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  • Netizens concerned over NRI Sangram Patil's detention in Mumbai over anti-BJP remarks: ‘Bravo freedom of speech’

    YouTuber Sangram Patil, who has close to five lakh subscribers, has acknowledged making critical posts but maintains that they fall within the bounds of democratic dissent and do not amount to hate speech or incitement, a position now under judicial scrutiny.

  • Don't miss India's 'cut-throat' work culture: Consultant moves to UK, praises work-life balance

    Modhura Roy moved from Pune to London with her husband and daughter in March 2020 after working in India for 7.5 years. Recalling her time in the country, she said that she often had to work long hours during weekday and even over the weekends. In London, the consulting principal clocks in at 9 am and logs out by 6 pm.

  • Scholarship snub: Why UAE will no longer fund students at UK universities

    The UAE has also said it will not recognise degrees from institutions not on its approved list, reducing the value of UK qualifications for Emirati graduates.

  • US seizes Russia-flagged tanker after chase from Venezuela

    The US Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security “today announced the seizure of the M/V Bella 1 for violations of US sanctions,” the command said in a social media post.

  • UK is considering new 'Islamophobia' definition: Why Hindu and Sikh groups are raising red flags | Explained

    The concerns surfaced after the BBC reported last month that the government’s Working Group on Anti-Muslim Hatred, set up in February last year, had submitted a draft that avoids using the term “Islamophobia.”

  • Say goodbye to prime time junk food ads: UK tightens rules for children

    The United Kingdom is introducing new rules to stop junk food advertisements from appearing on TV before 9 pm and across major online platforms. The effort is aimed at protecting children from constant marketing of unhealthy foods and reducing the nation’s stubbornly high levels of obesity.

  • Australia, US, UK flag 'fake' rabies vaccine issue in India: What is the real risk | Key facts explained

    According to the WHO, rabies causes about 59,000 deaths each year across more than 150 countries. India accounts for around 20,000 of these deaths annually, according to a study published in One Health in December 2024.

  • Pakistan seeks UK action after threat to Field Marshal Asim Munir at Bradford protest

    Pakistan has sought UK intervention after an alleged threat against Field Marshal Asim Munir at a Bradford protest, highlighting tensions with overseas supporters and political disputes involving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party.

  • UK Waters Overrun: 2025 officially declared the year of blooming Octopus

    Scientists declared 2025, the year of the Blooming Octopus following an unprecedented increase in numbers since 1950.The spotted are Octopus vulgaris, which is a species commonly seen in the warmer Mediterranean Sea. UK’s coastal waters are witnessing a marine phenomenon rarely seen.

  • Indian businessman in UK earns Rs 18,000 an hour training AI models: 'Curiosity drew me in'

    The 34-year-old spent six years at Microsoft working on cloud and AI partnerships. He has also published research on the future of achievement in an AI era, and thus the idea of helping train AI systems felt 'natural' to him.

  • 3 Indian-origin men jailed for violent disorder at 2023 UK kabaddi event

    Boota Singh, Damanjit Singh and Rajvinder Takhar Singh were sentenced at Derby Crown Court on December 19 after being found guilty at a trial in November, according to Derbyshire Police.

  • UK sanctions Pakistani tycoon Lakhani for Russian energy role

    The British sanctions also designated a cadre of companies, including Lakhani’s Mercantile & Maritime Group.

  • Britain to rejoin Erasmus in 2027, reopening a key Brexit debate

    Britain will rejoin the EU’s Erasmus programme from 2027, signalling a reset in UK–EU relations under Keir Starmer while reviving debate over Brexit costs and benefits.

  • What went right for Earth: Seven under-the-radar climate and nature wins in 2025

    Amid worsening climate pressures, 2025 delivered quiet wins from surging renewables to returning wildlife, landmark legal shifts and indigenous gains, showing unexpected progress that often escaped headlines worldwide this year.

  • UK defence chief warns: 'More people must be ready to fight' amid rising global threats from Russia

    UK Defence Chief Richard Knighton warned that Britain faces unprecedented global threats, urging more citizens to be ready to fight, while MI6 chief highlighted Russia’s aggressive actions in a “grey zone.”

  • Astronomers capture stunning two-sun explosion and the turbulent aftereffects

    Astronomers imaged two novae only days after eruption. They used the CHARA Array in California for clarity. The system captured expanding material around each erupting star.

  • Naia Island: The ultra-luxury Dubai paradise Lakshmi Mittal is moving to

    Discover why steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal is relocating to Naia Island Dubai, the ultra-exclusive private island offering beachfront mansions, world-class luxury, and unmatched privacy for billionaires seeking a tax-friendly haven.

  • Fin Whale's skull unearthed by UK scientists for further study

    Scientists recover a massive fin whale skull in Cornwall. The specimen supports whale research and may serve as a local community memorial.

  • Video of man dipping feet in UK's Thames is viral: 'Why are Indians doing this?'

    Social media divided as experts warn Thames water is unsafe for bathing, citing high E. coli levels.

  • China's 'cryptoqueen' jailed in UK over $6.6 billion Bitcoin scam

    Police said the investigation into Zhimin Qian, 47, led to officers recovering devices holding 61,000 Bitcoin in the largest cryptocurrency seizure in the U.K.

  • UK train stabbing: Accused charged with 11 counts of attempted murder

    Eleven people were injured in the mass stabbing on the London-bound train, including a member of the train crew hurt while trying to stop the attack, who was still in hospital on Monday, in a critical but stable condition.

  • Indian-origin woman sexually assaulted in Walsall, UK cops call it ‘racially aggravated’ attack

    A 20-year-old Indian-origin woman was sexually assaulted in Walsall, UK, in what police have described as a “racially aggravated” attack. Authorities released CCTV footage and urged public assistance to identify the suspect.

  • Pakistani grooming gang preyed on vulnerable girls and ‘passed them around for sex’ in UK, court told

    The case, currently before Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court, involves members of a Pakistani grooming gang, highlighting a pattern of exploitation that has long troubled parts of Greater Manchester.

  • Legal loophole sinks Britain’s flagship China spy case

    A missing “enemy” designation under the UK Official Secrets Act has forced prosecutors to abandon a landmark China espionage case, igniting a Westminster blame game.

  • India-UK ties post FTA

    From strengthening India-UK business relations to the anti- immigrant protests in London, Deputy Mayor ( Business) Howard Dawber discusses the future of India-UK relations

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