Blaise Metreweli has been appointed as the first woman to lead the UK's foreign intelligence service, MI6. A career with over two decades of experience, she will replace Richard Moore. Metreweli, currently heading MI6's technology division, says she is "proud and honoured" to take on the historic role.
Leena Nair, the first Indian-origin CEO of Chanel, has been awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Prince William, recognising her contributions to the retail and consumer sector. Honoured at Windsor Castle, the Kolhapur-born business executive dedicated the award to her family, mentors, and the Chanel team.
Leena Nair, CEO of Chanel, has been awarded the prestigious Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) honour by Prince William, recognising her visionary leadership and impact on global business, sustainability, and human-centred corporate values.
A probe has been launched after an immigration detainee, due for deportation to India, escaped custody and ran across the tarmac of London's Heathrow Airport. A video of the incident surfaced on the internet. The man was chased by the airport security before being detained by the police. He was made to reboard his onward flight.
A 15-year-old boy was sentenced to seven years in prison for killing an elderly Indian-origin man, who was attacked while walking his dog in Leicester last year. A 13-year-old girl, who filmed and encouraged the assault, received a three-year youth rehabilitation order and six-month curfew.
A rare 1931 portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, for which he agreed to sit and pose, is set to be auctioned in London this July, with an estimated price of 50,000-70,000 pounds. The portrait, by British artist Clare Leighton during Gandhi's visit to London, was reportedly attacked by a Hindu right-wing activist.
A crime gang stole $64 million from the UK tax office by using phishing tactics to access over 100,000 accounts and claim false refunds. HMRC confirmed no taxpayers lost money and said it was not a cyberattack but an organised fraud.
A 50-year-old man was found guilty and convicted of burning a copy of the Quran outside the Turkish consulate in London in February.
