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Charles to be crowned King in thousand-year-old Coronation ceremony

Charles will be crowned the King of the United Kingdom amid spectacular pomp and pageantry at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday in a solemn religious ceremony that dates back almost a thousand years. Westminster Abbey has been the site of every British Coronation since that of William The Conqueror in 1066 and King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, will follow in the footsteps of this grand tradition in a service themed Called to Serve. The Service will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, with faith leaders and representatives of the Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Buddhist and Jewish communities processing through the Abbey ahead of the service. In the Abbey where monarchs have been crowned for almost a thousand years, representatives of every faith will play a central role for the first time, said British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on the eve of the Coronation. As the country's first Hindu head of government, the .

King Charles III enthronement 'interesting moment' for India: Indian envoy

He said that they are "delighted" that India at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III is represented by one of its highest dignitaries

Charles III to finally get his crown as world tunes in to coronation

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called the coronation a "moment of extraordinary national pride" that will be celebrated across the Commonwealth and beyond

King Charles III's Coronation: All you need to know about showbiz side

Buckingham Palace announced details of a three-day merrymaking jamboree; Among the highlights: a star-studded concert at Windsor Castle

King Charles III's coronation to bring in changes: Here's look at them

After King Charles III ascended to the throne, the first three lines of the UK national anthem are: "God save our gracious King! Long live our noble King! God save the King!

King Charles III to confer thank-you Coronation Medals to thousands

As a thank you gift from King Charles III, around 400,000 Coronation Medals will be handed out to the UK armed forces personnel and emergency frontline workers taking part in the historic ceremony on Saturday. The UK government unveiled the design of the medal, which will be handed out to everyone actively contributing and supporting the Coronation, including choristers, police officers, military personnel and St. John Ambulance personnel, as well as those directly involved in the delivery of the mega event. The design features a double portrait of King Charles and Queen Camilla on the front and a version of their Royal Cypher, a laurel wreath and the date of the Coronation on the reverse. The ribbon is made up of red, blue and white vertical stripes the colours of the UK's Union Flag and are made of nickel silver and plated in nickel. This medal is a symbol of the critical role our emergency services will play in this potentially once in a lifetime opportunity to honour our new Ki

Singer Freddie Mercury's never-seen possessions to be auctioned in UK

A collection of never-before-seen personal possessions from the London home of Freddie Mercury, the British singer-songwriter of Indian Parsi descent, will go on a world tour-cum-exhibition followed by six auctions, Sotheby's auction house announced in London on Wednesday. Mercury, who was born Farrokh Bulsara and spent his childhood in India, where he went to boarding school at Panchgani, lived much of his adult life at Garden Lodge in Kensington, west London. One of the highlight lots of the upcoming auction includes Mercury's crown a replica of the St. Edward's Crown to be worn by King Charles III in the forthcoming Coronation on May 6 which will go on display in Sotheby's New Bond Street windows in London from Wednesday. The flamboyant lead vocalist of the band Queen, who died aged 45, was an avid collector, and his cherished London home was preserved almost as it was by his closest friend and ex-girlfriend Mary Austin since his death over 30 years ago. For many years now, I

India, UK hold first in-person financial dialogue meeting since 2017

'Scope for augmenting knowledge on CBDC through mutual learning explored'

Unacceptable, will not tolerate this behaviour, says UK parliamentarian

I think first of all it is unacceptable that any mission should be attacked and I'm glad that they've taken some very strong steps to making sure that that message is out there loud and clear

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Case registered in Delhi over protest at Indian High Commission in London

Delhi Police has registered a case in connection with the protest held outside the Indian High Commission in London on March 19, officials said here on Friday. The case was registered by the special cell under the Indian Penal Code, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act as it involves unlawful activities carried out by certain people holding Indian nationality abroad, a senior police officer said. It was done after the Ministry of Home Affairs directed the Delhi Police to take appropriate legal action on the receipt of a report from the Ministry of External Affairs over the incident at the Indian High Commission March 19. Last Sunday, the tricolour flying atop the Indian High Commission in London was grabbed at by a group of protesters waving separatist Khalistani flags and chanting pro-Khalistani slogans, leading to an arrest related to the violent disorder. Officials from the mission said the "attempted but failed" attack had bee

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Man arrested after Khalistani groups vandalised Indian High Commission

A man has been arrested after some pro-Khalistani groups vandalised the Indian High Commission in London and detached the Indian flag from the first-floor balcony of the building

Indian flag pulled down by Khalistani backers in London, diplomat summoned

The tricolour flying atop the Indian High Commission in London was pulled down by a group of protesters waving separatist Khalistani flags and chanting pro-Khalistani slogans on Sunday evening. Scotland Yard said it was "aware" of an incident in the area but is yet to issue an official statement. India has, meanwhile, registered its strong protest with the British government over the safety of its diplomatic mission and questioned the lack of sufficient security at the premises. Images of shattered windows and men climbing the India House building were circulating on social media and videos from the scene show an Indian official grabbing the flag from a protester through the first-floor window of the mission, while the protester is seen waving a Khalistan flag hanging off its ledge. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the senior-most UK diplomat in New Delhi was summoned late evening on Sunday to convey India's strong protest at the actions taken by separatist and extremist

Kohinoor to be cast as 'symbol of conquest' in new Tower of London display

The controversial colonial-era Kohinoor diamond claimed by India is to be cast as a symbol of conquest as part of a new display of Britain's Crown Jewels at the Tower of London set to open to the public in May. Historic Royal Palaces (HRP), the charity that manages Britain's palaces, said this week that the new Jewel House exhibition will explore the history of the Kohinoor also known as Koh-i-Noor through a combination of objects and visual projections. The infamous diamond, which is set within the Crown of the mother of the late Queen Elizabeth II, remains within the Tower after Camilla in a diplomatic move chose not to use this traditional crown for her coronation with King Charles II on May 6. The history of the Koh-i-Noor, which is set within the Crown of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, will be explored, HRP said, with reference to the new planned display. A combination of objects and visual projections will explain the stone's story as a symbol of conquest, with many ..

My arrest part of London plan, says Imran; accuses govt of planning arrest

In a video message, Imran said, "This is part of the London plan and an agreement has been signed there to put Imran in jail, make the PTI fall and finish all cases against Nawaz Sharif"

Assam CM takes jibe at Rahul, accuses him of abusing Indians in London

Accusing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of abusing Indians and the Parliament, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said he visits Karnataka for 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', and while in London, speaks about 'Bharat Todo' (dividing India). Repeatedly invoking Lord Ram and Hanuman while participating in the BJP's 'Vijaya Sankalpa Yatre' here, Sarma praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, and urged the people of the state to vote the party back to power in Karnataka in the Assembly polls, likely by May. Anjanadri in Gangavathi taluk of Koppal district is considered to be the birthplace of Lord Hanuman, and the state government has allocated Rs 120 crore for the development of the revered place. "If Prime Minister Modi goes to London or America, he heaps praise on India, but when our Rahul baba (Rahul Gandhi) goes to London, he abuses Indians and India's Parliament," Sarma said. Addressing a gathering here, the BJP leader said: "He (Rahul Gandhi) comes to Karnataka and

Rahul Gandhi insulted India in London, should apologise: Rajnath in LS

Slamming Rahul Gandhi for insulting India in London, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday demanded in Lok Sabha that the Congress leader should be asked to apologise before the House

From wine country to London, Silicon Valley Bank's failure shakes worldwide

It was called Silicon Valley Bank, but its collapse is causing shockwaves around the world. From winemakers in California to startups across the Atlantic Ocean, companies are scrambling to figure out how to manage their finances after their bank suddenly shut down Friday. The meltdown means distress not only for businesses but also for all their workers whose paychecks may get tied up in the chaos. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Saturday that he's talking with the White House to help "stabilise the situation as quickly as possible, to protect jobs, people's livelihoods, and the entire innovation ecosystem that has served as a tent pole for our economy. U.S. customers with less than $250,000 in the bank can count on insurance provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Regulators are trying to find a buyer for the bank in hopes customers with more than that can be made whole. That includes customers like Circle, a big player in the cryptocurrency industry. It said it has a

Rajesh Agrawal to lead London trade mission to India starting March 13

On a four-day mission from March 13-16, India-born Agrawal will visit New Delhi and Bengaluru and will be joined by 10 London tech companies including Electric Miles, Guider, OneID and Softools