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Jaishankar Visits to BAPS Temple and Engaging with Indian Community in the UK
This visit was a part of his five-day trip to the United Kingdom. The gesture highlights the cultural and religious significance of Diwali, with Jaishankar taking the opportunity to offer prayers and extend his greetings at the prominent Hindu temple in London.
India Included in UK's Safe States, No Asylum Rights for Indian Illegal Migrants
The designation of India as a safe state implies that individuals arriving illicitly will not have their claims for asylum entertained by Britain, as outlined by the Home Office in an official statement.
UK issues travel advisory to citizens for UAE amid likelihood of terror attacks
"Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for the UAE’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning.
UK to charter flights for Afghan refugees stranded in Pakistan: Report
The development comes after Pakistan announced earlier this month that it will start deporting illegal migrants from November 1, the BBC reported. According to charities, thousands of people who worked with or for the UK government in Afghanistan and fled the Taliban are currently in Pakistan, waiting to be relocated.
UK stands with you, Sunak tells Israel
Sunak made the remarks while addressing reporters outside the airport in Tel Aviv. He is the third world leader to visit the war-torn nation after US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday made day-long trips on Tuesday.
British-Indian Home Secy slammed for ‘hurricane’ of migrants remarks
Born to a Hindu Tamil mother and Goan-origin father Christie Fernandes, who migrated to the UK from Mauritius and Kenya, Braverman said on Tuesday that “unprecedented” mass migration was “one of the most powerful forces reshaping our world”.
UK lawmakers criticise PM over delay to ban petrol-fueled cars
Philip Dunne, chair of the Parliamentary Environmental Audit Committee, wrote a lengthy letter to Sunak on Monday, saying: "The transition to net zero is one of the greatest challenges facing the UK. The decision to delay some targets, such as the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, is disappointing," Xinhua news agency reported.
Family demands probe into UK Sikh separatist Avtar Khanda's death
The request by the family, as well as the Sikh Federation UK, came just as Khalistan supporters staged an anti-India protest outside the Indian High Commission in London on Monday.
Foreign students facing severe accommodation crisis in UK: Report
Students from countries like India and Bangladesh said trying to find an affordable home in London was extremely difficult because they do not have the references and payslips needed to secure a home, the BBC reported.
Nurses in UK tied Sikh patient's beard with gloves, kept him hungry: Report
In a dossier leaked to The Independent from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), it was said that these nurses were allowed to carry on working despite the Sikh man complaining about discrimination in a note on his deathbed.
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