UK-India roadmap brings plenty of optimism
Ahead of the G-7 meeting, it is important in building momentum and confidence to deepen co-operation Bilaterally, the UK and India share a long history, bound together by democratic values, language, and people — often dubbed the “living bridge”. As our two countries take leading roles in the world on urgent issues like combating Covid... Read More
16 ways your landlord is probably breaking the law – without you knowing it
EXCLUSIVE: In the past 48 months, just 16 tenants across the UK have raised a landlord dispute to a tribunal – suggesting many people are still unaware of their rights It’s been two years since the Tenant Fees Act came into force in England, giving renters tougher rights against landlords that break the rules. However... Read More
UK economy grows as virus lockdown eases
Britain’s economy grew 2.3 percent in April as the government eased a lockdown, official data showed on Friday, with finance minister Rishi Sunak cautiously welcoming the data as the Delta variant spreads. It was the fastest monthly output for UK gross domestic product since July last year “as government restrictions affecting economic activity continued to... Read More
3 UK university scholarships you should check out now
Despite the pandemic, most Indian students who wanted to study abroad are getting on with their plans. Here are 3 UK university scholarships you should check out now. Despite the pandemic, only a small percentage of Indian students have forgone their plans to study abroad. The US, Canada and the UK have been preferred choices... Read More
UK MPs Nobel laureates urge India to free jailed Bhima Koregaon activists in grave danger
Letter by over 50 signatories to CJI, PM Modi says ‘human rights defenders’ awaiting trials in jails have developed health issues because of ‘neglect, absence of proper medical care’. Over 50 international figures, including Nobel laureates, academics, lawyers and European parliamentarians, and organisations have written to the authorities in India demanding an “immediate release” of... Read More
Like US and UK, India must prioritise pregnant women for Covid-19 vaccination
Women who contract Covid-19 during pregnancy are over 50% more likely to experience complications and are at greater risk of death, says a study. Kalyani Agrahari, 27, an assistant teacher, was assigned to poll duty in eastern Uttar Pradesh’s Jaunpur block during the April 2021 state panchayat elections. Eight months pregnant with her first child... Read More
Covid helps NRI facing trial in Gujarat stay put in UK
Even as the world grappled with first the UK strain and later the double mutant Delta variant, which unleashed mayhem in India during the second wave, the pandemic situation in India was cited as an excuse by an NRI for not returning here to face trial in a Surat court. A sessions court in Surat... Read More
The G-7 agenda this year and what is in it for India
The G7 comprises the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan. The UK currently holds the presidency of the G7 and has invited India, along with Australia, Republic of Korea and South Africa, as guest countries for the Summit. At the invitation of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate... Read More
UK, Indian Scientists Develop Sensor To Detect Covid In Wastewater
The technique could be used to enable widespread monitoring of COVID-19 prevalence in countries which struggle to conduct mass human testing. UK and Indian scientists have jointly developed a low-cost sensor that can detect fragments of the virus responsible for COVID-19 within wastewater, paving the way for health officials to get a better understanding of... Read More
Four UK nationals, 3 of Indian origin, behind abduction: Mehul Choksi team
While Choksi has claimed a woman by the name Barbara had struck a friendship with him and aided his abduction, his wife has named “Gurmit” and “Gurjit” as having kidnapped him. Fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi’s legal team in London claimed Thursday that he was kidnapped on May 23 by four UK nationals — three of... Read More