Europe & Row

A 12-year-old boy is breaking records for writing as many as 135 books in the genres of religion and biographies of famous personalities. Child prodigy Mrigendra Raj started writing books at the age of six. His first book was based on poems. In a notable achievement, Raj was even invited to do a...

An unknown man on Monday scaled The Shard in London, which is currently ranked as the tallest building in the European Union, without apparent assistance of ropes or safety harness. As per the footage of the stunt published by British newspapers, the man was seen climbing near the very top...

Parm Sandhu, one of senior-most Indian origin female police officers in Britain is suing Scotland Yard over allegations of racial and gender discrimination in the United Kingdom’s largest police force. Presently serving as Temporary Chief Superintendent with the Metropolitan Police, Sandhu claims she was given the red light to promotions...

India’s biggest ride-hailing platform Ola on Thursday said it has received private hiring vehicle operator license by transport authority in London. The license paves way for Ola to launch its ride-hailing service in London which is estimated to have eight million population. Ola spokesperson said in a statement: "London is one of...

The UK court on Tuesday refused a request by India to extradite Indian origin couple accused of plotting the murder of their adopted 12-year-old son to claim life insurance. The couple was also accused of plotting the murder of their adopted son Gopal Sejani’s brother-in-law. However, the court turned down...

An Indian origin private banker was sentenced to 13 years jail on Thursday in Singapore after he pleaded guilty to 20 forgery and cheating charges, and another 30 charges under the Computer Misuse Act for $10 million. During the sentencing of Kale Jagdish Purushottam, 43, another 503 similar charges were...

The United Kingdom has declined India’s request to extradite Rishikesh Kardile, who is wanted in connection with a matrimonial dispute. He was arrested in Barcelona during a visit in February and now faces an extradition trial in Spanish courts. Kardile is among several Indian and Indian origin people based in the...

There has been a significant rise in a number of Indians students studying in the United Kingdom, according to the latest quarterly report on Migration Statistics. Published by the UK’s Office of National Statistics, the report covers the period from April 1, 2018, to March 31, 2019. According to the report,...

The UK High Court on Tuesday handed a lifeline to fugitive economic offender Vijay Mallya permitting him to appeal against the February 3 order of home secretary Sajid Javid to extradite him to India. Mallya is facing charges of financial offenses running into over Rs 9,000 crore. He lost in...

The annual United Kingdom-India Awards, which mark people and organizations who have had an impact on UK-India ties, witnessed a host of Indian expats in the spotlight. The awards included wins for Indian hospitality start-up Oyo in the Market Entrant of the Year category, British Indian actor Kunal Nayyar, who...