeal against the extradition order of a lower court to face fraud and money laundering charges amounting to an alleged Rs 9,000 crores in India. (Photo: PTI)

Mallya's UK High Court extradition appeal to be heard in February 2020

Justices George Leggatt and Andrew Popplewell concluded that 'arguments can be reasonably made' on some aspects of the prima facie case.

18 Jul 2019 12:14 PM

Mr Khan's move has been welcomed by Historic England, a heritage group, which had previously criticised the project. (Photo: AFP)

London mayor rejects plans for 1000-feet high 'Tulip' skyscraper

The high-rise, which was approved by London's authorities and would have been Western Europe's second-tallest skyscraper.

17 Jul 2019 1:18 PM

The plane had unfurled banners in the sky bearing slogans 'World Must Speak Up For Balochistan' written in big bold black and red letters. (Photo: ANI)

Anti-Pakistan poster spotted outside Lord's stadium before WC final in London

Digital poster displayed ‘Help end enforced disappearances in Balochistan’ written in bold letters against yellow and black background.

14 Jul 2019 8:40 PM

Darroch had said in the cable that the Trump administration was 'set upon an act of diplomatic vandalism,' the paper said. (Photo: File)

UK Police identify suspect behind leaked envoy memos: Report

The Mail also published further memos from Darroch, defying a police warning that media which did so could be committing a criminal act.

14 Jul 2019 2:18 PM

Despite being legal across the rest of Britain, abortion and same-sex marriage are currently illegal in Northern Ireland. (Photo: AFP)

UK supports extending gay marriage, abortion rights to Northern Ireland

Opposition Labour MP Stella Creasy, who led demands for change, hailed Tuesday's votes.

10 Jul 2019 1:16 PM

'It is in both sides interest to avoid no deal and to look at how we get a deal through parliament,' said the minister. (Photo: AP)

UK Brexit minister urges EU to reopen withdrawal deal talks

'Boris Johnson has been very clear that the UK needs to leave on the 31st of October,' Barclay said.

09 Jul 2019 6:46 PM

Organisers of the London conference say it is intended to increase international discussion and cooperation on the issue of media freedom, including fake news. (Photo: AFP)

UK bars 2 Russian publications from conference on media freedom for 'disinformation'

On Friday, the Russian embassy condemned the decision relating to RT as 'direct politically motivated discrimination.'

09 Jul 2019 11:09 AM

Randy Rampersad launched the project hoping to enable the average pub-goer to give to charity without having to change their daily routine. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

London pub aims to be world’s most ethical

Charity begins at the pub: London bar seeks 'most ethical' title.

09 Jul 2019 11:02 AM

Man climbing the Shard skyscraper in London. (Photo: Screengrab/PA media)

Man climbs 1000 foot tall Shard skyscraper in London

British police said they were called at 0415 GMT after reports that a man was climbing up the tower.

08 Jul 2019 4:52 PM

In the interview, Phillips explains how the endless of her appearance is a source of continual frustration. (Photo: File)

Labour MP Jess Phillips talks about sexism in Parliment

'I spend my entire time here basically trying to push the parameter slightly, just trying to constantly remind people,'Don't forget women'.'

05 Jul 2019 5:39 PM

The princess, one of the most visible and glamorous of the Sheikh's reported six wives, is a daughter of Jordan's previous king Hussein and is well known for her notable humanitarian works. (Photo: ANI)

Princess Haya, wife of Dubai's Sheikh, seeks political asylum in UK

Princess Haya has been living with her kids Sheikh Zayed and Sheikha Al Jalila, in mansion near Kensington Palace worth USD 107 million.

04 Jul 2019 8:43 PM

Riley, was delivered in early hours of Saturday by paramedics after his mother, 26-year-old Kelly Mary Fauvrelle, was found stabbed inside a house in Croydon, south London. (Photo: Pixabay | Representional Image)

Baby born to woman stabbed to death in London, dies within days

There were 285 fatal stabbings in England and Wales in 2018, the highest level since records began more than 70 years ago.

03 Jul 2019 6:24 PM

Air India flight makes emergency landing in London following 'bomb threat'

Further details awaited.

27 Jun 2019 3:26 PM

London is also eagerly waiting for the film Super 30: Anand Kumar

This year 18 students of Anand Kumar's Super 30 passed the IIT exam which marked another feather to their cap.

24 Jun 2019 7:02 PM

The committee chaired by MP Tom Tugendhat also contended that the UK needs to address its "sometimes painful history with India". (Photo:

Time to reset UK's relationship with India: British Parliament

MPs also urged that Britain should take measures to make it easier for Indians to visit the country.

24 Jun 2019 2:01 PM

Saif Ali Khan and Alaia F. (Photo: Twitter)

Saif Ali Khan, Alaia F starrer 'Jawaani Jaaneman' goes on floors in London

The film marks the Bollywood debut of Alaia and her mother couldn't be happier.

17 Jun 2019 5:05 PM

Julian Assange asserts that he is a journalist with First Amendment protections. (Photo: AP)

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faces extradition hearing

US officials have made clear their intention to prosecute Assange under Espionage Act, blaming him for publication of secret documents.

14 Jun 2019 1:41 PM

It is the English fans in London who have given Indians some straight-up competition. (Photo: Twitter)

ICC CWC'19: 'Lollipop Lagelu' makes foreigners groove on London streets; Watch video

In a Twitter video that went viral, hundreds of foreigners can be seen dancing to the hit Bhojpuri number on the London streets.

13 Jun 2019 2:55 PM

Hussain regularly makes television addresses or telephone speeches to his supporters, where he heavily criticises the Pakistan Army and ISI for alleged ‘military oppression’ of Muhajirs. (Photo: ANI)

London Police seek additional 12-hour detention of MQM chief Altaf Hussain

Hussain was detained at Southwark Police Station, and request has been submitted for additional detention after expiry of 24-hour deadline.

12 Jun 2019 5:26 PM

There have been no reports of any casualties or injuries yet. (Photo: ANI)

Massive fire breaks out in eastern London

Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters are currently at the scene of the incident to douse the blaze, said London Fire Brigade.

10 Jun 2019 12:03 PM

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