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Absconding liquor Baron, Vijay Mallya, who is facing extradition proceedings in UK, was seen attending India's match against Australia at the Kennington Oval in London on Sunday. (Photo: ANI)

Vijay Mallya spotted at Oval, says 'I am here to watch the game'

The UK home office and Westminster Court had ordered his extradition to India over charges of money laundering, fraud and conspiracy.

09 Jun 2019 4:37 PM

On Monday, Trump arrived in Britain with wife Melania for a 3 day visit; he had already blasted Khan before his plane touched down. (Photo: AFP)

Trump refers to London Mayor Sadiq Khan as 'Stone Cold Loser'

Khan said it was important to have good relations with US but that Britain should not be 'rolling out the red carpet' for Trump.

03 Jun 2019 5:19 PM

A Delhi court Monday allowed Robert Vadra, accused in a money laundering case, to travel abroad for six weeks. (Photo: File)

Robert Vadra can travel abroad but not London: Delhi court

Vadra is facing allegations of money laundering in purchase of a property in London at 12, Bryanston Square, worth 1.9 million pounds.

03 Jun 2019 12:57 PM

It is the third time the Czech capital has sent such birds to the picturesque open space by Buckingham Palace, where pelicans first arrived in 1664 in the guise of a gift from the Russian ambassador to King Charles II. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Pelicans from Prague migrate to London

From Prague with love: Pelicans Sun, Moon and Star head for new London home.

31 May 2019 11:39 AM

Passenger Paul Brunton captured the reactions of fellow passengers in a 30-second video that has since gone viral. (Photo: Twitter | Screengrab)

UK train driver mistakenly broadcasts porn over sound system, video goes viral

The South Western Railway has apologised and said it was investigating the matter.

16 May 2019 2:49 PM

The deceased, identified as Mohd Nadeemuddin, was working at a mall in Tesco supermarket and was living abroad for the last six years. (Photo: ANI)

Hyderabad youth stabbed to death; found in parking area in London’s mall

Nadeem’s pregnant wife, who is in a state of shock, is undergoing psychological counselling.

10 May 2019 11:16 AM

Nirav Modi to apply for fresh bail plea

His previous two bail pleas were rejected by the court.

07 May 2019 8:59 PM

The surveillance at the embassy was part of an escalation designed to achieve the result of having Assange extradited to the United States.

Julian Assange is being spied on in Ecuadorean embassy: WikiLeaks

Ecuador accused Assange of leaking information about President Lenin Moreno’s personal life.

11 Apr 2019 1:14 PM

Public outrage in London gainst new Islamic laws in Brunei that punish gay sex and adultery by stoning offenders to death. (Photo:AP)

Public protests against archaic anti-gay laws

Dozens protest in London against Brunei's anti-gay laws.

07 Apr 2019 12:27 PM

Lawmakers have voted down PM Theresa May's Brexit deal three times this year. (Photo: AFP)

British MPs offered counselling to cope with 'extraordinary' Brexit pressure

Hoyle said anyone ringing the confidential phone line would find trained counsellors or advisers.

05 Apr 2019 9:32 AM

Deepika Padukone poses with her Statue of Purpose.

Deepika Padukone unveils her Statue of Purpose at Madame Tussauds; see pic

The actress does not consider statue as a vanity as assures it stands for a purpose just like her.

14 Mar 2019 4:02 PM

An interview and a video with the wanted diamantaire published early Saturday in the British newspaper, revealed that Modi has also started a new diamond business in Soho. (Photo: File)

Nirav Modi spotted in UK, living freely, started new diamond business: report

Nnewspaper headlined its piece 'Exclusive: India's most wanted man Nirav Modi - accused of Euro 1.5 bn fraud -living openly in London’ .

09 Mar 2019 9:30 AM

Most experts say it is inconceivable such treatments could be a way of curing all patients. (Representational Image)

London HIV patient becomes second person to be cured of AIDS

Case is proof of the concept that scientists will one day be able to end AIDS, doctors said, but does not mean cure for HIV has been found.

05 Mar 2019 9:56 AM

The organisation also said that the atrocities that Baloch nation is facing today are a continuation and the result of the illegal occupation of the Baloch homeland. (Photo: ANI)

Free Balochistan Movement to hold protests against Pakistan

The FBM will organise protests and awareness campaigns in different cities of world against illegal occupation of Balochistan by Pakistan.

03 Mar 2019 4:24 PM

'Street Dancer 3' takes Shraddha Kapoor's love for this city to another level

The actress is running a hectic schedule and is leaving no stone unturned in gearing up for Street Dancer.

20 Feb 2019 7:44 PM

Uber, which is London’s biggest private hire operator with roughly 45,000 drivers, said it was already taking steps to improve air quality.

Uber and other taxi firms to pay London congestion charge

Most drivers entering London’s central zone pay 11.50 pounds (USD 14.55) Monday to Friday during the day.

20 Dec 2018 3:11 PM

The husband of a 34-year-old Indian-origin pharmacist found dead in her home in Middlesborough, northern England, earlier this year has been found guilty of her murder.(Photo: Jessica Patel/Facebook)

Indian-origin woman killed by husband in UK, he looked up ‘plot to kill wife’

Court was told how accused had planned to claim a GBP 2-mn life insurance payout and move to Australia with lover Dr Amit Patel.

05 Dec 2018 2:08 PM

Rudeness to the staff appears to be a common ailment, and in this time of #MeToo, according to a 155 page report published by Dame Laura Cox — there was ample evidence of inappropriate behaviour with women.

Pickpockets in London’s subway

This may be the time for all oppressed women and men working for MPs to come together — and collectively fight the system!

29 Oct 2018 12:05 AM

Yussuf was convicted of the lesser charge of manslaughter and sentenced to 14 years imprisonment and an additional three years on license, or release under strict conditions. (Representational Image | File)

2 men jailed for fatal stabbing of Indian-origin man in UK

Balbir Johal, 48, was attacked in the Southall suburb of west London in March and rushed to hospital with stab wounds but died later.

24 Oct 2018 11:04 AM

US sanctions dusted off this month targeted Iran's car industry, trade in gold and other precious metals, and purchases of US dollars crucial to international financing and investment and trade relations. (Photo: AP)

After Trump aide's warning, Iran threatens to hit US, Israel targets

US-Iranian war of words has escalated since Donald Trump withdrew Washington from the world powers' nuclear deal with Iran in May.

23 Aug 2018 11:36 AM

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