Tom Tugendhat, the security minister, has told Sky News he wants to see defence spending reach 2.5% of GDP "now - as soon as possible". This departs from the stated government position - repeated at the budget last week - that spending will reach the 2.5% target "as soon as …...Read More
UK needs to reach 2.5% of GDP for defence spending 'now - as soon as possible', security minister warns
Kate, Princess of Wales, apologises 'for any confusion' after 'editing' Mother's Day photograph
The Princess of Wales has released a statement after controversy over an image released of her and her children on Mother's Day. The statement said: "Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing. "I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday …...Read More
Churu MP Rahul Kaswan resigns from BJP, joins Congress
March 11, 2024 02:24 pm | Updated 02:24 pm IST - Jaipur Churu MP Rahul Kaswan on March 11 resigned from the BJP and joined the Congress. He also resigned as a member of the Lok Sabha. Announcing his decision, Mr. Kaswan, who was denied ticket by the BJP for …...Read More
Lok Sabha polls | O. Panneerselvam faction submits wishlist of 15 seats to BJP
March 11, 2024 02:20 pm | Updated 03:36 pm IST - CHENNAI A host of Lok Sabha constituencies, representing all regions in the State, forms part of the wishlist of 15 seats submitted by the group headed by O. Panneerselvam, the AIADMK’s expelled coordinator, to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), …...Read More
KIA Bengaluru recognised as best airport at arrivals globally
March 11, 2024 01:58 pm | Updated 01:58 pm IST - Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru has been recognised as the best airport at arrivals globally by the Airports Council International’s (ACI) Airport Service Quality Awards 2023. KIA shares the best airport at arrivals globally honour with two …...Read More
Congress loyalists resent ‘outsider’ seeking Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha seat ticket
March 11, 2024 01:40 pm | Updated 01:40 pm IST - Shivamogga Many supporters of the Congress, who worked to help the party win all the five constituencies in Chikkamagaluru district in the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections, are unhappy with K. Jayaprakash Hegde, an ‘outsider’, finding a place among the …...Read More
First phase of Mumbai coastal road inaugurated; CM Shinde calls it engineering marvel
March 11, 2024 01:40 pm | Updated 01:40 pm IST - Mumbai Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on March 11 inaugurated the first phase of the coastal road between Worli and Marine Drive in south Mumbai and said it is an "engineering marvel". A 10.5-kilometer-long stretch will be opened for …...Read More
Supreme Court has once again come to protect Indian democracy: Congress on electoral bonds issue
March 11, 2024 01:38 pm | Updated 01:38 pm IST - New Delhi The Congress on March 11 hailed the Supreme Court for dismissing the SBI's plea seeking an extension of time to furnish details of electoral bonds, saying the SC has once again come to protect democracy from the …...Read More
Princess of Wales: What led to palace admission over 'manipulated' photo of Kate
After major photo agencies pulled the Mother's Day picture of the Princess of Wales and her three children, Kate has now personally apologised for any "confusion" caused and said she edited the image. Sky News answers the major questions raised by some over the "manipulated" image. When and why was …...Read More
New extremism definition should 'absolutely' not be used for political advantage, security minister Tom Tugendhat says
Security minister Tom Tugendhat has said he "absolutely" agrees with three former home secretaries that tackling extremism should not be used for "short-term tactical advantage" in the run-up to the general election. It comes ahead of an expected new definition of extremism being released this week, potentially alongside a list …...Read More
