- Thursday, February 27, 2025
INDIAN high commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, has said that a global Britain and an internationalist India must be closer partners in this age of geopolitical strife. “Fortunately, the foundation for ties that transcend our complex history exists: a living bridge of two million Indian-origin Britons, 950 Indian investor…
MINISTER for children, families and wellbeing, Claire Coutinho, could be made chief secretary to the Treasury next month when prime minister Rishi Sunak is expected to reshuffle his cabinet, a media report suggested. Coutinho MP would be a politically attractive appointment to succeed John Glen in the Treasury department, The Sunday…
On the 77th Independence Day on Tuesday, Bollywood actors wished citizens a Happy Independence Day, saluted leaders and bravehearts and hoped for prosperity in the country. Superstar Shah Rukh Khan hoisted the national flag at his residence in Mumbai on the occasion of the 77th Independence Day. Taking to Instagram,…
Being an Indian, Grammy winner Ricky Kej says leading the UK’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) for a rendition of “Jana Gana Mana” was special as the national anthem has been the most “important piece of music” in his life. Kej on Monday shared the video of the national anthem, recorded…
Actor Abhishek Bachchan is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming sports drama film Ghoomer. On Monday, Abhishek’s father legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan took to his blog and revealed watching Ghoomer twice and also shared his honest review of his son’s film. He wrote, “So yes saw GHOOMER back to back…
THE number of black and minority ethnic (BME) workers in insecure work has more than doubled over the last decade, a new analysis by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) revealed on Monday (14), calling for government action. The TUC, an umbrella group of 48 unions comprising more than 5.5 million…
Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday (15) that his Hindu faith profoundly influences every facet of his life and gives him the courage to do the best as the prime minister of Britain. While visiting the ongoing ‘Ram Katha’ led by spiritual leader Morari Bapu at Jesus College, University of Cambridge,…
Tens of thousands of online grooming crimes have been documented amid the prolonged process of updating online safety laws. The awaited online safety bill is anticipated to be enacted in the autumn, though its journey to becoming law has encountered multiple alterations and delays. Recently, government ministers have found themselves…
THERE is a “huge” progress in the talks between India and the UK on the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) , a top official said in New Delhi. Commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal said the 11th round of talks in London was “very intense” and many issues were closed. Out of…
Mayor Sadiq Khan has unveiled a fresh addition of £3 million in funding aimed at supporting grassroots initiatives combatting violence against women and girls in London. This funding boost seeks to bolster projects offering essential services to women and girls dealing with domestic abuse and sexual violence, a press release…
