BRITISH CABINET MEETING
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What is Cobra meeting that UK government is holding to tackle widespread violence?
COBRA meeting was held by the UK government to check widespread violence. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held the urgent meeting.
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PM Keir Starmer calls emergency meeting over 'far-right thuggery' on UK streets
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer convened an emergency COBRA meeting after riots broke out in several cities, targeting mosques and asylum seekers due to false online claims. Starmer condemned the violence and promised strict legal action. The Home Office announced heightened security for places of worship. Hundreds were arrested as the police confronted the mobs.
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy urges Britain to help it strike deeper inside Russia as he addresses UK Cabinet
Zelenskyy, at 10 Downing St., urged long-range missiles to counter Russia's offensive. John Healey confirmed compliance with international law for missile use. Ukraine repelled attacks on Kharkiv. European leaders are concerned about U.S. support under Trump. The Pentagon now allows Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range missiles. Starmer is committed to preserving Ukrainian sovereignty.
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British PM's 1st day at 10 Downing St. will stretch from nuclear weapons briefing to Larry the cat
On his first day in office, Starmer will get briefings from senior civil servants about key issues facing the government, receive congratulatory phone calls from world leaders and begin the process of appointing his Cabinet.
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Rishi Sunak to address nation as expectation mounts he will call a summer election
British PM Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a summer general election following positive economic data, sparking speculation of a July 4 election date.
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UK General Elections 2024 Date: PM Rishi Sunak may go for July polls. What we know so far
UK General Elections 2024 date could be preponed to July as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected make a major announcement, as per reports by international news agencies and the UK media.
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Israeli war cabinet puts off third meeting on Iran's attack to Wednesday
Israel postponed a critical war cabinet meeting to decide its response to Iran's recent missile attack, with allies considering new sanctions to prevent escalation. While the attack caused minimal damage, it raised fears of broader conflict. The U.S. and European allies are working to strengthen sanctions against Iran. Israel's Foreign Minister seeks global sanctions on Iran's missile program. Iran has signaled the attack was in retaliation and considers the issue closed. Israel is weighing its response amid international efforts to de-escalate tensions.
Maharashtra renames eight Mumbai railway stations. Here is the full list
The Maharashtra Cabinet has decided to rename eight Mumbai railway stations with names dating back to the British colonial era. The aim is to embrace Indian culture and history. Curry Road will now be known as Lalbaug, Sandhurst Road as Dongri, and Marine Lines as Mumbadevi.
British PM Rishi Sunak keen to clinch FTA with India by April: Report
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is eager to finalize the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India by Easter, which falls at the end of March 2024, as per a report from the UK media. The discussions for the India-UK FTA commenced in January of the previous year, with the goal of substantially boosting the existing GBP 36-billion bilateral trade partnership.
Suella Braverman: Controversial Indian-origin minister sacked twice from UK Cabinet in just over a year
She has faced a barrage of criticism during her tenure for using words such as a "hurricane" of illegal migrants whom she wanted to deport to Rwanda even as the policy remains entangled in legal wrangles and most recently opened up a new war front with the Metropolitan Police in defiance of Sunak, her boss.
UK PM Sunak's ministry sees major reshuffle amid sackings and resignations; ex-PM Cameron is back
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reshuffled the Cabinet and sacked Home Secretary Suella Braverman after a controversial article attacking the Metropolitan Police was published without her boss's approval. Braverman has faced controversy in her senior UK Cabinet role, accusing the Met Police of "playing favorites" during Israel-Gaza protests, reports said on Monday.
Opposition parties to contest 2024 Lok Sabha polls together: Kapil Sibal
Former Union Minister Kapil Sibal said on Saturday that the opposition is clear that it must stand united to bring down the BJP-led government in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and expressed hope that all opposition will come together.
Government changes gas pricing formula, caps rates to rein-in CNG, piped cooking gas prices
From April 1, APM gas will be priced at 10 per cent of the price of basket of crude oil that India imports (Indian basket of crude oil). The rate such arrived at however will be capped at USD 6.5 per million British thermal unit as against current gas price of USD 8.57 per mmBtu.
Rishi Sunak makes 'special gesture' by joining India-UK security dialogue
Sunak highlighted the UK government's support to deepen strategic partnership in areas such as trade, defence and science and technology during the meeting on Friday.
UK PM Rishi Sunak sacks Tory party chief over tax penalty row
Zahawi, who was a minister without portfolio as the chief of the governing Tory party, had faced fierce pressure in recent days to quit over questions about his finances after it emerged that he had agreed a penalty settlement with His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) department.
Kirit Parikh panel likely to recommend price cap for ONGC gas, no change in formula for Reliance
A government-appointed gas price review panel, led by Kirit Parikh, is likely to recommend price caps for natural gas produced from legacy fields of state-owned firms to help moderate CNG and piped cooking gas rates, while keeping the pricing formula for difficult fields unchanged.
UK PM Rishi Sunak in new controversy over cabinet picks
The controversy over Dominic Raab, who is deputy prime minister and justice secretary, came after fellow Sunak ally Gavin Williamson was forced out of the new government because of alleged bullying.
New UK PM Rishi Sunak reshuffles Cabinet, retains Hunt, Wallace, Raab; Braverman back
Sunak, Britain's third prime minister in 2 months, re-appointed Jeremy Hunt as the country's finance minister. Sunak's second cabinet appointment was his close ally Dominic Raab as deputy prime minister and justice secretary. He also retained James Cleverly as foreign secretary, and Ben Wallace in the defence brief.
Liz Truss wishes Rishi Sunak 'every success' as she exits as UK PM
"I wish Rishi Sunak every success for the good of our country," said Liz Truss. "Our country continues to battle through a storm. But I believe in Britain. I believe in the British people and I know that brighter days lie ahead," she said.
Suella Braverman backs Rishi Sunak as 'unity' candidate for UK PM
In a boost to frontrunner Sunak and a blow to former prime minister Boris Johnson's expected bid for Tory leadership, the former minister with significant support on the extreme right of Tory party said Johnson was no longer the best choice for the party or the country.
Fighting for survival as UK PM, a chastened Liz Truss changes course again
A chastened Truss addressed her first news conference as prime minister to admit she had gone "further and faster" than markets expected and sacked her friend and finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng to try to appease her lawmakers.
UK’s Cabinet members pay homage to Queen Elizabeth II at PM’s residence
After Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday, the country’s Cabinet members gathered at 10 Downing Street to pay homage to the late Queen.
UK leader Liz Truss rules out windfall tax for oil companies
Speaking during her first session of prime minister's questions in the House of Commons, Truss rebuffed opposition calls for a new windfall tax, even as she refrained from explaining how she would fund a plan meant to help the public pay energy bills skyrocketing because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The plan is expected to be delivered on Thursday.
Boris Johnson chairs last Cabinet meeting as UK PM
It also followed a symbolic win for Johnson, forced to resign amid scandals rocking his leadership earlier this month, as his government won a no-confidence vote tabled to block Labour's efforts to overthrow the government and induce a snap election. MPs voted in the House of Commons on Monday evening by 349 to 238 in favour of the motion showing confidence in the Conservative-led government.
Rishi Sunak early frontrunner in race for new British Prime Minister
The 42-year-old son-in-law of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has received the public backing of several senior Tory members of Parliament, including Commons leader Mark Spencer, former party chairman Oliver Dowden and former Cabinet minister Liam Fox.
Would-be Boris Johnson successors ready for race to become British PM
Johnson resigned on Thursday as Tory leader, acknowledging that it was "clearly the will of the parliamentary Conservative party that there should be a new leader of that party, and therefore a new prime minister". The leadership election is expected to take place over the coming months, and the victor will replace Johnson by the party's annual conference in early October.
Change in British leadership would not impact India-UK relationship: MEA
"PM Modi and PM Johnson have enjoyed a very close friendship. UK is an important strategic partner and we have shared a multifaceted partnership and relationship, which India would like to continue as it is based on links at various levels between our people as well as various verticals as we discussed, as part of our partnership,", the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.
UK finance minister Rishi Sunak, health secretary Sajid Javid resign in blow to Boris Johnson
Javid said “I can no longer continue in good conscience.” Johnson has been hit by allegations he failed to come clean about a lawmaker who was appointed to a senior position despite claims of sexual misconduct. Sunak said “the public rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously. ”
Jaishankar meets UK minister Priti Patel to sign Migration and Mobility Partnership
According to the senior Indian Cabinet minister, the agreement will facilitate legal travel and encourage talent flows between India and the UK. It is one of the outcomes related to a Virtual Summit between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled for Tuesday.
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