67% drop in UK Visas for Indians: What changed in immigration rules?

67% drop in UK Visas for Indians: What changed in immigration rules?

The number of work visas issued by the United Kingdom to Indian professionals has fallen dramatically following sweeping changes to its immigration framework. Government data shared by the Ministry of External Affairs in Parliament shows that healthcare and IT professionals have been among the worst affected. Health and Care Worker visas issued to Indians dropped … Read more

Covid Inquiry: ‘Since having Covid my life’s completely changed’

Covid Inquiry: ‘Since having Covid my life’s completely changed’

Jamie MorrisSouth of England Getty Images Children and young people from Dorset have spoken at the Covid Inquiry this week A teenager from Dorset has told the Covid-19 inquiry her ongoing symptoms often leave her feeling “left out”. The inquiry hopes to understand the ongoing impact of the pandemic and is expected to last four … Read more

Cornwall mum ‘could be alive’ if older driver rules changed

Cornwall mum ‘could be alive’ if older driver rules changed

Amy Gladwell BBC South West Investigations Lauren Woodhead BBC England Data Unit Eady family Claire Eady believes her mother’s fatal crash could have been avoided Claire Eady believes that if the rules for older drivers were different her mum would still be here today. Last summer 79-year-old Geraldine Gibson died after pulling out into oncoming … Read more

Heston Blumenthal: How bipolar diagnosis changed chef’s life

Heston Blumenthal: How bipolar diagnosis changed chef’s life

Shutterstock “We just wanted a relaxing conversation with our dad and we weren’t able to have one,” says Jack Blumenthal. “It was horrible. And it was constant.” Raw pain is etched on Jack’s father’s face as he finally realises how his undiagnosed mental illness – and erratic manic behaviour – hurt the ones he loves … Read more

Karnataka Gig Workers Bill: What stayed and what changed

Karnataka Gig Workers Bill: What stayed and what changed

The Karnataka Cabinet, on April 11, cleared the much-awaited Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024, which is now expected to be introduced as an Ordinance. If passed, this would make Karnataka the second State in the country to introduce legislation for the welfare of platform-based gig workers after Rajasthan. Why legislation? Reports … Read more

If Bihar has to change, then government has to be changed, says Congress leader Pawan Khera

If Bihar has to change, then government has to be changed, says Congress leader Pawan Khera

Congress leader Pawan Khera addresses a press conference at Scada Business centre, in Patna on March 23, 2025. | Photo Credit: ANI Congress leader Pawan Khera on Sunday (March 23, 2025) lashed out at the Nitish Kumar-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government of Bihar over the issues of development and law and order. He was … Read more

How the MCG, India’s favourite hunting ground, has changed since their last visit

How the MCG, India’s favourite hunting ground, has changed since their last visit

India have traditionally enjoyed the Boxing Day Test match in Australia. In the last decade, India have been unbeaten at the MCG after playing three Test matches. They have drawn once in 2014 and secured dominating wins in 2018 and 2020 at the ‘G’. India’s sensational performances have come at the G when their backs … Read more