India’s Supreme Court is currently hearing final arguments in a historic group of petitions aimed at legalising same-sex marriage in the country. This case, which is a consolidation of cases brought by several LGBTQ couples, is being opposed by the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The petitioners argue that denying the right to marry a person of one’s own […]
An Indian woman made headlines after completing the Manchester Marathon on April 16, 2023, in a saree. Madhusmita Jena-Das, who is originally from Odisha and now lives in Manchester, ran the UK’s second-largest marathon in an impressive four hours and 50 minutes. For the run, the 41-year-old teacher wore a beautiful red Sambalpuri handloom saree. Along with the red saree, […]
Arsenal could not hold onto their lead against the Hammers. On April 16, 2023, Arsenal faced West Ham United at the London Stadium and once again surrendered a 2-0 lead, resulting in a draw for Mikel Arteta’s side. This was not the first time Arsenal had let a lead slip, as the previous week they had also allowed Liverpool to […]
Arif Patel, aged 55, of Preston, has been convicted of a £150 million tax fraud. The sock manufacturer and his criminal gang tried to steal £97 million through VAT repayment claims on false exports of textiles and mobile phones. They also imported and sold fake clothes that would have been worth at least £50 million had they been genuine. The proceeds […]
Rumours have circulated that Imran Khan’s son Sulaiman Khan secretly married UAE princess Sheikha Mahra. Sheikha Mahra is a well-known online personality who was previously said to have proposed to the son of former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan. The rumour mill started churning in 2022 when Princess Mahra’s name was connected to one of the sons of a political […]
Kashif Anwar, aged 29, of Leeds, received a life sentence after he was found guilty of murder by pushing his pregnant wife off Arthur’s Seat. In September 2021, Anwar had walked “arm-in-arm” with Fawziyah Javed to Arthur’s Seat after a meal before pushing her off the Edinburgh landmark. Daniyah Rafique managed to reach Fawziyah on the side of the landmark, […]
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his first Spring Budget, which he called a “Budget for growth”. Mr Hunt said the UK will not enter a “technical recession” in 2023. He said: “We remain vigilant, and will not hesitate to take whatever steps are necessary for economic stability. “Today the Office for Budget Responsibility forecast that because of changing international factors and […]
According to reports, Lahore denied permission for an Aurat March to honour International Women’s Day (IWD). The Aurat March, which is organised by feminist organisations, typically draws strong opposition. However, since 2018, marches have been organised in Pakistan’s main cities to raise awareness of women’s rights. The “controversial cards and banners” that were shown during the march, according to Lahore […]
Suella Braverman has spoken about the Illegal Migration Bill and admitted that it might break the Human Rights Act. The Home Secretary said the bill allows the detention of illegal migrants without bail or judicial review within the first 28 days of detention until they can be removed. Only those under medically unfit to fly, or at real risk of […]
His health then deteriorated and was rushed to hospital. An Indian man suffered a fatal stroke after drinking while on Viagra. The 41-year-old consumed twice the normal dose of sildenafil – the main ingredient in Viagra. Doctors said the unnamed man had met up with a female friend at a hotel where he took two 50mg sildenafil tablets. The man, […]
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