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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 74th Independence Day speech marked the announcement of two major conservation projects: Project Lion and Project Dolphin. The projects aim to protect and conserve India's Asiatic Lions and Gangetic Dolphins, respectively. Project Lion will focus on habitat development, modern technology in lion
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced sweeping income tax reforms on Thursday, aiming to simplify the tax collection system and increase transparency. The new reforms, dubbed "Transparent Taxation -- Honoring the Honest," are designed to reduce tax rates and simplify direct tax laws, making it easier for taxpayers
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In a recent interview with Fox News, US President Donald Trump claimed that he had a significant influence on the British government's decision to reconsider the involvement of Chinese telecoms firm Huawei in the UK's 5G network. Trump stated that he had a "big and
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan expressed his "great surprise" and "total unacceptable" dissatisfaction over the government's reported plans to seal off London inside the M25 in case of a coronavirus infection spike. The letter, co-signed by chair of London Councils Peter John, was sent to
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As President Trump's polling numbers erode, British officials are contemplating a future with a potential Joe Biden presidency, which would likely bring significant changes to the special relationship between the two countries. Mr. Biden, who opposed Brexit, would prioritize British interests in a post-Brexit Europe and focus on
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As businesses in England were preparing to reopen on Saturday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a delay of at least two weeks, citing a rise in COVID-19 cases. This move comes on the same day the furlough scheme begins to wind down, leaving many employers with a difficult decision: lay
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson's recent trip to Scotland has backfired, exacerbating tensions over Scottish independence. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Johnson's perceived handling of the crisis has contrasted unfavorably with Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, leading to increased support for independence. Polls suggest that more
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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called on Britain to join a broad alliance against China, amid growing geopolitical tensions between western nations and Beijing. Pompeo held "candid" meetings with Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, and opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer in London, discussing
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The UK government has delivered a significant blow to Huawei, the Chinese tech giant, by banning the company from supplying equipment for the country's 5G mobile phone networks. This decision marks a major U-turn from the initial stance of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who had previously allowed Huawei
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Boris Johnson's government is set to unveil plans to restrict Huawei's role in the UK's 5G mobile phone networks, following intense pressure from Conservative MPs and the Trump administration. The move comes after a January announcement that capped Huawei's market share at
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to draw up plans to phase out Huawei from the country's 5G phone networks due to concerns over US sanctions. The sanctions have raised questions about Huawei's ability to supply the British market with reliable technology, with the National
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Britain's 5G phone network suppliers are expected to draw up plans to phase out Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei following US sanctions that have raised concerns about the company's ability to supply the UK market. The US sanctions, announced in May, have undermined Huawei's
