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Coronavirus: UK confirms tougher fines for illegal parties

7:55 pm August 23, 2020

London: The UK government on Sunday confirmed plans to impose tougher fines of up to 10,000 pounds on illegal gatherings, parties and raves of more than 30 people as part of stricter measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Police in England will have the power to enforce these measures starting next Friday, with the devolved administrations […]

Thai protest leader on hunger strike given IV drip in prison

India refutes as ‘untrue’ claims of British Sikh man’s torture in Delhi jail

11:35 pm August 19, 2020

New Delhi: India on Wednesday refuted as “absolutely untrue” allegations that a British Sikh man arrested on charges relating to terrorism is being tortured in Tihar Jail in New Delhi after a group demonstrators staged a protest outside 10 Downing Street in London. The protesters waved placards and made speeches to protest British national Jagtar Singh Johal’s detention in India for 1,020 […]

UK creates brand new health unit to combat COVID-19, infectious diseases

7:40 pm August 18, 2020

London: The UK government on Tuesday confirmed the creation of a brand new “rigorous” science-led health unit to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and other infectious diseases. The National Institute for Health Protection (NIHP), reports of which had emerged over the weekend, will start work immediately with a single command structure that brings together existing units such as Public Health England (PHE), National […]

Vistara starts operating flights on Mumbai-Male route

Vistara to operate special flights on Delhi-London route between Aug 28-Sep 30

7:12 pm August 18, 2020

New Delhi: Vistara on Tuesday said it will operate special flights on Delhi-London route from August 28 to September 30 as part of the bilateral air bubble arrangement signed between India and the UK. Moreover, the full-service carrier is seeking necessary regulatory approvals to soon operate similar special flights to Paris in France and Frankfurt […]

UK creates brand new health unit to combat COVID-19, infectious diseases

6:49 pm August 18, 2020