Shuvo Gowala

Border System Flaw: UK Can't Track Visa Exits

May 09, 2025

A critical flaw in the UK's border system is allowing migrants to potentially overstay their visas undetected, a senior Labour MP has warned. Clive Betts, a former minister, highlighted the Home Office's failure to consistently record when individuals leave the country after their visas expire.

Misinformation Storm Sweeps Indian & Pakistani Social Media Amid Lack of Official Updates

May 09, 2025

As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan, a wave of misinformation is flooding social media, with misleading videos, outdated images, and false advisories sowing confusion among millions.

China Arrests Dissident's Relatives After London Embassy Protest

May 04, 2025

The long arm of Beijing appears to have reached London's Tower Hamlets after Chinese authorities arrested the elderly aunt and uncle of Carmen Lau, a former Hong Kong politician who protested against the construction of China's new "mega-embassy" in the East London borough.

UK Care Visa Crackdown: Labour Moves to Stop Migrant Exploitation

May 01, 2025

A sweeping overhaul of the care worker visa system is being considered by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, as the Labour party seeks to combat widespread exploitation and abuse of migrant workers within the UK's care sector.

Who Would Suffer More If War Breaks Out Between India and Pakistan?

April 26, 2025

The recent escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan, triggered by a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir, has reignited fears of a potential conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

Hajj 2025: Your Essential Guide to a Safe and Spiritually Fulfilling Pilgrimage

April 25, 2025

As the sacred days of Hajj 2025 approach, millions of devoted Muslims are preparing for their journey to Mecca, the heart of Islam. Beyond understanding the profound significance of the Kaaba's key landmarks, a successful and comfortable Hajj requires careful planning and adherence to essential guidelines.

Balkans Eye EU: Membership Could Boost Opportunities for South Asian Migrants

April 25, 2025

Enlargement could create new job markets and economic opportunities in the new member states, potentially attracting migrants from Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan.

Humboldt Protest Probe Fuels Immigrant Community Concerns

April 17, 2025

German police have initiated approximately 100 criminal investigations following the occupation of a lecture hall at Berlin's Humboldt University by pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrating against threatened deportations. The incident, which unfolded on Wednesday, saw 89 individuals occupy the university space for several hours, leading to a significant police response involving around 350 officers who were eventually called in by the university leadership to clear the barricaded room.

New EU Import Ban on Meat and Cheese Raises Questions for UK Halal Market

April 16, 2025

The government's decision, implemented due to concerns over the spread of foot and mouth disease in Europe, has broader implications that extend to the availability and potential pricing of halal meat and poultry in the UK market, significantly impacting the British Muslim, British Bangladeshi, British Pakistani and British South Asian community.

Poet Soumitra Deb Passes Away

April 15, 2025

The literary world mourns the passing of Soumitra Deb, a celebrated poet and journalist whose words resonated through the nineties and the dawn of the new millennium. News of his demise has left a void in the hearts of those who admired his insightful poetry, compelling essays, and captivating travelogues.