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Rishi Sunak reflects on Diwali legacy as he steps down as UK Opposition Leader
It was during Diwali in October 2022 that Sunak, joined by wife Akshata and daughters Krishna and Anoushka, entered 10 Downing Street and went on to adorn its steps with diyas and rangoli for two consecutive years.
King Charles, wife on secret visit to Bengaluru for medical treatment: Report
This is his first visit to the city after his coronation as King of the United Kingdom on May 6 last year, they said, adding, he is accompanied by Queen Camilla.
Satyajit Ray’s London home from 1950 could receive prestigious blue plaque
The Honorary Academy Award winner Ray had also mentioned the London house in his memoir ‘My Years with Apu’.
UK Health Secretary praises Indian community for shaping NHS over decades
The Cabinet minister highlighted areas such as the “amazing” primary healthcare and research and innovation that is being designed and delivered in India, which the UK can learn from. He also referenced the India-UK vaccine partnership during the COVID pandemic as an example of how the bilateral partnership can be leveraged further in the healthcare sector.
British Indians one of the most successful groups in the UK: Report
The report, titled ‘A Portrait of Modern Britain’, said that British Indians are the least likely to live in social rented housing. It found that 71 percent of the people have ownership of their homes, and the community is the most socially integrated. British Indian people also have more friends from outside their community than other minority group.
Ex-British PM Boris Johnson heaps praise on Modi in his memoir, calls him partner and friend
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reflected fondly on his relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his soon to be released memoir, describing him as the “change-maker” needed to strengthen ties between India and the UK. In his memoir “Unleashed”, set to hit UK bookstores soon, Johnson recalled their first meeting, writing […]
Two stranded foreign women mountaineers safely rescued after three-day ordeal in India
The two got stranded after their bag containing food and vital climbing gear fell into a gorge when they were at a height of 6,015 metres on way to Chaukhamba III peak situated at 6,995 metres.
Chagos Islands: UK returns its last African colony to Mauritius
UK returns its last African colony Chagos Islands to Mauritius
UK: Couple removed from flight after they were caught indulging in ‘sexual act’
A young couple caught in flight indulging in sexual activity