Aditi Khanna &Amp; Neelabh Srivastava

Stories by Aditi Khanna &Amp; Neelabh Srivastava

Embassy issues safety advisory after attacks on Indians in Ireland

Embassy issues safety advisory after attacks on Indians in Ireland

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2025

The Indian Embassy in Ireland has issued a safety advisory for Indian citizens following a rise in reported attacks, particularly in Dublin. The advisory urges precautions and provides emergency contact details.

Renowned British Indian economist Lord Meghnad Desai dies at 85

Renowned British Indian economist Lord Meghnad Desai dies at 85

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2025

Lord Meghnad Desai, renowned British Indian economist and House of Lords peer, has died at the age of 85. Tributes pour in from political figures and colleagues.

I averted 6 global wars: Trump repeats he stopped India-Pak conflict

I averted 6 global wars: Trump repeats he stopped India-Pak conflict

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2025

Donald Trump claimed that his intervention prevented a war between India and Pakistan, citing trade negotiations as leverage. India has refuted claims of US mediation in past conflicts.

BSF gets body cams, biometric tools to tackle infiltration from Bangladesh

BSF gets body cams, biometric tools to tackle infiltration from Bangladesh

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2025

The two policy decisions to bolster BSF capabilities at this front have been taken in the wake of the stepped up security arrangements along the border following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh on August 5, 2024.

In UK, Modi warns against 'misuse of democratic freedom'

In UK, Modi warns against 'misuse of democratic freedom'

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Keir Starmer discussed the need to prevent the misuse of democratic freedoms by extremist ideologies. They also addressed terrorism and trade ties.

Modi presents 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' to King Charles

Modi presents 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' to King Charles

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a tree sapling to King Charles III as part of his 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' environmental initiative during their meeting at Sandringham Estate.

India, UK trade deal will unlock thousands of jobs

India, UK trade deal will unlock thousands of jobs

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2025

India and the UK on Thursday inked a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) that will cut tariffs on British whisky, cars and an array of items, besides boosting bilateral trade by around $34 billion annually.

BSF raises first drone squadron to counter UAV threat from Pak

BSF raises first drone squadron to counter UAV threat from Pak

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2025

The Border Security Force (BSF) is raising a maiden 'drone squadron' for deployment along the India-Pakistan border. The squadron will comprise reconnaissance, surveillance and attack drones and specially-trained personnel.

M for Metreweli? Britain's MI6 gets first female boss

M for Metreweli? Britain's MI6 gets first female boss

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2025

Metreweli, 47, has been promoted from current role as Director General, or 'Q', responsible for technology and innovation in MI6 and has previously held a director-level role at MI5 - the UK's domestic security service.

Air India crash: Indian diaspora in UK helps in fundraisers

Air India crash: Indian diaspora in UK helps in fundraisers

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2025

The Indian diaspora in London has been rallying around to coordinate fundraisers to support the UK-based family members of the Ahmedabad plane crash victims, including urgent assistance for two orphaned children.

'Something always goes wrong with India': Bangladesh's Yunus

'Something always goes wrong with India': Bangladesh's Yunus

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2025

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has said that his interim government wanted good relations with India, but 'something always went wrong'.

UP farmer's son elected mayor of UK's Wellingborough

UP farmer's son elected mayor of UK's Wellingborough

Rediff.com   17 May 2025

News of his election brought much cheer among his friends and family back in Mirzapur.

Forces claim huge blow to Maoists in Chhattisgarh's 'Black Forest' op

Forces claim huge blow to Maoists in Chhattisgarh's 'Black Forest' op

Rediff.com   14 May 2025

Chiefs of Central Reserve Police Force and Chhattisgarh police, GP Singh and AD Singh respectively, along with senior commanders of the two forces addressed the media in this district, about 450 km from state capital Raipur, to assert that the top armed Maoist leadership was "either eliminated or injured".

BSF to raise 16 new battalions, 2 field HQs for Pak, B'desh borders

BSF to raise 16 new battalions, 2 field HQs for Pak, B'desh borders

Rediff.com   4 May 2025

The Border Security Force (BSF) is set to receive government approval for 16 new battalions, comprising around 17,000 personnel, and two forward headquarters for its western and eastern commands. The move aims to strengthen security along the India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh borders, respectively. The new battalions and headquarters are part of a larger plan to address evolving security dynamics and challenges in the border regions.

Indian, Pak protesters face off in London over Pahalgam attack

Indian, Pak protesters face off in London over Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2025

A large number of Indian community and diaspora representatives gathered outside the Indian High Commission in London to counter a Pakistani demonstration protesting against what they called "Indian propaganda" in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. The pro-Indian demonstrators outnumbered the smaller group of British Pakistanis and chanted slogans like "Bharat Mata ki Jai" and "Vande Mataram". The Metropolitan Police was present to keep the groups separate as they exchanged insults. Later, a candlelight vigil was held at Piccadilly Circus by the British Indian groups to commemorate the victims of the April 22 terror attack. Similar protests and vigils have been organized by Indian diaspora groups across the UK to condemn Pakistan's alleged support for terror outfits.

Supported terrorists because...: Pak defence minister's big admission

Supported terrorists because...: Pak defence minister's big admission

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2025

Pakistan Defence Minister Khwaja Asif has admitted the country's history of supporting, training and funding terrorist organisations as 'dirty work' for the West, a mistake for which he said Pakistan had suffered.

ED to restore Rs 15K cr to victims of frauds; returns Rs 31,951 cr so far

ED to restore Rs 15K cr to victims of frauds; returns Rs 31,951 cr so far

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has earmarked assets worth about Rs 15,000 crore that will be restored to victims of real estate, Ponzi and other frauds across India during the current financial year. The agency has been "aggressively" initiating this provision for restitution since last year to ensure rightful claimants duped by financial crime get their dues. The ED has already restored Rs 31,951 crore worth of assets under this provision, including Rs 15,201.65 crore from 2019-21 in cases related to Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and the National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL). The ED Director has issued directions to all regions to actively work on cases marked for restitution of assets worth Rs 15,000 crore during the financial year 2025-26.

ED books Sonia, Rahul in National Herald case; Cong says vendetta

ED books Sonia, Rahul in National Herald case; Cong says vendetta

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others on charges of money laundering in the National Herald case. The chargesheet, filed on April 9, names Congress leaders Sam Pitroda and Suman Dubey as accused persons. The case pertains to the alleged fraudulent takeover of properties valued over Rs 2,000 crore belonging to the Associated Journals Limited (AJL), the publisher of the National Herald news platform. The ED alleges that Young Indian, a private company "beneficially owned" by Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, "acquired" AJL properties for a mere Rs 50 lakh, significantly undervaluing its worth. The case has been transferred to Special Judge Vishal Gogne's court for further proceedings.

Sitharaman on how India will remain an engine of growth despite Trump's tariff

Sitharaman on how India will remain an engine of growth despite Trump's tariff

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2025

The resilience of the economy and strength of domestic demand will continue to make India an engine of growth amid the rapidly evolving global trade landscape as a result of US tariffs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in London on Tuesday.

India appeals UK court ruling on Bhandari extradition

India appeals UK court ruling on Bhandari extradition

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2025

The Indian government as respondent in Sanjay Bhandari extradition case has sought permission from the London high court to appeal against the discharge of the defence sector consultant wanted in Delhi to face charges of alleged tax evasion and money laundering.