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The newspaper's report cited a source that claimed the proposed UK internal market bill is going to give London the powers to force Wales and Scotland to accept whatever new standards were agreed in future trade agreements on environment, animal welfare and food. … [Read more...] about Scotland threatens action on UK legislation

Fraudster convinces her that a gift worth Rs 4.7 cr is waiting for her at airport; she keeps making payments for processing fees. A 69-year-old retired teacher from Vasai lost her all savings—Rs 58 lakh—to a person she befriended on Facebook, who claimed to be a pilot in Scotland and duped her under the pretext of sending her a gift worth Rs 4.7 crore. According to a police complaint, the woman, who has been selling life insurance policies since her retirement, got a friend request on May 18 from a stranger named Leo Jacob on Facebook. As soon as she accepted the request, her new friend introduced himself as a pilot from Scotland. The two then exchanged contact numbers and began chatting on WhatsApp. The friend told her a day later that he had sent a parcel via air courier, containing flowers and a watch, along with the cash for the land purchase, as a gift to express his gratitude. He asked the woman to collect the package from the airport, assuring her that he would … [Read more...] about Retired teacher loses Rs 58 lakh to FB ‘friend’

"The Baton was received by Yadav and me and then handed over to Asian Games gold medallist 3000m steeplechase runner Sudha Singh. The Baton remained at the Taj for around an hour and then taken to the Agra Fort before heading for Delhi at 12:30pm," Pandey said. … [Read more...] about CWG 2014: Queen’s Baton showcased at India Gate

“Celebrating a terrorist commander’s death anniversary is a mockery, which exposes those who believe in propagating a selective version of human rights”, a statement from the mission said, adding that the protest included a “very small gathering” that was peaceful. … [Read more...] about India flays Burhan Wani protest outside India House in London

Tata Motors said on Thursday that Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) retail sales for the quarter ended June were significantly impacted by Covid-19 in line with the unprecedented market conditions, but improved month-on-month through the quarter.The unit’s June retail sales were 35,334 vehicles, down 24.9 per cent year-on-year, but representing an improving monthly trend within the overall quarter, with total sales of 74,067, which was down 42.4 per cent year-on-year.“Strict lockdowns and social distancing measures for Covid-19 resulted in temporary shutdowns of most retailers and the company’s manufacturing plants in April and much of May,” Tata Motors said in an exchange filing on JLR unit.The auto major said more than 95 per cent of JLR’s retailers worldwide are now open or partially open, and all of the company’s plants have resumed manufacturing, with the exception of the Castle Bromwich facility which will gradually restart in August. All plants are … [Read more...] about Tata Motors says JLR June quarter retail sales significantly hit by Covid-19