• Monday, February 24, 2025

India has potential to compete with China: Narayana Murthy

INFOSYS co-founder N R Narayana Murthy feels India has the potential to catch up and even surpass China’s economy in the future if it follows a three-point growth formula. In an interview with Economic Times, Murthy said India should focus on creating a favourable business environment for entrepreneurs, increasing the…

Adani Group market cap hits £157.48b amid coal scam denial

Adani Group’s market capitalisation reached £157.48 billion (£1.49 billion) on Wednesday as its listed firms gained £106.62 million. This follows the company’s denial of any wrongdoing in supplying coal to a Tamil Nadu power company. With the £106.62 million gain on Wednesday, the conglomerate has increased its market capitalisation by…

Labour readmits Tanweer Khan in Redbridge

REDBRIDGE councillor Tanweer Khan has rejoined the Labour party after a month-long suspension over allegations he made antisemitic remarks. Khan had sat as an independent councillor since March while an internal investigation was carried out by Redbridge Labour. The allegations related to posts on the social media app Labayk, a…

Google teams up with Foxconn to manufacture Pixel phones in…

Google is planning to manufacture its Pixel smartphones in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu through a collaboration with Taiwan’s Foxconn, as revealed by two sources with direct knowledge of the matter to Reuters on Thursday. “It will be producing the latest models of its smartphones in the state……

Farage won’t stand in election, Corbyn set to run against…

Reform UK founder and leading Brexit campaigner, Nigel Farage, announced on Thursday that he will not stand in the upcoming UK general election after months of speculation about his potential run. “I will do my bit to help in the campaign, but it is not the right time for me…

Children in UK among the most inactive: WHO

A World Health Organisation (WHO) study covering 44 countries has said that children in England and Wales are among the most inactive in the world. The survey studied children aged 11, 13 and 15 living in Europe, Central Asia and Canada and found that those from England, Wales and Scotland…

Actors, authors, academics & artists win big at annual ACTAs

SOME of the brightest talents from the British Asian community were recognised for their achievements in the arts at the annual Eastern Eye Arts, Culture and Theatre Awards (ACTAs) at the Mayfair Hotel in central London last Friday (17). One of Britain’s most accomplished and versatile artists, Osman Yousefzada, won…

Politicians urged not to use Muslims for UK electoral gains

WITH prime minister Rishi Sunak calling for the general election on July 4 and political parties wooing the electorate, a prominent organisation for UK Muslims has urged political leaders not to use minorities as a “punching bag” to score points during campaigns. The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) is calling…

‘US to send Indian astronaut to International Space Station by…

The United States will send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS) by the end of the year, US envoy to India Eric Garcetti announced on Wednesday. He also mentioned that the NISAR project, a joint Earth-observing mission between NASA and ISRO, is expected to launch by the…

Key issues in Britain as country goes to elections on…

Prime minister Rishi Sunak has called for a national election on 4 July, ending 14 years of Conservative Party rule. Voters are expected to decide on key issues including the economy, healthcare, immigration, and climate policy as they choose the next government. High inflation, a struggling NHS, immigration concerns, and…