Bharat Ratna for Dalai Lama: All-party MPs write to Centre; pitch for monk's Parliament speech
Monday, 7 July 2025 () Indian MPs from various parties are backing the Dalai Lama. They want him to receive the Bharat Ratna. The MPs also want him to address the Parliament. They oppose China's interference in Tibetan spiritual matters. The forum supports a pro-Tibet bill. They are also pushing for better amenities for Tibetan settlements. This action highlights India's ongoing diplomatic challenge with China.
Kemi Badenoch says the Conservative Party's immigration policies are "much tighter" than before and that exit checks are needed. The party leader's comments come after a cross-party committee of MPs said the Home Office had failed to check whether foreign workers were leaving the UK or staying to work illegally. She adds that small boat crossings have increased under Labour and "everything is getting worse". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The home secretary says the government inherited a "broken" immigration system in which there was an increase of visas being issued without "proper checks and systems in place". Yvette Cooper's comments come after a cross-party committee of MPs said the Home Office had failed to check whether foreign workers were leaving the UK or staying to work illegally. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shocking scenes erupted in Armenia’s parliament as lawmakers descended into chaos, throwing bottles and fists in a violent brawl broadcast live on national television. The confrontation began during a heated debate over security agreements with Russia and quickly escalated into an all-out melee, forcing security to intervene. Opposition MPs accused the government of betraying the country’s sovereignty, while ruling party members called the outburst “an attack on democracy.”
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