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Rishi Sunak addresses his MPs in an attempt to win support for his new deal on Northern Ireland.

Rishi Sunak addresses his MPs in an attempt to win support for his new deal on Northern Ireland.

This part of the new Brexit deal aims to give NI politicians a greater say over how EU laws apply.

The cabinet minister says the measure could help restore an "ethic of responsibility".

The PM says the agreement for Northern Ireland is a breakthrough, as many Tory MPs express support.

The PM says the agreement for Northern Ireland is a breakthrough, as many Tory MPs express support.

The Windsor Framework goes further than many had expected, says one trade body.

The PM says the agreement for Northern Ireland is a breakthrough, as many Tory MPs express support.

What does the new Windsor Framework agreement between the UK and the EU include?

The PM says the Brexit agreement for Northern Ireland is a breakthrough, as many Tory MPs express support.

The EU's Ursula von der Leyen will be in the UK on Monday for face-to-face talks with PM Rishi Sunak.

The deputy prime minister earlier said the UK was close to securing a deal with the European Union.

The deputy prime minister earlier said the UK was close to securing a deal with the European Union.

The deputy prime minister earlier said the UK was close to securing a deal with the European Union.

The deputy prime minister earlier said the UK was close to securing a deal with the European Union.

The deputy prime minister earlier said the UK was close to securing a deal with the European Union.

Irish PM Leo Varadkar says an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol could be reached in days.

Irish PM Leo Varadkar says an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol could be reached in days.

Saturday's meeting between the King and Ursula von der Leyen has been cancelled due to operational reasons.

Saturday's meeting between the King and Ursula von der Leyen has been cancelled due to operational reasons.

Saturday's meeting between the King and Ursula von der Leyen has been cancelled due to operational reasons.

A deal could be announced in the coming days after more than a year of talks, sources tell the BBC.

The PM will say Ukraine needs more support, at a G7 meeting to mark a year since Russia's invasion.

Action planned for next week is paused as the Royal College of Nursing holds "intensive talks" with government.

Ex-minister Jacob Rees-Mogg accuses Rishi Sunak of failing to get support from DUP and Tory MPs.

Action planned for next week is paused as the Royal College of Nursing holds "intensive talks" with government.

Nurses, teachers and police officers would get below inflation rises, under government proposals.

Action planned for next week is paused as the Royal College of Nursing holds "intensive talks" with government.

Nurses, teachers and police officers would get below inflation rises, under government proposals.

Nurses, teachers and police officers would get below inflation rises, under government proposals.

Action planned for next week is paused as the Royal College of Nursing holds "intensive talks" with government.

The ex-PM puts pressure on Rishi Sunak as she urges the UK to "do all we can" to support Ukraine.

The ex-PM puts pressure on Rishi Sunak as she urges the UK to "do all we can" to support Ukraine.

The foreign secretary says focus is on finding a durable solution, after further talks with the EU.

Some workers could be forced to work during a strike if the government's plans become law.

Rishi Sunak says "we have not got a deal yet" as speculation mounts that one may come next week.

Rishi Sunak told broadcasters he was "pleased the police are looking at how that happened".

Rishi Sunak says "we have not got a deal yet" as speculation mounts that one may come next week.

Ms Sturgeon refused to back anyone as a successor, insisting there was a wealth of talent within the SNP.

He will meet politicians as speculation mounts about an agreement between the UK and the EU.

He will meet politicians as speculation mounts about an agreement between the UK and the EU.

He will meet politicians as speculation mounts about an agreement between the UK and the EU.

He will meet politicians as speculation mounts about an agreement between the UK and the EU.

The Labour leader promises his party's "unwavering support" for Ukraine in its war with Russia.

He expected to meet politicians as speculation mounts about an agreement between the UK and the EU.

The former Labour leader attacks a decision to bar him from representing Labour at the next election.

The former Labour leader attacks a decision to bar him from representing Labour at the next election.

The assembly is recalled for a sixth attempt to elect a Speaker, but the DUP blocks the move.

A group of MPs urged the government to block the Xinjiang governor's visit.

The carmaker will cut 1,300 jobs, mainly at its research and development site in Essex.

Environmental campaigners called it "world-leading" but some warned of lost construction jobs.

Rishi Sunak said he would not "pre-judge" an investigation into Richard Sharp's ties with Boris Johnson.

Rishi Sunak said he would not "pre-judge" an investigation into Richard Sharp's ties with Boris Johnson.

The traditions and sentiments emanating from Kashi, Ayodhya, Mathura and Sarnath unite all Indians in one thread, President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday. Addressing a civic reception hosted in her honour by the Uttar Pradesh government at Lok Bhavan here, she said the warm welcome she received has made her first visit to Lucknow as president unforgettable. The traditions and sentiments emanating from Kashi, Ayodhya, Mathura and Sarnath unite all Indians in one thread, President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday. Addressing a civic reception hosted in her honour by the Uttar Pradesh government at Lok Bhavan here, she said the warm welcome she received has made her first visit to Lucknow as president unforgettable.

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday said days are not far away where India can manufacture its own aircraft particularly in Bengaluru. The Chief Minister also said he is in talks with the people involved in the business across the globe to make it happen. Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday said days are not far away where India can manufacture its own aircraft particularly in Bengaluru. The Chief Minister also said he is in talks with the people involved in the business across the globe to make it happen.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday lauded Uttar Pradesh's Global Investors Summit and said that it is being discussed worldwide while also adding that the double-engine government is taking the state forward at the speed of a bullet train. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday lauded Uttar Pradesh's Global Investors Summit and said that it is being discussed worldwide while also adding that the double-engine government is taking the state forward at the speed of a bullet train.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Srinagar on June 26 in 2019 was to give the final touch to the government's resolve for carrying out the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Lt General (retired) K J S Dhillon has claimed in his yet-to-be-released book. Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Srinagar on June 26 in 2019 was to give the final touch to the government's resolve for carrying out the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Lt General (retired) K J S Dhillon has claimed in his yet-to-be-released book.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Congress of underestimating the valour of the armed forces and said its governments did not carry out development work in border areas, fearing the enemy could exploit the new roads to advance into the country. He was addressing a BJP rally here, soon after a ceremony around a kilometre away to inaugurate the first phase of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, which he said would accelerate the development of Rajasthan as well. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Congress of underestimating the valour of the armed forces and said its governments did not carry out development work in border areas, fearing the enemy could exploit the new roads to advance into the country. He was addressing a BJP rally here, soon after a ceremony around a kilometre away to inaugurate the first phase of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, which he said would accelerate the development of Rajasthan as well.

The Lok Sabha Secretariat has asked Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to respond by February 15 to notices given by BJP members regarding his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the House. In a letter to Gandhi, dated February 10, the secretariat has asked him to furnish his reply on breach of privilege notices against him by BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey and Pralhad Joshi -- also the parliamentary affairs minister -- by February 15 for the Lok Sabha speaker's consideration. The Lok Sabha Secretariat has asked Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to respond by February 15 to notices given by BJP members regarding his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the House. In a letter to Gandhi, dated February 10, the secretariat has asked him to furnish his reply on breach of privilege notices against him by BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey and Pralhad Joshi -- also the parliamentary affairs minister -- by February 15 for the Lok Sabha speaker's consideration.

The government is committed to making India self-reliant in the defence sector and has set a target of achieving defence exports worth Rs 25,000 crores by 2024, defence minister Rajnath Singh said in Bengaluru on Sunday. The government is committed to making India self-reliant in the defence sector and has set a target of achieving defence exports worth Rs 25,000 crores by 2024, defence minister Rajnath Singh said in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Richard Sharp's position is "extremely difficult" following in MPs' report, says SNP's John Nicolson.Richard Sharp's position is "extremely difficult" following in MPs' report, says SNP's John Nicolson.

But Andrew Mitchell admits helping the nation is "difficult", amid criticism of the global response.But Andrew Mitchell admits helping the nation is "difficult", amid criticism of the global response.

Calls are being made to reform the childcare system to help parents back into the workplace.Calls are being made to reform the childcare system to help parents back into the workplace.

Lisa Nandy tells Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that developments around Richard Sharp allegations are serious.Lisa Nandy tells Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that developments around Richard Sharp allegations are serious.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway on Sunday. The 246 km expressway has been developed at a cost of more than Rs 12,150 crore. The expressway marks the beginning of a new chapter of economic growth in the region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway on Sunday. The 246 km expressway has been developed at a cost of more than Rs 12,150 crore. The expressway marks the beginning of a new chapter of economic growth in the region.

Minister Andrew Mitchell refuses to be drawn when asked if BBC chairman Richard Sharp should resign.Minister Andrew Mitchell refuses to be drawn when asked if BBC chairman Richard Sharp should resign.

SNP MP John Nicolson says Richard Sharp has broken the rules and "lost the trust of BBC staff".SNP MP John Nicolson says Richard Sharp has broken the rules and "lost the trust of BBC staff".

Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday, announced the appointments of Chief Justices for four High Courts in the country. Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday, announced the appointments of Chief Justices for four High Courts in the country.

India has reported 124 new Covid infections, while the active caseload increased to 1,843, according to Union health ministry data updated on Sunday. The death toll stands at 5,30,750, the data stated. Active cases now comprise 0.01 per cent of total infections, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate has increased to 98.81 per cent, the ministry said. India has reported 124 new Covid infections, while the active caseload increased to 1,843, according to Union health ministry data updated on Sunday. The death toll stands at 5,30,750, the data stated. Active cases now comprise 0.01 per cent of total infections, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate has increased to 98.81 per cent, the ministry said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a hectic schedule for the next four days, during which he will cover more than 10,800 kms and address 10 public meetings in poll-bound states, highlighting the government’s multiple development initiatives. From Agartala to Mumbai and from Lucknow to Bengaluru, his visits cover all corners of the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a hectic schedule for the next four days, during which he will cover more than 10,800 kms and address 10 public meetings in poll-bound states, highlighting the government’s multiple development initiatives. From Agartala to Mumbai and from Lucknow to Bengaluru, his visits cover all corners of the country.

A committee says Mr Sharp did not give the "full facts" while applying for the job at the BBC.

A committee says Mr Sharp did not give the "full facts" while applying for the job at the BBC.A committee says Mr Sharp did not give the "full facts" while applying for the job at the BBC.

JANUS-1 satellite that rode on Isro’s new mini-rocket SSLV-D2 and reached its orbit successfully on Friday is the world's first satellite fully conceived, designed and manufactured using an Indian company's end-to-end cloud platform. Interestingly, the complete assembly, integration and test for JANUS-1 has been conducted in Bengaluru by Ananth Technologies Ltd (ATL). JANUS-1 satellite that rode on Isro’s new mini-rocket SSLV-D2 and reached its orbit successfully on Friday is the world's first satellite fully conceived, designed and manufactured using an Indian company's end-to-end cloud platform. Interestingly, the complete assembly, integration and test for JANUS-1 has been conducted in Bengaluru by Ananth Technologies Ltd (ATL).

Holding that the court’s interpretation of the Constitution must be in tune with the changing times and some of its earlier interpretations are no longer valid, the Supreme Court has said that excommunication or ostracisation of a person in society is against constitutional ethos as it will result in his “civil death” and decided to re-examine its six-decade old verdict permitting a religious community to excommunicate its dissidents. Holding that the court’s interpretation of the Constitution must be in tune with the changing times and some of its earlier interpretations are no longer valid, the Supreme Court has said that excommunication or ostracisation of a person in society is against constitutional ethos as it will result in his “civil death” and decided to re-examine its six-decade old verdict permitting a religious community to excommunicate its dissidents.

Chief Justice of India Dhananjay Chandrachud said on Saturday that criminalisation of homosexuality, which was decriminalised after over seven decades, was one of the many stories of injustice in our society. The CJI was speaking at the first convocation ceremony of the Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) at its Waranga campus in the city. Chief Justice of India Dhananjay Chandrachud said on Saturday that criminalisation of homosexuality, which was decriminalised after over seven decades, was one of the many stories of injustice in our society. The CJI was speaking at the first convocation ceremony of the Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) at its Waranga campus in the city.