Aditi Khanna &Amp;Amp; Neelabh Srivastava

Stories by Aditi Khanna &Amp;Amp; Neelabh Srivastava

Romanian tourist hurt in London attack dies, becomes 5th victim

Romanian tourist hurt in London attack dies, becomes 5th victim

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

Andreea Cristea's life support machine was turned off by her family on Thursday afternoon, Scotland Yard said on Friday.

Brexit countdown begins, PM triggers Article 50

Brexit countdown begins, PM triggers Article 50

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2017

It sets the clock for a two-year negotiation process for Britain's relationship with the EU as a non-member.

London attacker had interest in jihad, not linked to Islamic State

London attacker had interest in jihad, not linked to Islamic State

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

The Scotland Yard's Indian-origin deputy assistant commissioner, Neil Basu, in a statement said Khalid Masood's attack had echoes of the rhetoric of the Islamic State but no evidence at this stage suggests he was linked to the group.

London terror attacker acted alone: Scotland Yard

London terror attacker acted alone: Scotland Yard

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2017

Scotland Yard also conceded that they may "never understand" the 52-year-old attacker's motive.

2 more 'significant arrests' made in UK terror attack case

2 more 'significant arrests' made in UK terror attack case

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2017

Metropolitan Police Acting Deputy Commissioner and Head of Counter Terrorism Mark Rowley said in a statement that a total of nine persons remain in custody and one woman has been released on bail.

London terror attacker identified, Islamic States claims responsibility

London terror attacker identified, Islamic States claims responsibility

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2017

"We are not afraid. An act of terrorism tried to silence our democracy, but today we meet as normal," May said.

5 killed, 40 injured in 'sick and depraved' UK Parliament attack

5 killed, 40 injured in 'sick and depraved' UK Parliament attack

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2017

An attacker drove a car along a pavement in Westminster, stabbed a policeman and was shot dead by police in the grounds of Parliament.

Theresa May to trigger Brexit on March 29

Theresa May to trigger Brexit on March 29

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2017

May has already announced that she will make a statement to the House of Commons shortly after invoking Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.

'How do we fight an enemy we can't define'

'How do we fight an enemy we can't define'

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2017

India has expressed dismay at the United Nations' continued struggle to find a definition for terrorism, saying there seems to be more cooperation between terrorist groups than the countries fighting them.

UK Prime Minister May faces first Brexit bill defeat

UK Prime Minister May faces first Brexit bill defeat

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2017

The Lords voted on Wednesday 358 to 256 for an amendment requiring ministers to protect the rights of EU nationals based in the UK following Brexit. In the House of Lords, May's Conservative Party does not command a majority.

NSG gets more firepower with grenade lobbing UAVs, dogo robo

NSG gets more firepower with grenade lobbing UAVs, dogo robo

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2017

A grenade-dropping drone, 3D fly-on-the-wall radar to see through a 20-m-thick wall and a 'dogo robot' armed with remote pistol are some of the latest weaponry provided to the National Security Guard to undertake lethal counter-terror operations with a punch of stealth.

Karachi a hub of anti-India terror outfits: Report

Karachi a hub of anti-India terror outfits: Report

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2017

The International Crisis Group said that security forces were allowing 'anti-India outfits... to operate madrasas and charity fronts'.

Bride reunited with her 150-year-old lost wedding dress

Bride reunited with her 150-year-old lost wedding dress

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2017

The dress was a family heirloom from the 1870s, which had belonged to the great-great grandmother of Tess Newall from the town of Morham in the East Lothian region of Scotland.

May receives UK Parliament's approval to begin Brexit process

May receives UK Parliament's approval to begin Brexit process

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2017

British MPs voted in favour of the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill after two days of debate by a majority of 384-498 votes in favour to 114 against.

British ex-spy linked with Trump memo goes into hiding

British ex-spy linked with Trump memo goes into hiding

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2017

He has been widely named as the author of the memo, published in some US media containing extensive allegations about Trump's personal life and his campaign's relationship with the Russian state.

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2016

Balasubramanian, 50, Herchel Smith Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at Cambridge University, has been recognised for his work as a co-inventor of Next Generation DNA sequencing, described as the most transformational advance in biology and medicine for decades.

Muslim woman dragged by her hijab in London hate attack

Muslim woman dragged by her hijab in London hate attack

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2016

The woman was walking alone in Chingford, east London, when she was accosted by her attackers.

UK's new five pound bill sparks protest from Hindus

UK's new five pound bill sparks protest from Hindus

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2016

The group has been encouraging people to sign a petition calling for the withdrawal of the notes as vegans and vegetarians continued to express outrage at the use of tallow, a substance derived from animal fat.

UK has no Brexit plan, claims leaked memo

UK has no Brexit plan, claims leaked memo

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2016

The report claims it will take another six months before the government decides precisely what it wants to achieve from Brexit

Swedish officials quiz Assange at Ecuador embassy in London

Swedish officials quiz Assange at Ecuador embassy in London

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2016

The 45-year-old Australian national has been living in the embassy for more than four years after he was granted political asylum by Ecuador amid fears he will be extradited to the United States and questioned over the release of 500,000 secret military files on the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq by his controversial website.