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Heiress's Family Fights To Block Husband From Inheriting Rs 45 Crore Fortune In UK

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Wednesday April 17, 2024

The relatives of a wealthy heiress, who tragically drowned in a swimming pool, seek a court ruling declaring her death as unlawful, aiming to prevent her husband from inheriting her Rs 45 Crore estate following the collapse of his murder trial.

UK Parliament Debates Law Phasing Out Smoking

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 17, 2024

The UK parliament on Tuesday kicked off its first debate on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's planned flagship legislation to prevent young people from smoking, despite opposition from many in his own Conservative Party.

An Election Candidate In UK Was Dismissed. Turns Out He Was Dead

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Friday April 12, 2024

The right-wing political party issued an apology after publicly dismissing one of its election candidates for purported inactivity, unaware that the candidate had actually died.

UK Adds Pakistan To List Of Countries "Too Dangerous To Travel": Report

Asian News International | Friday April 12, 2024, Islamabad

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom has recently added Pakistan to its list of countries that it states are "too dangerous" for UK citizens to travel, reported Geo News.

Explained: What Impact Will New UK Family Visa Rule Have On Indians

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Friday April 12, 2024, New Delhi

The United Kingdom has implemented new visa and income regulations as part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plans to cut down immigration levels. As part of the changes the minimum income required to sponsor family members has been raised.

Prince William Makes 1st Appearance Since Wife Kate's Cancer Announcement

Agence France-Presse | Friday April 12, 2024, London

Prince William has made his first public appearance since his wife Catherine announced she has cancer, attending a football match between Aston Villa and Lille with son Prince George.

Higher Salary Threshold For UK Family Visa: What New Rules Mean

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Friday April 12, 2024, New Delhi

The United Kingdom announced on Thursday that the minimum income threshold required to sponsor a family member's visa in the country has been increased, as part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plans to cut down immigration levels.

British Backpacker Trapped In 'Hellhole' Bolivian Prison, Family Appeals For Help

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Thursday April 11, 2024

John Henshaw, from Atherton, Greater Manchester, was travelling in South America when he was reportedly arrested on a drug trafficking charge.

Russia On Top Of Global Cybercrime Index, Read Where India Stands

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Thursday April 11, 2024

The first ever 'World Cybercrime Index', which identifies the globe's key cybercrime hotspots by ranking the most significant sources of cybercrime at a national level.

Bulgarian Gang Stole Rs 567 Crore From Taxpayers In Biggest UK Benefits Scam

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Wednesday April 10, 2024

The investigation further revealed a money laundering scheme used to clean up the stolen funds.

"Zombie Drug" Xylazine Found In UK Cannabis Vapes, Raising Safety Concerns: Study

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Wednesday April 10, 2024

Experts have issued a warning that a potent flesh-eating "zombie" drug, prevalent in the United States, has made its way into Britain's illicit drug market.

Ukraine, UK Sign Agreement On Arms Production Cooperation

Reuters | Wednesday April 10, 2024, Kyiv

Ukraine and Britain have signed a framework agreement to cooperate in the defence and arms production sector, officials said in Kyiv, part of a wartime effort to build up Ukraine's domestic weapons industry by working with allies.

UK Man Stole Rs 5 Crore From Dying Father Battling Dementia, Left Him Just Rs 50

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Tuesday April 09, 2024

The judge acknowledged Bickel's past military service but emphasised that he "took advantage of his father's ill health and started taking his money."

Microsoft To Launch AI Hub In London With Focus On Product Development

Reuters | Monday April 08, 2024, London

Microsoft has announced plans for a new artificial intelligence (AI) hub in London, focused on product development and research.

Indian-Origin Man Charged For Robbing London Post Office Using Fake Gun

Press Trust of India | Monday April 08, 2024, London

An Indian-origin man who is suspected of threatening staff at a Post Office in Hounslow, west London, to steal a large quantity of cash has been charged with robbery and possession of an imitation firearm, Scotland Yard said on Monday.

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