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UK unveils stricter road safety norms named after Indian-origin boy

UK unveils stricter road safety norms named after Indian-origin boy

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2026

The UK government has announced a new road safety strategy, including 'Dev's Law' named after an Indian-origin boy killed in a road accident, to reduce deaths and serious injuries on British roads.

UK, French air forces destroy ISIS arms bunker in Syria

UK, French air forces destroy ISIS arms bunker in Syria

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2026

British and French air force jets conducted intelligence-led strikes to destroy an arms bunker occupied by the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group in Syria.

Indian wins race discrimination case against KFC in London

Indian wins race discrimination case against KFC in London

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2025

An Indian man has won a race discrimination case against a KFC franchise in London and been awarded nearly 67,000 pounds in compensation.

Indian Student Stabbed To Death In UK

Indian Student Stabbed To Death In UK

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2025

The 30-year-old victim is Vijay Kumar Sheoran of Haryana's Charkhi Dadri district.

Indian students, workers top UK's exit tally

Indian students, workers top UK's exit tally

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2025

New data reveals a significant drop in UK net migration, with Indian students and workers topping the list of those leaving the country.

Why steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal is leaving UK

Why steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal is leaving UK

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2025

Indian-origin steel magnate Lakshmi N Mittal, until now based in Britain and a regular on the country's richest billionaires tally, has decided to quit the UK as the Labour Party-led government's feared tax shake-up for the super-rich nears, according to a UK media report on Sunday.

UK updates India travel advisory after Delhi car blast

UK updates India travel advisory after Delhi car blast

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2025

The UK has updated its travel advisory for British nationals travelling to India following an explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi. The advisory urges British nationals in Delhi to follow the advice of local authorities.

Word Of The Year: Vibe Coding

Word Of The Year: Vibe Coding

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2025

How familiar are you with Vibe Coding? Aura Farming? Broligarchy?

Gopichand Hinduja dies in London at 85

Gopichand Hinduja dies in London at 85

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2025

Gopichand P Hinduja, chairman of globe-spanning Hinduja Group, died in London at the age of 85, sources close to his family said. Fondly known as 'GP' in business circles, Gopichand P. Hinduja was unwell for past few weeks and died in a London hospital, they said.

King Charles strips brother Andrew's 'prince' title over Epstein links

King Charles strips brother Andrew's 'prince' title over Epstein links

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2025

However, the controversy refused to die down as British MPs took the unusual step of debating the matter of Andrew's token rent for royal lodgings.

British man charged with racially aggravated rape of Sikh student

British man charged with racially aggravated rape of Sikh student

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2025

The West Midlands police said John Ashby, who is a white British man aged 32 from Stockland Green, was charged on Tuesday evening.

Indian-origin woman raped in UK: 32-year-old 'white male' arrested

Indian-origin woman raped in UK: 32-year-old 'white male' arrested

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2025

I have been living here for 61 years and have never, ever heard of such an incident. The local community are getting seriously concerned because this is the second (racially aggravated) attack in the West Midlands

Indian Origin Woman Raped In UK: 'Racially Aggravated' Crime

Indian Origin Woman Raped In UK: 'Racially Aggravated' Crime

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2025

'This was an absolutely appalling attack on a young woman, and we are doing absolutely everything we can to arrest the person responsible,' Detective Superintendent Ronan Tyrer, who is overseeing the investigation for the West Midlands police, said on Sunday.

Malala reveals how Oxford marijuana session unlocked Taliban trauma

Malala reveals how Oxford marijuana session unlocked Taliban trauma

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2025

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai reveals her mental health struggles after a marijuana session triggered flashbacks of her attack by the Taliban. She discusses anxiety, panic attacks, and her journey to seek therapy.

Church of England appoints first-ever female archbishop

Church of England appoints first-ever female archbishop

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2025

The Church of England has appointed Sarah Mullally as its first-ever female Archbishop of Canterbury. The appointment follows the resignation of Reverend Justin Welby and was approved by King Charles III.

2 killed in UK synagogue terrorist attack; suspect shot dead

2 killed in UK synagogue terrorist attack; suspect shot dead

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2025

A stabbing and car attack at a synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur has been declared a terrorist incident. Two people are dead, and several others are injured. Police shot the suspect dead.

Jaguar Land Rover gets UK govt loan guarantee after cyber-attack

Jaguar Land Rover gets UK govt loan guarantee after cyber-attack

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2025

The UK government on Sunday announced that it will support "iconic British brand" Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) with a loan guarantee of up to 1.5 billion pounds to give certainty to the Tata Motors owned carmaker's supply chain following a devastating cyber-attack. The loan will come from a commercial bank, backed by the Department for Business and Trade's (DBT) Export Development Guarantee (EDG), provided by export credit agency UK Export Finance, to be paid back over five years.

UK, Canada, Australia recognise Palestine state

UK, Canada, Australia recognise Palestine state

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2025

The UK formally recognized the state of Palestine, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasizing the need to revive hope for peace and a two-state solution in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The announcement comes amid growing international pressure for a ceasefire and a resolution to the crisis in Gaza.

MI6 launches dark web portal to recruit spies worldwide

MI6 launches dark web portal to recruit spies worldwide

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2025

MI6 launches a dark web portal, 'Silent Courier,' to recruit spies globally, targeting Russia and other regions. The initiative aims to enhance UK's intelligence capabilities against growing threats.

'Very close' to India, Modi; sanctioned them: Trump's mixed message

'Very close' to India, Modi; sanctioned them: Trump's mixed message

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2025

During a visit to the UK, former US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim of intervening to resolve a conflict between India and Pakistan, linking it to trade negotiations. He also discussed tariffs on India for buying Russian oil and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.