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North vs. South Goa: High Energy vs. Heritage in Lifestyle Realty

Goa is becoming a permanent residence for remote workers, with North Goa focusing on high-yield investments and South Goa emphasising sustainable luxury.
Published on Apr 24, 2026 11:49 am IST

£10,000 per person if...: UK's latest move to tackle immigration

The Home Secretary, who is known for her hardline immigration policies, stated she will do "whatever it takes" to remove incentives which is causing illegal migration to the UK.
Updated on Mar 05, 2026 09:00 pm IST

UK to stop issuing study visas for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan

UK to stop issuing study visas for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan
Published on Mar 04, 2026 10:54 am IST

Why UK's likely first Muslim PM, daughter of immigrants, is tough on immigration

Mahmood, who is the daughter of Pakistan immigrants, has stated that staying in the UK is a "privilege and not a right," and hence, the laws must also reflect a similar stance.
Published on Feb 10, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Indian national first to be deported from UK under new illegal migration scheme

The unnamed man who is said to have arrived in early August has been flown out to Paris on a commercial flight from Heathrow Airport
Published on Sept 18, 2025 10:47 pm IST

A court ruling threatens to disrupt Britain’s asylum policy

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A view of The Bell Hotel, following Tuesday's High Court ruling in London that granted a temporary injunction to stop asylum seekers from being housed at the site, in Epping, Britain, August 20.
Updated on Aug 21, 2025 02:44 pm IST

Get up to 65% off on walking pads on Amazon: Top 8 picks to workout at home

Get up to 65% off on walking pads on Amazon: Top 8 picks to workout at home
Published on Aug 14, 2025 12:18 pm IST

Make your house home: Ultimate guide to personalising your interiors

Make your home look lived-in by personalising your spaces.
Updated on Jul 02, 2025 03:47 pm IST

Al Qaeda tried to poison UK water supply: Ex minister shares shocking details

These revelations have come following the publication of comprehensive military plans to protect the UK amid threats from Russia and China.
Updated on Jun 04, 2025 09:41 am IST

Indian historian at Oxford faces deportation from UK for India stay. Here's why

Manikarnika Dutta moved to the UK in 2012 to pursue a Master’s degree at the University of Oxford
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 03:55 pm IST

Number of asylum hotels will be down by end of March, says minister

The number of hotels used to house asylum seekers will be lower by the end of March, Home Office minister Dame Angela Eagle told the Commons (Lauren Hurley/PA)
Published on Jan 13, 2025 09:54 pm IST

Working from home? Here's how to design a space that boosts productivity

Working from home? Here's how to design a space that boosts productivity
Updated on Sept 24, 2024 12:06 pm IST

Create a home office you'll love: 7 expert tips for personalising your workspace

By adding personal touches and thoughtful décor, you can transform your home office into a place where creativity and productivity thrive.
Published on Aug 01, 2024 12:42 pm IST

Community fights for elderly Indian Sikh woman facing deportation from UK

Gurmit Kaur, 78, came to the UK in 2009 and Smethwick has been home to her ever since, reads an online petition attracting over 65,000 signatures since it was launched in July 2020. (HT File)
Updated on Nov 27, 2023 08:56 am IST

Revamp your home's nooks and corners: Transforming neglected spaces with style

In every home, there are often neglected nooks and corners that seem to go unnoticed, collecting dust and fading into the background.
Published on Jul 08, 2023 04:01 pm IST

UK to ban zombie knives, machetes amid rise in crimes

The knife crime has increased by 9% in the past year and 34% in the past decade in England.
Published on Apr 18, 2023 11:07 pm IST

India asks Britain for increased monitoring of Sikh separatists

After the National Flag was pulled down by Khalistan supporters on Sunday ina protest against India’s operation on Amritpal Singh, a bigger flag was put up on the high commission building. (AP)
Updated on Apr 13, 2023 12:27 am IST

Southall Punjab-origin man sentenced for wrong visa advice

Balvinder Singh Madan, 40, pleaded guilty to providing unregulated immigration advice to people in Southall between October 2017 and April 2018.
Published on Nov 12, 2020 03:55 pm IST

Covid-19 leads to fewer UK visas to Indians

The visas of 12,708 stranded Indians were extended due to Covid-19-related issues until June 2020, mainly because they were unable to travel home due to flights being discontinued.
Updated on Sept 30, 2020 06:52 pm IST

Indians earn more than white British employees in UK, says report

The ethnic group that had the lowest median hourly pay was Bangladeshi at £9.60 followed by Pakistani at £10.00, the analysis says.
Updated on Jul 09, 2019 06:47 pm IST

Accused of cheating in UK Visa test, Indian students appeal to Sajid Javid

In February 2014, BBC’s ‘Panorama’ investigation uncovered evidence of organised cheating in two English language test centres run on behalf of the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
Updated on Jun 27, 2019 09:45 pm IST

Complainant against CJI Gogoi set to file appeal — to the CJI

The former Supreme Court who charged Ranjan Gogoi will soon be filing an appeal, to the CJI, against her dismissal from.
Updated on May 16, 2019 01:11 pm IST

CJI case: All eyes on the proceedings in the SC

The Supreme Court remains every citizen’s last hope. For now, India’s women are watching developments there very closely.
Published on May 03, 2019 06:20 pm IST

Be wary of robot emotions; ‘simulated love is never love’

The way robots are designed can influence the tendency people have to project narratives and feelings onto mechanical objects.
Updated on Apr 27, 2019 02:06 pm IST

Mallya files new petition against extradition order

The renewal application will now be listed in the high court based on its schedule in the coming days and weeks, officials said.
Published on Apr 12, 2019 11:59 pm IST

UK court set to decide on Vijay Mallya’s appeal against extradition

Facing charges of financial irregularities worth over 9,000 crore, Mallya again took to twitter on Tuesday to reiterate his main contention that his inability to return bank loans was a result of genuine business failure, offering to repay them.
Updated on Mar 27, 2019 07:02 am IST

More Indians got UK visas in 2018, after Chinese, shows new report

As the number of EU citizens moving to the UK dwindles due to uncertainty over Brexit, new figures released on Thursday show more Indian citizens were granted visas across various streams during the year ending December 2018.
Published on Feb 28, 2019 05:01 pm IST

Hike in UK visa health surcharge ‘unfair, discriminatory’: Indian doctors demand withdrawal

The surcharge has been levied on Indian and non-EU citizens seeking a UK visa valid for at least six months since April 2015. Now it has been raised from £200 to £400.
Updated on Jan 03, 2019 09:47 pm IST

Indian-origin man stripped of UK citizenship over rape conviction

An Indian man who was convicted of 23 counts of sexual abuse of a male child within his family has been stripped of his British citizenship and faces deportation to India.
Updated on Dec 24, 2018 09:28 am IST

303 Indians who arrived in UK between 1948 and 1988 get British citizenship

The Theresa May government has granted British citizenship to 303 Indians who arrived in the country between 1948 and 1988 but still had an uncertain residency status (File Photo)
Published on Dec 18, 2018 11:50 pm IST