Vivek Mishra

Sikkim

Journalist at Reuters

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Marks and Spencer confirms customer data taken in cyber attack

2 days ago | easterneye.biz | Vivek Mishra

MARKS AND SPENCER (M&S) said on Tuesday that some personal customer data was taken during a cyber attack that has affected its online operations for more than three weeks. The British retailer stopped accepting online orders on 25 April. Its share price has dropped 15 per cent since the Easter weekend, when issues with orders first appeared. M&S continues to operate its 1,000 physical stores.
David Lammy urges India, Pakistan to sustain ceasefire

2 days ago | easterneye.biz | Vivek Mishra

The UK on Saturday (10) welcomed the ceasefire agreedbetween India and Pakistan and urged both countries to continue steps towards de-escalation. Foreign secretary David Lammy said he hoped the ceasefire would be sustained and called for dialogue between the two sides. “Today’s ceasefire between India and Pakistan is hugely welcome. I urge both parties to sustain this. De-escalation is in everybody’s interest,” Lammy said.
Modi warns of strong response to any future terrorist attack

2 days ago | easterneye.biz | Vivek Mishra

PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi on Monday said India would respond strongly to any future terrorist attack and would not tolerate "nuclear blackmail" in case of further conflict with Pakistan. His remarks came after a weekend ceasefire appeared to be holding following four days of heavy fighting between the two sides. US president Donald Trump, who said he brokered the ceasefire, claimed on Monday that US intervention had prevented a "bad nuclear war". "We stopped a nuclear conflict...
After the ceasefire, Delhi needs to draw clearer red lines with Washington, especially on Kashmir

3 days ago | indianexpress.com | Vivek Mishra

The most recent India-Pakistan military escalation has ushered in a new strategic reality in South Asia — one defined by India’s assertive use of military force, lowering the threshold for tolerating terrorism from Pakistan, and a more cautious, even sceptical, approach towards external mediation, including by strategic partners like the United States.
Most Britons back immigration for work and study, new poll finds

3 days ago | easterneye.biz | Vivek Mishra

A MAJORITY of people in Britain support immigration for work and study, according to a new survey published ahead of the government's expected Immigration White Paper. The poll, conducted by Focaldata for British Future, found that most respondents would not reduce immigration for doctors (77 per cent), care home workers (71 per cent), engineers (65 per cent), fruit pickers (70 per cent), catering staff (63 per cent) or lorry drivers (63 per cent).
Starmer pledges sharp fall in net migration by 2029

3 days ago | easterneye.biz | Vivek Mishra

PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer on Monday said net migration to Britain would drop significantly by the end of this parliament in 2029, promising greater control to support social cohesion and boost local workforce investment. Speaking at a press conference in Downing Street, Starmer said countries need rules to define rights, responsibilities and obligations, and warned that without them, Britain risked "becoming an island of strangers".
Calm returns after India-Pakistan ceasefire, military talks planned

3 days ago | easterneye.biz | Vivek Mishra

TOP military officials from India and Pakistan were set to speak on Monday, following a ceasefire that ended four days of missile, drone and artillery attacks across the border. The call between the heads of military operations was scheduled for 12:00 pm (0630 GMT). The Indian army reported that the previous night was the "first calm night in recent days" in Kashmir and along the western border with Pakistan. "The night remained largely peaceful across...
Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test cricket

3 days ago | easterneye.biz | Vivek Mishra

VIRAT KOHLI announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect on Monday, just days before India are set to name their squad for the upcoming tour of England. Kohli made the announcement on Instagram, five days after India captain Rohit Sharma retired from the format. The 36-year-old played 123 Tests, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85. Since making his debut in 2011, Kohli hit 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries, with a highest score of 254 not out.
UK to limit skilled visas and push local worker training

4 days ago | easterneye.biz | Vivek Mishra

The UK government has announced plans to restrict skilled worker visas to graduate-level jobs and require businesses to train more local workers. The move is aimed at ending what it calls a "failed free market experiment" in mass immigration. The policy will form part of a white paper to be published on Monday, which will outline how the Labour government plans to reduce immigration.
Bangladesh bans Awami League activities during tribunal trial

4 days ago | easterneye.biz | Vivek Mishra

BANGLADESH's interim government on Saturday banned all activities of the Awami League, the party of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, as it faces trial over a crackdown on protests that led to Hasina’s removal last year. The United Nations said up to 1,400 protesters were killed in July 2024 during action taken by Hasina's government against opposition supporters.