Russia launches ‘full attack’ to invade Ukraine: 40 soldiers, 10 civilians reported killed

“This is a war of aggression. Ukraine will defend itself and will win. The world can and must stop Putin. The time to act is now.” President Vladimir Putin announced the launch of a major offensive, according to news reports.

Crazy facts, weird news stimulate listeners of Joy Bhattacharjya and Rathindra Basu’s podcast ‘Fact of the Matter’

Listening to ‘Fact of the Matter’ (Anchor), where Joy Bhattacharjya and Rathindra Basu effortlessly discuss trivia on mundane to insanely interesting topics like thuggery, world leaders, sports controversies and spies in the White House is an absolute treat.

Home Ministry seeks report after farmers block PM’s road during his Punjab visit

The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sought a comprehensive report from the Punjab government after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cavalcade was stuck on a flyover near Piareana village on Ferozepur-Moga road following a blockade by farmers.

All parties want upcoming elections held on time with COVID protocol: Election Commissioner

All Indian political parties in Uttar Pradesh have said the upcoming Assembly elections should be held on time while ensuring COVID protocol, the Election Commission said today: Breaking news

UK PM re-ignites Modi leaflet row during Question hour in Parliament

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson pulled out a Labour Party leaflet from the last by-election in Batley and Spen constituency to make a point about racism during Question Hour in Parliament this week.

UK PM Boris Johnson shortens India visit as COVID cases surge

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reduced the length of his trip to India later this month because of the COVID-19 situation in the country, the British PM’s spokesperson said in a public statement.

Alex Ellis takes charge as new UK High Commissioner to New Delhi

The UK’s new High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis yesterday said that preparing for UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s upcoming visit to New Delhi and welcoming the country to the G7 and COP26 summits are among his immediate priorities.

Customised UK-India youth mobility partnership in the works following Brexit, says UK Home Secretary Priti Patel

UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has said that discussions are underway for a bespoke post-Brexit partnership with India in the field of youth mobility, which would involve a two-way flow of students and experts between the two countries.

UK Premier Boris Johnson calls Indian PM Modi, expresses regret over cancelling January 26 visit

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson today cancelled his visit to India later this month. Johnson, who was scheduled to be the chief guest at India’s Republic Day parade on January 26, called Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express his regrets.

UK says it is trying to resolve Vijay Mallya’s extradition issue

The United Kingdom yesterday said it was trying to resolve Vijay Mallya’s “confidential” legal matter as early as possible so that India’s request for his extradition can be acted upon.