Man charged with murder after stabbing on Clapham High Street Javed Khan is accused of stabbing Abdulkadir Mahamed to death The Independent UK · Jul 27
1996 Rajasthan blast: SC sets aside death penalty of convict, acquits lifer The Supreme Court ordered a fresh trial for a death row convict in a 1996 bus blast case. It also acquitted a lifer and dismissed state appeals against six acquittals. The court cited ineffective counsel and passage of time for the retrial order. The new trial for Abdul Hameed will… The Economic Times · Jul 21
BJP's Dilip Ghosh takes swipe at TMC amid escalating internal power struggle West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress is embroiled in a deep internal crisis as rival factions vie for control. Rebel MLAs, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, have declared a parallel leadership, challenging Mamata Banerjee's authority. The Election Commission is expected to mediate the dispute, while the party's disciplinary committee has expelled several… The Economic Times · Jun 24
Mamata Banerjee claims TMC Chairperson role in letter to EC even as rebels name Arup Roy A significant rift has emerged within the Trinamool Congress as rebel MLAs appointed Arup Roy as the new party chairperson, sidelining Mamata Banerjee. Despite this, Banerjee submitted a list to the Election Commission naming herself as chief. The dispute over leadership, party funds, and the election symbol intensifies as 58… The Economic Times · Jun 23
TMC MLA Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayor after receiving Mamata Banerjee's nod Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim has resigned from his post after receiving permission from Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee. This decision follows weeks of speculation regarding his future in the civic body, with reports indicating he had previously expressed his desire to step down to party leadership. The Economic Times · Jun 3
TMC crisis deepens as Mamata loyalists attend BJP-led review meeting TMC leaders attended Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's administrative meeting. This happened amid the opposition party's internal revolt. Rebel MLAs backed expelled legislator Ritabrata Banerjee as their new leader. They submitted letters of support to the Assembly Speaker. This development signals a potential split in the party's legislative wing. The situation… The Economic Times · Jun 3
TMC rebels back expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as legislature party leader in Bengal Expelled TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee met the West Bengal Assembly Speaker. He submitted support letters from 58 MLAs. Dissident legislators proposed a new leadership for the legislature party. Banerjee was proposed as leader. The move signals a challenge to the current legislature party leadership. The lawmakers described Mamata Banerjee as… The Economic Times · Jun 3
Definition of anti-Muslim hate will not harm free speech, says Steve Reed Communities secretary tells MPs that government has to act against record levels of hate crimes The Guardian - UK · Mar 9
Inside the university branded a ‘terror hub’ over links to deadly Delhi car blast ON THE GROUND: Al Falah University students fear this prestigious medical institution could be shut down amid the fevered scrutiny since a high-profile suspected car bombing. Namita Singh reports from Faridabad The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025
Creating a new cinematic grammar: Shyam Benegal’s extraordinary ability to bring dignity to the ordinary In the final scene of Junoon (1979), a film adaptation of Ruskin Bond’s novel A Flight of Pigeons set in the backdrop of the 1857 revolt, the moment finally arrives for the married, middle-aged, feudal chieftain Javed Khan, played by Shashi Kapoor. Ruth, the young English girl he is obsessed… Newslaundry · Dec 24, 2024
Plot to kill Salman Khan: Accused produced before Panvel court; remanded to 4 days police custody The Navi Mumbai police, who apprehended Sukha Kalluya, early this week, produced him before a Panvel court on Friday. The accused, also known as Sukha Shooter, linked to an alleged plot to assassinate Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has now been remanded to four days of police custody. The Times of India · Oct 18, 2024
UK campaigners call for tobacco windfall tax and yearly levy on ‘lethal trade’ Rachel Reeves urged to levy ‘double whammy’ on firms’ £1bn annual profits to fund measures to end smoking The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2024
Bomb targeting foreign diplomats’ convoy kills policeman in Pakistan’s restive northwest Pakistan's Foreign Ministry says a roadside blast caused by an improvised explosive device, targeting foreign diplomats' convoy in the country's restive northwest, has killed a policeman The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2024
UK Smoking Ban: How will it work and when does it come in? Plan set to be introduced to make a generation smoke-free Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2024
The Times of India · Jul 2, 2024 Salman Khan shooting case: Police chargesheet details plot by Bishnoi gang to carry out Sidhu Moosewala type assassination on actor In a significant development in the Salman Khan house firing case, the Panvel police have filed a chargesheet, detailing a plot to assassinate the Bollywood superstar by members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
The Times of India · Jun 3, 2024 Plot to harm Salman Khan: Cops arrest man from Haryana; accused to be in transit remand till June 5 In a significant development, Navi Mumbai Police have made a new arrest in connection with the foiled plot to attack actor Salman Khan's car in Panvel.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2024 Family of UK woman murdered by violent offender says services failed her Exclusive: Sobhia Khan’s husband was being monitored in hospital over violent and sexual offences against a former partner
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023 Mapped: Areas in the UK with the most smokers revealed Two northern cities lead as the areas with highest smoking prevalence with a London borough at the bottom of the list.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 UK smoking ban: How will it work and who will be affected? Proposed ban would make it illegal for the next generation to ever buy cigarettes
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 UK smoking ban: How will it work and who will be affected? Proposed ban would make it illegal for the next generation to ever buy cigarettes
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 UK smoking ban: How will it work and who will be affected? Proposed ban would make it illegal for the next generation to ever buy cigarettes
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023 Health charities welcome Sunak’s plan to curb smoking in England PM’s plan to gradually increase age at which people can buy cigarettes described as ‘incredibly positive step forward’
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023 UK smoking ban: How will it work and who will be affected? Proposed ban would make it illegal for the next generation to ever buy cigarettes
Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2023 Rishi Sunak ‘considering outlawing cigarettes for the next generation’ PM reportedly looking at emulating New Zealand’s ban on tobacco being sold to anyone born after 2009
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023 Sunak reportedly considering ‘outlawing cigarettes for the next generation’ It has been suggested the Prime Minister is looking at emulating New Zealand’s ban on tobacco being sold to anyone born after 2009.