UK’s July General Election: Impact on India FTA, Indo-Pacific tilt
British Future think tank has forecast that next UK Parliament is set to be most diverse. The prospect of an India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) has been kicked... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaTrinamool says Amrita Roy's family helped British, BJP candidate hits back
The Trinamool Congress alleged that the family of Krishnanagar BJP candidate Rajmata Amrita Roy had sided with the British. Roy dismissed the claims and described them as "false". Key Points
India TodayNew book uncovers the struggles of a small-town lawyer who challenged British Maritime Empire
Published by Penguin India, ‘Swadeshi Steam’ by A.R. Venkatachalapathy will be released on 27 February on SoftCover, ThePrint’s online venue to launch non-fiction books Key Points
ThePrintAfter Ram Mandir event, PM Modi visits Kuber Tila, a symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity
Apart from being a religious place, Kuber Tila also holds historical importance and played a key role during the Indian freedom struggle. Know the story. Key Points
India TodayUK to send 'largest-ever' delegation to Bengal's marquee business summit
I am looking forward to leading the UK's largest ever delegation to the Bengal Global Business Summit in Kolkata... I hope the summit will help British businesses to expand here and that companies from Bengal can enhance their footprint in the UK, Alex Ellis, British High Commissioner to India, said. Key Points
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British author AS Byatt, who won Booker prize for 'Possession', dies at 87
Byatt, whose career spanned nearly 60 years, was best known for her 1990 novel "Possession: A Romance". She was the sister of the novelist Margaret Drabble, and the siblings drew parallels with the Brontes, a comparison they tended to spurn. Key Points
India TodayNo plans for now to send British troops to Ukraine: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
UK PM Rishi Sunak, while speaking to the media, said that there are no immediate plans to deploy military instructors to Ukraine. His comments came after British Defence Minister Grant Shapps suggested that British troops could carry out training in the country. Key Points
India TodayGuest Column| Punjab awaits return of its royal treasure from UK
The British authorities and historians must prepare an exhaustive list of the belongings of the Sikh kingdom that were looted in 1849. Further investigations are required to know what happened to the sacred kalgi of Guru Gobind Singh after it reached Calcutta. Key Points
Hindustan TimesBridging hearts is as vital as ending curse of poverty
Incidents in Manipur and Haryana serve as a wake-up call. No country can make its future great without first bridging the hearts of its citizens, no matter how deep its pockets are. Key Points
mintThe Life and Death of Colonel Blimp: The war film that Churchill tried to ban
Powell and Pressburger's classic satire about the British military turns 80 this month. Mark Allison reflects on the controversy around its production, which even incited the prime minister. Key Points
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Over 13,000 evacuated as wildfires rage in Canada’s Alberta, flood alert in British Columbia
more than 13,000 people were under evacuation orders in Alberta, as 78 fires burned. Among the worst-hit areas was the territory of the Little Red River Cree Nation, which comprises three communities in the north of the province, where the 1,458-hectare (3609-acre) Fox Lake fire consumed 20 homes and the police station. Key Points
India TodaySeparated by wall raised solely on basis of religion
Berlin, the defeated Germany’s capital, right after the war was a living illustration of this. The Soviets occupied one part of Berlin, while Western powers occupied the other. Key Points
mintUK minister says Pakistani men raping English girls, sparks outrage
British Home Secretary Suella Braverman said British Pakistani men are members of grooming gangs who are involved in “pursuing, raping, drugging and harming vulnerable English girls”. Her comments regarding the representation of British Pakistani men in grooming gangs have triggered controversy. Key Points
India TodayDelhi durbars flaunted the might of British Crown. They also stoked flames of resistance
Swapna Liddle and Rana Safvi discovered rare photos of the durbars in DAG's archive. These are part of 'Delhi Durbar: Empire, Display and the Possession of History' exhibition. Key Points
ThePrintIs Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli's son Akaay Indian or British citizen?
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma announced the birth of their baby Akaay this week. Ever since, there have been rumours about their son's 'British citizenship'. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan Times
UK PM Rishi Sunak clinches Hiroshima Accord on Japan visit
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty arrived in Japan on Thursday for the G7 Summit. Sunak clinched the Hiroshima Accord for greater UK-Japan economic, security and technology collaboration. Key Points
India TodayKing Charles’ coronation draws apathy, criticism in former colonies
For some, King Charles’ coronation will affirm the ties that bind Britain and its former colonies. But for many others in the Commonwealth, a group of nations mostly made up of places once claimed by the British Empire, Charles’ coronation is seen with apathy at best. Key Points
India TodayIndia to scale down security for British establishments
The Centre is of the opinion that the level of security for certain embassies is unnecessary as they face no threat in India. In comparison, Indian diplomats in the UK and Europe are not given adequate security despite threats, government insiders told ET. Key Points
Economic TimesFull Monty fame Tom Wilkinson dies at 75
Tom Wilkinson, the two-time Oscar-nominated British actor, passed away on Saturday. He was 75. | Hollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesBritish man cannot be extradited to US over fake cryptocurrency scheme, court rules
A British man wanted in the U.S. on money laundering and wire fraud charges linked to the fake cryptocurrency OneCoin on Thursday won his battle against extradition, with London's High Court ruling he should face prosecution in Britain. Key Points
Reuters
UK-India trade has potential to double by 2030, says British Deputy High Commissioner
Iyer who is also UK's Deputy Trade Commissioner for South Asia spoke in detail to PTI on Friday about the trade and investments between the UK and India and said there was potential to double the business by 2030. He was in the state to take part in various official engagements, including a meeting with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and also in connection with the port of call made by the British Royal Navy's frigate ship, HMS Lancaster, at Kochi. Key Points
Economic TimesMan arrested, police deployed after vandalism at Indian High Commission in London
‘Put up adequate security,’ says Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra to the U.K. Key Points
The HinduIndependence Day: No, India did not get complete independence in 1947. Here's why
Independence Day history: On August 15, 1947, India gained dominion status, not full independence. Jawaharlal Nehru became Prime Minister, with George VI as King. The Indian National Congress accepted this as a temporary measure, expecting full sovereignty would follow. In 1950, India achieved complete independence by adopting a republican model of governance. Key Points
Economic TimesFlight attendant dies in front of passengers ahead of takeoff. What has happened?
The sudden death of a flight attendant at the time of take-off of a British Airways flight left many passengers shocked. Here's everything to know more. Key Points
Economic TimesWorld Powers Say They Want to Contain AI. They’re Also Racing to Advance It
The US, China, and others signed a declaration coordinated by the UK warning AI could be “catastrophic.” Yet none seem to be suggesting development of the technology should slow down. Key Points
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