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Crisis deepens as slew of resignations continue to hit UK PM Boris Johnson

Under current rules Johnson is safe from another leadership challenge until next summer. But the executive of the 1922 Committee can change the rules whenever it wants, the British media reports said.

UK, S Korea sign first global data transfer deal; promotes digital trade

The deal will allow organisations in both the countries to transfer data without any restrictions

Top Headlines: RBI awaits data for HDFC merger, UK cabinet change & more

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is yet to grant dispensations for the proposed merger of Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) with HDFC Bank

UK PM names new Health Secretary, Finance Minister after Javid, Sunak leave

UK Boris Johnson named new UK Health Secretary and Finance Minister shortly after Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak tendered their resignation, reports said

Amazon unveils 1st fleet of e-cargo bikes for sustainable deliveries in UK

With an aim to offer more sustainable deliveries, tech giant Amazon has launched its first UK micromobility hub in Central London

Germany, Ireland slam UK govt's move toward overriding Brexit deal

Germany and Ireland have condemned the UK government's move towards unilaterally rewriting parts of the post-Brexit deal with the European Union

Visionary British theatre director Peter Brook passes away at 97

The director, called 'the greatest innovator of his generation' and known in India for his version of The Mahabharata, was awarded the Padma Shri last year

Covid-19 infections jump by half a million in UK, increase of 32%: Report

Covid-19 infections are rising again across the UK as an estimated 2.3 million people or one in 30 has the virus, an increase of 32 per cent on the week before, says a new report

UK unveils 75 scholarships on 75th year of India's Independence anniversary

The programmes on offer include Chevening scholarships for a one-year Master's programme, with the opportunity to study any subject at a UK university

Walgreens defers Boots UK sale; Reliance to look for other opportunities

RIL will continue to look for growth opportunities overseas if good opportunities arise, said company insiders

Vijay Mallya pursues attempts to overturn bankruptcy order in UK court

At a case management hearing at the Chancery Division of the High Court in London on Monday, Justice Tom Leech concluded that a set of interlinked hearings in the matter would be heard together.

Study abroad applications for US, Aus rise amid pent-up demand post Covid

Easier norms support upsurge; US remains top destination for STEM students

PM Modi meets counterparts from UK, Japan and Italy in Germany at G7 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his counterparts from the UK, Japan and Italy and exchanged views on a range of issues with them on the sidelines of the G7 Summit here on Monday

FTAs with UK, EU to open new opportunities for domestic exporters: FIEO

The proposed free trade agreements (FTAs), including with the UK, European Union and GCC would open new opportunities to boost India's exports in these markets, FIEO President A Sakthivel said

Will protect steelmakers from energy costs: UK PM Boris Johnson

"We have a system in the UK where we don't privilege our industry in the way that some other countries do," Johnson told broadcasters

UK PM Johnson claims to be on track to win next election amid rebellion

Johnson has been putting up a strong defence in the face of criticism over the partygate scandal and rising cost of living crisis

Prince Charles got suitcase of cash from Qatar for charity: Report

The Sunday Times' says the suitcase was one of three bundles of cash given as charitable donations which the 73-year-old received from Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani

UK, US, Japan and Canada to ban Russia gold imports amid Ukraine war

Britain, the United States, Japan and Canada will ban new imports of Russian gold as part of efforts to tighten the sanctions squeeze on Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine

UK provides 2.5 million euros to Afghans after devastating earthquake

UK is providing 2.5 million euros aid for immediate life-saving support to people in Afghanistan affected by the devastating earthquake this week, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss announced

New plot to oust British PM Boris Johnson after by-election defeats

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday is facing another brewing rebellion against his leadership of the Conservative Party after the governing party faced two crushing by-election defeats. In a triple blow, Johnson not only lost a Tory stronghold in the southern England constituency of Tiverton & Honiton and an important seat in Wakefield in northern England but was also hit with the resignation of his ally and Tory chairman Oliver Dowden. Now, according to UK media reports, two Tory MPs who have been critical of Boris Johnson say they may stand for election to the committee which runs the party's leadership elections to trigger another leadership challenge. Johnson, 58, survived a vote of no confidence in his leadership earlier this month even though 148 of his MPs voted to oust him and under the rules of the powerful 1922 Committee of backbench Conservative MPs, Johnson should be safe from a further challenge for a year. But Andrew Bridgen, a Tory MP for North West ...