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Mallya faces bankruptcy proceedings in UK high court

Mallya faces bankruptcy proceedings in UK high court

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

In a ruling in May, a UK high court judge had refused to overturn a worldwide order freezing Mallya's assets and upheld an Indian court's ruling that the consortium of 13 Indian banks were entitled to recover funds amounting to nearly 1.145 billion pounds.

Vistara to fly to London, Paris, Frankfurt starting mid-August

Vistara to fly to London, Paris, Frankfurt starting mid-August

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Vistara has filed for slots at the Delhi airport and is also training pilots as it prepares for operations. The Delhi-London flight is being planned from mid-August, while services to Paris and Franfkurt would be launched later.

UK has sought info on use of FCRA by India, House of Lords told

UK has sought info on use of FCRA by India, House of Lords told

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The UK government has asked for specific numbers over a period to drill-down on the use of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act by the Indian government around funding licences of non-governmental organisations, the House of Lords was informed during a debate.

Raj strikes back! Suella Braverman leads Indian-origin contenders for UK PM post

Raj strikes back! Suella Braverman leads Indian-origin contenders for UK PM post

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Even before Boris Johnson stepped out of 10 Downing Street on Thursday to deliver his resignation speech as Conservative Party leader and triggering a leadership race for a new British prime minister, at least one Indian-origin candidate is already lined up to compete for the "best job in the world".

100 Indian Elephants March To New York

100 Indian Elephants March To New York

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Why is the Big Apple welcoming our pachyderms? And how is India teaching the world about living with wildlife?

Postponed IPL 2021 should be held in UK in September, says Pietersen

Postponed IPL 2021 should be held in UK in September, says Pietersen

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Kevin Pietersen feels moving the IPL to UK would be the best decision as there is a window in September just after England host India in a five-match Test series that concludes on September 14.

London court remands Nirav Modi till Feb 27 in PNB case

London court remands Nirav Modi till Feb 27 in PNB case

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The 48-year-old, who has been lodged at Wandsworth prison in south-west London, appeared via videolink from prison before district judge David Robinson. "I am told that your case is proceeding in accordance with the directions for a final hearing on 11 May," the judge told Modi, as he set the next 28-day remand hearing via videolink for February 27. Modi's extradition trial is scheduled for five days starting May 11, with the case management hearings in the case set to begin once all the evidence has been handed in to the court for the trial.

254 Indian millionaires used 'golden visa' route to UK in 12 years: Report

254 Indian millionaires used 'golden visa' route to UK in 12 years: Report

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

A total of 254 millionaires from India have used the so-called "golden visa" to settle down in the UK through a large investment into the country since the route opened in 2008, according to a new report released by a UK-based anti-corruption charity on Monday. Spotlight on Corruption said that Indians ranked as the seventh nationality of super-rich to have availed of the Tier 1 (Investor) Visa, adding up to 254 between 2008 and 2020. China topped the list at 4,106, followed by Russia (2,526), Hong Kong (692), the United States (685), Pakistan (283) and Kazakhstan (278) ahead of India.

Rohit, Yashasvi Leave For WTC Final

Rohit, Yashasvi Leave For WTC Final

Rediff.com29 May 2023

'Off to England for the World Test Championship Final with the one and only Rohit Sharma.'

India summons envoy over UK debate on farm laws

India summons envoy over UK debate on farm laws

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The ministry of external affairs said Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla told the envoy that discussions in the British Parliament on India's agri reforms represented a gross interference in politics of another democratic country.

Infosys sets up innovation studio in London

Infosys sets up innovation studio in London

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The studio, covering 20,000 ft with capacity for 250 employees, has a wellness zone, a usability lab and a range of creative spaces.

After 'not Malala' speech, Yana Mir vs Delhi customs at airport

After 'not Malala' speech, Yana Mir vs Delhi customs at airport

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Bag scanning of international passengers is done routinely and the "privileges are not above law", the Delhi customs said on Monday after a video by a Kashmiri journalist over her bag checking at the airport in New Delhi went viral.

Satish Shah's 'Sarabhai style' reply to racism at UK airport

Satish Shah's 'Sarabhai style' reply to racism at UK airport

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

"I replied with a proud smile 'because we are Indians' after I overheard the Heathrow staff wonderingly asking his mate how can they afford 1st class?" Shah tweeted on Tuesday.

Victory for India: UK approves extradition of Vijay Mallya

Victory for India: UK approves extradition of Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Mallya now has 14 days from February 4 to apply for leave to appeal to the UK high court.

Brexit bill crosses UK Parliament finish line

Brexit bill crosses UK Parliament finish line

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed in a statement on Thursday that the European Union Withdrawal Agreement Bill has cleared its parliamentary stages and is now awaiting Royal Assent by Queen Elizabeth II before it goes on for EU ratification.

Victory for Indian banks, UK court orders seizure of Mallya's UK assets

Victory for Indian banks, UK court orders seizure of Mallya's UK assets

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The order grants permission to the UK High Court Enforcement Officer to enter the 62-year-old tycoon's properties in Hertfordshire, near London.

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer: Buckingham Palace

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer: Buckingham Palace

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

While the palace has not specified the form of cancer, it said the 75-year-old monarch has started treatment and remains 'wholly positive'.

London welcomes Hinduja-built pure electric buses

London welcomes Hinduja-built pure electric buses

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

London Mayor Boris Johnson officially welcomed the introduction of the buses.

Nirav Modi's extradition plea rejected by UK high court, has 5 days to appeal

Nirav Modi's extradition plea rejected by UK high court, has 5 days to appeal

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Wanted diamond merchant Nirav Modi, whose extradition to India was ordered in April by UK Home Secretary Priti Patel in the estimated USD 2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, has lost the first stage of his extradition appeal in the high court in London.

Record numbers rush for jabs as UK opens COVID vaccines to all adults

Record numbers rush for jabs as UK opens COVID vaccines to all adults

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

As many as 721,469 appointments were made through the national booking service on Friday -- the day of the announcement -- at an average of more than eight every second. To cope with demand, the NHS said it is using stadiums and football grounds as giant vaccination centres.

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

'The person who carried out the London attack... was a fighter from the Islamic State, and did so in response to calls to target citizens of coalition countries,' the ISIS statement read.

What were Lolo and Bebo doing in London?

What were Lolo and Bebo doing in London?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Guess who's enjoying the English summer?

PIO doctor facing terror charges challenges extradition to India from UK

PIO doctor facing terror charges challenges extradition to India from UK

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Dr Mukul Hazarika, who is a general practitioner at County Durham, is sought by the Indian authorities to stand trial for conspiracy related to a banned terrorist organisation in India.

Amid London attack, Trump tweets 'we need the travel ban'

Amid London attack, Trump tweets 'we need the travel ban'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The US president's tweet provoked sharp criticism from commentators who saw it as a piece of opportunism at London's expense.

WATCH: Kohli & Co. celebrate Indian Independence Day in London

WATCH: Kohli & Co. celebrate Indian Independence Day in London

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The Indian cricket team celebrated India's 72nd Independence Day by hoisting the tricolour in London on Wednesday.

False assertions: India condemns UK lawmakers' debate on farmers' stir

False assertions: India condemns UK lawmakers' debate on farmers' stir

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The Indian High Commission made its displeasure known despite the British government earlier reiterating that the three New Delhi laws on agricultural reform were a "domestic matter".

PHOTOS: How PM Modi was greeted in London

PHOTOS: How PM Modi was greeted in London

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Here are some of the images of demonstrations.

2 dead in terror attack at London Bridge, suspect shot dead

2 dead in terror attack at London Bridge, suspect shot dead

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Scotland Yard said that they are in the early stages of dealing with an incident at the London Bridge.

UK denies visa to Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan

UK denies visa to Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Khan said he was to perform at the Royal festival Hall in London next month.

London fire: 79 people presumed dead

London fire: 79 people presumed dead

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Five people who died in the blaze have been identified and 74 were missing and presumed dead.

Rahul writes to Speaker to allow him to speak in LS over UK remarks

Rahul writes to Speaker to allow him to speak in LS over UK remarks

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to allow him to speak in the house over his democracy remarks made in London, sources said on Monday.

Uber loses its licence to operate in London

Uber loses its licence to operate in London

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

The taxi-hailing company said it will challenge the decision, which shows the world that "far from being open, London is closed to innovative companies".

UK goes into shutdown to fight against Covid-19

UK goes into shutdown to fight against Covid-19

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

The decision, that would be reviewed on a month-by-month basis, came a day after England registered its biggest jump in death toll of 39 to hit 177.

Historic! Rishi Sunak to be UK's 1st Indian-origin PM

Historic! Rishi Sunak to be UK's 1st Indian-origin PM

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Rishi Sunak on Monday is all set to make history on Diwali as Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister after being elected unopposed as the new leader of the governing Conservative Party, following Penny Mordaunt's withdrawal from the race.

UK Parliament to consider debate on farmers' protests

UK Parliament to consider debate on farmers' protests

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

British Parliament's Petitions Committee will consider a Westminster Hall debate in the House of Commons complex on the issue of farmers protests and press freedom in India after an online petition attracted over 106,000 signatures.

Khalistani protestors attack Indian embassy, tricolour grabbed

Khalistani protestors attack Indian embassy, tricolour grabbed

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Officials from the mission said the "attempted but failed" attack had been foiled and that the tricolour was now flying "grander".

UK PM, minister Rishi Sunak to be fined over 'partygate' scandal

UK PM, minister Rishi Sunak to be fined over 'partygate' scandal

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Downing Street confirmed that the two senior-most United Kingdom government officials had received notification from the Metropolitan Police that they would be given "fixed penalty notices".

UK Indian buys London's most prestigious hotel

UK Indian buys London's most prestigious hotel

Rediff.com23 Aug 2003

Jasminder Singh, one of Britain's richest Asian businessmen, has bought the prestigious Inter Continental May Fair London hotel at a cost of pound 115 million.

UK PM race: Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson camps claim hitting 100 MPs mark

UK PM race: Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson camps claim hitting 100 MPs mark

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The 42-year-old frontrunner's tally continues to grow as former prime minister Boris Johnson flies back from his Caribbean holiday to reportedly also join the contest.

How to get into London Business School

How to get into London Business School

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Aditi Olemann, who is currently pursuing a Masters in Management from London Business School shares essential advice with management aspirants.