The two-day Artificial Intelligence (AI) summit in the United Kingdom came to a close on Thursday with the creation of the AI Safety Institute, the British High Commission in India said in a statement. The AI Safety Institute, which has become the first task force within G7 countries (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, […]
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UK PM Sunak to visit Delhi’s Akshardham temple tomorrow
United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is in India for the G20 Summit, is scheduled to visit Delhi’s Akshardham temple on Sunday. While talking with ANI, the UK PM said that he will visit Delhi’s Akshardham temple tommorrow. Expressing pride for his ‘Hindu’ roots, Rishi Sunak yesterday expressed his […]
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UK: Khalistan supporters gather outside Indian High Commission in London
Around 30-40 Khalistanis gathered outside the Indian High Commission in London on Saturday. This comes at a time when there is a major uptick in attacks by Khalistani extremists not just in the UK but in other countries as well. The protesters gathered outside the Indian High Commission from around 12:30 pm […]
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Chinese embassy ‘firmly opposes’ UK’s Hong Kong report
Chinese embassy in London has lodged “stern representations” with the United Kingdom after the UK government published a report that slammed Beijing for human rights abuses in Hong Kong. “China’s position on Hong Kong-related affairs is consistent and clear. In disregard of China’s solemn stance, the UK went ahead to […]
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UK Envoy Alex Ellis holds meeting with Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel
British Kingdom High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis on Monday held a meeting with Gujarat Chief Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar to discuss collaboration with the new government on climate, education, and sport. Ellis lauded the contribution of Gujarati diaspora to the UK-India Living Bridge. He tweeted, “Excellent meeting @Bhupendrapbjp to […]
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UK to make Covid test mandatory for travellers from China: Reports
After India and Japan, the UK is also likely to make Covid-19 tests mandatory for travellers from China after the infection surged in the mainland, Reuters reported citing British media outlets. The travellers from China have to produce a negative COVID test report. According to Reuters citing UK media reports, […]
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King Charles hosts first traditional Christmas as UK Monarch, chooses multi-faith theme
British Monarch King Charles hosted the first traditional Christmas after the coronation and called it a poignant time for those who lost their loved ones in a broadcast on Sunday. “Christmas is a particularly poignant time for all of us who have lost loved ones. We feel their absence at […]
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UK, Japan, Italy to develop next-generation fighter jets
The United Kingdom on Friday announced an unprecedented international aerospace coalition with Italy and Japan to adapt and respond to future security threats. “The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is a new partnership and ambitious endeavour between the UK, Japan and Italy to deliver the next generation of combat air fighter jets,” Downing Street said in a statement. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to visit a UK base today […]
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India, UK ideally placed to meet challenges of digital world: UK Foreign Secretary
Underscoring the importance of bilateral ties with India, UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly on Thursday said that both India and the United Kingdom are ideally placed to use science, technology and digital leadership to meet challenges related to the security of emerging tech. “Emerging technologies are fundamentally reshaping our economies […]
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UK, France back UNSC permanent seat for India
India’s bid for a permanent seat in a reformed United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has received strong support from Veto members. After the United Kingdom, France reiterated its support to India, Germany, Japan and Brazil for the creation of new permanent seats. Addressing the UNSC’s annual debate on Security Council reform on Friday, France’s Deputy Representative to the UN, Nathalie […]
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At least 64 children killed in UK military operations in Afghanistan: Report
British forces have paid compensation for the deaths of 64 children in Afghanistan, a much higher death toll than previously acknowledged by the country, according to a new report by a United Kingdom-based charity. Between 2006-14, there were 64 confirmed child victims in Afghanistan, where the British military paid compensation, although […]
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UK: Eggs thrown at King Charles, one arrested
One person was arrested on Wednesday for throwing at least three eggs at King Charles III and Queen Consort, Camilla, who was visiting the city of York, The Washington Post reported. The detained person while throwing the eggs shouted “this country was built on the blood of slaves” while the crowd kept on booing […]
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UK has “no plans” to relocate Israel embassy to Jerusalem
The United Kingdom has “no plans” to relocate its Israel embassy to Jerusalem, Al Jazeera reported citing a spokeswoman for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Responding to a question about the consideration of relocation of the embassy, on Thursday, a spokeswoman said that the government had “no [such] plans”. She also […]
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Confident son-in-law will do best for UK, says Infosys’ Narayana Murthy on Rishi Sunak
NR Narayana Murthy, Infosys founder and father-in-law of next UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak congratulated his son-in-law as he exuded confidence that the first Indian-origin PM will do his best for the people of the United Kingdom. An Oxford, and Stanford University alumnae, Sunak is famously married to Akshata Murthy, […]
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Rishi Sunak praises BoJo’s leadership, says Johnson led UK through some of the toughest challenges
Britain’s former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday praised the leadership of former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson as the latter pulled out of the Conservative Party leadership race. Sunak, who is now most likely to succeed Liz Truss as the first Indian-origin UK Prime Minister, said Johnson led the UK through some of the […]