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Monday, Apr 22

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Nottingham attacks: Killer’s sentence review date set for 8 May

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The review date for the sentence of Valdo Calocane, the perpetrator of the Nottingham attacks, has been scheduled. Emma Webber,… Continue reading Nottingham attacks: Killer’s sentence review date set for 8 May

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Brighton to hold annual event honouring Indian world war soldiers

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Brighton council has approved plans for an annual multi-faith event to commemorate the role of Indian soldiers in the two… Continue reading Brighton to hold annual event honouring Indian world war soldiers

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Young people are forgetting value of free speech: Salman Rushdie

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Salman Rushdie has cautioned young individuals about the importance of preserving free speech and has weighed in on the potential… Continue reading Young people are forgetting value of free speech: Salman Rushdie

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Manoj Malde on a mission to infuse UK gardens with Asian touch

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HOW do Eastern Eye readers bring a touch of “back home” into their gardens in Southall or Wembley, or indeed,… Continue reading Manoj Malde on a mission to infuse UK gardens with Asian touch

Bollywood deepfakes fuel AI election meddling fears in India

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Fake videos featuring two prominent Bollywood actors have surfaced, stirring up controversy amid India’s ongoing general election. These videos depict… Continue reading Bollywood deepfakes fuel AI election meddling fears in India

Sunday, Apr 21

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G7 pushes for free and open Indo-Pacific region

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G7 foreign ministers have reiterated their commitment to promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region, stressing the importance of constructive… Continue reading G7 pushes for free and open Indo-Pacific region

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Climate watchdog chief criticises Sunak’s ‘backward’ steps

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The head of the government’s advisory body on climate change, Chris Stark, has expressed concerns that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s… Continue reading Climate watchdog chief criticises Sunak’s ‘backward’ steps

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Mayoral candidate wants to run London like a ‘seasoned CEO’

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The contender challenging Sadiq Khan for London mayor, Tarun Ghulati, aims to lead the city with a business mindset. Ghulati,… Continue reading Mayoral candidate wants to run London like a ‘seasoned CEO’

Saturday, Apr 20

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Mumtaz attends party in Pakistan, poses with Fawad Khan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

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Bollywood veteran Mumtaz appears to be in Pakistan, sharing photos and videos from her time there on social media. Mumtaz,… Continue reading Mumtaz attends party in Pakistan, poses with Fawad Khan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

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EU’s youth mobility scheme offer rejected

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The UK has rejected an EU offer that would make it easier for Britons aged between 18 and 30 to… Continue reading EU’s youth mobility scheme offer rejected

India elections 2024: What we learned this week

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THE first of India’s almost one billion voters cast ballots on Friday (19) in the country’s multi-day election, as prime… Continue reading India elections 2024: What we learned this week

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Bradford murder: Police contact with victim being probed

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A POLICE watchdog is examining whether the two forces – West Yorkshire police and Greater Manchester police (GMP) missed any… Continue reading Bradford murder: Police contact with victim being probed

Around 64 per cent voter turnout in first phase of India election

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POLLING for the first phase of India’s marathon national elections on Friday (19) concluded with around 64 per cent voter… Continue reading Around 64 per cent voter turnout in first phase of India election

Friday, Apr 19

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Former Post Office chair defends derogatory language allegations

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THE former chairman of the Post Office has defended himself against claims of using derogatory language during a board meeting,… Continue reading Former Post Office chair defends derogatory language allegations

Glastonbury’s Shangri-La announces festival’s first dedicated South Asian space

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Glastonbury’s Shangri-La has announced its 2024 line-ups and unveiled a brand-new stage, Arrivals, due to feature in the South East… Continue reading Glastonbury’s Shangri-La announces festival’s first dedicated South Asian space

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Former civil servant accuses Cabinet Office of ‘systemic racism’

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A former civil servant alleged that the head of the civil service and other senior officials allowed “unrelenting and systemic”… Continue reading Former civil servant accuses Cabinet Office of ‘systemic racism’

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Top officer says police must admit to ‘institutional racism’

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ONE OF the leading police officials in the United Kingdom (UK) has said that police forces should admit to being… Continue reading Top officer says police must admit to ‘institutional racism’

Two Indian students drown in Scotland’s Tummel River

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Two Indian students studying at a university in the UK tragically lost their lives in a drowning incident at a… Continue reading Two Indian students drown in Scotland’s Tummel River

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Sadiq Khan plans another Superloop network if re-elected

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LONDON mayor Sadiq Khan has unveiled plans for a second Superloop network of express bus services as he prepares for… Continue reading Sadiq Khan plans another Superloop network if re-elected

India seeks carbon tax exemption in trade talks: report

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INDIA is pressing for an exemption from the UK’s proposed carbon tax as negotiations progress towards finalising a free trade… Continue reading India seeks carbon tax exemption in trade talks: report

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World Liver Day 2024: Take care of liver health with these food items

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World Liver Day 2024 falls on Friday, April 19th. The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) was… Continue reading World Liver Day 2024: Take care of liver health with these food items

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Indians most likely victims of modern slavery, finds report

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FOR the first time, India emerged as the most common nationality among potential victims of modern slavery, primarily due to… Continue reading Indians most likely victims of modern slavery, finds report

IMF ready to aid Pakistan in economic reform

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said it is ready to assist Pakistan, a country currently facing financial constraints, by… Continue reading IMF ready to aid Pakistan in economic reform

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Kiran Ahuja to step down from key White House post

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INDIAN AMERICAN attorney and activist Kiran Ahuja has announced that she will step down as the director of the Office… Continue reading Kiran Ahuja to step down from key White House post

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New Asda for Salisbury approved by Wiltshire council

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PLANS for a new Asda in Salisbury have been approved by the strategic planning committee in Trowbridge county hall. The… Continue reading New Asda for Salisbury approved by Wiltshire council

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Explosions in Iran after possible Israeli strike: What we know so far

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Explosions were reported in Isfahan, a central province of Iran, on Friday amid claims by US media that Israeli forces… Continue reading Explosions in Iran after possible Israeli strike: What we know so far

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India starts voting as Modi aims for third term

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India’s polling stations opened on Friday as prime minister Narendra Modi seeks a third term, riding on his track record… Continue reading India starts voting as Modi aims for third term

Thursday, Apr 18

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Seema Misra accuses Post Office of imprisoning her to save £15,000

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FORMER sub-postmistress Seema Misra has alleged that the Post Office imprisoned her to save £15,000. In 2010, while eight weeks… Continue reading Seema Misra accuses Post Office of imprisoning her to save £15,000

Prince Harry declares US as his new home, renounces British residency

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Prince Harry has officially declared the United States as his primary residence, marking a significant step in his separation from… Continue reading Prince Harry declares US as his new home, renounces British residency

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Religious education in schools lacks depth, finds Ofsted report

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A recent Ofsted report has highlighted deficiencies in the religious education (RE) curriculum in many primary and secondary schools in… Continue reading Religious education in schools lacks depth, finds Ofsted report