Neeraj Madhav and Baby Jean

Neeraj Madhav and Baby Jean to Headline Once-in-a-Lifetime Show Across UK and Ireland

Dynamic entertainer Neeraj Madhav and rising rap sensation Baby Jean are set to headline a series of electrifying shows across the UK and Ireland. The four-show extravaganza promises an unforgettable evening of entertainment, blending humor, music, and raw talent. Neeraj Madhav, known for his multifaceted talent and charisma, will grace the stage with his dynamic … Read more

New Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA System For Travel From Ireland To The UK

In a significant move, the UK is set to implement an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for travelers coming from Ireland, including Indian passport holders legally residing in Ireland. The ETA system will take effect from November 15, and it’s designed to electronically link individuals’ passports, a step following the US and the EU. Notably, … Read more

Indian nurse who helped give birth to a woman in flight found dead at residence in Cambridge

An Indian nurse was found dead at her home in Swaston in Cambridge. Cardiac arrest is suspected. Pratibha Keshavan, a 38-year-old nurse from Kerala who had lived in the UK for two and a half years, was employed by Cambridge’s Addenbrooke’s Hospital. Pratibha was supposed to have taken a flight to Kerala this week. The … Read more

Aer Lingus cancels all flights to UK and Europe from 2 pm due to system error

Aer Lingus has cancelled all of its flights from Dublin Airport to the UK and Europe for the rest of the day, due to a “serious” connectivity issue with the airline’s online system. In a statement the airline company said, “Due to a major incident with a network provider, our cloud-based systems enabling check-in, boarding … Read more

Indian Origin Michelle Shochan win opening match of European Youth Olympic Festival

Indian origin Michelle Shochan achieved a stunning victory in her first match at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF). Michelle, Ireland’s U17 badminton player, defeated Varsha Kumar of Team England 22-20 24-22 21-15. The European Olympic Committee owns the unique rights to the European Youth Olympic Festival, which is a part of the EOC. EYOF … Read more

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak leads second round of voting in UK PM race

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak tightened his grip on the race to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and British prime minister as he bagged 101 votes to again emerge as the winner of the latest voting round on Thursday. There are now five candidates left in the Tory leadership contest after Suella Braverman, the Indian-origin … Read more

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak top competitor to be next British Prime Minister

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak, former Finance Minister of Britain is believed to be the competitor for the next British Prime Minister. Rishi Sunak, whose resignation as the chancellor of the exchequer triggered a series of resignations against PM Boris Johnson. Rishi Sunak, 42, announced his decision on Twitter saying:” I’m standing to be the next leader … Read more

Boris Johnson resigns as UK Prime Minister

Scandal-hit Boris Johnson announced on Thursday he was resigning as Britain`s prime minister, bowing to calls from ministerial colleagues and lawmakers in his Conservative Party. Embattled British Prime Minister Boris Johnson finally agreed to step down as the Conservative Party leader, ending an unprecedented political crisis and triggering an election for a Tory leader who … Read more

Ireland welcomes decision by Council of Europe on Northern Ireland legacy issues

The Council of Europe Committee of Ministers has published a decision in relation to a group of Northern Ireland legacy cases (McKerr vs UK), following an examination of legacy issues in the context of the introduction of the UK’s Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill on 17 May. The decision noted the concerns and questions that … Read more

Covid-19: Two new Omicron variants classified as strains of concern in UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has elevated the classification of the COVID-19 variants Omicron BA.4 and Omicron BA.5 to variants of concern (VOCs) on the basis of observed growth. 115 cases of probable or confirmed BA.4 have been identified, with 67 in England, 41 in Scotland, six in Wales, and one in Northern Ireland. … Read more

Hong Kong bans flights from eight countries to curb Omicron outbreak

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced  the government will introduce a series of new restrictions to control the spread of Covid-19, as she warned the global financial hub was on the edge of another outbreak. The new rules include a ban on flights from eight countries for two weeks from 8 January – the UK, … Read more

UK records 218,724 daily cases in 24 hrs; British PM announces daily priority testing for 100,000 key workers

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says more NHS hospital trusts declaring critical incidents as UK reports 218,724 new cases. This is the first time daily cases surpass 200,000 mark since the beginning of pandemic. Around 100,000 critical workers are set to take daily Covid tests in order to reduce the spread of the virus to … Read more