Senseless, horrendous: UK MP Priti Patel condemns violence against Hindus in B’desh

Senseless, horrendous: UK MP Priti Patel condemns violence against Hindus in B’desh

Indian-origin UK MP Priti Patel on Wednesday strongly condemned the ongoing violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, calling it “senseless” and “horrendous.” Patel, a Conservative MP and Shadow Foreign Secretary, urged the Bangladeshi government to prioritize the security and religious freedom of Hindus.

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India, UK need to collaborate in AI, tele-medicine, agri-tech: Piyush Goyal

India, UK need to collaborate in AI, tele-medicine, agri-tech: Piyush Goyal

India and the UK have the potential to further collaborate in fields like artificial intelligence (AI), tele-medicine, climate modelling, and agri-tech to improve the lives of millions of people in both countries, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. Addressing

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EAM Jaishankar and UK Foreign Secretary meet in Rome, appreciate ‘steady momentum’ in strategic ties

EAM Jaishankar and UK Foreign Secretary meet in Rome, appreciate ‘steady momentum’ in strategic ties

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held discussions with the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Rome on Monday, ahead of the Outreach session of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting being hosted by Italy, where India has been invited as a guest country.

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UK parliamentarians call for release of Imran Khan

UK parliamentarians call for release of Imran Khan

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been behind bars for over a year for multiple cases of corruption and sedition, is receiving open support from parliamentarians from countries like the United Kingdom. British parliamentarians have called on the Pakistan government for

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Wintry weather in the UK causes school closures, travel disruption

Wintry weather in the UK causes school closures, travel disruption

Wintry weather brought snowfall and freezing temperatures to the United Kingdom (UK) on Tuesday, leading to school closures, difficult travel conditions, and health alerts across many parts of the country. According to the Met Office, Monday night saw sub-zero temperatures for much of

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UK Population Growth Reaches Record High Despite Low Fertility Rate

UK Population Growth Reaches Record High Despite Low Fertility Rate

The United Kingdom’s population hit 68.3 million in mid-2023, marking a record high, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released on Tuesday. The ONS reported a 1% increase compared to mid-2022, reflecting the highest growth rate since the 1970s.

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Iran Summons UK Diplomat Over London’s Sanctions

Iran Summons UK Diplomat Over London’s Sanctions

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the British charge d’affaires in response to the UK’s recent imposition of sanctions on three Iranian individuals and one entity. The summons was conducted by Majid Nili Ahmadabadi, the ministry’s director for Western European affairs, following the UK’s

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