• Wednesday, March 05, 2025

After Salman and Shah Rukh, Sharvari to join Yash Raj…

Newcomer Sharvari is in talks to join Yash Raj Films’ spy universe. A source close to the development said, “Sharvari has been groomed for years within the well-oiled YRF system that has consistently produced superstars. Adi (Aditya Chopra) believes in Sharvari’s talent and the industry too feels she is an…

UK says India is ‘valued defence partner’

Britain on Monday (17) described India as a “valued defence partner” as the Chief of the UK Defence Staff, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, arrived in New Delhi at the start of a three-day visit. Defence secretary Ben Wallace made the statement to coincide with Admiral Radakin’s visit to India for…

Rishi Sunak may win over undecided voters, survey suggests

As local elections approach in England next month, a recent survey suggests that Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party may benefit from a swing among a significant portion of undecided voters. According to a poll conducted for ‘The Times,’ nearly one-third of all voters are unsure of how they will…

UK teenager faces manslaughter charges after 4 died trying to…

A 19-year-old named Ibrahima Bah appeared in court on Thursday (13), facing manslaughter charges for the deaths of four individuals who died while attempting to cross the Channel to the UK in a small inflatable boat. Bah, who was already facing charges for facilitating illegal entry into the UK, has…

India, Russia consider free trade agreement

Ministers from India and Russia on Monday (17) announced that they are engaged in discussions for a free trade agreement that would strengthen their economic relationship. The two countries have experienced strong commercial ties since the onset of the Ukraine conflict. India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar disclosed at a New…

Rishi Sunak investigated over Akshata stake

Rishi Sunak, is currently under investigation by the parliamentary standards watchdog to determine if he fully disclosed his wife’s ownership stake in a childcare company that could potentially gain from new government policies. On Monday (17) the Commissioner for Standards in Parliament initiated the inquiry into a “declaration of interest”…

Talks still on with UK government on financial package: Tata…

Tata Steel is still pursuing its request for the financial package with the UK government, the company’s CEO TV Narendran said. Narendran who is also the managing director of Tata Steel made the remarks in reply to a question on stance on exiting the UK business. “Tata Steel is still…

India ‘trying’ to bring back Shivaji’s sword from UK

A minister from India’s Maharashtra state government said they are trying to bring back warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s sword from the UK. Records show that the sword, named ‘Jagdamba’, made its way to St James’s Palace in London after the Maratha ruler’s descendant presented it to Albert Edward, then…

Imperial College London calls on South Asian women scientists to…

Imperial College London has invited applications for a unique fellowship programme to help nurture the next generation of leading women scientists from India and other South Asian nations. In partnership with the British Council, the fully funded Early Academic Fellowships are being offered to women from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan,…

Heatstroke during Indian awards ceremony

Eleven individuals died due to heatstroke following a government-funded awards ceremony in Indian state of Maharashtra where an estimated one million attendees waited in the sun for several hours. According to local media reports, temperatures soared to nearly 38 degrees Celsius (100 Fahrenheit) with significant humidity near Mumbai on Sunday,…