India, May 26 -- Social activist and NRI Congress chairman from Rottan Wali village honoured for sustained contributions to youth empowerment and cross-border community service Gurjinder Singh Gavy, a social activist and youth leader from Rottan Wali village in Sadulsahar, Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan, has received the 2026 Global Recognition Award in the Service category, an international honour acknowledging his sustained work in youth development, overseas community engagement, and e...
India, May 26 -- There's a particular kind of silence that falls over a theatre when something real is happening on stage. Not the polite silence of an audience waiting for the next scene. The other kind. The held-breath kind.That silence happened multiple times during Poonam Panddey's debut performance in Kali Salwar and the people in that room are still talking about it.Director Atul Satya Koushik's staging of Saadat Hasan Manto's iconic story was already anticipated. Manto adaptations carry w...
India, May 26 -- 1. After being part of both seasons of Inspector Avinash alongside actors like Randeep Hooda, how would you describe your journey on the show? What did working in such an intense crime-drama space teach you as an actor? Being a part of Inspector Avinash has truly been a rewarding and enriching journey for me. I feel extremely fortunate to have worked alongside such a talented and experienced team of actors. Every day on set was a learning experience, and I genuinely enjoyed eve...
New Delhi, May 26 -- Oasis Group on Friday announced the launch of AAGHAAZ Indian Artisan Single Malt Whisky as part of its premiumisation strategy aimed at strengthening its presence in India's growing luxury spirits segment. The launch marks the Group's entry into the premium Indian single malt category at a time when Indian spirits are witnessing rising domestic demand and increasing international recognition. Founded in 1987, Oasis Group currently operates eight distilleries and 14 bottlin...
LONDON, May 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Government is standing up for parents facing eye-watering childcare costs including non-refundable deposits and basics like nappies and suncream. The Education Secretary has written to the independent Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) as part of new government action to tackle hidden childcare fees hitting families. While funded hours are meant to be free, too many parents report being asked to pay extra t...
LONDON, May 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Cheryl de Freitas, Chief Operating Officer, Youth Justice Board, says: Confidence in the justice system matters, particularly in cases involving violence against women and girls and it is essential that public concern is not dismissed. It is also important that individual judges and frontline youth justice services are not unfairly critiqued for applying the legal framework and the evidence they are required to ...
LONDON, May 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The creation of a third new national forest has taken an exciting step forward today (Tuesday 26 May),with the government committingup to £7.5 million over a five-year period to support the project. This marks continued progress towards fully delivering the government's manifesto commitment to create three new national forests in England. The new national forest - to be located in either the Midlands or Nort...
LONDON, May 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The £102.6m funding represents the final allocation of the £235m transformation fund, provided by the UK Government as part of the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive package in 2024. * This package will support six Executive projects across health, communities, finance, and agriculture. * The largest single allocation, £42 million, is dedicated to the ePharmacy Primary Care Digital Refo...
LONDON, May 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following a swift and detailed examination of the cases, the Attorney General has made the decision to refer the cases of the Fordingbridge Three to the Court of Appeal. After receiving multiple requests to review the sentences, the Attorney General's Office obtained copies of the papers relating to this case. These included the facts of the offending, the judge's findings and the sentencing guidelines, which hav...
LONDON, May 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As the UK braces for another scorching day of high temperatures today, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is reminding people that these hot conditions can affect medicines and how well they work. Hot weather changes how your body responds to medications, which could impact people managing long-term conditions - but a few simple steps can help avoid problems. Alison Cave, Chief Safety ...