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Johnson, who was a figurehead of a campaign for Britain to leave the European Union in a 2016 referendum and might influence other lawmakers on which way to vote over May’s deal, asked in his column in the Telegraph newspaper whether there was a way forward to break the impasse of Brexit in parliament. (Photo; File)

Boris Johnson says it’s not too late for ‘real change’ on Brexit deal

Ex British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday it was not too late for govt to get 'real change' to PM May’s Brexit deal.

18 Mar 2019 10:00 AM

Johnson said India and the United Kingdom would succeed in defeating terrorism, a common threat. (Photo:AP)

India has UK's complete backing in outrage of Pulwama attack: Boris Johnson

Britain stands shoulder-to-shoulder with India in outrage over the Pulwama attack, and in determination to work towards defeating terrorism.

02 Mar 2019 12:52 PM

Bateman is an economist who gives media interviews in the buff because she thinks that Brexit will leave Britain naked.

UK in thrall over ‘naked’ protests & the return of ‘reformed’ jihadis

More than 6,000 Europeans, men and women, are supposed to have joined the Islamic State’s war, many of them very young.

18 Feb 2019 12:55 AM

The UK is at present bound by the EU's freedom of movement rules, which offers nationals from the 27 EU member-countries an automatic right to work and settle in Britain. (Photo: File)

EU, non-EU citizens to face same post-Brexit immigration rules: Theresa May

Non-EU countries like India are subject to a strict visa regime and quotas under specific categories.

18 Sep 2018 1:40 PM

The Quran prescribes all Muslims, irrespective of gender, to dress modestly.

Living with Islamophobia

Islamophobia has increasingly become a part of the political rhetoric.

10 Sep 2018 6:35 AM

Muslims in Britain who are causing raised eyebrows by an obstinate insistence on a wardrobe which the host population finds outlandish and worse, must realise that they are at risk of bartering away priceless goodwill. (Photo: Representational Image)

To ban or not: Troubling questions on the burqa

Women on the Haj pilgrimage do not have to cover their faces in front of the Kaaba, the building at the centre of the Grand Mosque in Mecca.

31 Aug 2018 1:23 AM

Of Enid Blyton and misguided people

Though her real life was far removed from the dream world of books she helped so many children to enter.

20 Aug 2018 5:32 AM

‘Burqa jokes’ become a pawn in the great game of ‘Politopoly’

What could be characterised, absorbed and dismissed as prankish provocation of an idiosyncratic satirist, was not in Johnson’s case.

18 Aug 2018 4:18 AM

British Prime Minister Theresa May (Photo: AFP)

Crime, religion can’t be clubbed

The pretence for this outrage was that some of these individuals had not subsequently registered their British citizenship.

28 Jul 2018 2:44 AM

The government argues that the 15.9 billion euros (USD 18.5 billion) plan will provide a major boost to Britain's post-Brexit economy and could create up to 114,000 local jobs by 2030. (Photo: File/AFP)

UK lawmakers approve expansion of London's Heathrow airport

Heathrow hopes to begin construction by 2021 although it must still obtain formal planning permission, will likely face legal challenges.

26 Jun 2018 12:59 PM

Trump's announcement that a decision was imminent cut short a last-ditch European diplomatic drive to save the accord ahead of what had been a May 12 deadline. (Photo: File)

Donald Trump set to announce Iran sanctions move that may kill nuclear deal

'I will be announcing my decision on the Iran Deal tomorrow from the White House at 2:00 pm (1800 GMT),' the president said in a tweet.

08 May 2018 8:35 AM

'It has weaknesses, certainly, but I am convinced they can be remedied,' Johnson wrote in an opinion piece for the New York Times. (Photo: AP)

UK’s Boris Johnson to Trump: Iran deal has weaknesses but don’t dump it

Johnson began 2-day visit to US on Sunday to try to convince Trump’s administration not to ditch the deal and was due to meet Mike Pence.

07 May 2018 2:23 PM

A ‘royal’ string set!

Ace violinist jyotsna believes in making a mark through soulful renditions. She did just that at the buckingham palace.

01 May 2018 12:37 AM

'We are at the beginning of a new momentum between France and India... I want to double the number of Indian students coming to France. If you choose France you gain access to francophonie, you gain access to Europe,' said messages from French President Emmanuel Macron's official Twitter account. (Photo: AP)

UK minister criticises Macron over educational opportunities for Indian students

In New Delhi, French Prez offered up France as the new gateway to Europe for Indian students against the backdrop of Britain's exit from EU.

13 Mar 2018 1:39 PM

British Prime Minister Theresa May (Photo: AP)

Powerplay and clubs of sleaze

Women MPs are seeking ways to ban such institutions and events through law.

27 Jan 2018 4:37 AM

UK foreign secretary Boris Johnson (Photo: AP)

Boris Johnson is ‘descendant’ of mummified Basel woman

A breakthrough came last year when newly discovered archives revealed the body had been previously uncovered in 1843.

26 Jan 2018 6:31 AM

The long-awaited shake-up arrives ahead of another year of potentially bruising battles over Brexit, as talks with the European Union enter a key new phase amid continued divisions in the Conservative party. (Photo: AP)

Theresa May to reshuffle cabinet in New Year reboot as Brexit looms

Labour Party has started the new year attacking Theresa May government's handling of the crisis-hit health service and railways.

08 Jan 2018 12:03 PM

Lavrov told Johnson at the start of the talks that British-Russian relations were at a really low point, and ‘not due to our actions.’ (Photo: AP)

UK foreign minister meets Russian counterpart: Stop meddling in Europe

His visit comes at a time when relations between London and Moscow are strained by differences over Ukraine and Syria.

22 Dec 2017 4:21 PM

PM May & her conspiracy-wallas

When interrogated by Ms May’s team, Ms Patel owned up to two of several clandestine meetings and apologised.

11 Nov 2017 1:03 AM

Theresa May may sack Boris Johnson over Brexit stance

The speculation about May’s position comes ahead of crucial Brexit talks between Britain and the EU.

09 Oct 2017 1:22 AM

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