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Bollywood icon named the world’s 4th richest actor

Image by Getty Images Shah Rukh Khan (Pictured above) has once again proven he’s in a league of his own, not just in Bollywood but globally.  According to Esquire’s newly released list of the world’s wealthiest actors, Khan holds the fourth position with a net worth of £700 million (₹7,400 crore). He’s the only Indian on […]

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India wants Kashmir attackers brought to justice

Image by X/@DrSJaishankar India\’s foreign minister S Jaishankar has told US secretary of state Marco Rubio that those behind last week\’s attack in Kashmir must be brought to justice. The comments came as the United States called for de-escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan. The US said Rubio spoke to leaders of both countries

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Britain calls for calm among Indian and Pakistani communities

Image by Eastern Eye British officials are urging calm among the country\’s large Indian and Pakistani communities following a deadly attack in Kashmir last week that has heightened tensions between the two nations. The attack in Pahalgam, a popular tourist destination in Indian-administered Kashmir, left at least 26 people dead and dozens injured when gunmen

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Bangladesh Islamist groups demand abolition of Women’s Rights Commission

Image by Eastern Eye Bangladesh’s influential Islamist coalition has demanded the abolition of a government women’s commission, introduced as part of reforms to systems established under former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted by student-led mass protests in August 2024. Hefazat-e-Islam, a platform of religious seminaries, wants the cancellation of the Women’s Affairs Reforms

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UK & India announce £400m trade and investment deals

Image by X/@FinMinIndia The UK and India have announced £400 million in trade and investment deals aimed at boosting economic growth. The announcement was made during the 13th UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue in London, where chancellor Rachel Reeves and Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman discussed efforts to strengthen economic ties and move forward on

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Hrithik Roshan to direct sequel to Bollywood’s biggest superhero franchise

Image by Getty Images Hrithik Roshan is stepping into new territory by making his directorial debut with \’Krrish 4,\’ the next chapter in India\’s biggest superhero franchise.  Known for his powerful performances, the actor will now take on the dual role of leading man and director for the much-anticipated sequel. The film will be co-produced

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Pakistani YouTuber faces blasphemy charges after controversial perfume launch

Image by Getty Images/Eastern Eye A prominent Pakistani YouTuber, Rajab Butt (pictured above), is facing serious legal action after being accused of blasphemy following the launch of a perfume, an issue that has sparked widespread public outrage.  In Pakistan, even unverified allegations of blasphemy can quickly escalate, sometimes leading to violent responses. The YouTuber, Butt,

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Yuvraj Singh leads India in EaseMyTrip WCL Season 2

Image by Asian Express Newspaper Yuvraj Singh led India to historic victory for India Champions in Inaugural Season with Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa, Irfan and Yusuf Pathan Distinguished Indian cricket legend and renowned “Sixer King” Yuvraj Singh has confirmed his participation in the second season of the EaseMyTrip World Championship of Legends, scheduled to take

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Karan Khanna joins Sidra Healthcare as Director of Marketing

Image by Sidra Healthcare Sidra Healthcare, a leading name in the UAE’s healthcare industry, is proud to announce the appointment of Karan Khanna (pictured above) as its new Director Marketing.  With over 12 years of extensive experience in marketing and brand management, Karan brings a wealth of expertise that will drive the company’s strategic growth

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Wizz Air to launch the UK’s only non-stop flights to holy city of Medina

Image by Asian Image/Supplied Wizz Air is to launch the UK’s only non-stop flights to the Muslim holy city of Medina. The budget airline announced it will begin daily return flights between Gatwick Airport in West Sussex and Medina from August 1 using a new Airbus A321XLR plane. Single fares are available from £233.99, the

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