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2nd Jul 2026 | Updated at 03:22pm 2nd Jul 2026
A NEW ERA IN UK-INDIA TIES
As the landmark UK-India trade deal takes effect, Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Rt Hon Peter Kyle tells Asian Voice exclusively, why it is about far more than tariffs—and how it could reshape trade, innovation, investment and opportunities for businesses on both sides.
National drive launched to close gap in water awareness
As the UK experiences another spell of intense heat, a major new national campaign is warning that the real crisis is not just the weather – but how little we understand our everyday water use.
Gujarat courts UK investors at Gujarat Future Forum in London
India Global Forum convened the Gujarat Future Forum: Regional Leadership, Global Opportunity at India House in London, bringing together senior policymakers, diplomats and business leaders to explore Gujarat’s expanding role in the UK–India...
Indian national arrested in Santa Fe child predator sting
- 25 Mar 2026
A 26-year-old Indian national, Nagaraju Balkam, was arrested earlier this month in a multi-day undercover operation targeting online child sexual predators, the Santa Fe Police confirmed.Balkam was one of four men taken into custody after detectives...
Communities step up to help stranded travellers
- 11 Mar 2026
Rising Iran-Israel tensions have led to widespread airspace closures across West Asia, disrupting flights and stranding hundreds of thousands of passengers.Major hubs like Dubai International and Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International have scaled back...
Trade and tech dominate US-China summit
- 21 May 2026
Gujarat courts UK investors at Gujarat Future Forum in London
India Global Forum convened the Gujarat Future Forum: Regional Leadership, Global Opportunity at India House in London, bringing together senior policymakers, diplomats and business leaders to explore Gujarat’s expanding role in the UK–India...
PM Modi makes history with Seychelles address, receives top honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a three-day visit to Seychelles from June 27 to 29 at the invitation of President Patrick Herminie.He arrived in Victoria, where he was received at the airport by President Herminie, along with Cabinet...
Nearly half of Britons believe wealthy have a duty to give to charity
Almost half of the British public believe high-net-worth individuals have a duty to donate to charity, according to new research unveiled at the third Giving and Impact Summit, where more than 140 philanthropists, wealth advisers, business leaders...
UK overtakes India as 5th largest economy
- 23 Apr 2026
The United Kingdom has overtaken India to become the world’s fifth-largest economy, marking a notable shift in global rankings. The UK has seen modest but steady growth, with GDP rising by around 0.5%, and unemployment also declining, offering...
HCI London celebrates women in blue at India House
The High Commission of India in the UK hosted a special reception for the Indian women’s cricket team at India House, attended by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal.During the event, Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Head Coach Amol...
Dementia affected football fans' gesture
Football fans living with dementia made history at Wembley Stadium when they joined England and Wales players as mascots for their international friendly. As part of the official charity partnership between Alzheimer's Society and The Football...
Leading Lights with Rani Singh
Indian-origin lady helms important UK Screen Body
- 19 Aug 2019
Seetha Kumar is the CEO of ScreenSkills, based in central London but operating UK-wide.
Monty's Spin with Monty Panesar
Monty's Spin
- 25 Mar 2020
The Covid-19 virus has taken the world by storm. It has stopped all sporting events and the risks should be taken seriously. We should be at home for at least 3 weeks and we should take the government advise very seriously.
Melody queen Asha Bhosle passes away at 92
The legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, whose versatile voice defined Bollywood music for over seven decades, died aged 92 at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.Admitted with a chest infection and extreme exhaustion, the two-time Grammy...
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveil iconic DDLJ statue in London
Bollywood icons Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol marked a milestone in London as they unveiled a bronze statue of their Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge characters, Raj and Simran, at Leicester Square. The installation celebrates 30 years of the beloved...
Stream Cream
- 06 Apr 2020
Bytes to bingeGenre: Comedy DramaWritten by: Timothy GreenbergDuration: 26 minWhere to watch: Netflix
I spy "The spy”!
- 18 Mar 2020
Yes. that’s right we see the comedian in a 360 U-turn role like we have never seen him before and I am pleasantly surprised!
Stereotypical ‘Rocky and Rani’ teach us how to embrace differences
- 01 Aug 2023
The film revolves around the love story of Rocky and Rani, as the title suggests, between a stereotypical flamboyant Punjabi boy who meets an intellectual Bengali girl under unusual circumstances. And love conquers all. But if only life was...
Ajeeb Dastans
- 28 Apr 2021
Ajeeb Dastans is an anthology of four short films and is produced by the super Producer/Director Karan Johar. The premise of the film is that each story will bring us a shocking and horrifying twist that we were not betting on.
Nitin TeckChandani: Robothink
Robothink, a leading coding, robotics, and engineering company, is making significant strides in preparing children aged 4 to 14 through STEM-themed camps, workshops and afterschool and learning centre programmes for children
SPOTLIGHT: Anandana Nadhavajhala: Universal Yoga
You can hear the meditative cool straight away in Anandana’s voice: her regular classes must surely be transformative! Indeed, the young yoga teacher is award-winning and focuses significantly on special needs while catering to a range of young...
CM Sharma visits UK to usher investments into ‘Rising Rajasthan’
The Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Deputy CM Diya Kumari with delegates visited London last week, to host an investor meet. The afternoon was organised by FICCI and High Commission of India at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate, and was attended...
India's travel evolution attracting the UK and world
India's economic rise has lifted millions out of poverty and enhanced the country's geopolitical influence. Less evident, however, is the impact of its growing consumer class on global tourism.
