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300,000 join pro-Palestinian rally in London, counter-protesters arrested

A massive pro-Palestinian rally drew some 300,000 attendees to London on Saturday after police arrested several counter-protesters for trying to approach the marchers, CNN reported.Protesters chanted "free, free Palestine" and "ceasefire now" on Hyde Park Corner in downtown London, amid a noticeable police presence."From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!", went up another chant in the massive crowd of protesters, according to CNN.A representative for the London Metropolitan Police told CNN that the protest, which took place on Armistice Day--Veterans Day in the US--was expected to draw 300,000 spectators.82 counter-protesters were arrested, according to police, "to prevent a breach of the peace."As the event was getting underway, they claimed to have "faced aggression from counter-protesters," who invaded the area "in significant numbers," CNN reported.A demonstrator, supporting Palestine, expressed her shock at the 'hypocrisy' of people who back Ukraine but not Palestine .

ED attaches Rs 538 cr assets of Jet founder Goyal, others in London, Dubai

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday said it has attached in London, Dubai and India assets worth Rs 503 crore of Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal, his family members and companies as part of a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged bank loan fraud. The attached properties include 17 residential flats, bungalows and commercial premises. Located in London, Dubai and various cities in India, these properties are in the name of various companies like Jetair Private Limited and Jet Enterprises Private Limited, Goyal, his wife Anita, and son Nivaan, the federal agency said in a statement. Goyal, 74, was arrested by the ED on September 1 and the agency filed a charge sheet against him on Tuesday before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Mumbai.

Thousands rally in Europe opposing antisemitism and support to Israel

Thousands of people were rallying in Berlin and London on Sunday to oppose antisemitism and support Israel, while demonstrations in support of Palestinians in besieged Gaza continued around the world. Some of those who gathered in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate carried Israeli flags or posters with photos of some of the more than 200 people seized by Hamas as hostages during the militants' deadly October 7 incursion into Israel. It is unbearable that Jews are living in fear again today in our country of all places, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier told the crowd. Every single attack on Jews, on Jewish institutions is a disgrace for Germany. Every single attack fills me with shame and anger. Earlier, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz inaugurated a new synagogue in the eastern city of Dessau and said he was outraged by the upsurge in antisemitism since the conflict began. Several buildings in Berlin where Jews live had the star of David painted on doors and walls, and assailants th

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinians march in London as war roils world

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched in London and other cities on Saturday to demand Israel stop its bombardment of Gaza, as the Israel-Hamas war entered its third week and its ripples spread around the globe. On the day a trickle of aid entered Gaza, where more than 1 million people have left their homes because of the conflict, protesters gathered in the rain at Marble Arch near London's Hyde Park before marching to the government district, Whitehall. Police estimated the crowd winding its way through central London at up to 100,000. Waving Palestinian flags, participants called for an end to Israel's blockade and airstrikes launched in the wake of a brutal incursion into southern Israel by the Hamas militant group that controls Gaza. The war has raised tensions around the world, with both Jewish and Muslim communities feeling under threat. British authorities have urged demonstrators to be mindful of the pain and anxiety felt by the Jewish community. Lond

Here's why Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested in London

Greta Thunberg's latest arrest adds to a series of trouble the 20-year-old activist is facing with the law. Here is everything you need to know about Thunberg's activism, critique, and arrests

Israeli-Palestinian supporters clash in London amid conflict in Israel

In a major escalation on October 7, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, firing a barrage of rockets into the southern and central parts of the country, killing over 700 people

India-UK FTA talks gain steam: Commerce secy, team in London to push deal

Thirteen rounds of negotiations have been completed so far

Pro-Khalistan groups stage protest at High Commission of India in London

A group of pro-Khalistan protesters on Monday gathered outside the High Commission of India here, waving anti-India placards and chanting slogans amid strong Scotland Yard presence. The protest, which was promoted by British Sikh groups on social media, was organised to draw attention to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations last month of alleged Indian involvement in the killing of wanted terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. The allegation has been strongly rejected by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) as "absurd and motivated". "Sikhs will raise domestic issues including the suspicious death of activist Bhai Avtar Singh Khanda, reads the call for Monday's protest. There were several uniformed Metropolitan Police officers on guard and patrolling on foot outside India House, which was cordoned off to restrict the small group of turbaned men and some women opposite the building outside Waldorf Hotel at Aldwych in central London. Several police vehicles also

Uttarakhand govt signs MoU worth Rs 3800 cr with Kayan Jet in London

On this occasion, an agreement was reached with Kayan Jet to develop skiing resort projects in the famous tourist areas of Devbhoomi, Auli, Dayara Bugyal and Munsiyari

Indian High Commission in London starts 'Home Away from Home' initiative

Apart from this, a welcome event on October 10, hosted by the Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami will also be organised at the Indian High Commission premises

Historic India Club to close doors in London after losing lengthy battle

Established in 1951 by India's first high commissioner to London, the club may be turned into a luxury hotel by Marston Properties

London room rental costs surpasses £1,000 per month for first time

Data compiled by SpareRoom, a website that matches people seeking roommates, shows the average rent for a single room in the capital rose 15% from a year ago to £1,013 in August

Billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed dies at 94 due to old age, confirms family

After moving to the UK in the 1970s, Al-Fayed bought a number of lavish businesses and forced his way into London's high society. He also owned the legendary Ritz Hotel in Paris for four decades

Former Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif reaches London; meeting with Nawaz scheduled

In a post shared on the X (formerly known as Twitter), Pakistan's Information and Broadcasting Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb confirmed that they will meet during PML-N President's stay in the UK

Taking measures for security of Indian mission in London: UK minister

The United Kingdom is taking necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of the Indian High Commission in London and its staff members, British Security Minister Tom Tugendhat said, around five months after the mission was attacked by pro-Khalistani forces that put the bilateral ties under some strain. In an exclusive interview to PTI, the senior minister said the British government is addressing India's concerns over activities of pro-Khalistani elements and that any attempt to radicalise people in the UK will be dealt with by the law-enforcing authorities. "Let me be very clear about this. This is not an Indian problem in the UK. Whenever there is radicalisation in the UK of UK citizens, this is a British problem. And so any attempt to radicalise any UK citizen in any direction will be dealt with by the British government," he said. "That is why we have the Prevent Programme and we are using it to face those challenges of radicalisation across different communities," he .

Viral blue-eyed chaiwala from Pak now owns a cafe in London, details here

Arshad Khan who became an instant sensation for his striking looks and blue-eye gaze in 2016, has opened 'Cafe Chaiwala' on East London's Ilford Path

Jane Birkin, inspiration behind iconic Hermes Birkin bag, passes away

The incident goes back to 1984, when Birkin was travelling on a flight from Paris to London

London workers more gloomy about prospects of finding a new job: Report

About 38% of people in London said they were "not confident" about their ability to find another job in three months if they lost the one they had, according to a survey by Deltapoll

Premier League: Arsenal breaks record, signs Rice for 105 million pounds

This singing has broken the previous Arsenal record of 72m Pounds paid to sign Nicolas Pepe from Lille in 2019

'Oppenheimer' cast leaves London premiere midway to join writer strike

The A-list cast of filmmaker Christopher Nolan's new movie "Oppenheimer" left the film's London screening midway in solidarity with the strike called by a Hollywood's actors union. On Thursday, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television Artists (SAG-AFTRA) voted to join screenwriters in the first joint strike after failing to reach a consensus for a new contract with the studios and streaming services, represented by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The London premiere of "Oppenheimer", Nolan's sprawling epic about J Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist remembered as one of the fathers of the atom bomb, saw lead stars Cillian Murphy, Florence Pugh, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt and Ramy Malek grace the red carpet. But they left before the screening of the movie in preparation for the imminent strike, the filmmaker announced later. "You've seen them here earlier on the red carpet. Unfortunately, they're off to write their .