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I would rather lose than win on a false promise: Rishi Sunak
London: Britain’s prime ministerial candidate Rishi Sunak has insisted that he would rather lose the Conservative Party leadership race to replace Boris Johnson than win on a false promise on how he…
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Sri Lanka defaults on debt for first time in its history
Colombo: Sri Lanka has defaulted on its debt for the first time in its history as the country struggles with its worst financial crisis in more than 70 years, BBC reported. It…
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BBC begins WW II-era shortwave broadcast as Russia blocks website
London/New Delhi: Russia on Friday blocked access to BBC website and the media outlet resorted to broadcasting news bulletins over shortwave radio in the country. According to a report in The Guardian,…
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Pandora papers show London is a key hub for tax avoidance
London: Transparency advocates are calling on Britain to tighten the country’s defenses against money laundering and tax avoidance after a massive leak of financial data showed how London is a key destination…
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BBC under fire after shutting down scholar for saying Pak supports Taliban
New Delhi: The BBC has come under fire after the network shot down C. Christine Fair, a scholar on South Asia, for speaking about Pakistan’s jihad policy in Afghanistan during a programme. “Really…
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Why does the US lose all its wars?
After the US government withdrew its troops from Kabul questions are being asked as to why a superpower like America was overpowered by the Taliban to the point of submission. American experts…
- Technology
Apple’s 9/11 documentary to reveal President’s War Room
San Francisco: Apple has announced a new documentary special that tells the story of 9/11 through the eyes of the presidency by gaining unprecedented access to the key decision makers who responded…
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BBC to review editorial practice after Diana interview inquiry
Mumbai: The BBC Board has announced a review of the broadcaster’s editorial and whistle-blowing policies amid mounting pressure following an inquiry into the 1995 interview with the late Princess Diana. In a…
- Entertainment
Princes William, Harry condemn BBC over ‘deceitful’ Diana interview
London: Princes William and Harry have both condemned the deceit that lay behind their late mother Princess Diana’s famous BBC interview over 25 years ago in which she first spoke about her…
- India
Modi govt to launch BBC-like intl channel to push India agenda
New Delhi: At a time when it is facing severe backlash for its mismanagement of the COVID-19 crisis in the international media, the Modi-led central government is in plans to launch a…
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1% of India’s households take 45% of flights: Report
Hyderabad: A small, elite minority of frequent flyers dominate air travel in most countries with high aviation emissions, states a report by a UK-based climate action group, Possible. The report, which takes…
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Caller on BBC show Big Debate abuses PM Modi’s mother
New Delhi : In a shocking incident, a caller on a BBC show used derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mother, sparking an outrage in India. The BBC later…
- India
BBC Hindi tenders apology for displaying portrait of Prophet
Mumbai: The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Hindi has tendered an unconditional apology for displaying the portrait of Prophet in a video clip shared on its Facebook Page. The apology was tendered after…
- Bollywood
Death In Bollywood: A documentary on Jiah Khan’s mysterious death
Mumbai: Late actress Jiah Khan’s sudden death in 2013 is still a mystery even after eight years. And now, noted media channel BBC has released a three-part investigative documentary on her mysterious…
- India
Shaheen Bagh’s Bilkis Dadi finds place in BBC’s list of influential women
New Delhi: Bilkis Dadi who had become the face of the Shaheen Bagh protest against Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 has found place in BBC’s list of world’s 100 inspiring and influential women.…
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