Vivek Mishra

Sikkim

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Musk says he will visit India following talk with Modi

5 days ago | easterneye.biz | Vivek Mishra

TESLA and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Saturday that he is looking forward to visiting India later this year. His statement came a day after a conversation with prime minister Narendra Modi. The two discussed the potential for collaboration in the fields of technology and innovation. "It was an honor to speak with PM Modi.
Pubs in England and Wales to stay open late for VE Day 80th anniversary

5 days ago | easterneye.biz | Vivek Mishra

PUBS and bars in England and Wales will be allowed to stay open until 01:00 BST on Thursday 8 May to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the government has confirmed. Prime minister Keir Starmer said venues that usually close at 23:00 will be able to continue serving for two extra hours. "Keeping our pubs open for longer will give people the opportunity to join in celebrations and raise a glass to all of the men and women who served their country, both overseas and at home," he said.
Indian student dies in Canada after being hit by stray bullet

5 days ago | easterneye.biz | Vivek Mishra

A 21-YEAR-OLD Indian student was killed in Ontario, Canada, after being hit by a stray bullet while waiting at a bus stop on her way to work. The victim, Harsimrat Randhawa, was studying at Mohawk College in Hamilton. Hamilton Police said Randhawa was an innocent bystander in the shooting incident, which took place on Wednesday. A homicide investigation is underway. The Consulate General of India in Toronto confirmed the incident in a post on X on Friday.
Freddie Flintoff recalls ‘Top Gear’ crash in new documentary

6 days ago | easterneye.biz | Vivek Mishra

FREDDIE FLINTOFF has spoken about the crash that ended his time on the car show Top Gear, calling it a vivid memory he still remembers clearly. Flintoff joined Top Gear as a presenter in 2019 and remained part of the show until a crash during filming in late 2022 left him with serious injuries. “I remember everything about it… it’s so vivid,” Flintoff says in the trailer for a new Disney+ documentary about his life.
Bangladesh, Pakistan resume top-level talks after 15 years

6 days ago | easterneye.biz | Vivek Mishra

BANGLADESH on Thursday raised several longstanding concerns with Pakistan, including a public apology over the 1971 atrocities, during the first foreign secretary-level talks between the two countries in 15 years. Bangladesh also asked Pakistan to pay USD 4.3 billion as its share of undivided assets from when East Pakistan became independent Bangladesh in 1971.
Sainsbury's warns of profit dip amid supermarket price war

6 days ago | easterneye.biz | Vivek Mishra

SAINSBURY’s has forecast that profits from its retail operations may remain flat or decline over the coming year as it continues to reduce grocery prices. The company expects to generate £1bn in profit, with an underlying dip of around £36m, as competition intensifies across the supermarket sector. The retailer’s move comes amid expectations of a price war triggered by Asda, which, under new executive chairman Allan Leighton, announced a plan to cut grocery prices to regain market share.
Trump says he expects to meet King Charles in September

6 days ago | easterneye.biz | Vivek Mishra

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump said on Thursday he expects to meet King Charles in the UK in September. It would be an unprecedented second state visit for Trump, which the British government hopes will strengthen ties between the two countries. Prime minister Keir Starmer delivered an invitation from King Charles to Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office in February. The meeting focused on tariffs and the situation in Ukraine. "I think they're setting a date for September," Trump told reporters.
Gold eases after record high as investors book profits

6 days ago | easterneye.biz | Vivek Mishra

GOLD prices dropped over 1 per cent on Thursday as investors locked in gains following a sharp rise in the previous session. The fall came ahead of a long weekend, although gold stayed above $3,300 (£2,481) an ounce, supported by a weaker dollar and ongoing US-China trade tensions. Spot gold was down 1.2 per cent at $3,302.1 (£2,483.83) an ounce by 4.21 pm (BST), after reaching a record high of $3,357.40 (£2,524.06) earlier in the day. Gold has risen 2 per cent so far this week.
Indian H-1B visa holders watch closely as JD Vance visits Delhi

6 days ago | easterneye.biz | Vivek Mishra

US VICE PRESIDENT JD Vance’s upcoming visit to India, scheduled from April 21 to 24, comes as thousands of Indian H-1B visa holders in the US express growing concerns over immigration uncertainties. Ashish Gupta, a software engineer working for Qualcomm in Michigan, recently cancelled a planned trip to Delhi. Although he holds a valid H-1B visa, he told The Times that he was advised by an immigration lawyer against travelling due to uncertainties under Donald Trump’s policies.
King Charles highlights shared values across faiths in Easter message

1 week ago | easterneye.biz | Vivek Mishra

KING CHARLES used his Easter message to reflect on human suffering, acts of heroism, and values shared by Christianity, Islam and Judaism. "One of the puzzles of our humanity is how we are capable of both great cruelty and great kindness," he said, describing what he called the "paradox of human life".