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UK condemns Pakistan's move to declare Gilgit-Baltistan as its fifth province, says it belongs to India

The Gilgit-Baltistan area is Pakistan`s northernmost administrative territory that borders the disputed Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Mar 25, 2017, 14:26 PM IST

Trump says 'great American' killed in London attack

"A great American, Kurt Cochran, was killed in the London terror attack. My prayers and condolences are with his family and friends," the president said in a tweet.

Mar 23, 2017, 22:52 PM IST

Scottish parliament to vote on independence Tuesday: Official

A vote in Scotland`s parliament on supporting First Minister Nicola Sturgeon`s call for a new independence referendum will be delayed until Tuesday in a gesture of respect following the attack on the British parliament.

Mar 23, 2017, 16:23 PM IST

Donald Trump's son called 'a disgrace' for insulting tweet on London mayor post-terror attack

US President Donald Trump's son Donald Trump Junior has has come under severe attack for his insulting tweet on London Mayor Sadiq Khan hours after an attack in the London city killed five and wounded about 40 on the grounds of the British Parliament.

Mar 23, 2017, 12:43 PM IST

Germany stands resolutely with Britain in terror fight: Merkel

Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday that Germany stood by Britain "firmly and resolutely", following the deadly terror attack close to the British parliament.

Mar 23, 2017, 00:50 AM IST

London attack: No place in civilised societies for terrorism, says India

India on Wednesday strongly condemned "terrorist incident", near the British Parliament complex.

Mar 22, 2017, 23:14 PM IST

Theresa May's Brexit plans suffer legal jolt, needs Parliament nod

The UK government on Tuesday lost a landmark legal challenge after the Supreme Court ruled that Prime Minister Theresa May cannot unilaterally trigger the process of Britain's exit from the EU and must seek Parliament's nod, dealing a huge blow to her Brexit plans.

Jan 24, 2017, 23:17 PM IST

British PM warns MPs against blocking Brexit

"MPs and peers who regret the referendum result need to accept what the people decided," May said.

Nov 06, 2016, 19:19 PM IST

British PM allows MPs to scrutinise Brexit plan

British Prime Minister Theresa May signalled ahead of a House of Commons debate Wednesday that she would let parliament scrutinise her plan for Brexit before she begins the formal process to exit the EU.

Oct 12, 2016, 16:05 PM IST

Brexit vote was advisory so Parliament must decide, lawyers tell Cameron

More than 1,000 prominent British lawyers have signed a letter urging Prime Minister David Cameron to allow Parliament to decide whether the United Kingdom should leave the European Union.

Jul 11, 2016, 12:55 PM IST

Flowers laid at tearful vigil for slain British lawmaker

Tearful mourners laid flowers outside the British parliament Thursday in memory of pro-EU lawmaker Jo Cox.

Jun 17, 2016, 04:21 AM IST

Panama leaks: More trouble for UK's David Cameron after his tax records go public

The issue is set to dominate proceedings when the British Parliament reopens after a 17-day Easter break on Monday.

Apr 10, 2016, 18:12 PM IST

Hindus had decided to go secular post independence: Subramanian Swamy

Quite vocal about his views on Hindutva, senior BJP leader and a man of letters Subramanian Swamy on Saturday said that the decision to be secular after India attained independence was of Hindus.

Mar 19, 2016, 09:35 AM IST

Captain Pawan Kumar: A Jat and a JNU student India needs

The laurels of a country rest not just on glorious moments that appear as newspaper headlines, but it is more significantly the grain and character of a populace that truly defines the measure of i

Feb 26, 2016, 18:25 PM IST

British Parliament votes to bomb Islamic State militants in Syria, Obama hails decision

After more than 10 hours of tense debate, lawmakers voted in favour of air strikes.

Dec 03, 2015, 05:48 AM IST

British Parliament set to vote for Syria air strikes

Britain`s parliament is set to vote on Wednesday to approve air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria after months of wrangling over whether enough opposition Labour lawmakers would back military action.

Dec 02, 2015, 06:52 AM IST

Proud of Modi's speech in Britain, says Rishi Kapoor

Rishi Kapoor is proud of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in the British parliament.

Nov 13, 2015, 15:30 PM IST

No place of intolerance in the land of Buddha and Gandhi: Narendra Modi in UK

PM Modi told the British Parliament that India was the new bright spot of hope and opportunity.

Nov 13, 2015, 10:06 AM IST

Truly honored to speak at British Parliament: PM Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Air India aircraft made touchdown this morning at 10 a.m.

Nov 12, 2015, 22:20 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accorded ceremonial guard of honour in London

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accorded ceremonial guard of honour in London

Nov 12, 2015, 22:12 PM IST