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Mahsa Amini Death Case: Violent Protests Break Out In London Outside Iran Embassy
Following the death of Mahsa Amini, violent protests broke out in London, outside the Iran embassy. Reportedly, rocks were thrown at police, and five persons have been arrested for the same. Mahsa Amini was arrested by Iran’s morality police for allegedly not wearing hijab. She was reportedly beaten to death in police custody, and lost her life on September 16. Protests have broken out across the world, condemning the act.
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Indian President Droupadi Murmu Visits King Charles III At Buckingham Palace
Indian president Droupadi Murmu met King Charles III during her visit to Buckingham palace on September 18. She also signed the condolence book for Queen Elizabeth II at Lancaster house in London. Ahead of the scheduled funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, president Murmu offered tributes to the late Queen at Westminster hall, where the coffin is placed. She is expected to return to India after the funeral on September 19.
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Leaders Across World To Attend Queen Elizabeth II Funeral, Details Here
For Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, scheduled on September 19, Canada's PM Justin Trudeau, Australia's PM Anthony Albanese and New Zealand's PM Jacinda Ardern are to attend the evenr. Other Commonwealth leaders expected to attend include Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe. In addition, French President Emmanuel Macron, Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Italian… read-more
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Draupadi Murmu Arrives At London To Attend Queen Elizabeth II Funeral
Indian President Draupadi Murmu arrived in London, United Kingdom, on September 18, to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The Indian President left for India in a special charter and was welcomed by the High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to India. During the tour of Draupadi Murmu, till September 19, she was accompanied by her foreign secretary Vinay Kwarta.
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Indian President Draupadi Murmu To Attend Queen Elizabeth II Funeral
President Droupadi Murmu will visit London to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and offer condolences on behalf of the Indian government. On September 14, the Union Ministry of External Affairs announced the visit, from September 17 to 19. Notably, England announced official mourning amid the demise of Queen Elizabeth II, on September 19.
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Canada Announces National Day Of Mourning On Sept 19 Following Death Of Queen Elizabeth II
In Canada’s national capital of Ottawa, a national commemorative ceremony has been scheduled on September 19, to mourn the death of English Queen Elizabeth II. A memorial parade has been planned for that day. Also, 96 gun-salute will be carried out, indicating 96 years of her life. Also, a flypast event will be held, of the Royal Canadian Airforce CF-18s.
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US President Biden Confirms To Attend Queen Elizabeth II Funeral
United States President Joe Biden announced to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on September 8. Addressing the media, on September 9, Biden said, "Yes. I don't know what the details are yet. But I will be going". Meanwhile, sources confirmed that White House aides started preparing for Biden's travel to London, for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.
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Laxman Narasimhan Becomes New CEO Of Starbucks
Starbucks has named Indian-origin Laxman Narasimhan as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), on September 1. The current CEO Howard Schultz will step down and continue as interim chief till April 2023. Meanwhile, Narasimhan will take up the office on October 1. With this, Narasimhan will be relocated from London to Seattle. Narasimhan will join the board and start as the CEO from April 1.
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Avneesh Sood, Director Of EROS Group, Named Most Influential Indian By ELITE Magazine In London
Real estate billionaire Avneesh Sood, Director of EROS Group, was named and honoured as the "Most Influential Indian" at an event "The ELITE List - Most Influential Indians" held at the top of London Bridge. Sood was also honoured with the magazine's cover-page feature. The "ELITE List - Most Influential Indians" honours and acknowledges organisations and… read-more
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Massive Fire Breaks Out In London; 70 Firefighters Deployed
In London’s Southwark, a fire broke out under the railway arches on Union street, on August 17, informed London Fire Brigade. The footage of the incident was shared on social media, in which a thick column of smoke can be seen rising above the capital city. Reportedly, around 70 firefighters and over 10 fire engines were deployed to douse the fire.
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