BRITISH CABINET
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Nikah without a qazi! Assam approves new law for mandatory registration of Muslim marriages, divorces
The Assam cabinet has approved a proposed law requiring Muslims to register marriages and divorces with the government, bypassing the role of traditional qazis. This new law aims to prevent child marriages and will be presented in the legislative assembly. Registration will be managed by district commissioners and registrars, ensuring better compliance and record-keeping.
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UK revisits social media regulation after far-right riots
Britain's recently-elected Labour government inherited the legislation from the Conservatives, who spent many months tweaking the bill in an attempt to balance the right to free speech with concerns over online harms. A further 70% of respondents said social media companies were not strongly regulated enough, and 71% said they did not do enough to counter misinformation while the riots were ongoing.
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy urges Britain to help it strike deeper inside Russia as he addresses UK Cabinet
Zelenskyy, at 10 Downing St., urged long-range missiles to counter Russia's offensive. John Healey confirmed compliance with international law for missile use. Ukraine repelled attacks on Kharkiv. European leaders are concerned about U.S. support under Trump. The Pentagon now allows Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range missiles. Starmer is committed to preserving Ukrainian sovereignty.
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British PM's 1st day at 10 Downing St. will stretch from nuclear weapons briefing to Larry the cat
On his first day in office, Starmer will get briefings from senior civil servants about key issues facing the government, receive congratulatory phone calls from world leaders and begin the process of appointing his Cabinet.
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Labour Party's Keir Starmer promises 'new age of hope and opportunity' after landslide victory. Will he be able to fix British economy?
Labour Party under the leadership of Keir Starmer has got a landslide victory with more than 410 out of 650 seats in the UK Parliament. Rishi Sunak met King Charles III and handed over his resignation. Kier Starmer has the burden of fixing the British economy that allegedly suffered after Brexit and under 14 years of Tory rule. Will he fix the economy?
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Labour Party leader Starmer thanks British voters, says people are ready for change
His speech came after Britons resoundingly voted to put an end to 14 years of Conservative rule and deliver a landslide victory for the Labour Party According to the exit poll, which is often quite close to the final tally, Labour could win as many as 410 seats, comfortably crossing the halfway 326 mark and notching up a 170-seat majority with the incumbent Tories led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak down to just 131 seats.
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UK Elections: Rishi Sunak, Shivani Raja and other Indian-origin candidates who got a berth in House of Commons
Labour Party likely to win big in UK election, with Keir Starmer in line to become next prime minister. Conservatives, led by Rishi Sunak, facing significant losses. Projected to secure 410 out of 650 seats, marking a comeback from previous poor performance. Increase in Indian-origin MPs expected in new parliament.
UK election set to deliver more diverse Parliament, high number of British Indian MPs
With around 14 per cent of MPs coming from an ethnic minority background this time, the analysis finds that the new Parliament will be closer than ever to reflecting the diversity of the British electorate.
FAME 3 rollout soon; Euler Motors fundraise
The next edition of the electric vehicle incentive scheme is likely to be unveiled within months of the new government taking charge. Details on this and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
UK is my home: Rishi Sunak dismisses post-election relocation jibe
The British Indian leader told voters on the campaign trail in Amersham, south-east England, that he was surprised at Lord Zac Goldsmith's comments posted on social media this week as he had not spoken to the former Foreign Office minister for a long time. The 44-year-old father of two school-going daughters, Krishna and Anoushka, said he had no intention of pulling them out of their schools in the UK and relocating.
Rishi Sunak to address nation as expectation mounts he will call a summer election
British PM Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a summer general election following positive economic data, sparking speculation of a July 4 election date.
UK universities at risk as international student numbers plunge, report says
A government-commissioned report warns that further restrictions on international student numbers in Britain could lead to university closures and job losses. The Migration Advisory Committee found a significant drop in postgraduate student registrations, raising concerns about the impact on education quality and the economy.
Details of UK military personnel exposed in huge payroll data breach
British officials have revealed a data breach in a payroll system, exposing the names and bank details of thousands of serving British soldiers, sailors, and air force members. Defence Secretary Grant Shapps is set to outline a plan in the House of Commons to support and protect personnel. While the ministry did not comment on suspicions of Chinese involvement, Cabinet Minister Mel Stride stated that no accusations have been made yet. The breach, affecting a third-party system, has raised concerns, although investigators have not found evidence of data removal.
Israeli war cabinet puts off third meeting on Iran's attack to Wednesday
Israel postponed a critical war cabinet meeting to decide its response to Iran's recent missile attack, with allies considering new sanctions to prevent escalation. While the attack caused minimal damage, it raised fears of broader conflict. The U.S. and European allies are working to strengthen sanctions against Iran. Israel's Foreign Minister seeks global sanctions on Iran's missile program. Iran has signaled the attack was in retaliation and considers the issue closed. Israel is weighing its response amid international efforts to de-escalate tensions.
Maharashtra renames eight Mumbai railway stations. Here is the full list
The Maharashtra Cabinet has decided to rename eight Mumbai railway stations with names dating back to the British colonial era. The aim is to embrace Indian culture and history. Curry Road will now be known as Lalbaug, Sandhurst Road as Dongri, and Marine Lines as Mumbadevi.
British PM Rishi Sunak keen to clinch FTA with India by April: Report
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is eager to finalize the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India by Easter, which falls at the end of March 2024, as per a report from the UK media. The discussions for the India-UK FTA commenced in January of the previous year, with the goal of substantially boosting the existing GBP 36-billion bilateral trade partnership.
British archaeologists discover 1400-year-old 'temple' near Sutton Hoo
In an ongoing project, Suffolk County Council has unveiled a noteworthy archaeological discovery at Rendlesham in Suffolk. The identified temple is speculated to have been under the oversight of King Raedwald, who, having passed away in AD 625, is presumed to have been interred at Sutton Hoo. The find has been deemed remarkable, a sentiment echoed by Prof Christopher Scull, an advisor to the project, underlining its considerable historical significance.
UK PM Sunak appoints Victoria Atkins as new health minister
Victoria Atkins will assume oversight of the National Health Service (NHS), Britain's state-funded health system that is under pressure from industrial action by health workers and a growing list of patients waiting for treatment.
Who is David Cameron, named UK Foreign Secretary by Rishi Sunak? Know why Liberal Democrats are opposing his appointment
The Liberal Democrats have opposed his appointment and called for Cameron's peerage to be blocked. Why is his appointment opposed? Know in detail about Liberal Democrats.
Who is James Cleverly, UK Home Secretary appointed by Rishi Sunak? Know about him in detail
Liz Truss appointed James Cleverly as the Foreign Secretary in September 2022. With this, he became the first Foreign Secretary of African heritage in British history. Rishi Sunak retained him when he became Prime Minister in October 2022. Know about him in detail.
UK PM Sunak's ministry sees major reshuffle amid sackings and resignations; ex-PM Cameron is back
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reshuffled the Cabinet and sacked Home Secretary Suella Braverman after a controversial article attacking the Metropolitan Police was published without her boss's approval. Braverman has faced controversy in her senior UK Cabinet role, accusing the Met Police of "playing favorites" during Israel-Gaza protests, reports said on Monday.
UK pledges 80 million pounds to finance global AI initiatives, especially in Africa
According to a statement by the British High Commission, the initiative aimed at fostering "safe and responsible" AI programming, will seek to unlock the "benefits of AI to the 700 million people who speak 46 African languages"
Britain is not a racist country; my story is a British story, says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak, the UK's first Indian-origin Prime Minister, addressed the Conservative Party conference and emphasized that the UK is not a racist country. He highlighted his own story as proof, stating that his skin color was not a "big deal." Sunak outlined his plans for the future, including cancelling the High Speed-2 railway project and investing in wider transport projects. He also proposed increasing the smoking age and introducing a new qualification, the Advanced British Standard, to improve education.
Claire Coutinho: Newest Indian-origin minister in UK PM Rishi Sunak Cabinet
She has committed herself to work on safeguarding energy security and reducing bills for families struggling with a cost-of-living crisis. In her first Cabinet role, Coutinho replaced Grant Shapps after he was promoted to the post of Defence Secretary following the resignation of Ben Wallace.
India-UK FTA talks progress encouraging, says British industry expert
Syma Cullasy-Aldridge is the Chief Campaigns Director at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and has just returned after leading the group's first-ever business delegation to New Delhi and Mumbai aimed at unlocking opportunities of a potential FTA.
UP decides to do away with British-era jail manual
Under the new system, dishes like 'kheer' and 'seviyan' will also be made in the jail during the major festivals. During Ramzan, arrangements will be made for dates and fruits for Muslim prisoners, the minister added.
Blow to Sunak campaign as ex-candidate backs rival for UK PM
Tom Tugendhat, the Tory backbencher and chair of the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee who was in the initial shortlist before being knocked out of the race earlier this month, said he preferred Truss' campaign pitch with its promise of immediate tax cuts.
Rishi Sunak early frontrunner in race for new British Prime Minister
The 42-year-old son-in-law of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has received the public backing of several senior Tory members of Parliament, including Commons leader Mark Spencer, former party chairman Oliver Dowden and former Cabinet minister Liam Fox.
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