The King’s Speech is the centrepiece of the State Opening, an occasion where royal pomp meets hard-nosed politics, as the king donned a diamond-studded crown, sat on a gilded throne and announced the laws his government intends to pass in the coming year.
Patel, whose parents hail from Gujarati-Ugandan heritage, has held positions as international development secretary and home secretary in previous Tory Cabinets led by both Theresa May and Boris Johnson.
Shivani Raja, a 29-year-old businesswoman of Gujarati descent, made history by taking her oath on the Bhagavad Gita in the UK Parliament. She secured a notable victory for the Conservative Party in Leicester East, ending Labour's 37-year dominance in the constituency.
The UK parliamentary elections may have left many Indians disheartened over Rishi Sunak's loss of power, but in a town in north Bihar, celebrations are underway for the success of a local hero. Kanishka Narayan, an MP of the Labour Party, has returned to power after fifteen years.
The UK's controversial plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has gained widespread criticism, with critics labelling it as "inhumane and cruel". This is a major win for Sunak's "stop the boats" pitch since becoming PM ahead of the upcoming general elections.
The UK Parliament on Tuesday finally passed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's latest bid to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda as a means to stop illegal immigration. The move had been widely criticised by human rights organisations and some among Sunak's own Conservative Party.
The House of Lords had long refused to back the divisive legislation without additional safeguards, but eventually relented after Sunak said the government would force parliament to sit as late into Monday night as necessary to get it passed.
UK Foreign Secretary, while responding to a question in the House of Lords on BBC restructuring its India operations and UK-India trade deal, underscored the significance of the ongoing trade deal, however, he stressed that India needs to do more to finalise the pact.
In a ceremony at the House of Commons, Jain community leaders in the UK commemorated Mahavir Jayanti, the birthday of Lord Mahavir. The event emphasised the continuing importance of Lord Mahavir's teachings on peace, compassion, nonviolence, and love, delivered more than 26 centuries ago.
"In particular my very strong concerns about any interference in our parliamentary democracy, which is clearly unacceptable," Sunak said on the sidelines of G20 Summit in New Delhi.
Karan Johar has been honoured by the British Parliament on June 20 for his contribution to the global entertainment industry. He has completed 25 years in the Indian film industry.
TikTok ban: A spokesperson of Downing Street said that the app, which is used by several British MPs, will also be prohibited on devices issued to staff.
Several media reports say that Rahul Gandhi is likely to address the British Parliament in the Grand Committee Room of the Palace of Westminister.
In a shocking incident, a UK-based media report claimed that a fugitive Hindu guru attended a Diwali party at the House of Lords (Upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom) this year.
London: The event was organised by the newly formed SSUK to spread the message of Lord Krishna while celebrating the International Gita Jayanti in the UK Parliament's House of Commons.
Boris Johnson resigns: The PM finally agreed to step down after one of his closest allies, Treasury Chief Nadhim Zahawi, told the prime minister to resign for the good of the country.
Boris Johnson resignation: The PM was marred by his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and a steady stream of ethics allegations, from alcohol-fueled government parties that broke lockdown rules to how he handled a sexual misconduct scandal
Senior civil servant Sue Gray’s long-awaited report into the “partygate” scandal said the “senior leadership team ... must bear responsibility” for a culture that allowed events to take place that “should not have been allowed to happen.”
Conservative Party MP Neil Parish resigned, triggering a by-election in the Tory safe seat of Tiverton and Honiton in south-west England, after admitting he watched adult material twice in Parliament.
Rishi Sunak will remain next door to Johnson at Downing Street as his Chancellor of the Exchequer and Priti Patel, who had been at the centre of some speculation of being moved, remains in her post as Home Secretary.
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