Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but scientists now say the country's forests support far fewer birds, plants, and insects than native woodlandsBritain's vast Sitka spruce plantations, while economically vital, host a surprisingly limited number of species compared to native trees. ...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Uttarakhand Minority Education Act comes into force, Madrasa Board Act repealedUttarakhand's Minority Education Act is now in effect, replacing the Madrasa Education Board Act. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
UK investors sue Binance in London for £150 millionThe claimants, some of whom said they had lost tens of thousands of pounds, allege Binance entities knowingly sold investments such as le...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
UK's Starmer unveils £15 bln defence increase in long-delayed investment planPrime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a £15 billion Defence Investment Plan, aiming to bolster Britain's military for future conflicts. ...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
UK announces tougher rules to remove illegal migrants and foreign criminalsBritain is set to significantly boost its detention capacity for illegal immigrants by 40% over the next decade, aiming to remove over 45,0...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
UK asylum seekers face £10,000 charge before they can apply to settleBritain is proposing asylum seekers repay around £10,000 for accommodation and support before settlement eligibility. This move aims to det...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Anti-migrant politics spark resurgence of racism, say some Britons of colourRecent incidents of violence and protests have heightened racial tensions in Britain, leading some ethnic minorities to feel increasingly u...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
UK to invest £580 million in defence technology labThe UK government is set to invest a noteworthy £580 million into its Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, aligning with its Defence ...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Before you fly, check your bag: These 4 everyday items could put your flight journey at risk if packed incorrectlyThe UK Civil Aviation Authority has warned passengers to pack lithium-powered devices such as power banks, vapes and spare batteries in the...
28 Jun, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
India ties to be stable through political transitions, says UK's AI ministerKanishka Narayan, the India-born Minister for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Starmer's top team, addressed the inaugural India All Party P...
28 Jun, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Passport-holding NRIs qualify as 'citizens' under RTI, 2010 govt records showDocuments from 2010 reveal the Centre's interpretation of 'citizen' under the RTI Act, including Indian passport holders abroad but excludi...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
UK says it will open new sponsorship routes for eligible refugeesBritain is set to introduce safe, legal pathways for refugees, allowing community groups and employers to sponsor arrivals. Simultaneously,...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
India's growth story not recognised by global rating agencies: Piyush GoyalCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal has publicly questioned the fairness of global credit rating agencies like S&P, Moody's, and Fitch, stating ...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
'Seize the moment': Piyush Goyal sees India-UK trade pact unlocking 'floodgates' for businessIndia and the UK are buzzing with optimism as their Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) takes effect on July 15. Commerce Min...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
US trade deal to be on the day India secures tariff edge: Piyush GoyalIndia's impending trade agreement with the US is centered on gaining a tariff advantage over competitors like China and Vietnam, as asserte...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
UN Human Rights Council urged to act against apostasy and blasphemy executionsA global rights group, Jubilee Campaign, has urged nations to abolish death penalty laws for apostasy and blasphemy, citing violations of f...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
UK Renters Right Act: Landlords can’t use rent increase clause as an indirect means to evict tenants; Here’s the new process of increasing rentBig news for UK renters. From May 1, 2026, landlords can no longer use rent review clauses to hike rents. They must now follow a specific l...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST