• Thursday, March 06, 2025

Sunak to win post-Brexit trade vote despite Johnson, Truss opposing…

Prime minister Rishi Sunak is expected to receive parliamentary approval for a crucial component of a post-Brexit agreement on Northern Ireland on Wednesday (22). However, this triumph is marred by the lack of support from the province’s largest unionist party and some members of his own party. Sunak aims to…

Ramadan Lights’ street illuminations in Piccadilly Circus mark the start…

Ramadan Lights, in partnership with the Heart of London Business Alliance, the first Business Improvement District elected in central London has introduced UK’s inaugural street illuminations to celebrate Ramadan, the most sacred month of the Islamic calendar. This groundbreaking lighting spectacle, the first of its kind in the UK and…

India indispensable for open Indo-Pacific, says Japan premier Kishida

Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida on Monday (20) called India vital to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific after talks with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi touching on shared concerns about China. Speaking in New Delhi after meeting the Indian leader, Kishida laid out plans for billions of dollars in investments…

IMF bailout ends Sri Lanka’s image of bankruptcy: President Wickremesinghe

During his address to Parliament on Wednesday (22), President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the IMF bailout had reinstated Sri Lanka’s global recognition, thereby ending the notion of bankruptcy and enabling local banks to regain foreign investors’ trust. On Tuesday, the IMF board sanctioned a four-year, USD 3 billion facility to…

Joe Biden presents 2021 National Humanities Medal to Mindy Kaling

Indian-American actor, screenwriter, and producer Mindy Kaling, among others, was presented with the 2021 National Humanities Medal by United States President Joe Biden at a ceremony at the White House on Tuesday, 21 March. The National Medal of Arts is the highest award given to artists, arts patrons, and groups…

How online casinos infuse Indian culture to create immersive gaming…

As online casinos continue to grow in popularity around the world, many are recognizing the importance of incorporating cultural elements into their website design and user experience to appeal to players from different regions. In India, where online gambling is becoming increasingly popular, many online casinos are incorporating Indian culture…

Shah Rukh and Salman to shoot for Tiger 3 on…

According to reports, preparations for the shoot of superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s special appearance in Salman Khan’s much-awaited film Tiger 3 have been going on in full swing. As per a trade source, a massive set will be constructed over 45 days to shoot the Salman-SRK action scene in Tiger 3. “Salman Khan…

Partygate: Boris Johnson fights to save career as he faces…

Former prime minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday (22) will face tough questioning in parliament about the ‘Partygate’, the political scandal that led to his resignation from the post. The outcome of this inquiry could have a significant impact on his political future. In July, as Johnson’s three-year tenure at 10…

Australia choose to bat in deciding ODI

Australia’s stand-in-skipper Steve Smith won the toss and chose to bat first in their series decider against India for Wednesday’s (22) third one-day international in Chennai. The visitors made two changes to the side that routed their hosts in Sunday’s last match at Visakhapatnam. Opener David Warner returns from his…

Man set ablaze near Birmingham mosque, police probe terrorism angle

A man walking home from a mosque in Birmingham was set on fire by a male suspect, prompting an investigation by the police. West Midlands Police is leading the investigation, with support from the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), and has arrested a person on suspicion of attempted murder in connection…