POLITICS - Asian News from UK

R-Day unites Indians in America

Indian missions across the United States mark Republic Day with flag hoisting, cultural events and strong diaspora participation, reaffirming bonds with India’s Constitution and national identity….reports Asian Lite News Indian diplomatic missions

January 29, 2026

India News·POLITICS·USA

VS, Dharmendra among Padma honours

President Droupadi Murmu has approved the conferment of 131 Padma awards for 2026, including 16 posthumous honours and two duo cases counted as single awards. The list spans five Padma Vibhushan, 13

January 29, 2026

India News·Legal·POLITICS

Divided Labour

Andy Burnham’s bid to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election has triggered debate inside Labour over whether he should be allowed to contest the seat amid speculation about a future leadership

January 25, 2026

-Top News·POLITICS·UK News

Myanmar Votes in Shadow of Guns

The United Nations, international human rights organisations and several Western governments have rejected the election, arguing that it lacks legitimacy and fails to meet basic democratic standards….reports Asian Lite News Polling stations

January 25, 2026

-Top News·ASEAN News·POLITICS

Mayhem in Bangladesh Raise Worldwide Concern

With elections scheduled for February, Baroness Sandip Verma urged the British government to respond forcefully – issuing a strong condemnation and deploying British election observers before and during the polls … writes

January 24, 2026

Asia News·Bangladesh·POLITICS

Hasina’s Son Pushes Back Against Protest Killings Claims

Sajeeb Wazed, the son of Bangladesh’s former PM Sheikh Hasina has strongly defended his mother’s record and rejected allegations of ordering a deadly crackdown on protesters, as he faces tough questioning over

January 23, 2026

Asia News·Bangladesh·POLITICS

Abraham Accords Urged as Peace Model

At Davos, TRENDS and global partners urge the Abraham Accords to be embraced as a living framework for coexistence, development and people-driven peace beyond political agreements….reports Asian Lite News The Abraham Accords

January 23, 2026

-Top News·Arab News·POLITICS

Burnham edges closer to a seat

Andrew Gwynne’s decision to resign as Labour MP for Gorton and Denton will trigger a by-election that could redraw the political map of Greater Manchester and test Keir Starmer’s grip on his

January 23, 2026

-Top News·POLITICS·UK News

The Living Spirit of Constitution, Democracy, Unity

From New Delhi to diaspora communities in the UK and beyond, the day is observed as both a national milestone and a global reaffirmation of India’s commitment to constitutional rule and democratic

January 22, 2026

-Top News·India News·POLITICS

Mayhem in Bangladesh Raises Worldwide Concern

With elections scheduled for February, Baroness Sandip Verma urged the British government to respond forcefully – issuing a strong condemnation and deploying British election observers before and during the polls … writes

January 21, 2026

Bangladesh·COLUMNS·POLITICS

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