Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:05pm on 08 Oct 2025,Wednesday India Global
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Mumbai on Wednesday, lighting diyas to celebrate the shared culture and values between India and the UK ahead of Diwali. He was welcomed by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Governor Acharya Devvrat. Starmer toured Yash Raj Films studios in Andheri with CEO Akshaye Widhani and actor Rani Mukerji to strengthen film industry collaboration. Leading a 125-member trade and cultural delegation, he will also meet Indian industry leaders and PM Narendra Modi to review the India–UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, covering trade, technology, defence, and education.
