- Thursday, March 06, 2025
A new report has found evidence of racism, sexism and homophobia in at least 11 of the 44 fire and rescue services (FRSs) in UK, reported the Times. The report from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) also revealed that misogyny, racism and homophobia were regarded…
The UK government has decided to postpone a decision on bringing forward the rise in the state pension age to 68 until after the next election, in order to conduct a further impact review. Currently, the state pension age is 66 and is set to rise to 67 between 2026…
As part of a continuing investigation into mobile phone-based loan apps allegedly run by Chinese nationals, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized funds worth around Rs 1,060 million (£12.9m) held in various payment gateway merchant IDs and bank accounts under anti-money laundering law, according to the ED’s statement. The ED…
The international luxury giant Christian Dior’s India-inspired pre-fall 2023 show in Mumbai was not only graced by Bollywood celebs but a number of international stars also graced the event in style. Actress Sonam Kapoor looked gorgeous in a pastel pink dress that she paired with a matching blazer. For accessories,…
Indian President Droupadi Murmu met the makers of the Oscar-winning documentary The Elephant Whisperers, Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga on Friday. The official Twitter handle of the President of India shared the pictures of the meet and the caption read, “President Droupadi Murmu met the makers of Oscar-winning documentary ‘The Elephant…
Indian fans can’t keep calm as Spider-Man stars Tom Holland and Zendaya are currently in Mumbai. Several pictures of the duo emerged online soon after they exited the Kalina Airport in the city on Friday. Zendaya smiled as she exited the airport while Tom was seen walking towards his car In the…
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has been cleared of using racist language towards ex-Yorkshire team mate Azeem Rafiq in verdicts released by the Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) panel today (31). The panel said it found the charge against Vaughan was not proved, after the case against him and five other…
Questions have been raised about a potential conflict of interest for Rishi Sunak, as his wife’s childcare firm, Koru Kids, is set to benefit from significant budget changes. Akshata Murty, the prime minister’s wife, is a shareholder in the company, which is expected to receive funding from a pilot scheme…
Following nearly two years of negotiations, the UK will join 11 other nations in a significant Asia-Pacific economic relationship, prime minister Rishi Sunak revealed on Friday (31). This agreement will be the UK’s largest post-Brexit trade agreement. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), which was established in…
The World Bank has confirmed that Ajay Banga, the American pick to lead the organisation, is the sole candidate nominated for the position of president, indicating that he is likely to be appointed in the upcoming months. The bank will follow standard procedures, including conducting a formal interview with Banga…
