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Boris Johnson says he has handed over Covid WhatsApps

The pandemic inquiry is demanding the government release the unredacted messages by Thursday.

Home Office starts ad campaign to deter Albanian migrants

The adverts will say people 'face being detained and removed' if they come to the UK by small boat.

Big migration number sparks even bigger debate

Politicians are grappling with the trade-offs involved in designing a post-Brexit immigration regime.

Migration figures: Rishi Sunak denies he's lost control of rising migration

The PM says net migration is "too high" after data shows the UK population rose by 606,000 last year.

Minister attacks Meta boss over Facebook message encryption plan

Minister Tom Tugendhat criticises Mark Zuckerberg over Facebook's extension of message encryption.

Boris Johnson referred to police over potential Covid rule breaches

The Cabinet Office made the referral after reviewing documents for the Covid inquiry.

Boris Johnson referred to police over potential Covid rule breaches

The Cabinet Office made the referral after reviewing documents for the Covid inquiry.

Boris Johnson referred to police over potential Covid rule breaches

The Cabinet Office made the referral after reviewing documents for the Covid inquiry.

Boris Johnson referred to police over potential Covid rule breaches

The Cabinet Office has made the referral following a review of the former PM's official diaries.

Dominic Raab to stand down as MP at next election

His decision comes a month after he resigned in the wake of a bullying inquiry.

Labour to force non-binding Commons vote on scrapping leaseholds

The housing secretary has said leaseholds are unfair but has not set a date for abolishing the system.

Dominic Raab to stand down as MP at next election

His decision comes a month after he resigned in the wake of a bullying inquiry.

'Redress scheme' announced for child sexual abuse victims

The home secretary said she had been 'moved' by personal testimonies from victims of abuse.

Rishi Sunak to meet ethics adviser over Suella Braverman speeding claims

The home secretary tried to arrange a private speed awareness course while she was attorney general.

Rishi Sunak to meet ethics adviser over Suella Braverman speeding claims

The home secretary tried to arrange a private speed awareness course while she was attorney general.

Rishi Sunak to meet ethics adviser over Suella Braverman speeding claims

The home secretary tried to arrange a private speed awareness course while she was attorney general.

Rishi Sunak to meet ethics adviser over Suella Braverman speeding claims

The home secretary tried to arrange a private speed awareness course while she was attorney general.

Rishi Sunak to meet ethics adviser over Suella Braverman speeding claims

The home secretary tried to arrange a private speed awareness course while she was attorney general.

NI council elections 2023: Sinn Féin largest party in NI local government

Michelle O'Neill says her party's gains in council elections represent historic change.

NI council elections 2023: Sinn Féin largest party in NI local government

Michelle O'Neill says her party's gains in council elections represent historic change.

NI council elections 2023: Sinn Féin largest party in NI local government

Michelle O'Neill says her party's gains in council elections represent historic change.

NI council elections 2023: Sinn Féin largest party in NI local government

Michelle O'Neill says her party's gains in council elections represent historic change.

Suella Braverman speeding course claims prompt inquiry calls

The home secretary tried to arrange a private speed awareness course while she was attorney general.

NI council elections 2023: Sinn Féin largest party in NI local government

Michelle O'Neill says her party's gains in council elections represent historic change.

NI council elections 2023: Sinn Féin largest party in NI local government

Michelle O'Neill says her party's gains in council elections represent historic change.

NI council elections 2023: Sinn Féin largest party in NI local government

Michelle O'Neill says her party's gains in council elections represent historic change.

NI council elections 2023: Sinn Féin largest party in NI local government

Michelle O'Neill says her party's gains in council elections represent historic change.

NI council elections 2023: Sinn Féin largest party in NI local government

Michelle O'Neill says her party's gains in council elections represent historic change.

NI council elections 2023: Sinn Féin largest party in NI local government

Michelle O'Neill says her party's gains in council elections represent historic change.

Rishi Sunak: Labour's personal attacks don't bother me

Criticism of the PM has become increasingly personal, with Labour accusing him of being out of touch.

NI council elections 2023: 200 candidates out of 462 seats elected

A total of 1,305,553 people were eligible to vote, according to the Electoral Office for NI.

NI council elections 2023: Nearly 200 candidates out of 462 seats elected

A total of 1,305,553 people were eligible to vote, according to the Electoral Office for NI.

NI council elections 2023: Over 140 candidates out of 462 seats elected

A total of 1,305,553 people were eligible to vote, according to the Electoral Office for NI.

G7: UK to ban Russian diamonds in Ukraine war sanctions

Exports of Russian diamonds to the UK were worth $4bn (£3.2bn) in 2021, according to the government.

PM refuses to commit to migration level pledge

Rishi Sunak says the government is in control of legal migration but doesn't commit to specific figures.

Vulnerable paying price for illegal migration, says Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak will make a plea for co-operation at a meeting of European leaders in Iceland.

Tory donor case reignites debate on access and influence

The system is back in question after party donor Javad Marandi loses his fight to stay anonymous.

Peter Brooke: Former Northern Ireland secretary dies aged 89

Baron Brooke of Sutton Mandeville was secretary of state from 1989 until 1992.

Brexit: Government suffers defeats over Retained EU Law Bill

Peers support amendments giving Parliament and devolved governments power over scrapping EU-era laws.

Peter Brooke: Former Northern Ireland secretary Peter Brooke dies aged 89

Baron Brooke of Sutton Mandeville was secretary of state from 1989 until 1992.

Byron Burger death: 'Owen's Law' petition debated by MPs

Relatives of Owen Carey, who died of anaphylactic shock, want better labelling of restaurant menus.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sees Southampton relegated from Premier League

The PM is a boyhood fan of the club, but his support was not enough to inspire them to beat relegation.

Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price quits after turmoil in his party

Adam Price quits as Plaid Cymru leader after misogyny, harassment and bullying claims in the party.

Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price quits after bullying claims

Adam Price quits as Plaid Cymru leader after report finds misogyny, harassment and bullying in the party.

Migration bill risks damage to UK's reputation, says Archbishop of Canterbury

Justin Welby speaks out against the controversial law as it begins its passage in the House of Lords.

Mauritius minister debunks Hindenburg report on Adani Group

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'Good friends can also disagree': UK high commissioner on raids at BBC offices in Delhi, Mumbai

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'Good friends can also disagree', British High Commissioner Alex Ellis on Wednesday said in response to questions on raids at BBC offices in Delhi and Mumbai by the Income Tax department earlier this year. Speaking at the Ananta Centre here, he underlined that he would never share details about his discussions with the Indian authorities. 'Good friends can also disagree', British High Commissioner Alex Ellis on Wednesday said in response to questions on raids at BBC offices in Delhi and Mumbai by the Income Tax department earlier this year. Speaking at the Ananta Centre here, he underlined that he would never share details about his discussions with the Indian authorities.

PM Modi to inaugurate ‘Yuge Yuge Bharat’, virtual walkthrough at North, South Blocks on May 18

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PM Modi will inaugurate on May 18 ‘Yuge-Yuge Bharat’, a virtual walkthrough of the new and revamped National Museum set to be housed within the North and South Blocks flanking the Raisina Hill.The virtual walkthrough will offer first glimpses of what the National Museum will look like in its new home as part of the Central Vista project. PM Modi will inaugurate on May 18 ‘Yuge-Yuge Bharat’, a virtual walkthrough of the new and revamped National Museum set to be housed within the North and South Blocks flanking the Raisina Hill.The virtual walkthrough will offer first glimpses of what the National Museum will look like in its new home as part of the Central Vista project.

Indian growth cannot be built on Chinese efficiency: Jaishankar

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Indian economic growth cannot be built on Chinese efficiency and there is a need for businesses to stop looking for a "China fix", external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday while strongly calling for boosting the domestic manufacturing sector.In an address at a book release event, Jaishankar said no major country in the world has sustained or enhanced its global position without building up on manufacturing and India too needs to focus on this. Indian economic growth cannot be built on Chinese efficiency and there is a need for businesses to stop looking for a "China fix", external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday while strongly calling for boosting the domestic manufacturing sector.In an address at a book release event, Jaishankar said no major country in the world has sustained or enhanced its global position without building up on manufacturing and India too needs to focus on this.

Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi to meet Sharad Pawar and Uddhav in Mumbai on May 11

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Bihar CM, and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav will meet Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray during their Mumbai visit on Thursday, a JD (U) MLC said.The duo will visit Thackeray's residence and later meet Pawar at his home.The Janata Dal (United) supreme leader has been meeting Opposition leaders to strengthen the bloc against BJP ahead of the 2024 polls. He met his Odisha couterpart Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday in Bhubaneswar. Bihar CM, and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav will meet Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray during their Mumbai visit on Thursday, a JD (U) MLC said.The duo will visit Thackeray's residence and later meet Pawar at his home.The Janata Dal (United) supreme leader has been meeting Opposition leaders to strengthen the bloc against BJP ahead of the 2024 polls. He met his Odisha couterpart Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday in Bhubaneswar.

PM Modi to go to White House on June 22 for state visit aimed at boosting ties

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make his first ever state visit to Washington DC on June 22 after nearly nine years at the helm during which time he has routinely made annual trips to the United States. Both the White House and ministry of external affairs issued differently worded statements formally announcing the state visit, which is considered to be the highest expression of friendly bilateral relations between two sovereign nations, typically close allies or partners. It generally includes pomp, ceremony, reception, and a swish state dinner. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make his first ever state visit to Washington DC on June 22 after nearly nine years at the helm during which time he has routinely made annual trips to the United States. Both the White House and ministry of external affairs issued differently worded statements formally announcing the state visit, which is considered to be the highest expression of friendly bilateral relations between two sovereign nations,...

Asaf Ali birth anniversary: 10 unknown facts

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Asaf Ali was a notable Indian freedom fighter and political leader who played a crucial role in India's struggle for independence. Asaf Ali was born on 11 May 1888 in Delhi, India. He was a lawyer by profession and studied law at the Aligarh Muslim University. Asaf Ali played an active role in the Non-Cooperation Movement, which was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920. Asaf Ali was a notable Indian freedom fighter and political leader who played a crucial role in India's struggle for independence. Asaf Ali was born on 11 May 1888 in Delhi, India. He was a lawyer by profession and studied law at the Aligarh Muslim University. Asaf Ali played an active role in the Non-Cooperation Movement, which was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920.

Resources need to be efficiently utilised to make India developed nation: CAG

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PM to lay foundation stone of LIGO-India, other science projects worth over Rs 5800cr today

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PM Modi to travel to US on June 22 for his first official state visit

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Good airlines ‘should not be made to suffer due to financial mismanagement’ of Go First, says Pratt

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SC five-judge constitution bench to pronounce verdict on Thursday on 2022 Maharashtra political row

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The Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict on Thursday on a clutch of cross-petitions filed by the Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions of the Shiv Sena pertaining to the 2022 Maharashtra political crisis. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud will deliver its verdict on pleas related to the political crisis that led to the fall of the three-party MVA government led by Uddhav Thackeray following a revolt by Shinde. The Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict on Thursday on a clutch of cross-petitions filed by the Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions of the Shiv Sena pertaining to the 2022 Maharashtra political crisis. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud will deliver its verdict on pleas related to the political crisis that led to the fall of the three-party MVA government led by Uddhav Thackeray following a revolt by Shinde.

2022 Maharashtra political crisis: Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on Thursday

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The verdict relates to the fall of the three-party MVA government led by Thackeray following a revolt by Shinde. A five-judge constitution bench will announce the decision after nine days of arguments between both sides. The Election Commission earlier stated that the Shiv Sena belongs to Shinde's faction. The verdict relates to the fall of the three-party MVA government led by Thackeray following a revolt by Shinde. A five-judge constitution bench will announce the decision after nine days of arguments between both sides. The Election Commission earlier stated that the Shiv Sena belongs to Shinde's faction.

Cyclone Mocha

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On May 9, Cyclone Mocha is most likely to become a depression, and on May 10, it's most likely to become a cyclone. According to the met department, around May 12, the storm is anticipated to approach the shores of Bangladesh and Myanmar. On May 9, Cyclone Mocha is most likely to become a depression, and on May 10, it's most likely to become a cyclone. According to the met department, around May 12, the storm is anticipated to approach the shores of Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Karnataka elections: Exit polls predict hung assembly; JD(S) may play the kingmaker

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Joe Biden to host PM Modi for an official state visit to US on June 22

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Joe Biden will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an official state visit to the United States on June 22, 2023. PM Modi's visit will affirm the deep and close partnership between India and the United States as well as the warm bonds of family and friendship that link Indian and Americans together. Joe Biden will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an official state visit to the United States on June 22, 2023. PM Modi's visit will affirm the deep and close partnership between India and the United States as well as the warm bonds of family and friendship that link Indian and Americans together.

Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh & Assam opposing legal validation for same-sex marriage: Centre tells SC

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'What kind of government where CM does not trust his MLAs': PM Modi targets Ashok Gehlot in Rajasthan

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High child birth rate making India accountable for higher maternal-newborn deaths and stillbirths

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On this day 166 years ago, Indians rebelled against British rule in 1857: Causes, failure and outcome

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The Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Indian Mutiny, the Sepoy Mutiny, or the First War of Indian Independence, was a widespread uprising against British rule in India that began in May 1857. The rebellion was sparked by the sepoys' mutiny in Meerut on May 10, 1857, and quickly spread to other parts of India. The Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Indian Mutiny, the Sepoy Mutiny, or the First War of Indian Independence, was a widespread uprising against British rule in India that began in May 1857. The rebellion was sparked by the sepoys' mutiny in Meerut on May 10, 1857, and quickly spread to other parts of India.

Midway through polling, Karnataka records 37.25% voter turnout in assembly elections

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Trichy-Singapore flight diverted to Indonesia due to 'burning smell in cabin'

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NCLT admits Go First plea for insolvency; imposes moratorium on assets

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The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Wednesday admitted Go First’s plea for voluntary insolvency. A moratorium has been imposed the moratorium, meaning the airline’s lenders and other stakeholders like lessors who it owes money to can’t take any coercive action for six months. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Wednesday admitted Go First’s plea for voluntary insolvency. A moratorium has been imposed the moratorium, meaning the airline’s lenders and other stakeholders like lessors who it owes money to can’t take any coercive action for six months.

Fadnavis lawyer: Listed 22 cases in poll papers but ‘missed 2’

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Manipur ‘relatively peaceful’, curfew relaxed; 217 FIRs filed

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The situation in Manipur, singed by recent ethnic violence, is limping back to normalcy, with Tuesday being “relatively peaceful”, barring sporadic incidents of arson on the highways. Curfew was relaxed for 4-5 hours during the day in all districts, the state’s information and public relations (IPR) minister, Sapam Ranjan Singh, said. The situation in Manipur, singed by recent ethnic violence, is limping back to normalcy, with Tuesday being “relatively peaceful”, barring sporadic incidents of arson on the highways. Curfew was relaxed for 4-5 hours during the day in all districts, the state’s information and public relations (IPR) minister, Sapam Ranjan Singh, said.