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China Summons British Official Over Hong Kong Remarks

World News | Reuters | Friday October 20, 2017

China has summoned a British official in Beijing and lodged "stern representations" about recent comments from London expressing concern about a British rights activist being denied entry to Hong Kong, it said on Friday

London Stock Exchange CEO Xavier Rolet To Step Down

Thomson Reuters | Thursday October 19, 2017

Xavier Rolet said last year that he would leave if a merger with Deutsche Boerse went through. But the collapse of that deal in March meant he opted to stay on for longer.

Nawaz Sharif, Daughter Indicted By Pakistani Court Over Corruption Charges

World News | Reuters | Thursday October 19, 2017

A Pakistani anti-corruption court on Thursday indicted ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter over allegations linked to ownership of London properties, pressing charges over accusations that could see the former leader jailed.

London's Big Ben To Bong Again But Not On Time

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 19, 2017

Big Ben, the bell inside London's iconic clock tower which has been silent since August, will chime again on key upcoming dates but the timing might be a bit off kilter, Britain's parliament said on Wednesday.

In London, Well-Bred Black Taxis In Battle With Uber, Which Was Deemed Not 'Fit And Proper'

World News | Karla Adam, William Booth, The Washington Post | Wednesday October 18, 2017

You are a passenger hailing a ride in a city both historic and hip, a guardian of custom and a hub of change. You might not realize it, but your taxi choice - go with tradition or punch an app? - puts you right in the middle of a debate about the future of work, technology and who regulates whom.

Kate Middleton's Impromptu Twirl With Paddington Bear. You're Welcome

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday October 17, 2017

During a surprise visit to London's Paddington station, Kate Middleton indulged royal fans with an impromptu twirl with the fuzzy character at his namesake station.

Indians In London - And Outside - Fight To Save A Historic Restaurant

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 17, 2017

Plans to renovate a historic and beloved Indian restaurant in central London are causing a stir, pitting the developers against high-profile defenders, including intellectuals, Anglo-Indian businessmen and lawmakers from both countries.

London Sky Turned Yellow In This Storm

World News | Reuters | Monday October 16, 2017

The sky over London turned an unusual shade of yellow on Monday as Storm Ophelia brought dust from the Sahara and smoke from wild fires in southern Europe that filtered out certain wavelengths of sunlight.

Clams, Worms Release As Much Greenhouse Gas As 20,000 Cows, Says Report

World News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 15, 2017

'Clams, worms release as much greenhouse gas as 20,000 cows' London, October 15 (PTI) Ocean clams and worms release a huge amount of harmful greenhouse gas into the atmosphere - almost as much as 20,000 dairy cows - a study has found.

Trending: Urvashi Rautela's First Look From Hate Story 4

Entertainment | Sunday October 15, 2017

The poster of Urvashi Rautela's Hate Story also reveals the release date of film

Uber Appeals Against Loss of London Licence

Reuters | Friday October 13, 2017

Friday's filing is a short notification of Uber's intention to appeal rather than the detailed grounds.

Uber Appeals Against Loss Of London License

Reuters | Friday October 13, 2017

Transport for London (TfL) shocked the Silicon Valley firm last month by deeming it unfit to run a taxi service and refusing to renew its license, citing its approach to reporting serious criminal offences and background checks on drivers.

School In UK Gives Alarm Clocks to Its Pupils To Reduce Mobile Phone Usage

Education | Written by Anisha Singh | Friday October 13, 2017

In an attempt to stop mobile phones form disrupting sleep of school children, a secondary school in London distributed free alarm clocks to its pupils.

India To Respond To Vijay Mallya's Defence In London Court Before November 3

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 13, 2017

India needs to reply to the defence evidence of embattled liquor-baron Vijay Mallya before November 3 in a UK court, the external affairs ministry said today.

Honor Confirms New Bezel-Less Smartphone Launching on December 5

Ketan Pratap | Thursday October 12, 2017

New bezel-less smartphone from Honor will be unveiled at an event in London on December 5.

Mayor Sadiq Khan To Visit India, Pak To Promote London

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 11, 2017

London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced on Tuesday that he would visit India and Pakistan this year to promote the British capital as a destination of choice for trade and cultural ties.

Uber Says Giving UK Drivers Worker Rights Would Cost Tens of Millions of Pounds

Reuters | Tuesday October 10, 2017

Uber currently classifies its around 50,000 drivers in Britain as self-employed, affording them only basic entitlements.

Moped Thieves Hit Royal Jewellers In Central London

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 10, 2017

A band of thieves smashed their way into a royal jewellers in central London on Monday evening, making off on mopeds with a valuable haul, police said.

Nawaz Sharif's Son-In-Law Muhammad Safdar Arrested On Return To Pakistan

World News | Reuters | Monday October 9, 2017

The son-in-law of ousted Pakistani premier Nawaz Sharif was arrested at Islamabad airport on Monday by Pakistan's anti-corruption body on his return from London, officials said, a rare instance of a powerful Pakistani politician being detained.

Woman Arrested Trying To Scale Gates Of Britain's Buckingham Palace

World News | Reuters | Sunday October 8, 2017

British police said they had arrested a woman who was trying to scale the front gates of Queen Elizabeth's Buckingham Palace home in central London on Saturday, saying the incident was not terrorism-related.

Watch: Daredevil Biker Backflips Over River Thames

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Sunday October 8, 2017

American stunt rider Travis Pastrana successfully backflipped between two barges on London's River Thames. A jaw-dropping video shows how easily the daredevil cleared the 75-foot gap. Not only did he pull off the feat flawlessly, he managed to set a world record as well!

One Man Held After Several Hurt In Car Incident Near London Museum

World News | Reuters | Sunday October 8, 2017

London police said on Saturday a number of pedestrians had been injured near the city's Natural History Museum and that a man had been detained at the scene, but they were not treating the incident as terrorism-related

LIVE UPDATES: Several Injured As Car Rams Pedestrians Outside London's Natural History Museum

World News | Saturday October 7, 2017

Several injured after a car ploughed into pedestrians outside London's Natural History Museum today.

Car Rams Pedestrians Outside London's Natural History Museum, 1 Arrested

World News | NDTV News Desk | Saturday October 7, 2017

A car ploughed into pedestrians outside London's Natural History Museum today, injuring many. One person has been arrested at the scene of the incident, a press release by the London Police said without elaborating on further details.

Taxify Trails Uber Into Paris Market After London Setback

Reuters | Friday October 6, 2017

Taxify, which is backed by Chinese ride-hailing giant DiDi Chuxing, operates in 25 cities in central and eastern Europe as well as Africa.

Nawaz Sharif Leaves For London Days Before Indictment In Corruption Cases

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 5, 2017

Pakistan's ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif today left for London, four days before his indictment in three corruption cases.

Mumbai Boys Make 4.4 Crores A Year Selling Vada-Pav To London

Mumbai News | Santosh Wagh and Anurag Kamble, mid-day.com | Wednesday October 4, 2017

Back in 2010, when the effects of global recession began to be felt, London-based Sujay Sohani remembers receiving a message from his boss, informing him that he had lost his job as food and beverage manager at the five-star hotel where he worked. With chances of survival looking bleak, Sohani reached out to his college-mate, Subodh Joshi, for help...

Sonic Boom As UK Fighter Jets Escorted Plane Approaching London

World News | Reuters | Wednesday October 4, 2017

Britain on Wednesday scrambled RAF Typhoon fighter jets to escort a Ryanair flight from Lithuania to Britain after a hoax security alert, the defence ministry and airline said, adding that the flight landed safely.

London Exhibition To Showcase India's Contribution To Science, Technology Over Centuries

Education | Edited by Anisha Singh | Tuesday October 3, 2017

A new exhibition at the Science Museum in London is celebrating the long tradition of scientific thought in India, from the ancient past to the present day. The exhibition, named "Illuminating India: 5000 years of science and innovation" opens on Wednesday for public.

Vijay Mallya Arrested In UK In Money Laundering Case, Gets Bail

India News | Reported by Radhika Iyer, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Tuesday October 3, 2017

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya was arrested in London today before being released on bail for the second time this year,in a case of money laundering filed by Indian authorities through UK's state prosecutor.