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UK: Decks cleared for  Gordon Brown

UK: Decks cleared for Gordon Brown

Rediff.com17 May 2007

Brown, 56, secured the backing of enough Labour MPs to ensure he will not face a contest to become the next Labour leader and 52nd Prime Minister of Britain.

Jindal to head Republican governors association in 2013

Jindal to head Republican governors association in 2013

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Indian American politician Bobby Jindal, who is perceived to be the Republican Party's potential future presidential candidate, is expected to head the party's governor's body next year.

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

With Mitt Romney on his three-nation tour, Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, one of his top possible running mates for November polls, is leading the Republican campaign against United States President Barack Obama in battleground states, where he slammed the incumbent's economic policies.

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

With Mitt Romney on his three-nation tour, Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, one of his top possible running mates for November polls, is leading the Republican campaign against United States President Barack Obama in battleground states, where he slammed the incumbent's economic policies.

Prestigious US university announces India chair

Prestigious US university announces India chair

Rediff.com22 May 2012

Virginia Commonwealth University's India Chair in Democracy and Civil Society a first in the United States. Aziz Haniffa reports

Top honour for 2 Indian American scientists

Top honour for 2 Indian American scientists

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Two Indian American scientists -- Dr Romesh C Batra and Dr Kodi S Ravichandran -- were among the four Outstanding Scientists of 2011 honoured with the Governor's Award for Science Innovation by Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell.

Virginia Governor bullish about FDI in India

Virginia Governor bullish about FDI in India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Virginia's Republican Governor, Bob McDonnell says the sky is the limit where the Indian market is concerned and "there's plenty of business for everybody."

UK MP brings up Goa mining issue in House of Commons

UK MP brings up Goa mining issue in House of Commons

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

A Labour MP has moved an 'early day motion' in the House of Commons seeking a debate on the damage caused to the environment by mining in Goa and calling upon the British government to urge India to address the issue as a matter of urgency.

 'We welcome any Indian business bringing jobs'

'We welcome any Indian business bringing jobs'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

Jobs and job creation are going to be the US' priority over the next year, not protectionism against outsourcing, says Bob Mcdonnell, Governor of the state of Virginia.

US polls: Chivukula stands tall among desi ruins

US polls: Chivukula stands tall among desi ruins

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

In what can be termed a big blow to Barack Obama, the Republicans have surged to victory in two governors' races defeating Democrats, reports said.

Beware! What does America want to sell India?

Beware! What does America want to sell India?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'It's pretty likely that Kissinger, Rice et al came bearing gifts (read Trojan Horses) from McDonnell Douglas, Boeing, Grumman, Northrop, and all the other Military Industrial Complex stalwarts,' argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

Virginia governor-elect appoints Indian as advisor

Virginia governor-elect appoints Indian as advisor

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Virginia's Republican Governor-elect Bob McDonnell has appointed his close friend and long-time fundraiser Dr Kamlesh Dave to his transition team for economic development.

Will new UK PM save Afzal from noose?

Will new UK PM save Afzal from noose?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

A London-based group campaigning to save Afzal Guru, sentenced to death for the attack on Indian Parliament, plans to seek the intervention of the new British Prime Minister Gordon Brown to get a reprieve for him.

Indian-American running for Virginia legislature

Indian-American running for Virginia legislature

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

If she wins, Christopher would be the first Indian-American in the Virginia legislature.

160 dead in Venezuela plane crash

160 dead in Venezuela plane crash

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Plane crash in Venezuela kills all 160 on board

6 deadliest air crashes in recent times

6 deadliest air crashes in recent times

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Rediff.com takes a look at the major aviation disasters of recent times.

6 deadliest air crashes in recent times

6 deadliest air crashes in recent times

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at the major aviation disasters of recent times.

Dangerous skies: 6 big crashes in a year!

Dangerous skies: 6 big crashes in a year!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Rediff.com takes a look at the major aviation disasters of the year.

Johnson set for huge win in UK's 'Brexit election': Exit poll

Johnson set for huge win in UK's 'Brexit election': Exit poll

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

It would be the biggest Conservative victory since 1987, the poll suggests.

Who will be the next British PM?

Who will be the next British PM?

Rediff.com26 May 2019

UK environment secretary Michael Gove became the latest Tory MP to announce his intention to challenge Johnson on Sunday.

Johnson wins historic UK election, vows Brexit by Jan 31

Johnson wins historic UK election, vows Brexit by Jan 31

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Voters gave Johnson the huge mandate so that he can get the UK out of the European Union by January -- no ifs, no buts.

How will the Indian markets fare in 2019?

How will the Indian markets fare in 2019?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The upcoming general elections will be the focus and the economy and market performance will pivot around that event. The general consensus is that the India stock market should be up around 10 per cent by the end of the year.

Pound tumbles to 30-year low as Brexit result agonisingly close

Pound tumbles to 30-year low as Brexit result agonisingly close

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Sterling was last at $1.4450, having carved out a massive range of $1.4000 to $1.5022.