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Mahmood pledges review of Sikh dagger laws after Nowak murder

Home secretary says she has not ruled out changes to religious exemptions from knife laws after Henry Nowak was killed with an eight-inch blade presented to a court as a ceremonial Sikh dagger.

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Entertainment

Imran Perretta joins Bafta Breakthrough after success of debut film ​Ish​

London-based artist and filmmaker says the Bafta recognition comes at an important stage in his career

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Aditya Mittal confident of growth as ArcelorMittal reports quarterly loss

He expects European policy changes and growth projects to boost future earnings.

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Who is Nithya Raman, the Indian American socialist elected mayor of Los Angeles?

Kerala-born urban planner becomes the first South Asian to lead America's second-largest city after defeating incumbent Karen Bass, promising affordable housing, better public transport and more effective city services.

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Entertainment

Jade Asha turns pregnancy experiences into award-winning romcom

British-Mauritian actress draws on her own journey to challenge stereotypes about motherhood and explore a pregnant woman’s right to make her own choices in Due Dating.

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Shabana Mahmood defends 10-year wait for migrants seeking UK settlement

Home secretary says newcomers must demonstrate their contribution to Britain as government doubles the standard qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain.

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Why Johnnie Walker’s most famous label now tastes of India?

For the first time in its nearly 200-year history, the Scotch brand has built a Blue Label blend around Indian flavours, and it will go on sale in India, the UK and the US as India becomes ever more important to Scotland’s whisky makers.

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Henry Nowak’s killer’s minimum jail term increased to 25 years

Court of Appeal rules Vickrum Digwa’s original sentence was unduly lenient, citing his use of a large Sikh ceremonial dagger, false claims of racism and the treatment of the dying student