The Times of India

Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed's release after 14 years has sparked outrage as a legal loophole prevents his deportation despite serious sexual offence convictions. Ahmed, stripped of citizenship, remains in the UK due to old immigration laws protecting pre-1973 Commonwealth settlers. Victims and campaigners decry the justice system's failure, while strict licence conditions aim to protect the public. The case intensifies calls for immigration law reform.

Severe thunderstorms unleashed travel chaos across southern England, grounding hundreds of flights at Heathrow and Gatwick. Torrential rain, lightning, and hail forced air traffic control to implement safety restrictions, leading to significant delays and passengers facing long waits. While storms are expected to move on, airlines warn that flight schedules may take time to fully recover, impacting travellers throughout the day.

In a historic first, King Charles has publicly disclosed his personal tax bill of 12.9 million, marking a new era of transparency for the British monarchy. Alongside this, taxpayer funding for royal duties, the Sovereign Grant, is set to nearly double to 99.9 million annually by 2027-28. Prince William also revealed his tax payments, underscoring a broader push for openness regarding royal finances.