Indian-origin United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned that visa applicants from around the world, including Indians, will have to pay an increased National Health Service (NHS) fee and health surcharge to meet the country’s public sector wage increase.
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Scotland Police looking into harassment claims against Sikh-origin comic
The Scotland police have said inquiries are ongoing related to harassment allegations from a number of women against a Scottish Sikh former BBC presenter and food writer.
Salman Rushdie speaks up about trauma from being stabbed
Booker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie has spoken for the first time about having “crazy dreams” about the knife attack on him in New York, which has left him blind in one eye, and working with a therapist to help him process the mental impact of the trauma.
Cross-party event to mark Indian independence held in UK Parliament complex
Members in the UK Parliament complex hosted a special celebration to mark the 76th year of India’s independence with cross-party support and the backing of the India (Trade and Investment) All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG).
British woman gets 7-year jail sentence in killing of Indian-origin woman
A 56-year-old British woman will serve seven years in jail for the manslaughter of an elderly Indian-origin patient while both were patients at a UK hospital.
Tunisian man admits to killing Indian-origin student in UK
A Tunisian man held for killing Indian-origin student Sabita Thanwani at her university accommodation in the Clerkenwell area of north London in March last year has pled guilty in court.
Indian, NRI, PIO youth changemakers receive award instituted in memory of Princess Diana
The UK-based organisation The Diana Award, which rewards outstanding work for social good in memory of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, announced its 2023 global winners.
Family lawyer in death of Indian-origin minor alleges medical negligence; UK official calls for health warning on protein drinks
A senior official in the United Kingdom called for health warnings on protein drinks after the death of a 16-year-old Indian-origin boy, even as his family’s lawyer told the press that the case demonstrated ‘a woeful gap’ between paediatric and adult care.
Indian-origin psychiatrist in UK gets six years in jail for moderating child sex abuse site
Indian-origin psychiatrist Kabir Garg, 33, from Lewisham, south-east London, has pleaded guilty at Woolwich Crown Court to facilitating the exploitation of children.
Karan Johar honoured at UK Parliament; completes 25 years in film industry
Bollywood filmmaker and director Karan Johar was honoured by the British Parliament for his contribution to the “global entertainment industry” as he completes 25 years as a filmmaker in 2023.