New United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s ‘desi’ cabinet is a profound testament to the impact of the Indian diaspora in the UK, British High Commissioner to India Dominic Asquith said on Thursday at a press briefing in New Delhi.
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New British PM looking forward to ‘special UK-India relationship’
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Boris Johnson defeats Jeremy Hunt in UK PM race
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India top Asian destination for UK tourists, says report
India has emerged as the top tourist destination in Asia this summer for travellers from the United Kingdom (UK), according to analysis conducted by trip booking platform Travelport.
