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Bhupinder Singh Gill becomes the first-ever Sikh-Punjabi assistant referee in the English Premier League

 Bhupinder Singh Gill (right) with his father, Jarnail Singh, and brother Sunny. Image by Barrington Coombs/Getty Images Match official Bhupinder Singh Gill has made history at the relegation match between Southampton and Nottingham Forest, which took place on Wednesday, 4 January. Gill has become the first-ever Sikh-Punjabi assistant referee in the English Premier League. He […]

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PM Rishi Sunak to make reforms to ensure pupils in England study maths till the age of 18

Image by tutor doctor In his first speech of 2023, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set out his priorities for the year ahead and ambition for a better future for Britain. Sunak committed to taking the necessary action to deliver for the long term on issues such as low numeracy rates. As part of this, he

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India’s prime minister holds a rare talk with King Charles III

Image by narendramodi.in Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke to His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom over the telephone on 3 January, 2023. As this was the prime minister\’s first conversation with the King after he assumed the Office of the Sovereign of the UK, Modi conveyed his best wishes to the King

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New cost of living payments from Spring 2023 for millions of low-income households announced

Image by sanctuary.co.uk The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced on Tuesday, 3 January, more details on the payment schedule for the next round of cost of living support unveiled in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, building on payments made to over eight million people in 2022. The new £900 cash boost for over eight million

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Memorial honouring the service and sacrifice of the British Indian Army to be erected in Glasgow

Image by Facebook @Kelvingrove.GlasgowMuseums The local council has approved plans to erect a memorial in honour of millions of Indian soldiers who fought alongside the British during the two world wars at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow. The new British Indian Army Memorial is being led by the Colourful Heritage multimedia project, which

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Young Bradford man dies after his luxury car overturns

 Image by West Yorkshire Police A 20-year-old Bradford man has died after his Lamborghini supercar overturned on M62 motorway on 21 December. Shann Hussain, was driving a black Lamborghini Urus when it flipped over on the westbound carriageway of the motorway near Kirklees, leading to his unfortunate death. West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that Hussain’s

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Achievements of Glasgow Scots-Indian Entrepreneur in improving maths education for children recognised at LOANI Awards

Glasgow-based entrepreneur Dr Rashmi Mantri and her commitment to making a positive change in children’s life through education has been recognised at a Global awards ceremony in London recently. Honouring those doing extraordinary work in their respective areas to make a change in people\’s lives, the fifth annual Ladies of All Nations International (LOANI) Charity Gala Dinner and Superheroes

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“The Scottish Government urgently needs to start prioritising housing for Scotland,” says Scottish Labour politician Foysol Choudhury

Over the past year, housing issues have made up a significant amount of Scottish Labour politician – Foysol Choudhury’s casework. Currently, approximately 25% of casework is concerned with housing issues. Most housing issues that constituents are bringing to his notice relate to the lack of suitable council accommodation, with many having to live in temporary

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Pam Gosal votes against ‘flawed and shoddy’ gender recognition reforms in Scotland

West Scotland MSP Pam Gosal voted against the Gender Recognition Reform Bill, in the Bill’s third and final stage in the Scottish Parliament last week. This debate followed two days of the Scottish Parliament sitting past midnight, as the Scottish Government insisted on passing this Bill before Christmas recess. Gosal, who is the first Indian

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Former Met officer banned from returning to policing after gross misconduct

 Image by Getty A former police officer has been banned from his role and was fined for breaching Covid regulations. Hassan Mahmood, who was working for the South Area Basic Command Unit, was found to have breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Discreditable Conduct. At a gross misconduct hearing on Tuesday, 20

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