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An India-born media executive who has worked in UK broadcasting for over 40 years, Dr Samir Shah, has been announced as the UK government's preferred candidate to take over as the new BBC chairman.The 71-year-old, who was honoured with a CBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019 for services ...

“If access on milled rice is conceded, the basis of operations will be undermined, the incentive for future investment in the UK will be lost and ultimately jobs will go.”A spokesperson for the UK Department for Business and Trade said officials were working towards an “ambitious trade deal.”“We have ...

The UK government should investigate extremist activity within the country’s Sikh community against the backdrop of pro-Khalistan elements inciting violence and intimidation, an independent review commissioned by British authorities has recommended. The report was prepared by Colin Bloom, an independent faith engagement advisor. (File photo) The recommendation is part ...

New Delhi: Indian-origin former British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday (October 23) formally declared his candidacy for the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and said he wants to fix the economy and deliver for the country. Taking to Twitter, Sunak said he is standing to be Leader ...

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. A select list of stories to read before you start your day. ISRO’s heaviest rocket with 36 satellites on board lifts offIndian Space Research Organisation’s heaviest rocket, LVM3-M2, on its maiden commercial mission on October 23 successfully ...

UK Home Secretary Priti Patel on Monday resigned from the Cabinet in a letter to the outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson and said she plans to support his successor Liz Truss from the backbenches of Parliament. The Indian-origin senior minister, a close ally of ...

London: A new survey of members of the governing Conservative Party shows Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is firmly ahead of rival Rishi Sunak in the race to replace Boris Johnson as the British Prime Minister. The survey of Tory members who will be electing a new leader to take ...

Godavari at 71 feet nears highest-ever levelAs the Godavari touched the second highest flood level of 71 feet after 32 years and inched towards the highest ever flood level of 75.6 feet of 1986 at Telangana’s Bhadrachalam on Friday night, the State government requisitioned the services of the Indian ...

London: Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Attorney General Suella Braverman are the two Indian-origin members of Parliament to make the initial shortlist of eight candidates in the race to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and British Prime Minister at the close of nominations on Tuesday evening. The ...

Nine members of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party have so far launched bids to replace Boris Johnson as the party head and next prime minister. The latest announcements on Sunday come three days after Johnson said he would step down following the resignations of several ministers and other officials ...