Health Secretary Victoria Atkins accused the BMA of a “highly cynical tactic” by calling the strike during the election campaign. “I am in politics to help patients not trade unions. The Conservative government has taken tough decisions to keep public spending down to bear down on inflation, which is now back to normal.” Strike action … Read more
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. File. | Photo Credit: ANI External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has arrived in London at the start of a five-day visit to the U.K. with an aim to review various aspects of bilateral ties and give “new impetus to the friendly ties”. “Wishing everyone a very happy and prosperous Diwali. … Read more
Goddess Durga idols at the puja carnival in Kolkata on Friday. | Photo Credit: PTI The Durga Puja festival in Kolkata concluded on Friday with a grand carnival on Red Road. About 100 big-budget Durga Puja committees participated in the event, with thousands gathering to watch the idols of goddess Durga being taken for immersion … Read more