• Monday, March 10, 2025

French government moots law change to expel radical imam Hassan…

France is determined to expel radical imam Hassan Iquioussen who is accused of antisemitism, a minister has said. He added that the country will change the law for it. Home minister Gérald Darmanin described Iquioussen as an enemy of France, adding that he has no place in the country, the Times reported. Moroccan-national Iquioussen,…

Kitchen utensils could ‘quadruple’ the risk of liver cancer, here’s…

Nonstick utensils and other popular cooking products are used by everyone for everyday cooking – the coating on these utensils is perfect when cooking foods such as pancakes, eggs and sausages, which might otherwise stick to the pan. But did you know that ‘forever chemicals’ on popular cooking products (including…

BAPS Mandir celebrates Raksha Bandhan in Abu Dhabi

Raksha Bandhan, a Hindu festival that signifies the bond between brothers and sisters, was recently celebrated at the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. Handmade ‘rakhis’ or sacred threads were offered to more than 4,000 blue-collar expat workers during a special prayer led by temple chief Pujya Swami Brahmaviharidas. The…

Modi’s party loses power in Bihar after alliance setback

A COALITION, comprising prime minister Narendra Modi’s party has lost power in Bihar, the third most populous state in India after its partner pulled out on Tuesday (9). Bihar sends the fourth most number of elected lawmakers to parliament and is considered politically very important in the Hindi-speaking belt of…

Ten Sri Lankans missing from Commonwealth Games: Official

Ten members of crisis-hit Sri Lanka’s Commonwealth Games contingent in Birmingham have disappeared in a suspected attempt to remain in Britain, a top sports official told AFP on Sunday. The nine athletes and a manager vanished after completing their events, the Sri Lankan official said, requesting anonymity. Three of them…

Probe launched against Pakistan charities in UK over fund misuse…

Amid an ongoing probe into Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s prohibited funding case agencies in the United Kingdom have started investigations into the misuse of funds by Pakistan charity organizations into misuse of funds. Sources privy to the matter said that the British agencies have started the investigation against Pakistani charities after…

Former Man Utd star Giggs accused of ‘litany of abuse’…

Former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs went on trial Monday accused of submitting his former girlfriend to a “litany of abuse” during a coercive and “toxic” relationship, in a case that has upended his managerial career. The 48-year-old, who until recently served as coach of the Wales national team, has…

Nurses in England and Wales to vote on strike action…

Hundreds of thousands of nurses in England and Wales will vote next month on whether to strike in a row over pay, the trade union representing them said on Tuesday, threatening further disruption to an already understaffed health service. A strike ballot for nurses working in Britain’s state-run National Health…

UK’s political vacuum threatens deeper economic crisis, government warned

Prime Minister Boris Johnson came under heavy criticism on Monday for allowing a political vacuum at the heart of his government to threaten an even deeper economic crisis in Britain before his successor takes office in September. Britain is bracing for a long recession as energy prices surge to unprecedented…

The Bhavan London celebrates India’s 75 years of Independence

The Bhavan London on August 4 celebrated India’s Independence Day with a grand event of illuminating speeches by guests and cultural performances. The celebration marked the 75 years of India’s Independence. The evening began with a prayer by M N Nandakumara, executive director of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, UK, followed…