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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.

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.

UK's new visa policy likely to hit India IT pros

UK's new visa policy likely to hit India IT pros

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2016

Indian IT workers accounted for nearly 90 per cent of visas issued under the intra-company transfer route

'Brexit' beats 'Trumpism' to be word of the year

'Brexit' beats 'Trumpism' to be word of the year

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2016

Collins described this massive increase as 'unheard of' since it began monitoring word usage.

UK lawmakers must vote on Brexit, rules London high court

UK lawmakers must vote on Brexit, rules London high court

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2016

This effectively means British PM Theresa May cannot trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty to begin formal discussions with the EU without getting the approval of House of Commons MPs.

Kashmir is a matter for India and Pak to sort out: British PM

Kashmir is a matter for India and Pak to sort out: British PM

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2016

The British PM clearly indicates that Kashmir was unlikely to be on the agenda during her bilateral meet with PM Modi when she visits India between November 6 and 8.

Paul Beatty becomes first American to win Booker Prize

Paul Beatty becomes first American to win Booker Prize

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2016

The author wins for The Sellout, a satire of US racial politics.

London tops Global Power City Index; Mumbai 39th

London tops Global Power City Index; Mumbai 39th

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2016

The report ranks 42 major cities of the world across six key measures of economy, research and development, culture, accessibility, environment and livability

After Brexit, Scotland considers 2nd independence referendum

After Brexit, Scotland considers 2nd independence referendum

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2016

Scotland on Thursday announced the first step towards holding a referendum on its independence from the United Kingdom

British glamour model arrested over Islamic State link

British glamour model arrested over Islamic State link

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2016

Kimberley Miners, who has posed topless for 'The Sun', is believed to have secretly converted to Islam and her "liking" and sharing IS videos had triggered an investigation by Britain's anti-terrorist police and MI5 secret service.

British PM Theresa May likely to visit India in November

British PM Theresa May likely to visit India in November

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2016

May's visit is likely to coincide with the India-United Kingdom Tech Summit in New Delhi between November 7 and 9

UK's new immigration rules to hit Indian professionals

UK's new immigration rules to hit Indian professionals

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2016

New rules are expected to make it tougher for British companies wanting to bring in foreign professionals from outside the EU, including countries like India