Yes, recognise Palestine, but not like this
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September 23, 2025 19:13 UTC
India-UK trade: High-level delegation visits London to showcase textile strength; leverage CETA pact
A high-level delegation of senior officials and exporters is in London to highlight India’s textile value chain and strengthen trade ties with the UK, the ministry of Textiles said in an official statement on Tuesday.The visit comes as India looks to diversify its export markets following the US decision to impose a steep 50% tariff on apparel imports, a move that could impact Indian shipments to its largest market, PTI reported.India is now targeting 40 countries representing nearly $600 billion in textile and apparel imports, offering what officials call “vast opportunities” to expand its global share.India is currently the fourth-largest textile exporter to the UK. Exports stood at $2.16 billion in 2024-25, accounting for 6.6% of the UK’s textile and apparel imports.On July 24, India signed a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the UK, described as the country’s most ambitious trade pact yet. Covering 26 sectors, from tariffs to technology, the agreement is expected to double overall bilateral trade in goods and services to $112 billion from the current $56 billion.“The Indian delegation led by Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, is visiting London to showcase India’s strength across the textile value chain and to deepen India-UK trade engagement. The delegation includes representatives of all major Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and leading exporters,” the ministry said.On the opening day, programmes included a Textile Roadshow and meetings with buyers and sourcing houses across handicraft, handloom and carpet sectors.“The Textile Roadshow, jointly organised by the High Commission of India, London, and the Ministry of Textiles with EPCs, highlighted the vast opportunities under CETA,” the statement added.India’s textile exports are targeted to double by 2030, driven by sustainability initiatives and new market access through trade agreements such as CETA. The pact is India’s 16th and one of its most wide-ranging.
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September 23, 2025 18:54 UTC
Shoot down Russian planes if they get too close, Trump says
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September 23, 2025 18:10 UTC
Bengaluru Stabbing: Cab driver stabs woman 11 times, kills her near Bengaluru bus stand in full public view; daughter watches in horror
"Lohitashwa suddenly surfaced, stood near her, and the two exchanged heated words. Lohitashwa, at one stage, lost control, abused Rekha loudly before pulling out a knife and repeatedly stabbing her," police said.The daughter tried to stop him, but in vain. Before the public rushed to help, Lohitashwa fled the scene.A profusely bleeding Rekha was shifted to a nearby private hospital, where she died. There were at least 11 stab wounds on her body, police said.The elder daughter, who was in shock, told police that all she knew was that Lohitashwa and Rekha had been fighting over some issue regularly. She is an important eyewitness in the case, and her statements are vital," police said.The couple's other daughter, who is nine years old, lives with Rekha's parents at Channarayapatna.
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September 23, 2025 17:56 UTC
2,000-year-old Greek scroll decoded without opening it thanks to historic AI breakthrough
Unrolling the Past Without Lifting a FingerBuried for nearly two millennia beneath the volcanic ash of Mount Vesuvius, a collection of ancient scrolls has long taunted historians—visible yet utterly unreadable. Thanks to a remarkable fusion of AI and imaging technology, one of these ancient Greek scrolls has finally had its secrets revealed—without being physically opened. A Scroll, a Philosopher, and a Surprise TwistThe scroll in question—known in academic circles as PHerc. And for the first time in centuries, their voices are returning—one Greek word at a time. FootnotesBodleian Libraries — “Inside of Herculaneum scroll seen for the first time in almost 2,000 years (PHerc.
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September 23, 2025 17:35 UTC
Shamima Begum told me to f**k off for asking simple question… I’ve met her 3 times & here’s why she can NEVER come back
Former British soldier Alan Duncan reveals what it's really like to be in the company of pity-seeking ISIS terror bride Shamima BegumBRIDE OF EVIL Shamima Begum told me to f**k off for asking simple question… I’ve met her 3 times & here’s why she can NEVER come backBEING escorted around the desolate and foreboding al-Roj camp in northern Syria, filmmaker Alan Duncan is led into a tented off courtyard - the home of notorious ISIS bride Shamima Begum. Duncan was also told to "f*** off" by Shamima back in 2021 when he approached her at the camp. Begum fled her Bethanal Green home with two friends to join ISIS back in 2015 as the horrifying cult was surging across the Middle East. At least 6,000 Westerners are still held among them - including infamous jihadi bride Shamima Begum, the 25-year-old from London. One of Naveen's captors - an ISIS bride known as Nadine K - has since been jailed in Germany for her role in the genocide.
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September 23, 2025 17:05 UTC
10 UK unis that are way better than before, according to The Times’s ranking for 2026
The Times’s new league tables show that several UK unis are actually improving. 10 UK unis managed to rise by at least positions in The Times and The Sunday Times University Guide 2026. University of Bradford – up 25 placesThe Times now considers Bradford to be the 86th best UK uni, instead of the 111th. Suffolk actually received the best score out of any UK uni for how satisfied students were with the teaching. It’s officially the most-improved of all 230 UK unis included in The Times’s university guide.
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September 23, 2025 15:54 UTC
Calls for more bungalows in UK due to critical shortage
This has resulted in calls to bring back bungalows after homeowners took part in a survey. The research, published by the HomeOwners Alliance, suggested that 38% of homeowners aged 55+ would prefer a bungalow for their next move. With many older homeowners having built up equity in their property, house prices and moving costs were less of a barrier to moving for older homeowners than for younger generations, the survey indicated. While the NHBC has a 70%+ share of the UK warranty market, its figures will not necessarily represent around 70% of the retirement living market. Its website explains: “Typically popular with older buyers and downsizers, bungalows are now seeing a huge amount of interest from younger buyers (mostly millennials) looking for a family home.
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September 23, 2025 12:12 UTC
Delhi Murder: Mystery in Lutyens' Delhi, 85-year-old British woman ‘fall’ turns out to be murder
Brit woman found dead at city home on July 30 was strangled: AutopsyPoll Do you think crimes against the elderly are increasing in cities? Yes, it’s becoming a concern No, incidents are rareNEW DELHI: Pauline Crowther Ann, an 85-year-old British woman who lived in the quaint House No. A month and a half later, her autopsy report indicates that she actually died of strangulation, leaving the high-profile neighbourhood in shock. Delhi Police has filed a case of murder based on the postmortem report at the Connaught Place police station. None of Ann’s relatives had felt or expressed anything suspicious in the case.When contacted by TOI, the family refused to comment.
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September 23, 2025 11:28 UTC
McDonald's removes Caramel Loaded McFlurry from UK menus
The fast food chain's Caramel Loaded McFlurry launched in the UK on September 10, along with the latest Monopoly Game Promotion and a host of other new and returning menu items. McDonald's removes Caramel Loaded McFlurry from menus due to "quality control issue"McDonald's removed the Caramel Loaded McFlurry from its UK restaurants due to a "quality control issue". A McDonald’s spokesperson: “We are aware of a quality control issue relating to the Caramel Loaded McFlurry and can confirm that the item has been removed from our menu. The caramel pieces in McDonald's new McFlurry were described by some customers as like "chewing on a handful of gravel". (Image: McDonald's/PA)Another McDonald's customer, posting on Facebook group Snack Reviews, even said they'd "cracked a tooth" while eating a Caramel Loaded McFlurry.
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September 23, 2025 10:48 UTC
‘I got revenge on my wife by naming my sons Scaramanga and Blofeld’
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September 23, 2025 03:45 UTC
America’s loss, Europe’s gain? The scramble for Indian talent
As the Trump administration tries to slam the door on Indian tech talent with H-1B visa clampdown , other doors can open for Indian techies. In recent years, Indian tech professionals have been at the heart of Silicon Valley’s success, contributing to everything from software development to the advancement of cutting-edge technologies. Indian talent, in particular, has played a crucial role in building the American tech industry. While the intention behind this policy is to prioritise American workers, its impact on Indian tech professionals could be profound. China looks to tap the opportunityThough China is less likely to be an alternative destination for Indian tech talent, it is nevertheless trying to attract young foreign professionals.
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September 23, 2025 01:39 UTC
Man 'pushed woman against wall' in Harrington, Workington
It happened on Church Road, Harrington, on Friday, September 12. Police say a member of the public approached the woman, asking if she was okay, and they are appealing for this witness to come forward. The woman did not suffer any injuries. A man was arrested and is currently bailed pending further enquiries. A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said: "Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it - quoting incident 30 of September 13.
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September 23, 2025 01:07 UTC
State delegation gets feedback for ‘Viksit UP’ campaign in UK
12Lucknow: The Viksit UP-2047 public outreach campaign has reached the United Kingdom (UK), where on Monday several members of the UP diaspora came together to give suggestions on the vision document for a developed UP by 2047.The event, held in London, saw minister of state for stamps and registration (independent charge) Ravindra Jaiswal address the gathering and highlight the changes that have been brought about in UP since 2017, and the state's short and long-term goals up to 2047. Jaiswal said that the diaspora showed keen interest in contributing their insights and experiences to help achieve the goals of ‘Viksit UP'.UPDF-UK chairperson Ajay Singh said that the campaign would soon be taken to other cities in the UK so that the feedback could be compiled before Oct 5. Singh said that they were targeting more than 1,000 suggestions to be collected from the UP diaspora. UP Diaspora Forum president Pankaj Jaiswal said that similar programmes are being organised in Dubai, the Netherlands, the USA, and other countries to connect with the global UP diaspora and ensure their active involvement in the state's growth.
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September 23, 2025 00:37 UTC
Farage is talking big on migration, but do his numbers add up?
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September 22, 2025 23:12 UTC