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Wired Wisdom: Best phones of 2026 thus far, featuring Xiaomi, Samsung and more

Beyond the regular noise, a closer look at personal technology.
Updated on Jun 25, 2026 08:35 am IST

Starmer could resign soon: Report claims UK PM 'ready to step down' amid turmoil

From the controversy surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson and his ties to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, to the Labour Party's poor performance in the local elections, calls for Starmer to resign have increased.
Updated on May 17, 2026 10:42 am IST

New Queen Elizabeth II charity to bring communities together in UK

New Queen Elizabeth II charity to bring communities together in UK
Published on Apr 19, 2026 05:53 pm IST

UK could make migrants wait up to 20 years before becoming settled – making it one of the longest waits in world

UK could make migrants wait up to 20 years before becoming settled – making it one of the longest waits in world
Published on Apr 13, 2026 09:37 am IST

UK bans rapper Kanye from entering country over ‘celebration of Nazism’ row

FILE: US rapper Kanye West meets with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC.
Updated on Apr 08, 2026 04:05 am IST

‘Agitated passengers, panic attacks’: UK flight fails to depart from Middle East

Thousands of British citizens are stranded in the Middle East amidst ongoing conflict.
Updated on Mar 05, 2026 04:37 pm IST

Ex-British ambassador Peter Mandelson arrested for ‘misconduct’ amid Epstein row

Peter Mandelson was arrested at an address in Camden on Monday, February 23, and was taken to a London police station for interview.
Updated on May 12, 2026 05:53 pm IST

UK government takes a U-turn on local body elections, Nigel Farage claims a win

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to local residents during a visit to a community centre at St Mary's Church in Putney, southwest London, Britain, February 16, 2026.
Published on Feb 17, 2026 05:43 am IST

Delhi summit 'important moment' to unlock full benefits of AI, says UK Deputy PM

Delhi summit 'important moment' to unlock full benefits of AI, says UK Deputy PM
Published on Feb 16, 2026 06:31 am IST

UK govt defends plan to limit refugee status

UK govt defends plan to limit refugee status
Updated on Nov 17, 2025 04:01 am IST

UK to limit protections for refugees: govt

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Published on Nov 16, 2025 03:25 am IST

UK deports migrant sex offender as pressure grows over immigration

UK deports migrant sex offender as pressure grows over immigration
Published on Oct 30, 2025 12:20 am IST

UK to introduce tough new rules for foreign workers. Will it impact Indians?

The United Kingdom had reportedly issued 81,463 work-related visas to Indian nationals in 2024.
Updated on Oct 01, 2025 03:00 pm IST

UK govt to send out nationwide emergency alerts on September 7. Here's why

During the test, any supported 4G or 5G phone or tablet will vibrate and emit a loud siren.
Updated on Aug 29, 2025 11:28 am IST

UK launches sanctions regime targeting people-smuggling gangs

UK launches sanctions regime targeting people-smuggling gangs
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 02:30 am IST

UK PM Starmer approves national inquiry into Britain's ‘grooming gangs’

British prime minister Keir Starmer stated that a national inquiry would be launched into the grooming gangs.
Published on Jun 15, 2025 12:45 am IST

‘Devastating’: UK mourns loss of lives in Air India plane crash

The Ahmedabad-London Air India service was increased from three to five weekly flights few months ago. (AP)
Published on Jun 13, 2025 04:55 am IST

UK high court blocks government plan to hand over Chagos Island to Mauritius

Aerial view of Diego Garcia in the Chagos Island group.
Published on May 22, 2025 02:54 pm IST

Prince Harry urges review of royal security body after losing court appeal

The Duke of Sussex said he would ask the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to ‘look at this very, very carefully’ after he lost a Court of Appeal challenge over his security arrangements while in the UK
Updated on May 03, 2025 11:00 am IST

UK govt department to shed 2,100 jobs

UK govt department to shed 2,100 jobs
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 03:24 pm IST

‘Misuse of democratic freedom’: India on EAM’s UK event breach

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during a conversation with Director and CEO of Bronwen Maddox at Chatham House, in England. (ANI PHOTO)
Published on Mar 07, 2025 06:22 am IST

Trump compares UK's demand for Apple user data to Chinese monitoring

Trump compares UK's demand for Apple user data to Chinese monitoring
Published on Mar 01, 2025 03:03 am IST

Tech Tonic | UK’s war on encryption can spark a wildfire, and must be smothered

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The UK authorities wanted unencrypted access to users’ data stored on iCloud servers, and ordered Apple to build a backdoor (AFP Photo)
Published on Feb 28, 2025 11:56 am IST

Indian company on UK's new sanctions package targeting Russia supply chains

Indian company on UK's new sanctions package targeting Russia supply chains
Published on Feb 24, 2025 09:30 pm IST

Apple removes its most advanced data protection tool as UK demands data access

Apple is pulling the plug on its most advanced data protection tool for customers in the UK.
Published on Feb 21, 2025 10:38 pm IST

Using DeepSeek is a ‘personal choice,’ UK govt says amid South Korea ban: Report

The ban makes South Korea the latest government to warn about DeepSeek.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 07:41 am IST

London's Grenfell Tower to be taken down after deadly 2017 fire

London's Grenfell Tower to be taken down after deadly 2017 fire
Published on Feb 07, 2025 07:07 pm IST

200 UK companies sign up for permanent four-day working week

Some employees who still enjoy hybrid mode facilities have been fighting back the 'back-to-office' mandates.
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 04:43 am IST

‘Expect UK to…’: MEA reacts to ‘disruptions’ during Emergency screening

Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut as former prime minister Indira Gandhi in the poster of her film, Emergency.
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 06:01 pm IST

AI action plan: The key points in the UK’s plan to be a ‘world leader’ in field

The Government has accepted all 50 recommendations made by tech entrepreneur Matt Clifford (Stefan Rousseau/PA)
Published on Jan 13, 2025 06:21 pm IST