Uk Immigration
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UK registers nearly 60% rise in Indians illegally crossing over on small boats
Official data showed that 1,192 Indians illegally entered the United Kingdom in this manner last year, up from 748 in 2022.
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Foreigners shoulder health and care work in the UK, but immigration crackdown could deter them
About 19% of the care workforce is foreign, with most coming from Nigeria, India, Romania, Poland, the Philippines and Zimbabwe
Lin Taylor, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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The UK’s new immigration curbs on the families of international students could cause serious harm
International postgraduate students in particular are already found to experience heightened levels of depression, anxiety, stress and even suicidal thoughts.
Chijioke D Uba, The Conversation & Olumba E Ezenwa, The Conversation
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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UK immigration: Why ethnic diversity in government is not a guarantee of racial justice
British politicians Rishi Sunak, Suella Braverman and Priti Patel have all endorsed hardline immigration policies despite being ethnic minorities.
Neema Begum, The Conversation , Michael Bankole, The Conversation & Rima Saini, The Conversation
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UK registers sharp rise in Indians illegally crossing over in small boats
The Home Office data showed that 683 Indians arrived in the United Kingdom on small boats in 2022, as compared to 67 in 2021.
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Indian-origin persons remain largest non-White ethnic group in UK, shows 2021 census
More than 18.64 lakh UK residents chose Indian as their ethnicity.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Indians comprised highest number of non-UK born residents of England and Wales, shows census data
The next two most common countries of birth were Poland (about 7.43 lakh residents) and Pakistan (about 6.24 lakh residents).
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UK set to reintroduce two-year post-study work visas for overseas students
Chancellor Sajid Javid said the move was ‘about time’, and added that the government ‘should have reversed this silly policy years ago’.
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United Kingdom: Post-Brexit immigration rules will not prioritise EU migrants, says Theresa May
The prime minister said low-skilled migration will be reduced after the Brexit measures are incorporated.
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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David Cameron criticised for linking Muslim women’s language skills with extremism
The UK prime minster was accused of “demonising” and “marginalising” the community for singling out Muslim women who have trouble speaking English.
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Immigrants should learn English or face deportation: British PM David Cameron
The Conservative leader also launched a £20 million (Rs 2 billion) language fund for women in isolated communities.
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