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Prince Andrew gives up royal titles over Epstein controversy

Britain's Prince Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III, has relinquished the title of Duke of York and all other royal honours after a 'discussion' with the monarch, amid 'continued......

Gandhi Called Him 'Father Of The Nation'

On his 200th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra/Rediff traces the life, thought, and legacy of Dadabhai Naoroji, the Grand Old Man of India. IMAGE: Dadabhai Naoroji. Photograph: Wikimedia Commons......

'I'm Not A Chor'

Breaking his silence after nine years, Vijay Mallya said he may return to India if assured a fair trial. IMAGE: Vijay Mallya outside the Westminster Magistrates Court in London. Photograph: Simon......

Queen Rests At Westminster Hall

A man who will be 74 in exactly two months' time, his sister who turned 72 on August 15, his brothers who are 62 and 58 respectively and an uncle who is 78 walked for 38 minutes in an elegant and......

Arms dealer Bhandari opposes ED's fugitive plea in black money case

High-profile arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari has opposed Enforcement Directorate's plea before a Delhi court seeking to declare him a 'fugitive' in connection with a black money case, claiming that his......

Swraj Paul is Westminster varsity chancellor

In a unique distinction, Lord Swraj Paul has taken over as the first chancellor of the prestigious University of Westminster that has some 24,000 students, including many from India and another 150......

I could be in England for years, Nirav Modi tells UK court

Nirav Modi, the fugitive diamond merchant wanted in India to stand trial on fraud and money laundering charges, told a UK court on Thursday that he could be in England for years as some ongoing......

Rishi Sunak, his wife Akshata rank 17th on UK's 'Asian Rich List 2022'

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty have made their debut on the UK's 'Asian Rich List 2022' topped by the Hinduja family. Photograph: Henry Nicholls/Reuters Sunak and......

Nirav Modi faces extradition as he loses appeal in UK court

Diamond merchant Nirav Modi on Wednesday lost his appeal against extradition on mental health grounds as the high court in London ruled that his risk of suicide is not such that it would be either......

Will Nirav Modi be finally extradited to India?

The Indian authorities have submitted their legal response to the application filed by fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi seeking permission to appeal against his extradition order in the UK Supreme......

Chaos at Lord's: Protesters charged for disrupting Ashes match

IMAGE: Jonny Bairstow lifts one of the protestors! Photograph: Matthew Childs/Reuters Three Just Stop Oil protesters were charged with aggravated trespass after they interrupted day one of the......

SEE: Beckham queues to see Queen Elizabeth's coffin

IMAGE: Former football player David Beckham leaves after paying his respects to Britain's Queen Elizabeth lying in state in London, Britain on Friday. Photograph: Henry Nicholls/Reuters Former......

All soccer games in England postponed to mourn Queen, cricket and rugby go ahead

Third Test between England and SA to resume on Saturday IMAGE: A portrait of Queen Elizabeth is displayed at a bus stop outside Westminster Abbey, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth, in......