• Tuesday, March 04, 2025

Committed to reducing legal immigration into UK: Sunak

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he is “committed” to reducing legal migration into the UK although he did not set any target for his government. The annual net migration into Britain was 226,000 in 2019 which Sunak’s predecessor Boris Johnson pledged to reduce. But the figure is expected to…

India ‘mulls tax cut on British car imports under trade…

Indian carmakers have agreed to eliminate import tax on a limited number of vehicles in a trade deal with Britain “if the need arises”, according to a document seen by Reuters, offering better access to the world’s third-largest automobile market. India currently levies 70 per cent and 100 per cent…

India, EU ‘committed to deepening partnership’

India and the EU have said they are committed to deepening their partnership to accelerate the growth and deployment of advanced digital technologies. A joint statement after the first meeting of the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) said the two sides “emphasised the importance of the rules-based international order…

Anas Sarwar terms SNP a ‘dysfunctional political party’

The Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has called the Scottish National Party (SNP) ‘dysfunctional’ after the party paused its selection process for a key by-election, reported The Times. During his visit to Glasgow Girls FC, Sarwar said that the SNP was too focused on its internal issues to address the challenges…

Harry, Meghan were ‘pretty nervous’, says Indian-American cab driver

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were “pretty nervous” as they were chased by paparazzi in New York, according to an Indian-American cab driver who drove the couple for about 10 minutes after picking them up at a police station in Manhattan. Sukhcharn Singh, the driver of the couple briefly…

Tiger Zakhmi Hai, says Salman after sustaining shoulder injury

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan on Thursday said he has suffered an injury in his shoulder. In a tweet, Salman hinted he was hurt on the set of his much-awaited film Tiger 3. “When you think you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, he says duniya ko chodo…

The Chase star Paul Sinha on his battle with Parkinson’s…

The Chase star Paul Sinha says he is “fighting as hard as ever” in his Parkinson’s battle – as he makes his Loose Men debut. The comedian, 52, was diagnosed with the degenerative neurological disorder in May 2019, after he experienced the symptom of a “sudden-onset, frozen right shoulder”. During Thursday’s…

Charli XCX to make acting debut; more deets inside

Singer Charli XCX is set to make her silver screen debut in a starring role. She has joined the cast of the upcoming remake of the 1978 cult horror film Faces of Death. She will star alongside ex-Euphoria alum Barbie Ferreira and Stranger Things’ Dacre Montgomery in the upcoming film. If reports…

Norah Jones announces a new London show

The Grammy Award-winning singer Norah Jones has announced a new London show. The singer-songwriter and pianist, who is known for her soulful voice and unique blend of jazz, pop, and country music, will headline EFG London Jazz Festival at Royal Festival Hall on November 16, following an opening set from…

Teaser for Kartik-Kiara starrer Satya Prem Ki Katha out

The much-awaited teaser for the upcoming Bollywood film Satya Prem Ki Katha starring Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani is finally out to redefine romance. Kartik took to Instagram and treated his fans with a big surprise in the form of a teaser. The teaser begins with Kartik’s voice-over, expressing his love…