In 2023, Indian nationals were the largest group to immigrate to the UK for work and study. The data from various sources illustrates the changing trends in immigration patterns, with a notable increase in non-EU arrivals and shifts in visa allocations, particularly in the health and care sector.
Tension in Assam's Lakhimpur escalated after a person accused of mobile phone theft died in police custody, sparking protests in Khelmati. Two police personnel suspended. Incident involved arrest of five individuals for theft of mobile phones and gadgets.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath welcomes Calcutta High Court's decision to scrap OBC quota for Muslims, stating reservation based on religion goes against Indian constitution's fabric. He criticizes TMC govt for trying to include Muslims in OBC quota post-2010.
BJD moves Election Commission against Sambit Patra for using Jagannath Temple photo with party symbol lotus in advertisement. Sulata Deo criticizes Patra's violation of MCC. BJD demands inspection of Patra's election expenditure. Pawan Khera criticizes Patra for hurting Jagannath followers.
CM Naveen Patnaik and VK Pandian criticize Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi during a campaign. Sarangi responds to the criticism, challenging Naveen to a debate on development works in Bhubaneswar.
Noida International Airport and industrial clusters near the expressway are expected to boost the region's growth. The Yamuna Expressway Authority plans to launch an affordable residential scheme with small plots to accommodate low-income groups.
Union minister Ramdas Athawale of the Republican Party of India (A) extends unconditional support to the NDA despite being denied a Lok Sabha seat. He expresses confidence in crossing 400 seats and criticizes INDIA bloc leaders for spreading lies about the constitution.
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav, and UPCC president will hold a joint roadshow in Varanasi in support of the INDIA bloc candidate Ajay Rai on May 25. The roadshow will start from Seer Goverdhan area after paying obeisance at Ravidas temple. They will address a public rally in Kashi and discuss women issues.
The Puri Jagannath temple gears up for the Rath Yatra amidst a new government in Odisha and upcoming elections. The state faces challenges centering around Lord Jagannath. Skilled carpenters craft three chariots for the yatra. BJP's Sambit Patra and BJD's Arup Patnaik engage in a high-profile battle for the Puri Lok Sabha seat.