Two supporters of the Khalistan extremist movement intruded into Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey, British Columbia, and vandalised the premises with “anti-Hindu and anti-India graffiti”.
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Chief of Army Staff Gen. Manoj Pande speaks of tech-driven complexities in battle during Sandhurst parade
General Pande delivered a historic address at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, UK. He reviewed the Sovereign’s Parade that marks the Sandhurst cadets’ passing out ceremony.
UK government opening second visa ballot for young Indian professionals
The Indian-origin Rishi Sunak-led United Kingdom government announced it was opening its second ballot under the UK-India Young Professional Scheme for Indians aged between 18 and 30 years with graduate-level qualifications for visas to the UK.
Sari gets its day under the London sun, with a walkathon to celebrate India’s National Handloom Day
National Handloom Day in India is celebrated annually on August 7. This year, a “sari walkathon” has been planned on August 6 (Sunday) in central London, from the iconic Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square.
UK Indian-origin PM Sunak apologises for ban against LGBT people serving in military
United Kingdom’s Indian-origin Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today said a previous ban on the deployment of LGBT community members in the armed forces was an “appalling failure” of the British state.
Singapore passport topples Japan to take the No. 1 rank on Henley Passport Index 2023
Passport power is measured by the number of countries that grant visa-free (or visa-on-arrival) access to holders of a particular passport, and the Singapore passport gets visa-free entry to 192 destinations out of the 227 listed on this index.
Visa applicants’ NHS fees to rise ‘significantly’: UK PM Rishi Sunak
Indian-origin United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned that visa applicants from around the world, including Indians, will have to pay an increased National Health Service (NHS) fee and health surcharge to meet the country’s public sector wage increase.
Mercedes F1 team, TeamViewer racing into a data-driven future
Formula 1 racing is a highly competitive sport, with competing teams spending hundreds of millions in attempts to gain even the slightest edge on the track.
Cross-party event to mark Indian independence held in UK Parliament complex
Members in the UK Parliament complex hosted a special celebration to mark the 76th year of India’s independence with cross-party support and the backing of the India (Trade and Investment) All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG).
Pro-Khalistan protests in UK, Canada see low turnout
Anti-Indian rallies organised in Canada and the United Kingdom turned into flops due to a counter pro-Indian march as well as poor turnouts.
