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King Charles enters Parliament with tradition on display, delivers to-do list for govt | WATCH
World | July 17, 2024 19:09 ISTThe King’s Speech is the centrepiece of the State Opening, an occasion where royal pomp meets hard-nosed politics, as the king donned a diamond-studded crown, sat on a gilded throne and announced the laws his government intends to pass in the coming year.
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Priti Patel, Gujarati descent leader, likely to replace Indian-origin Sunak as Leader of Opposition
World | July 17, 2024 16:40 ISTPatel, whose parents hail from Gujarati-Ugandan heritage, has held positions as international development secretary and home secretary in previous Tory Cabinets led by both Theresa May and Boris Johnson.
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Indian-origin UK MP Shivani Raja takes oath on Bhagavad Gita after historic victory | VIDEO
Trending | July 10, 2024 23:26 ISTShivani Raja, a 29-year-old businesswoman of Gujarati descent, made history by taking her oath on the Bhagavad Gita in the UK Parliament. She secured a notable victory for the Conservative Party in Leicester East, ending Labour's 37-year dominance in the constituency.
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Kanishka Narayan: Journey of a Bihar boy who overpowered Rishsi Sunak in UK Parliament elections
World | July 07, 2024 18:53 ISTThe UK parliamentary elections may have left many Indians disheartened over Rishi Sunak's loss of power, but in a town in north Bihar, celebrations are underway for the success of a local hero. Kanishka Narayan, an MP of the Labour Party, has returned to power after fifteen years.
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What is UK's Rwanda deportation bill and why is it such a big issue for Rishi Sunak? Explained
Explainers | April 23, 2024 22:48 ISTThe UK's controversial plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has gained widespread criticism, with critics labelling it as "inhumane and cruel". This is a major win for Sunak's "stop the boats" pitch since becoming PM ahead of the upcoming general elections.
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Five migrants die while crossing English Channel hours after UK passes Rwanda deportation bill
World | April 23, 2024 18:46 ISTThe UK Parliament on Tuesday finally passed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's latest bid to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda as a means to stop illegal immigration. The move had been widely criticised by human rights organisations and some among Sunak's own Conservative Party.
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'Will ignore EU Court's human rights blocking': Sunak as Parliament approves Rwanda deportation bill
World | April 23, 2024 13:50 ISTThe House of Lords had long refused to back the divisive legislation without additional safeguards, but eventually relented after Sunak said the government would force parliament to sit as late into Monday night as necessary to get it passed.
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'Not quite enough yet to secure a deal': UK Foreign Secretary on Free Trade Agreement with India
World | April 18, 2024 15:06 ISTUK Foreign Secretary, while responding to a question in the House of Lords on BBC restructuring its India operations and UK-India trade deal, underscored the significance of the ongoing trade deal, however, he stressed that India needs to do more to finalise the pact.
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Jain Community in UK celebrates Mahavir Jayanti at UK Parliament I VIDEO
World | April 16, 2024 14:00 ISTIn a ceremony at the House of Commons, Jain community leaders in the UK commemorated Mahavir Jayanti, the birthday of Lord Mahavir. The event emphasised the continuing importance of Lord Mahavir's teachings on peace, compassion, nonviolence, and love, delivered more than 26 centuries ago.
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British PM Rishi Sunak raises 'strong concerns' over Chinese interference in UK democracy
World | September 11, 2023 12:23 IST"In particular my very strong concerns about any interference in our parliamentary democracy, which is clearly unacceptable," Sunak said on the sidelines of G20 Summit in New Delhi.
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Karan Johar honoured by UK Parliament for contribution to the entertainment industry
Celebrities | June 21, 2023 14:34 ISTKaran Johar has been honoured by the British Parliament on June 20 for his contribution to the global entertainment industry. He has completed 25 years in the Indian film industry.
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UK Parliament bans TikTok over security reasons; here're nations that have banned Chinese-owned app
World | March 24, 2023 8:08 ISTTikTok ban: A spokesperson of Downing Street said that the app, which is used by several British MPs, will also be prohibited on devices issued to staff.
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Rahul Gandhi to address UK Parliament today: Sources
India | March 06, 2023 16:22 ISTSeveral media reports say that Rahul Gandhi is likely to address the British Parliament in the Grand Committee Room of the Palace of Westminister.
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Fugitive godman Nithyananda invited for Diwali event at UK Parliament: Report
World | December 11, 2022 14:14 ISTIn a shocking incident, a UK-based media report claimed that a fugitive Hindu guru attended a Diwali party at the House of Lords (Upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom) this year.
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London: Sanatan Sanstha of UK organises its first Gita Jayanti event in UK Parliament
World | December 03, 2022 12:57 ISTLondon: The event was organised by the newly formed SSUK to spread the message of Lord Krishna while celebrating the International Gita Jayanti in the UK Parliament's House of Commons.
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Boris Johnson resigns as UK Prime Minister, says 'sad to be giving up the best job in the world'
World | July 07, 2022 17:36 ISTBoris Johnson resigns: The PM finally agreed to step down after one of his closest allies, Treasury Chief Nadhim Zahawi, told the prime minister to resign for the good of the country.
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Boris Johnson resignation: From Brexit to Partygate, controversies that ensured British PM downfall
World | July 07, 2022 16:28 ISTBoris Johnson resignation: The PM was marred by his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and a steady stream of ethics allegations, from alcohol-fueled government parties that broke lockdown rules to how he handled a sexual misconduct scandal
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UK Partygate report blames top officials in PM's office for allowing 'culture of rule-breaking'
World | May 25, 2022 17:30 ISTSenior civil servant Sue Gray’s long-awaited report into the “partygate” scandal said the “senior leadership team ... must bear responsibility” for a culture that allowed events to take place that “should not have been allowed to happen.”
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UK MP quits for watching porn in Parliament, lawmakers call for radical action
World | May 01, 2022 19:02 ISTConservative Party MP Neil Parish resigned, triggering a by-election in the Tory safe seat of Tiverton and Honiton in south-west England, after admitting he watched adult material twice in Parliament.
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UK cabinet reshuffle: Priti Patel, Rishi Sunak retain top jobs as PM Boris Johnson rejig team
World | September 16, 2021 0:38 ISTRishi Sunak will remain next door to Johnson at Downing Street as his Chancellor of the Exchequer and Priti Patel, who had been at the centre of some speculation of being moved, remains in her post as Home Secretary.
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