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UK panel calls for India-Pakistan dialogue on Kashmir

UK panel calls for India-Pakistan dialogue on Kashmir

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2019

"The political stars never quite aligned but a solution similar to the Northern Ireland Good Friday Agreement, with a soft border allowing locals to travel freely from one part of Kashmir to the other, will have to be the outcome of any peaceful solution," he noted.

Nirav Modi's new bail application rejected

Nirav Modi's new bail application rejected

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2019

Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London concluded that she remains unconvinced that he would not interfere with witnesses or fail to surrender before the court for his trial in May 2020.

UK PM to push again in 4th bid for Dec 12 snap poll

UK PM to push again in 4th bid for Dec 12 snap poll

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2019

Johnson has set his hopes for getting his snap poll bill through the Commons threshold. His latest attempt may just succeed after the Opposition Labour Party said it would back an early election in December.

PR stunt: EU MP after Kashmir invite was revoked

"PR stunt": EU MP after Kashmir invite was revoked

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2019

Liberal Democrat Member of the European Parliament Chris Davies said the decision showed the Indian government was trying to hide the "reality of its actions" and blocking absolute freedom of the press.

39 found dead in truck container near London, driver arrested

39 found dead in truck container near London, driver arrested

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2019

A 25-year-old driver from Northern Ireland has been arrested on suspicion of murder of the 39 people, they said.

UK PM eyes general election after pausing Brexit Bill

UK PM eyes general election after pausing Brexit Bill

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2019

We now face further uncertainty, Johnson told the House of Commons after the final of 2 important votes.

Boris Johnson sends unsigned letter asking for Brexit delay

Boris Johnson sends unsigned letter asking for Brexit delay

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2019

The UK PM was bound by law to issue a letter seeking a delay to Brexit after MPs voted in a historic Super Saturday Parliament session to delay voting on his motion on a new Brexit deal.

Setback for Johnson, British MPs vote for Brexit delay

Setback for Johnson, British MPs vote for Brexit delay

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2019

The government had already indicated that it would pull its own motion on Johnson's "great new deal" and move it to next week if MPs were to back the delay amendment, introduced as an insurance policy against a default no-deal crash-out by the month-end deadline.

Great new deal reached on Brexit: British PM

Great new deal reached on Brexit: British PM

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2019

Britain is due to leave the European Union by October 31, with Johnson racing against time to strike a deal to meet that deadline.

Booker Prize for Margaret Atwood, Bernardine Evarist as jury breaks rules

Booker Prize for Margaret Atwood, Bernardine Evarist as jury breaks rules

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2019

Atwood's The Testaments and Evaristo's novel Girl, Woman, Other earned each author an equal share of the 50,000 prize.

Rajnath calls on Macron; discusses India-France defence ties

Rajnath calls on Macron; discusses India-France defence ties

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2019

"The meeting demonstrated the depth of India-France bilateral partnership, especially in the defence sector, that has significantly strengthened in recent times. Both leaders resolved to take the relationship to the next higher level," said a statement issued by the ministry after the 35-minute meeting.

In win for India, UK HC dismisses Pak's claim on Nizam's funds

In win for India, UK HC dismisses Pak's claim on Nizam's funds

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2019

The Nizam's descendants, Prince Mukarram Jah -- the titular eighth Nizam of Hyderabad -- and his younger brother Muffakham Jah, joined hands with the Indian government in the legal battle against Pakistan for possession of over around 35 million pounds lying with NatWest Bank plc in London.

Anachronistic Art 370 encouraged terrorism: Jaishankar

Anachronistic Art 370 encouraged terrorism: Jaishankar

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2019

Writing in the United Kingdom's 'Financial Times' newspaper on Tuesday, the minister sought to counter criticism over Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's announcement over the "anachronistic provision" last month, which he said had resulted in socio-economic injustice due to the inability to apply national laws in Jammu and Kashmir.

Johnson's suspension of parliament unlawful: UK SC

Johnson's suspension of parliament unlawful: UK SC

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2019

Johnson suspended, or prorogued, parliament for five weeks earlier this month, saying it was to allow for a Queen's Speech to outline policies of his new government.

Nirav Modi to be in UK prison till Oct 17

Nirav Modi to be in UK prison till Oct 17

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2019

Nirav, 48, appeared before the Westminster magistrates' court via videolink from his London prison for a routine "call-over" remand hearing.

Terrorists didn't land from Moon: Pak slammed at EU Parliament

Terrorists didn't land from Moon: Pak slammed at EU Parliament

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2019

The European Parliament has urged India and Pakistan to resume dialogue in pursuit of a peaceful solution in Kashmir, while urging for 'normalcy' in the region.

Violent clashes at Kashmir protest in UK, 2 arrested

Violent clashes at Kashmir protest in UK, 2 arrested

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2019

London Mayor Sadiq Khan branded the clashes as unacceptable behaviour and called on the police to take action against the perpetrators.

UK PM loses majority in House as MP defects

UK PM loses majority in House as MP defects

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2019

If rebel MPs from his own Tory party and Opposition benches succeed in uniting and seeing the motion through, it would force Johnson's hand on seeking an extension to the Brexit deadline from the EU at least until January 31, 2020, in the event that no withdrawal agreement is agreed between both sides by the middle of October.

Indian crew aboard Iranian oil tanker released in Gibraltar

Indian crew aboard Iranian oil tanker released in Gibraltar

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2019

A spokesman for Gibraltar's government also confirmed that police proceedings against four members of the crew had ended.

Mallya makes another offer of 100% loan payback

Mallya makes another offer of 100% loan payback

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2019

Mallya remains on bail pending his UK High Court appeal, now scheduled for February 2020.