Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hosted his first Vaisakhi celebration at Downing Street since taking charge last October, with members of the armed forces attending the reception.
India’s High Commissioner, Vikram Doraiswami and Captain Preet Chandi, also known as Polar Preet, was among guests at the event on Monday (17).
Rishi Sunak meets guests including Captain Preet Chandi (in the blue salwar kameez) (No 10 Downing Street)
Chandi holds the record for the longest polar ski expedition by a woman as well as the overall record, achieved earlier this year.
Rishi Sunak (R) with India’s High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami (No 10 Downing Street)
Sunak, whose family is Punjabi, has spoken about the importance of faith in his life. He keeps an idol of Hindu deity Ganesha on his desk and as chancellor, was seen placing Diwali lamps outside the door of 11, Downing Street.
Damage at a building after an Air India plane crashed moments after taking off from the airport, in Ahmedabad. (PTI Photo) 
People gather near a damaged building and trees as firefighters work at the site where an Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad, India, June 12, 2025. REUTERS/Amit Dave
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In this combo of images, a London-bound Air India plane crashes moments after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (PTI Photo)