British Indians account for nearly 3% of the UK population and are estimated to contribute around 6% of national GDP. Economically, socially and culturally,...
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18th Dec 2025 | Updated at 10:51am 18th Dec 2025
What do the British Indians want?
British Indians account for nearly 3% of the UK population and are estimated to contribute around 6% of national GDP. Economically, socially and culturally, the community punches well above its weight. Politically, however, it remains strikingly...
House of Lords tribute honours legacy of Dadabhai Naoroji
The House of Lords recently turned into a space of remembrance and reflection as parliamentarians, diplomats and community leaders gathered to mark the 200th birth anniversary of Dadabhai Naoroji, a towering figure of Indian nationalism and...
Modi, Putin push India-Russia ties to new heights
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India on 4-5 December 2025, marking his first trip to New Delhi after the Ukraine war began in 2022.Despite global tensions, India remains a strong ally of Russia and Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave...
India pays tribute to Sardar Patel at Statue of Unity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday led the nation in commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat. Observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), the occasion featured a...
Abu Dhabi's BAPS Mandir wins AV award
- 15 Oct 2025
Abu Dhabi: The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi has been awarded the prestigious accolades in the audiovisual industry: the MONDO-DR Award in the category of House of Worship. Dubbed as the "Oscars of the AV world," the awards, held at Ole Red...
Spirit of Diwali unites communities worldwide
- 15 Oct 2025
The spirit of Diwali has truly gone global this year. In a historic move, three US states, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and California, have officially designated Diwali as a state holiday, marking a growing recognition of the festival’s cultural...
Fragile ceasefire at Sharm el-Sheikh
- 15 Oct 2025
The British Indian Census 2025, reveals a marked change in political allegiance. Research by the 1928 Institute think tank, unveiled in a House of Commons committee room on Tuesday, found that support among the Indian diaspora for the anti-immigration...
Reform UK has overtaken Labour to become Britain’s largest political party by membership, marking a striking moment in Nigel Farage’s reshaping of the country’s political landscape.
The House of Lords recently turned into a space of remembrance and reflection as parliamentarians, diplomats and community leaders gathered to mark the...
Loneliness and social isolation are issues all year, but Christmas and winter period can present additional challenges.
South Asian representation in the House of Lords has evolved slowly but significantly, mirroring broader shifts in British society while still falling short of truly reflecting the country’s diversity.
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner has called on retailers to do more to help tackle the rising problem of shoplifting. Sir Mark Rowley said some shops...
Deepavali, the festival of lights, has been added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the recognition, saying it will boost the festival’s global appeal.The listing...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a three-nation tour, starting with Jordan at the invitation of King Abdullah II. His next stop is Ethiopia from December 16-17, marking his first visit to the country. In Addis Ababa, the headquarters...
In the Kerala civic body elections, the BJP made history by winning the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, ending the Left's 45-year control. The Congress-led UDF scored major victories across local bodies, while the Left Front (LDF)...
