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Tuesday, Jul 2

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Migrant nurse to get major payout in unfair dismissal case

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A MIGRANT nurse may receive a substantial payout from a UK healthcare firm after an employment judge ruled he was… Continue reading Migrant nurse to get major payout in unfair dismissal case

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Asian man’s death: Attacker acted in self-defence, says court

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AN ASIAN-ORIGIN man Amarpal Atkar (33) died after being punched twice in the head by a stranger after an altercation… Continue reading Asian man’s death: Attacker acted in self-defence, says court

Labour will focus on legal migration and tackle worker inactivity: Anneliese Dodds

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A future Labour government would have a greater focus on legal migration while also tackling inactivity among British workers in… Continue reading Labour will focus on legal migration and tackle worker inactivity: Anneliese Dodds

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More than 100 people feared dead in India stampede

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MORE THAN hundred people were crushed to death at a Hindu religious gathering in northern India, with scores of others… Continue reading More than 100 people feared dead in India stampede

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‘Girls Will Be Girls’ bags Grand Jury Prize at Indian Film Fest of LA

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Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s debut production Girls Will Be Girls has bagged the Grand Jury Prize for Best Feature… Continue reading ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ bags Grand Jury Prize at Indian Film Fest of LA

Postal ballot delay worries voters

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The delays in the delivery of postal ballots to the voters have evoked widespread concern as thousands fear they may… Continue reading Postal ballot delay worries voters

Newham to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month

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Newham is set to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month from 18 July to 17 August with a vibrant and diverse… Continue reading Newham to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month

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Asda, Tesco face legal action over E. coli cases

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LAWYERS representing two people who fell ill during an E. coli outbreak in the UK have initiated legal proceedings against… Continue reading Asda, Tesco face legal action over E. coli cases

Sunak’s early morning campaign: Among robots and at McDonald’s

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Rishi Sunak, trailing in the election race, started his day early on Tuesday by visiting a retail distribution centre. Before… Continue reading Sunak’s early morning campaign: Among robots and at McDonald’s

Former Asian nurse accused of stealing charity money

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AN ASIAN-ORIGIN woman accused of lying about her nursing qualifications to get employed in a hospital had also stolen charity… Continue reading Former Asian nurse accused of stealing charity money

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Adani short bet: Hindenburg denies allegations from Indian regulator

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Hindenburg Research has denied allegations from India’s securities regulator on Monday. The regulator accused Hindenburg of colluding with a US… Continue reading Adani short bet: Hindenburg denies allegations from Indian regulator

Tata Steel workers suspend strike action

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A proposed strike next week at Tata Steel UK’s Port Talbot steelworks in south Wales has been called off, unions… Continue reading Tata Steel workers suspend strike action

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Comment: Politics, not race, will decide Sunak’s fate on Thursday

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British voters rarely choose to change the government at a General Election, doing so only three times in the last… Continue reading Comment: Politics, not race, will decide Sunak’s fate on Thursday

Probe Foxconn’s hiring norms: Indian human rights body

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India’s human rights watchdog has asked government officials to examine reported discrimination by Foxconn. There have been media reports that… Continue reading Probe Foxconn’s hiring norms: Indian human rights body

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Election gives hope to first time immigrant voters

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Voting for the first time in a British election, Prathesh Panjak and other immigrant voters are excited to take part… Continue reading Election gives hope to first time immigrant voters

Monday, Jul 1

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India enacts new criminal laws, ending British-era legislation

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Three new criminal laws came into effect across India on Monday, bringing changes to the country’s criminal justice system and… Continue reading India enacts new criminal laws, ending British-era legislation

‘Scarred but not scared’: Hina Khan shares note amid breast cancer battle

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After being diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer, actress Hina Khan gave an insight into her journey and penned a… Continue reading ‘Scarred but not scared’: Hina Khan shares note amid breast cancer battle

US firm partners with India for human spaceflight programme

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THE US-based Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) on Monday (1) announced India as a partner country in its human… Continue reading US firm partners with India for human spaceflight programme

Farage: Reform UK doing better than expected

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REFORM UK party leader Nigel Farage said his party was doing better than expected after a “tough” few days, as… Continue reading Farage: Reform UK doing better than expected

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Body mass index can be explained by genes: Study

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ONE’S body mass index (BMI) could be explained genetically, researchers have said after they found a 77 per cent chance… Continue reading Body mass index can be explained by genes: Study

Tata Steel workers suspend strike action

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TATA Steel workers in Britain have suspended a planned all-out strike and overtime ban after the company agreed to negotiations… Continue reading Tata Steel workers suspend strike action

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‘Barzakh’ is downright experimental and I love it: Fawad Khan

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Pakistani superstar Fawad Khan says he jumped at the opportunity to feature in the upcoming drama series Barzakh as he… Continue reading ‘Barzakh’ is downright experimental and I love it: Fawad Khan

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Priest sued for £8m for sexual assault and swindling of disciples

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Rajinder Kalia, a 68-year-old “guru,” faces a lawsuit for up to £8 million from former disciples who accuse him of… Continue reading Priest sued for £8m for sexual assault and swindling of disciples

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Conservatives struggle to raise funds: Report

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With pollsters favouring Labour in the July 4 general elections, business donors are now turning their backs on the Conservative… Continue reading Conservatives struggle to raise funds: Report

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Labour for closer EU ties, but wary of Brexit wounds

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FOR a decade, leaving the European Union was the question that dominated British politics. These days it barely comes up.… Continue reading Labour for closer EU ties, but wary of Brexit wounds

Sunday, Jun 30

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Six sentenced for using stolen ID to evade motoring fines

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SIX drivers have been sentenced at Bradford Crown Court last week for using a woman’s stolen identity details in an… Continue reading Six sentenced for using stolen ID to evade motoring fines

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Law Society hosts Indian Bar Council in London

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THE Law Society of England and Wales hosted the Bar Council of India at its premises in Chancery Lane in… Continue reading Law Society hosts Indian Bar Council in London

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Eastern Eye to host election debate featuring senior political leaders

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The Eastern Eye Election Debate, organised by the Asian Media Group, will take place on Monday (1), featuring senior leaders… Continue reading Eastern Eye to host election debate featuring senior political leaders

Saturday, Jun 29

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New portrait of King Charles released for Armed Forces Day

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A new photographic portrait of King Charles in military uniform was released on Saturday to mark Britain’s Armed Forces Day.… Continue reading New portrait of King Charles released for Armed Forces Day

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India rejects US religious freedom report

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New Delhi on Friday rejected the US State Department’s 2023 religious freedom report on India, calling it “deeply biased” and… Continue reading India rejects US religious freedom report