UK: Sikh student goes missing in London, BJP leader seeks EAM Jaishankar's help
World | December 17, 2023 15:53 ISTThe BJP leader asked people to share the news and shared two contact numbers to provide any information about the Indian student.
The BJP leader asked people to share the news and shared two contact numbers to provide any information about the Indian student.
The House of Commons voted 313-269 to approve the Sunak government's Rwanda migration bill, which is facing opposition from both the left and right. While human rights groups have protested against the bill, far-right Conservatives argue that it doesn't do enough to overcome legal challenges.
He was grilled about his government's “Eat Out to Help Out” programme, which supported the hospitality industry by subsidising restaurant meals, and delays in imposing a second national lockdown as the UK recorded a massive surge in COVID-19 deaths.
The 78-year-old Gurmit Kaur first arrived in the UK in 2009 and stayed with her son as she was unable to afford a passage back home. Now, she is estranged from her children and relies on the support of her community.
Keshava Iyengar was found dead in a friend's room at Cambridge University in March 2021. Police said that they could not prove that the accused Benjamin Brown's actions directly caused Iyengar's death, but Brown pleaded guilty to two counts concerning the illegal sale of prescription drugs.
Jaishankar concluded his five-day visit to the UK on Wednesday, which he described as “timely” after a series of cross-party engagements. He interacted with British PM Rishi Sunak, opposition leader Keir Starmer and his newly-appointed counterpart David Cameron.
Sunak got his first no-confidence letter from an MP of his own party after removing Braverman, highlighting deep divisions within the Conservative Party, also referred to as Tories. Braverman had criticised police for being lenient on pro-Palestinian protesters.
Cameron served as the UK Prime Minister from 2010 to 2016 and his surprise appointment came after a controversy resulting in the sacking of Suella Braverman as home secretary. His appointment is seen as a gamble by Sunak to snatch victory in the upcoming general polls amid poor ratings.
Jaishankar underscored PM Modi's initiatives such as Beti Padhao Beti Bachao, Jandhan Yojana, Awas Yojana, Digital India and more in transforming India over the last decade. He also stressed the need to reframe the India-UK partnership in light of profound changes in both countries over the years.
In her no-confidence letter, Jenkyns criticised the British PM for sacking Suella Braverman from the post of Home Secretary, saying that she was the only one with the "balls to speak the truth". Sunak replaced Braverman with ex-foreign secretary James Cleverly.
Braverman characterised pro-Palestinian demonstrations as “hate marches” and called for Saturday’s event to be blocked out of respect for Armistice Day events marking the end of World War I. Several British politicians slammed her for questioning the police with inflammatory remarks.
The couple marked the first year of Sunak becoming the British Prime Minister by adorning the residence with marigolds and candles. Sunak also joked about not saying much about England's performance in the Cricket World Cup and "switching" to the Indian side due to the team's impressive performance.
The opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) organised a major rally demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation ahead of the general elections in January. The ensuing unrest led to paramilitary forces being deployed in the capital.
Labour Party won Mid Bedfordshire and Tamworth seats, both considered Conservative strongholds. Labour leader Keir Starmer, who is a frontrunner for the PM post, said that his party is "redrawing the political map" as pressure on Sunak mounts.
Israel-Hamas war: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is visiting Tel Aviv at a time when Israel is being criticised by the Gulf countries after brutal attack on Gaza hospital, will call on Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog. He is also scheduled to meet leaders in other Gulf countries.
The comprehensive dialogue also included discussions on progress made in different areas of India-UK Roadmap 2030 and discussed possibilities for further collaboration in critical technologies, health, energy, culture and strengthening peoples connect.
The UK is set to deploy its P8 aircraft, surveillance assets, two Royal Navy ships – RFA Lyme Bay and RFA Argus – three merlin helicopters and a company of Royal Marines in order to extend support for Israel as it fights monstrous terrorist organisation Hamas.
UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer is eyeing to replace Rishi Sunak as the next British Prime Minister. The Labour Party has lost the last four consecutive general elections in the UK, but their chances might improve with Britain's economic woes.
During the conversation, Trudeau raised the matter of Canadian diplomats reportedly told to leave India. The Ministry of External Affairs cited "interference in internal matters" in seeking parity in diplomatic presence.
After the G20 Summit in New Delhi, Sunak committed to an India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), but said that he "would not rush things". FTA negotiations between both sides are focused on immigration, liquor among other factors.
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