Uk

Still No Viable Brexit Proposals From UK, European Union Says After Talks

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday September 16, 2019

Britain has still not proposed any workable alternatives to the Northern Ireland "backstop" provisions of its Brexit withdrawal agreement, the EU said Monday after talks between bloc chief Jean-Claude Juncker and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Hong Kong Protesters Sing UK National Anthem In Plea To Britain

World News | Reuters | Sunday September 15, 2019

Hundreds of Hong Kong protesters singing "God Save the Queen" and waving Union Jack flags rallied outside the British Consulate on Sunday demanding that the former colonial power ensures China honours its commitments to the city's freedoms.

In UK PM Boris Johnson's Brexit Plans, An "Incredible Hulk" Analogy

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 15, 2019

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Saturday he was making a "huge amount of progress" towards a Brexit deal with the EU, in an interview in which he compared Britain to the Incredible Hulk.

In Setback For Boris Johnson, MP From His Party Joins Liberal Democrats

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 15, 2019

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a fresh blow on Saturday after another member of his governing Conservatives defected to an opposition party seeking to reverse Brexit.

MHRD Invites Application For '2020 Commonwealth Master's Scholarship'

Education | NDTV Education Team | Saturday September 14, 2019

Study Abroad: MHRD has invited application from Indian nationals for '2020 Commonwealth Master's Scholarship tenable in United Kingdom'.

Indian-Origin Cop Suspended For "Misusing" Work Computer. He Looked Up David Beckham

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Friday September 13, 2019

An Indian-origin police officer Ajit Singh escaped a jail term in the UK after he was handed a three-month suspended sentence for the misuse of his work computer.

UK Brand Trolled For Selling Kurtas As "Vintage Boho Dresses"

Offbeat | Friday September 13, 2019

A British brand has met with unsparing criticism online for selling "vintage, boho dresses". The reason - many people couldn't help but notice that the 'dresses' look a lot like traditional Indian kurtas or kameez with their side-slits and traditional motifs.

His Dark Materials Release Date Set for November on Hotstar in India

Akhil Arora | Friday September 13, 2019

We finally have a release date for His Dark Materials. It will premiere November 3 on BBC in the UK, November 4 on HBO in the US and select other countries, and November 5 on Hotstar in India.

"No Reason To Be Optimistic," Says EU's Brexit Negotiator On Deal With UK

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 12, 2019

Europe's chief Brexit negotiator warned European lawmakers Thursday that he has no reason to be optimistic that Brussels and London will agree an orderly divorce.

UK Won't Run Out Of Toilet Paper, Fruit May Be In Short Supply Post Brexit

World News | Reuters | Thursday September 12, 2019

Britain is unlikely to run out of essentials like toilet paper in the event of a no-deal Brexit but some fresh fruit and vegetables could be in short supply and prices might rise, warned supermarket bosses on Thursday.

UK Publishes No-Deal Brexit Scenarios Predicting Unrest, Shortage Of Food

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 12, 2019

The British government faced a backlash on Thursday after it was forced to publish documents warning that a no-deal Brexit could lead to civil unrest and shortages of food and medicines.

UK PM Denies Lying To Queen Elizabeth Over Suspension Of Parliament

World News | Reuters | Thursday September 12, 2019

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has denied lying to Queen Elizabeth over the reasons for suspending parliament for five weeks after a court ruled his decision to do so was unlawful.

Man Sentenced To Life In Jail For Murder Of Indian-Origin Colleague In UK

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 12, 2019

A 27-year-old Pakistani-origin man in the UK has been jailed for life for murdering his Indian-origin colleague in the mistaken belief that he was having an affair with his wife.

Foreign Students To Stay For 2 Years In UK After Graduation To Find Work

World News | Reuters | Wednesday September 11, 2019

International students will be able to stay in Britain looking for work for up to two years after they graduate under new rules announced by the government on Wednesday.

"Fantastic News" For Indians: UK Brings Back 2-Year Post-Study Work Visa

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday September 11, 2019

There is good news for students going to Britain for studying as the UK government today announced the reintroduction of the two-year post-study work visa, expanding opportunities for talented international students to build successful careers in the country.