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Vijay Mallya to appear before Westminster Court in London

Vijay Mallya, the fugitive liquor baron sought by India for defaulting on several bank loans amounting to nearly Rs 9,000 crore, will on Thursday appear before the Westminster Magistrates Court in London for the hearing in his extradition case.

Sep 14, 2017, 08:31 AM IST

Thousands join anti-Brexit march through London

The self-styled People's March for Europe comes ahead of a key vote in the House of Commons on Monday night.

Sep 09, 2017, 19:32 PM IST

UK declares emergency in storm-hit Virgin Islands, sends aid

A military ship is also nearby offering assistance, while another laden with more aid has been diverted from the Mediterranean.

Sep 08, 2017, 19:18 PM IST

UK police arrest four, including soldiers, over suspected far-right terrorism

The neo-Nazi organisation became the first far-right group to be outlawed in Britain last year after the murder of member of Parliament Jo Cox, whose killing the group had praised.

Sep 05, 2017, 17:52 PM IST

UK says hopes Suu Kyi can bring end to violence against Myanmar Muslims

In one of the deadliest bouts of violence in decades, about 58,600 Rohingya have fled into neighbouring Bangladesh from Myanmar, according to UN refugee agency UNHCR, as aid workers there struggle to cope. 

Sep 03, 2017, 10:20 AM IST

Nawaz Sharif's wife undergoes successful throat cancer surgery

Kulsoom Nawaz, the wife of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, has successfully undergone surgery for throat cancer at a clinic here, a media report said.

Sep 01, 2017, 16:22 PM IST

Indian-origin doctor linked to 118 sexual offences gets bail

A London-based Indian-origin doctor charged with 118 sexual offences, including one involving a 13-year-old girl, has been granted bail by a UK court.

Sep 01, 2017, 16:16 PM IST

Neil Nitin Mukesh to shoot for 'Firrkie' in London

Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh is off to London to shoot for his upcoming film "Firrkie". His wife and younger brother have accompanied him.

Sep 01, 2017, 14:44 PM IST

Buckingham Palace 'sword man' charged with planning terror act

He is accused of "engaging in conduct in preparation for giving effect to his intention to commit an act or acts of terrorism", Scotland Yard said in a statement.

Aug 31, 2017, 20:56 PM IST

Second arrest over Buckingham Palace sword attack

Earlier, a man wielding a four-foot sword and screaming "Allahu akbar" attacked three officers at a restricted area on Constitution Hill near Buckingham Palace.

Aug 27, 2017, 18:05 PM IST

Police arrest second man after Buckingham Palace sword attack

Police investigating Friday`s sword attack outside Buckingham Palace in London arrested a second man on Sunday, a statement said.

Aug 27, 2017, 15:50 PM IST

Man attacks police outside Buckingham Palace, terror probe launched

The man initially held on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) and assault on police has now been re- arrested under the UK's Terrorism Act 2000, the Metropolitan Police said.

Aug 26, 2017, 17:29 PM IST

Pakistani global drug-trafficking kingpin arrested in London

Hafeez, 58, is alleged to be the head of an organisation spanning Europe, Africa, Asia and North America, that produced and smuggled drugs including heroin, methamphetamine, or crystal meth, and ephedrine.

Aug 26, 2017, 16:18 PM IST

Man arrested after police attack outside Buckingham Palace

British police said they had arrested a man carrying a knife outside Buckingham Palace on Friday night.

Aug 26, 2017, 02:30 AM IST

Small fire at London rail station disrupts transport, no injuries

The station serves two London Underground lines, as well as an underground part of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) which connects central London with the east of the city.

Aug 23, 2017, 16:45 PM IST

Nawaz Sharif's wife Kulsoom Nawaz diagnosed with throat cancer: Aide

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's wife Kulsoom Nawaz has been diagnosed with throat cancer, PTI quoted an aide saying on Tuesday. 

Aug 22, 2017, 23:16 PM IST

Salman Khan in Britain after a decade

Superstar Salman Khan, who is in Britain for his Da-Bangg Tour, says he is visiting the country after a decade.

Aug 21, 2017, 14:21 PM IST

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari vows to step up fight against Boko Haram

Terrorists and criminals must be fought and destroyed relentlessly so that the majority of us can live in peace and safety.

Aug 21, 2017, 12:45 PM IST

'Buying homes in London cheaper on stronger rupee vs pound'

Indians bought homes in London at a 14 percent cheaper price during the March quarter than the year-ago period with the rupee gaining strength against the British pound, according to Knight Frank India.

Aug 17, 2017, 17:54 PM IST

In rare rebuke of Donald Trump, UK's Theresa May says leaders must condemn far-right views

The invitation to Trump to make a state visit to Britain sparked immediate controversy in Britain when the U.S. head of state announced his widely-criticised ban on travel from Muslim-majority countries just hours after May left the White House.

Aug 16, 2017, 19:12 PM IST