Putin holds urgent meeting with security council amid fears of Ukraine planning cruise missile attack on Russia

Putin holds urgent meeting with security council amid fears of Ukraine planning cruise missile attack on Russia

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has called an urgent meeting of the top security council to discuss its nuclear deterrence amid rising concerns over Ukraine being allowed by Western powers to use cruise missiles to target locations in Moscow, media reports said.

by Trans World Features September 25, 2024

'Infringement, objectionable': India protests British High Commissioner's visit to POK

'Infringement, objectionable': India protests British High Commissioner's visit to POK

New Delhi: India on Saturday lodged a strong protest over the visit of British High Commissioner Jane Marriott in Islamabad to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK), terming the visit “objectionable” and “infringement on India's territorial integrity”

by Trans World Features January 13, 2024

Rajnath Singh discusses Indo-Pacific with UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps

Rajnath Singh discusses Indo-Pacific with UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps on Monday (November 13, 2023) when they discussed a range of defence and security issues with particular emphasis on the Indo-Pacific.

by Trans World Features November 14, 2023

'Proud day': UK PM Rishi Sunak reacts to mother-in-law Sudha Murty's Padma Award

'Proud day': UK PM Rishi Sunak reacts to mother-in-law Sudha Murty's Padma Award

New Delhi/London : Author and philanthropist Sudha Murty has been recently conferred with the Padma Bhushan Award for her social work by President Droupadi Murmu.

by Trans World Features April 07, 2023

Heavy security keeps Khalistani protesters away from Indian High Commission in London after Sunday's breach

Heavy security keeps Khalistani protesters away from Indian High Commission in London after Sunday's breach

London : Heavy security arrangements kept Pro-Khalistan protesters behind barricades outside the Indian High Commission in London on Wednesday evening following the unprecedented vandalism of Sunday, when the Indian flag was pulled down and the windows of the building were broken.

by Trans World Features March 22, 2023

Indifference to Indian diplomatic mission's security unacceptable: India conveys strong message to UK

Indifference to Indian diplomatic mission's security unacceptable: India conveys strong message to UK

New Delhi/IBNS: India has conveyed a strong message to the UK authorities by summoning British Deputy High Commissioner Christina Scott to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday night following an attack by pro-Khalistani protesters on the Indian High Commission in London, who pulled down a Tricolour on the premises.

by Trans World Features March 21, 2023

Sikhs protest London Tricolour incident at British High Commission in Delhi

Sikhs protest London Tricolour incident at British High Commission in Delhi

New Delhi: Several people of the Sikh community gathered outside the UK High Commission in Delhi and protested the attack on the Indian High Commission and the Tricolour in London.

by Trans World Features March 21, 2023

UK provides Ukraine with $7.3mln cyber aid package

UK provides Ukraine with $7.3mln cyber aid package

London : The United Kingdom has mobilized 6.35 million pounds ($7.3 million) in an initial cyber assistance package to safeguard the Ukrainian government and its critical national infrastructure, the UK government said on Tuesday.

by Trans World Features November 01, 2022

PM Modi, Rishi Sunak discuss India-UK trade in their first call

PM Modi, Rishi Sunak discuss India-UK trade in their first call

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Rishi Sunak and congratulated him on assuming charge as the UK Prime Minister.

by Trans World Features October 27, 2022

Rishi Sunak slammed over picking Indian-origin Suella Braverman as home secretary

Rishi Sunak slammed over picking Indian-origin Suella Braverman as home secretary

London/IBNS:  British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Wednesday defended the reappointment of Indian-origin Suella Braverman as the Home Secretary saying the latter will be focused to crack down on criminals and defend the country's borders.

by Trans World Features October 26, 2022

Amitabh Bachchan jibes at the UK after Rishi Sunak's elevation as PM

Amitabh Bachchan jibes at the UK after Rishi Sunak's elevation as PM

Acting legend Amitabh Bachchan joined the list of people who are showering their wishes on Indian-origin British MP Rishi Sunak, who Monday won the race to become the United Kingdom Prime Minister.

by Trans World Features October 25, 2022

Confident he will do his best: 'Proud' Narayana Murthy on son-in-law Rishi Sunak's elevation as UK PM

Confident he will do his best: 'Proud' Narayana Murthy on son-in-law Rishi Sunak's elevation as UK PM

Billionaire businessman Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy is "confident" that his son-in-law Rishi Sunak, an Indian-origin British politician, will "do his best" as the United Kingdom Prime Minister, a day after the latter won the race to lead the country.

by Trans World Features October 25, 2022

Boris Johnson asks Rishi Sunak to step down in race for UK PM after Liz Truss resignation: Reports

Boris Johnson asks Rishi Sunak to step down in race for UK PM after Liz Truss resignation: Reports

London/IBNS: Rishi Sunak is currently the frontrunner to become the next UK Prime Minister, but Boris Johnson has urged him to stand down and let him take over the country's top post to replace Liz Struss, reports in British media say.

by Trans World Features October 21, 2022

'Can't deliver': UK PM Liz Truss resigns after 45 days amid economic tumult

'Can't deliver': UK PM Liz Truss resigns after 45 days amid economic tumult

Prime Minster of Britain Liz Truss has resigned after a 45-day stint in the office citing her lack of ability to deliver the mandate on which she was elected by the Conservative Party.

by Trans World Features October 20, 2022

After Leicester temple attack, Jaishankar shares concerns with UK Foreign Secy over security of Indians

After Leicester temple attack, Jaishankar shares concerns with UK Foreign Secy over security of Indians

New York/UNI: India has shared its concerns over the security of the Indian community in the United Kingdom with British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly in the backdrop of the violence and vandalisation of a Hindu temple in Leicester.

by Trans World Features September 22, 2022

'We now unite behind new PM, Liz Truss': Rishi Sunak after defeat in UK leadership race

'We now unite behind new PM, Liz Truss': Rishi Sunak after defeat in UK leadership race

London/IBNS: Rishi Sunak, who lost in the leadership contest to succeed Boris Johnson, asked the Conservative Party members to unite behind the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Liz Truss.

by India Blooms News Service September 06, 2022

Liz Truss defeats Rishi Sunak to become UK's new PM

Liz Truss defeats Rishi Sunak to become UK's new PM

London: UK's current Foreign Secretary Liz Truss Monday defeated her nearest competitor Rishi Sunak in the Conservative Party leadership race to become the country's new Prime Minister, media reports said.

by Trans World Features September 05, 2022

British Government seizes UK properties worth 6.7 billion Dollars of Dawood Ibrahim

British Government seizes UK properties worth 6.7 billion Dollars of Dawood Ibrahim

London/New Delhi, Sep 13 (IBNS) : British authorities have frozen properties belonging to fugitive Indian underworld don Dawood Ibrahim worth $6.7 billion, media reports said.

by IBNS September 13, 2017

Centre to take all steps to ensure Vijay Mallya's extradition and trial : Venkiah Naidu

Centre to take all steps to ensure Vijay Mallya's extradition and trial : Venkiah Naidu

New Delhi, Apr 19 (IBNS) : A day after liquor baron Vijay Mallya was arrested and then granted bail in London, Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said that the Government will take all measures for his extradition for trial in India, media reports said.

by IBNS April 19, 2017

UK , Jordan standing shoulder to shoulder in fight against Daesh

UK , Jordan standing shoulder to shoulder in fight against Daesh

London, Jan 28 (IBNS): Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has praised the crucial role Jordan plays in the fight against Daesh, following a meeting today with His Majesty King Abdullah II, officials said.

by IBNS January 28, 2017

Racial hatred sweeps across UK since Brexit verdict, Cameron condemns

Racial hatred sweeps across UK since Brexit verdict, Cameron condemns

London, June 28 (IBNS) Incidents of racial abuse and hate crimes are being reported in the UK since the country voted to break away from the European Union last week.

by IBNS June 28, 2016

Global markets lose two trillion dollars as Britain breaks away from EU

Global markets lose two trillion dollars as Britain breaks away from EU

New Delhi, June 25 (IBNS) The UK's decision to break away from the European Union and Prime Minister David Cameron relinquishing his post has has played havoc in world markets wiping out over two trillion dollars of value in one of the most scary trading sessions in the last decade, The Guardian reports.

by IBNS June 25, 2016