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London: Al Saqi Books decides to close doors after 44 years
Hyderabad: Al Saqi Books, a popular bookseller in London, decided to put an end to its 44 years of journey. It decided to shut down the bookshop due to economic circumstances. A…
- World
UK MP Sajid Javid to stand down at next general election
London: Sajid Javid, the Pakistani-origin Conservative Party member of Parliament and former leadership contender, on Friday announced that he would not be contesting the next general election in the United Kingdom, expected…
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Indian-origin doc slams ‘racist joke’ at British Curry Awards
London: British Indian TV presenter Dr Ranj Singh slammed a ‘racist joke’ by a ‘white guest presenter’ at the recent 2022 British Curry Awards, even as Indians went on to become the…
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2019 rewind: Malaysian hijabi doctor introduces first-ever disposable sterile headscarf
The experience of being asked to leave the operating theatre (OT), at the Queens Medical Centre, in the United Kingdom (UK) due to wearing a headscarf that did not fit according to…
- India
India continues to be top nationality granted UK worker visas
New Delhi: The British High Commission to India on Friday said Indian nationals continued to be the top nationality to be granted ‘worker’ visas, accounting for 39 percent of the total. “Indian…
- India
Nirav Modi seeks permission to appeal extradition to India in UK top court
London: Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi has filed an application in the High Court here, seeking permission to appeal against its decision to extradite him to India in the UK Supreme Court.…
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UK reaffirms support for India as permanent member in UNSC
New Delhi: The UK has reaffirmed its support for a permanent seat for India in the UN Security Council (UNSC). It has called for an expansion of the UNSC in both permanent…
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UK: Cost of living rises as inflation hits 41-year high
London: Cost of living in the United Kingdom is continuously rising due surge in the prices of essential commodities. The inflation in the country has jumped to a 41-year high. In October…
- Sports
United Kingdom, Ireland submit bid to host Euro 2028
London: United Kingdom and Ireland have submitted their bid to host Euro 2028, along with 14 shortlisted stadiums. As per Sky Sports, the matches will potentially take place at Wembley, Villa Park,…
- World
Great step: New UK-India visa scheme hailed by industry, student groups
London: Industry and student groups in Britain have welcomed the new UK-India Young Professionals Scheme launched by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, calling it a great step in ensuring the smooth movement of…
- India
Modi, Sunak agree on ‘enduring importance’ of UK-India relations
Bali: The UK on Wednesday unveiled a new scheme offering 3,000 places annually to 18 to 30 year-old degree-educated Indian nationals to come to Britain to live and work for up to…
- World
Labour MP starts drive to stem decline of Indian languages in UK schools
London: An opposition Labour Party politician is leading a drive to seek government funding to boost the uptake of Indian languages in British schools, with official figures showing a sharp decline in…
- India
Rishi Sunak greenlights 3,000 UK visas for Indians
London: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has given the go-ahead for 3,000 visas for young professionals from India to work in the UK each year. The British government said India is the…
- World
Rising energy prices bane for UK businesses: ONS
London: One in six businesses in the UK expect their overall performance to drop in 2023 as a result of the spiking energy prices, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in…
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11-yr-old Muslim boy from UK beats Einstein, Hawking in IQ test
London: An 11-year-old Muslim boy from the United Kingdom (UK) achieved the highest possible score on a Mensa IQ test – an incredible 162, outperforming geniuses Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking. Hawking and Einstein…
