British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to India marks a turning point in the evolving equation between the two nations ~ one that celebrates commerce and creativity but carefully avoids the political quicksand of migration. His assertion that visa rules for Indian workers and students will not be relaxed may sound disappointing to many, but it reveals a pragmatic reading of Britain’s post-Brexit realities. The United Kingdom, under Mr Starmer’s Labour government, is trying to recover both economic momentum and political coherence after years of turbulence.

The newly signed trade deal with India is the first tangible step in that direction – not a grand gesture, but a calculated move to open markets without opening borders. The agreement, which makes British cars and whisky cheaper for Indian consumers while easing exports of Indian textiles and jewellery to the UK, underscores the shared benefits of........

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