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Singer Vera Lynn dies aged 103
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 18 (ANI): Vera Lynn, the renowned Britan's wartime "Forces' Sweetheart," whose musical recordings and performances were enormously popular during the Second World War has died on Thursday at the age of 103.
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Violence in no-one's interest: British High Commission encourages dialogue
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): The British High Commission on Wednesday encouraged dialogue between India and China after a violent face-off took place between the troops of both countries in Ladakh's Galwan Valley, resulting in the casualties on both sides.
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Following Oscars, BAFTA moves 2021 Film Awards to April 11
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], June 16 (ANI): The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has pushed back the dates of its 2021 Film Awards function following the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' decision to push the Oscar Awards ceremony to April.
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BAFTA rejigs eligibility criteria for 2021 film awards
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 16 (ANI): The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) have recently announced fresh temporary eligibility requirements for the 2021 edition of the prestigious award function.
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Amid China's efforts to control HK, dejected Hongkongers lose desire to ha
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 15 (ANI): With China fast-tracking efforts to strengthen its stronghold over Hong Kong, people in Asia's economic hub say they have lost all hope for a better future and their desire to have children.
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No podium ceremonies for Formula One due to coronavirus
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Colorado [USA], June 13 (ANI): There will be no podium ceremonies when the Formula One season starts, Formula One's motorsport managing director Ross Brawn has confirmed.
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With its actions in Hong Kong, China has let known its scant respect for r
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 12 (ANI): With Beijing pushing ahead with its plan for the controversial security legislation in Hong Kong, it has once again become evident that China has scant regard for the rule of law.
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India asks UK not to consider asylum to Mallya
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 11 (ANI): India has urged the United Kingdom not to consider asylum to Vijay Mallya if requested by him and has been in touch with the British authorities for early extradition of the fugitive businessman.
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London Road named after Brit general who put down Revolt of 1857 could be
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], June 11 (ANI): A road in West London, named after the British Army general who ruthlessly put down the Revolt of 1857 could be renamed after the founder of Sikhism as part of a wider push to recognize the UK's diversity and address the more pernicious aspects of Britain's col
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British Sikh MP seeks inquiry in Margaret Thatcher govt's role in Operatio
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], June 5 (ANI): British Labour Party MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi has called for an independent inquiry into the "involvement" of then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher-led government in Operation Blue Star in 1984.
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China's Tiananmen Square 'slaughter' not forgotten: White House
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], June 5 (ANI): Commemorating the 31st anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, the United States said that 'slaughter' by China will not be forgotten and called upon the Chinese government to fulfil its commitments under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the
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'Confidential' legal issue needs resolution before Mallya's extradition ca
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Britain has said there is a further legal issue that needs to be resolved before Vijay Mallya's extradition can be arranged.
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