Aditi Khanna

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UK Sikh man's conviction sparks riots, scrutiny of kirpan laws

UK Sikh man's conviction sparks riots, scrutiny of kirpan laws

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Large crowds gathered in Southampton on Tuesday evening as officers from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary stood in riot gear near the home of Vickrum Digwa, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for stabbing 18-year-old Henry Nowak to death.

London Woman Charged With Murder After Body Found In Van

London Woman Charged With Murder After Body Found In Van

Rediff.com   3 days ago

A 39-year-old woman from London has been charged with murder after a man's body was discovered in the back of a van in Leicester. Harinder Kaur is also charged with perverting the course of justice and will appear in court this week.

India And UK Startup Ecosystems Explore AI Collaboration

India And UK Startup Ecosystems Explore AI Collaboration

Rediff.com   3 days ago

A delegation of Indian startup founders and leaders visited the UK to explore collaborations in artificial intelligence and technology, aiming to strengthen the India-UK innovation corridor.

British Sikh man get life term for murdering university student

British Sikh man get life term for murdering university student

Rediff.com   4 days ago

A 23-year-old British Sikh man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a teenage student in Southampton, with the judge highlighting the racial tensions the case has ignited across the UK.

Sikh Groups Condemn Calls To Ban Kirpan After UK Stabbing

Sikh Groups Condemn Calls To Ban Kirpan After UK Stabbing

Rediff.com   6 days ago

British Sikh groups are cautioning against calls to ban the kirpan in the UK following the murder conviction of a man who claimed to carry the knife for religious reasons, arguing that it unfairly targets the entire community.

Far-Right UK Party Leader's Anti-Immigration Stance Causes Uproar

Far-Right UK Party Leader's Anti-Immigration Stance Causes Uproar

Rediff.com   7 days ago

Rupert Lowe, leader of the far-right Restore Britain party in the UK, has sparked controversy with anti-immigration posts targeting Indian and Pakistani immigrants, leading to a social media backlash and raising concerns ahead of a crucial by-election.

British Sikh Man Convicted Of Murder In Kirpan Case

British Sikh Man Convicted Of Murder In Kirpan Case

Rediff.com   28 May 2026

A British Sikh man has been convicted of murder after claiming he used a kirpan in self-defence. The case has raised questions about the legal parameters around carrying a kirpan in the UK.

UK Government Announces Stricter Penalties For Parents Of Young Criminals

UK Government Announces Stricter Penalties For Parents Of Young Criminals

Rediff.com   18 May 2026

The UK government has announced new youth justice reforms, including tougher fines for parents whose children commit crimes or engage in anti-social behaviour. The reforms aim to address the root causes of youth crime through earlier intervention and targeted support.

Harshita Brella's Family Campaigns For Justice In The UK

Harshita Brella's Family Campaigns For Justice In The UK

Rediff.com   17 May 2026

The family of Harshita Brella, an Indian woman murdered in London, held a prayer meeting and are campaigning for justice in the UK. Her husband, Pankaj Lamba, is charged with her murder and remains on the run.

UK bars 11 foreign far-right extremists ahead of planned protest

UK bars 11 foreign far-right extremists ahead of planned protest

Rediff.com   15 May 2026

The UK government has blocked eleven foreign far-right extremists from entering the country ahead of planned protest rallies, including a US-based extremist accused of anti-Muslim rhetoric. The move comes as thousands are expected to gather in London for anti-immigration and pro-Palestine demonstrations, prompting a large-scale police operation.

UK health minister quits, may challenger Starmer for PM

UK health minister quits, may challenger Starmer for PM

Rediff.com   14 May 2026

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned from the Cabinet, citing a loss of confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership, potentially triggering a Labour leadership contest.

Trans Tamil immigrant wins Scotland poll, sparks debate

Trans Tamil immigrant wins Scotland poll, sparks debate

Rediff.com   11 May 2026

An Indian doctoral student from Tamil Nadu, Q Manivannan, has sparked a debate on immigration and representation in UK politics after winning a local election in Scotland. Manivannan's victory has drawn criticism from anti-immigration voices, highlighting the rules that allow foreign nationals to contest elections in Scotland.

Man Charged With Attempted Murder After London Anti-Semitic Attack

Man Charged With Attempted Murder After London Anti-Semitic Attack

Rediff.com   1 May 2026

A Somalia-born British man has been charged with attempted murder following an anti-Semitic stabbing attack in north London. The investigation, led by Counter Terrorism Policing London, revealed the accused targeted two Jewish men in Golders Green and another man in south-east London.

Why The UK Raised Its Terror Threat Level To Severe

Why The UK Raised Its Terror Threat Level To Severe

Rediff.com   1 May 2026

The UK's terror threat level has been raised from 'substantial' to 'severe', meaning an attack is highly likely, following antisemitic stabbings in north-west London. The decision was made by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre due to rising Islamist and extreme right-wing threats.

Keir Starmer Vows To Combat Antisemitism After London Attack

Keir Starmer Vows To Combat Antisemitism After London Attack

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2026

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the site of a terrorist attack in London where two Jewish men were stabbed and addressed the rise of antisemitism in the UK.

Jewish men stabbed near London synagogue; police probe terror link

Jewish men stabbed near London synagogue; police probe terror link

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2026

Two Jewish men were stabbed near a synagogue in north-west London, in an attack declared by police as a 'terrorist' incident. A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Why London Synagogue Stabbing Is Being Treated As Terror

Why London Synagogue Stabbing Is Being Treated As Terror

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2026

A stabbing incident near a synagogue in north-west London, which left two Jewish men injured, has been declared a terrorist incident by UK counter-terror police. A 45-year-old man is in custody as authorities investigate whether the Jewish community was deliberately targeted.

UK Police Investigate Ahmadi Sect, Make Several Arrests

UK Police Investigate Ahmadi Sect, Make Several Arrests

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2026

UK police have made several arrests as part of an investigation into serious offences alleged to have involved members of an Ahmadi sect in north-west England.

Several Arrested In Ahmadi Sect Investigation In The UK

Several Arrested In Ahmadi Sect Investigation In The UK

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2026

UK police have made several arrests as part of an investigation into serious offences alleged to have involved members of an Ahmadi sect in north-west England.

UK Leaders Condemn Antisemitic Stabbing Attack In London

UK Leaders Condemn Antisemitic Stabbing Attack In London

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2026

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other UK leaders have condemned an antisemitic attack in Golders Green, London, where two men were stabbed near a synagogue. Counter-Terror officers are investigating the incident.