Punjab stubble burning: Amritsar and Tarn Taran hotspots as authorities intensify monitoring
The 2026 harvest has renewed concern about farm fires, crop-residue equipment and air quality across Punjab and northern India.
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Punjab farmers question new mandi-wise paddy procurement targets amid strong harvest
Farmers and commission agents fear that purchase-centre targets based on previous years may not reflect the 2026 crop.
05/11/2026Amritsar police take anti-drug campaign into villages and urban wards
Amritsar Rural Police are expanding community meetings with village and ward defence committees amid concerns about young people being drawn into trafficking.
05/11/2026Punjab launches 60-day anti-drug plan targeting 435 hotspots
Following criticism over drug-related violence, Punjab has announced a strategy focusing on trafficking networks, rehabilitation and 435 identified hotspots.
05/11/2026Punjab Assembly election 2027: AAP, Congress, BJP and Akali Dal prepare for 117-seat contest
Punjab's parties are positioning themselves for the 2027 Assembly election, with alliances, governance and law and order shaping the campaign.
05/11/2026Europe's changing migration rules: what Indian students and workers should watch
The EU's new migration and asylum framework is in operation, but work and study routes still differ across European countries.
05/11/2026Shabana Mahmood's earned settlement reforms: what Indian workers and students need to know
The Home Secretary's November 2026 announcement would make ten years the default settlement period, with shorter routes for some workers and stricter eligibility tests.
05/11/2026UK visitor visa for Indian nationals: family visits, business meetings and prohibited work
What Indian visitors should know about permitted activities, financial evidence, six-month stays and long-term visit visas.
05/11/2026UK Student visa rules for Indian applicants: work hours, dependants and graduate route
A Home Office-based guide to Student visa eligibility, working limits, dependants and the 2027 Graduate visa change.
05/11/2026UK mortgage borrowers face fresh uncertainty after Bank Rate rises to 4%
A practical explainer for homeowners, first-time buyers and remortgagers following the Bank of England's November 2026 interest-rate decision.
05/11/2026UK property market cools: annual house-price growth slows to 0.5% in October
Nationwide says UK house prices were unchanged in October after seasonal adjustment, while annual growth slowed to its weakest pace since January 2024.
05/11/2026Bank of England raises interest rate to 4% as energy inflation concerns grow
The Monetary Policy Committee voted 8–1 to increase Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points on 5 November 2026, with inflation forecast to approach 5% by mid-2027.
05/11/2026Indian banks in UK: fixed deposit rates compared and £120,000 FSCS protection explained
A comparison of published one-year GBP fixed deposit rates from SBI UK, ICICI Bank UK, Bank of India and Union Bank of India UK, plus what the £120,000 FSCS limit covers.
05/11/2026Indian banks in the UK: official websites, services and what customers should check
A practical guide to Indian-linked banks operating in Britain, with official website links and important information on UK regulation and deposit protection.
05/11/2026Pound to rupee and dollar to rupee: understanding exchange rates and remittances
For British Indians sending money to India, the headline GBP/INR rate is only part of the cost. Here is what to compare.
05/11/2026Bitcoin and cryptocurrency: what Indian and UK readers should know about risks
Digital-asset prices can swing sharply. This explainer examines volatility, scams, custody and the importance of checking current Indian and UK rules.
05/11/2026Crude oil prices: why Brent, WTI and international supply matter to India
A guide to oil benchmarks and how changes in global energy markets can influence Indian imports, businesses and inflation.
05/11/2026Gold, silver and copper: what moves metal prices and why India watches closely
From festive demand to dollar movements and industrial activity, the international metals market has important links with Indian consumers and businesses.
05/11/2026India's Sensex and Nifty: how global markets, oil and the rupee affect investors
An India-focused guide to the forces that move Indian share prices, from overseas markets and crude oil to foreign exchange and company earnings.
05/11/2026India–Sri Lanka ODI moved from Delhi to Visakhapatnam as December schedule changes
India's opening ODI against Sri Lanka on 13 December will take place in Visakhapatnam rather than Delhi, according to reports of a BCCI venue change.
05/11/2026India face New Zealand in Wellington ODI on Saturday: UK start time and tour schedule
India's next international is the second ODI against New Zealand in Wellington on 7 November, with a 2am UK start. Here is the confirmed schedule and what fans should know.
05/11/2026Golden Temple at Diwali: The remarkable story of Bandi Chhor Divas
As the Diwali period approaches, the Golden Temple in Amritsar is known for its extraordinary illumination. For Sikhs, the occasion carries the distinct meaning of Bandi Chhor Divas and Guru Hargobind's release.
05/11/2026Dhanteras 2026: Why families buy gold, silver and utensils before Diwali
Dhanteras falls on Friday 6 November this year. Here is the meaning behind the prayers, lamps and traditional purchases, and how families in Britain can mark the occasion.
05/11/2026Wall Street crashes as AI stocks plunge; Nasdaq falls 5.5%
US technology stocks led a dramatic market sell-off on Thursday as the Nasdaq fell 5.5%, the S&P 500 dropped 4.4% and London’s FTSE 100 closed lower.
05/11/2026Diwali across Britain: Leicester lights up as communities prepare for the Festival of Lights
Leicester’s Golden Mile, Wembley Park and cultural venues across Britain are marking Diwali 2026, while London’s Trafalgar Square event was cancelled following storm warnings.
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