Wedding law reform: What it means for South Asian couples

Couples in England and Wales will be able to legally marry at locations such as their homes, pubs and cruise ships under the biggest overhaul of wedding laws in nearly 200 years.The reforms aim to replace outdated venue rules, giving couples...

BURNHAM’S ‘CARE’ TEST

For the past few weeks, PM Andy Burnham has stepped into Downing Street with the confidence and urgency of a leader determined to reshape the country he now governs. From forging new international alliances to unveiling sweeping domestic reforms,...

A HISTORIC DEAL, A BIGGER TEST AHEAD

When the clock strikes midnight on 15 July, it will signal more than the implementation of a free trade agreement. It marks the beginning of a new economic relationship between two countries linked by history but increasingly united by shared...

Gujarat courts UK investors at Gujarat Future Forum in London

India Global Forum convened the Gujarat Future Forum: Regional Leadership, Global Opportunity at India House in London, bringing together senior policymakers, diplomats and business leaders to explore Gujarat’s expanding role in the UK–India...

Nita Ambani receives AAPI Humanitarian award

Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita M Ambani received the AAPI Humanitarian Award at a ceremony in Tampa, Florida, in recognition of her contributions to healthcare, education, sports, culture and community development.She was also presented...

Indian national arrested in Santa Fe child predator sting

A 26-year-old Indian national, Nagaraju Balkam, was arrested earlier this month in a multi-day undercover operation targeting online child sexual predators, the Santa Fe Police confirmed.Balkam was one of four men taken into custody after detectives...

Schools in England are being asked to put pupils through extra mock maths exams after concerns were raised over the new maths GCSE. In December, two examination boards accused a rival of offering sample maths papers that are too easy. Schools...

Mr Salim Ahmed, from Ilford IG1 who rented a potentially dangerous property to tenants in Ilford has been fined a total of £7,467.20. It is the latest in a number of successful prosecutions taken by the Council against irresponsible landlords.

Ofsted has been given the green light to take a closer look at the work of groups running chains of academies. But it will not be allowed to make judgments about whether a trust is effective or not.



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