India in UK

UK government opening second visa ballot for young Indian professionals

The Indian-origin Rishi Sunak-led United Kingdom government announced it was opening its second ballot under the UK-India Young Professional...

Scotland Police looking into harassment claims against Sikh-origin comic

The Scotland police have said inquiries are ongoing related to harassment allegations from a number of women against a Scottish Sikh former...

Cross-party event to mark Indian independence held in UK Parliament complex

Members in the UK Parliament complex hosted a special celebration to mark the 76th year of India's independence with cross-party support and...

British woman gets 7-year jail sentence in killing of Indian-origin woman

A 56-year-old British woman will serve seven years in jail for the manslaughter of an elderly Indian-origin patient while both were patients...

Tunisian man admits to killing Indian-origin student in UK

A Tunisian man held for killing Indian-origin student Sabita Thanwani at her university accommodation in the Clerkenwell area of north...

Indian-origin student in Cardiff jailed for carrying drunk woman to his flat, raping her

Preet Vikal, 20, an Indian student in the UK has been jailed for raping a drunk and semi-conscious woman he had met in a club last year.

Jaishankar discusses security of consulates, democratic responsibilities with UK Minister

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar discussed the security of India's diplomatic missions with visiting UK minister Lord...

Tipu Sultan's personal sword auctioned for record price of INR 140 crore

The bedchamber sword of Tipu Sultan, the 18th century ruler of Mysuru, sold for INR 140 crore (GBP 14 million pounds or USD 17.4 million) at...

Setback for Indian students in UK as new policy restricts dependents' visas

New restrictions to student visa routes in the United Kingdom will restrict the ability of international students, including Indians, to...

Indian-origin UK billionaire SP Hinduja dead at 87

Srichand Parmanand Hinduja, the billionaire Indian-origin patriarch of Britain’s richest family and chair of the globe-spanning Hinduja...

New British monarch King Charles III has a deep connection with India

King Charles III: The new monarch has a strong connection with India, notwithstanding the complicated history of the two nations.

King Charles coronation: High drama over Kohinoor; anti-monarchists plan a rally

Lots of high drama is unfolding in the run-up to the May 6 coronation of King Charles III, former Prince of Wales. Will the Kohinoor be seen...

Rishi Sunak snubs minister over ‘controversial’ BBC documentary on Modi

Defending Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the British Parliament, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak distanced himself from a...

Rishi Sunak is first Indian-origin UK PM

Rishi Sunak became the UK's new Indian-origin Prime Minister after former PM Boris Johnson pulled out of the leadership race in a surprise...

Indian-origin UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman resigns

Indian-origin Tory MP Suella Braverman quit as United Kingdom (UK) Home Secretary, creating more doubt about the survival chances of Prime...

Rebel Tory MPs plan to have Sunak replace Truss as UK PM: Report

UK's governing Conservative party are mulling to oust UK Prime Minister Liz Truss and replace her with a joint ticket of Penny Mordaunt and...

No Diwali deadline for India-UK Free Trade pact, says UK minister

Free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with India are no longer working towards a Diwali deadline, United Kingdom (UK) Trade Secretary Kemi...

Indian President Murmu in London for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

Indian President Droupadi Murmu is in London to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and offer condolences on behalf of the Indian...

Two Indian-origin ministers in UK PM Truss' new cabinet

PM Truss appointed a new cabinet with people from diverse backgrounds. It also includes two Indian-origin ministers, Suella Braverman and...

Vikram Doraiswami to be India's next high commissioner to UK

Indian diplomat Vikram K Doraiswami, an Indian Foreign Service officer of 1992 batch, has been appointed India's new High Commissioner to...

India-born Sunil Chopra wins UK's Mayor seat for second time

India-born businessman Sunil Chopra was elected as Southwark's London Borough Mayor for the second time.

UK tube station gets Bangla signboard; Mamata calls it ‘cultural win’

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called it a “victory of culture and heritage” after London’s Whitechapel tube station has...

British-Indian army officer Harpreet Chandi first woman of colour to reach South Pole solo

British-born Sikh army officer Captain Harpreet Chandi has made history by becoming the first "woman of colour" to complete a solo...

Johnson, Modi launch Green Grid Initiative at COP26 summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson jointly launched a new flagship international initiative late...

COP26: India, UK to unveil project aimed at creating solar grid that connects world

India and Britain will be rolling out a solar grid project that is aimed at connecting countries in different parts of the world at the...