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For first time Christians account for less than half of England's population

For first time Christians account for less than half of England's population

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The number of people living in England and Wales identifying as Christian has fallen below half the population for the first time, while those identifying as Muslim or Hindu have registered a small rise, according to the latest census figures released on Tuesday.

Praveen Reddy stabbing: Three Indians charged in UK

Praveen Reddy stabbing: Three Indians charged in UK

Rediff.com12 Feb 2012

Three Indians have been charged with the attempted murder of Praveen Reddy, an MBA student in London, who was critically stabbed on Friday night in Newham.

Indian student stabbed in London, in critical condition

Indian student stabbed in London, in critical condition

Rediff.com11 Feb 2012

An Indian student, who had enrolled for an MBA in the United Kingdom, was critically stabbed in the London borough of Newham on Friday night, Scotland Yard said on Saturday. Eleven people have been arrested following the stabbing of the Indian student, who was not named by the Scotland Yard.

'Terrorists using prepaid cards to transfer money'

'Terrorists using prepaid cards to transfer money'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

Organizations and individuals involved in terror cells are buying pre-paid merchandise cards and using cell phones and the Internet to buy items and transfer money, a British expert told Kanishka bombing inquiry Commissioner John Major

Indian athletes to train in UK

Indian athletes to train in UK

Rediff.com30 May 2008

A 19-member Indian team of middle and long distance runners on Friday left for London for a six-week training-cum-competition tour in the European circuit. The team comprising 11 men, four women, two coaches and a support staff will train at Newham Sports Academy, located at the London 2012 Olympics borough.

West Ham to sell Upton Park after Olympic move

West Ham to sell Upton Park after Olympic move

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

West Ham United have agreed to sell their ground at Upton Park to London developer Galliard Group once they have moved to the Olympic Stadium in 2016, the club announced on Monday.