British national Jaskarn Jhaj, aka Jacky, was arrested in Disneyland, Paris, for staging a fake wedding with a 9-year-old Ukrainian girl. French authorities also charged him with fraud and identity theft. The 39-year-old man hired professional make-up artists to disguise his appearance to look like a 22-year-old.
A Sikh man was brutally hacked to death in the UK's Shrewsbury in August 2023 in a revenge ambush linked to a Sikh gang feud. According to the Daily Mail, the conflict began with a slap over a monetary dispute and escalated over several months of violent clashes, culminating in the brutal killing of the 23-year-old parcel delivery service driver.
An 18-year-old Indian student in the UK has admitted to breaking into a fellow student's room and masturbating on her bed and soft toys. He may be deported as the university has said it would review his student visa status.
The Indian diaspora in the UK is pushing back against the broad use of the term 'South Asian', arguing it erases India's unique cultural and historical identity. Many also called out the double standards in how Indians are clubbed with Bangladeshis and Pakistanis, depending on whether the news is positive or negative.
Recognising India's growing role in global science and technology, the UK's Science Minister Patrick Vallance has called for the need to tap into skilled Indian professionals through the Global Talent Visa. Speaking at an event in London, he stressed stronger academic and research ties between both countries.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy urged diplomacy with Iran, citing a two-week window for a nuclear deal, following White House talks and ahead of Geneva talks with EU and Iranian counterparts.
UK lawmakers voted to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales, aiming to end prosecutions of women under a 19th-century law, though medical professionals may still face legal action.
A Naga delegation visited Oxford University's Pitt Rivers Museum to reclaim ancestral remains taken during British colonial rule. The museum holds the world's largest Naga collection, including 41 human remains. Delegates, including tribal elders, urged the UK government to legislate protections for the ancestral remains.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has launched a national enquiry into grooming gang crimes, reversing Labour Party's earlier stance after mounting public and political pressure. The decision follows a damning review by Baroness Louise Casey, which exposed years of systemic failures.
Blaise Metreweli has been appointed as the first woman to lead the UK's foreign intelligence service, MI6. A career with over two decades of experience, she will replace Richard Moore. Metreweli, currently heading MI6's technology division, says she is "proud and honoured" to take on the historic role.
Leena Nair, the first Indian-origin CEO of Chanel, has been awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Prince William, recognising her contributions to the retail and consumer sector. Honoured at Windsor Castle, the Kolhapur-born business executive dedicated the award to her family, mentors, and the Chanel team.
Leena Nair, CEO of Chanel, has been awarded the prestigious Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) honour by Prince William, recognising her visionary leadership and impact on global business, sustainability, and human-centred corporate values.
