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Police remand for PIO accused of murder in Singapore
Singapore, Dec 2 An Indian-origin man charged with the murder of his business partner will be remanded at Singapore's Central Police Division for a week after his discharge from the hospital, a court heard on Friday. Caleb Joshua Chai Shanmugam, 50, allegedly murdered 27-year-old Ang Qi Ying on November 9 ...British-Indian cop found guilty of threatening woman driver
London, Dec 2 An Indian-origin Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty of displaying "rude and aggressive" behaviour towards a woman driver in a road rage incident in London. Trainee Detective Constable Ajitpal Lotay, who is attached to the South East Command Unit, appeared before the Westminster Magistrates' Court on ...Indian-origin newscaster wants blacks, and Asians to head UK TV channels
London, Dec 1 Pitching for diversity among senior-most executives in media houses, Indian-origin newscaster Krishnan Guru-Murthy has said that it is about time a black or Asian person runs a British television channel. The Channel 4 news presenter said although Jewish people have been well-represented at the top levels, there ...Four reasons to visit Incredible India at the onset of 2023
Dec 1 The mysterious country with unique elephants, mouthwatering cuisines, and a vibrantly colourful environment has always drawn and enthralled tourists. India is a cultural wonder and the ideal location to unwind while making lifelong memories. India has become the top travel destination over the years, allowing for exceptional shared ...British-Indian teen talks about climate change in House of Commons
London, Dec 1 A 17-year-old British-Indian activist addressed the House of Commons, calling for swift action on climate change to prevent its adverse impacts on health. Dev Sharma was among the 250 members of the Youth Parliament from across the UK who were invited to debate on topics related to ...Canadian Sikhs reach out to drivers stranded in a snowstorm
Toronto, Dec 1 Volunteers with a Sikh gurdwara in Canada stepped in with food, hot tea and shelter when heavy snow led to blocked bridges and highways around Vancouver, leaving many drivers stranded and shivering. Drivers reported being stuck on New Westminster's Queensborough Bridge and Highway 91 on Tuesday night ...‘It’s horrific’, British-Indian cop slams Braverman’s take on migrants
London, Dec 1 Neil Basu, a senior British police officer of Indian origin, has slammed Home Secretary Suella Braverman's "inexplicable" comments on migrants saying that it is "unbelievable" and "horrific". In an interview with Channel 4 on Wednesday, Basu, who is due to retire from the Metropolitan Police, also voiced ...Indian-origin doc slams ‘racist joke’ at British Curry Awards
London, Nov 30 British Indian TV presenter Dr Ranj Singh slammed a 'racist joke' by a 'white guest presenter' at the recent 2022 British Curry Awards, even as Indians went on to become the largest non-white ethnic group in the United Kingdom. The 43-year-old NHS doctor posted the offending clip ...King Charles to visit the newly-built Sikh gurdwara in the UK
London, Nov 30 King Charles III will visit a newly-built Sikh gurdwara on his first trip to Bedfordshire as monarch on December 6. At the Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Luton, the King will speak to the community members to learn more about the initiatives delivered to the locals, like Covid ...3 Indian-origin women among Australia’s Superstars of STEM
Melbourne, Nov 30 Three Indian-origin women among 60 scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians have been selected as Australia's Superstars of STEM. Dr Ana Baburamani, Neelima Kadiyala and Dr Indrani Mukherjee will undertake a two-year program in 2023 and 2024 to step into the media spotlight as STEM experts. "The new ...