Khalsa TV surrenders UK broadcast licence

London: Khalsa Television Limited has surrendered its licence to broadcast in the UK after an investigation by the country’s media watchdog found its KTV channel breached broadcasting rules with Khalistani propaganda and issued a draft notice to revoke last month. PTI

Prabhakar nominated as top science adviser

Washington: US President Joe Biden nominated Indian-American scientist Dr Arti Prabhakar as Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). If confirmed by the Senate, Dr Prabhakar will make history as the first woman, immigrant, or person of colour to head the OSTP. PTI

Australian state bans display of Nazi swastikas

Canberra: An Australian state, Victoria, has become the first in the country to pass a law banning the public display of Nazi swastikas. AP