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Indian telecoms giant Bharti to take 24.5% stake in BT

Image by REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska Indian conglomerate Bharti Global is poised to become a 24.5% shareholder in BT, buying French media giant Altice’s stake in the firm,. The business giant said it has entered into a binding agreement with Altice to buy a 9.99% stake in BT. A further 14.51% stake is pending a national security […]

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Pakistan win Gold for first time in 40 years at Paris Olympics 2024

Image by Julian Finney Arshad Nadeem has made history by claiming Pakistan’s first-ever track and field medal at the Olympics, where he claimed gold in the men’s javelin final in Paris.  The 27-year-old claimed victory over defending champion Neeraj Chopra of India and broke the Olympic record at the Stade de France on Thursday.  Nadeem’s

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KORT Housing for Widows Project gives 30 homes to widows and their families

Image by KORT Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT), known for its significant charitable work in Pakistan over the past 18 years, has recently made a profound difference in the lives of 30 widows and their children. They have handed over the keys to new homes, providing these families with a secure and stable living environment. 

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Flooding hits Pakistan’s city of Lahore after record rainfall

Image by Anadolu Pakistan’s cultural city of Lahore witnessed record-high rain early on Thursday morning, leaving at least one person dead as both streets and hospitals were flooded.  According to the National Disaster Management Authority, the downpour started before dawn and is expected to continue for a week at intervals. The rains will also likely

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Foreign Secretary expected to be challenged in Parliament on Jagtar Singh Johal case

Image by Bloomberg Next Tuesday, the Foreign Secretary, David Lammy (pictured above), will answer oral and topical questions in the House of Commons before the House rises for the summer recess.  MPs are expected to ask Lammy about his visit to India, including what he did or did not do concerning raising the case of

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Glasgow students show their support for Bangladesh

Image by Tushar Ahmed Over a 1000 Bangladeshi students studying at various universities across Glasgow came together for a peaceful vigil in support of those who have face injustice over the last few days in Bangladesh. It was organised by the British Bangladeshi & Glasgow University Alumni Tushar Ahmed of the Bangladeshi Community of Glasgow

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Foreign Secretary urged to secure release and return of Jagtar Singh Johal

Image by Shammi Mehra The Sikh Federation (UK) wrote to David Lammy yesterday ahead of his visit to India next week urging him to secure immediate release and return of Jagtar Singh Johal (Pictured above) to the UK. Keir Starmer wrote to Boris Johnson when he was PM about the torture and arbitrary detention of

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Kalki 2898 AD receives roaring applause and excitement at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre

Image by TCL Chinese Theatre The biggest film of the year, Kalki 2898 AD, has not only been an epic blockbuster worldwide but also a source of pride for global cinema enthusiasts. It is a rare film that surpassed 1000 crores at the global box office within just 15 days, a testament to its universal appeal and

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Southbank Centre announces International Performance & Dance programme for 2024-2025

Image by Westend61 Southbank Centre announces International Performance & Dance programme for 2024-2025 The Southbank Centre has announced the 2024-2025 International Performance & Dance programme, featuring an array of international work, contemporary collaborations, and brand-new work from award-winning companies and artists from the UK, Ireland, Nigeria, Poland, Australia, Canada and beyond.  The programme aims to

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KORT receives biggest single donation on final fundraising dinner

Image by Asian Express News Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT) hosted their last of nine fundraising dinners in Dewsbury on 9th July after eight successful nights throughout England to help raise money for a new state-of-the-art hospital in Jorian, Mirpur. The event saw the biggest single donation given to KORT by One Nation, a Muslim

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