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UK high court deals another blow to Mallya

UK high court deals another blow to Mallya

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

The court ruled that an interim debt order in favour of SBI and other banks seeking access to funds in the Mallya's ICICI UK bank account "should remain in force" but the application to make it final should be adjourned until after the hearing of his pending bankruptcy petition.

Rediff said it first! UK PM Boris Johnson will be Republic Day chief guest

Rediff said it first! UK PM Boris Johnson will be Republic Day chief guest

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Johnson will be only the second British leader since Indian independence to attend the annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi as Guest of Honour, after former prime minister John Major in 1993.

UK's COVID-19 toll highest in Europe as it crosses 32,000

UK's COVID-19 toll highest in Europe as it crosses 32,000

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The latest Office for National Statistics data takes the UK's figure past the 29,079 in Italy -- so far with the region's highest death toll from the deadly virus.

'Angry Trump Baby' will soar high during US president's UK visit

'Angry Trump Baby' will soar high during US president's UK visit

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

The balloon will welcome Trump after the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan granted permission for the 6 metre inflatable, dubbed 'Trump Baby', to rise above Parliament Square Gardens for two hours on the morning of Friday July 13.

British Airways launches daily Hyderabad-London flight

British Airways launches daily Hyderabad-London flight

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The daily flights will be operated by a Boeing 777-200 in a three class configuration offering, flat beds in Club World, World Traveller plus and World Traveller seats.

He helps Indian banks raise money in London

He helps Indian banks raise money in London

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

In India post the success of masala and green bonds on the LSE, Nikhil Rathi tells Rajesh Bhayani that there are many international investors interested in buying into the India story

British PM breaks silence on personal racism struggles

British PM breaks silence on personal racism struggles

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Rishi Sunak speaks of 'sting' of racism growing up in UK

Nirav Modi intends to appeal for bail in UK High Court

Nirav Modi intends to appeal for bail in UK High Court

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The diamond merchant, who has been behind bars at HMP Wandsworth in south-west London ever since his first bail application was rejected on March 20, can apply for a high court bail appeal at any time until his next remand hearing on April 26.

Prince William's COVID kept secret in first wave of UK pandemic: Report

Prince William's COVID kept secret in first wave of UK pandemic: Report

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The Duke of Cambridge, 38, didn't want to alarm the public so kept his illness private.

No agenda, we report without fear or favour, BBC chief tells India staff

No agenda, we report without fear or favour, BBC chief tells India staff

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The BBC is not driven by an "agenda" but by purpose and will not be put off reporting impartially and without fear or favour, the UK-headquartered media organisation's chief has said days after the income tax department survey operation at its New Delhi and Mumbai offices.

Spotted: Shilpa in London

Spotted: Shilpa in London

Rediff.com1 Mar 2007

The actress had just won Celebrity Big Brother.

Richa Makes Her Debut...Again!

Richa Makes Her Debut...Again!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Richa Chadha has started shooting for her first international project Aaina in London.

UK paralympians first to set records at London Olympic stadium

UK paralympians first to set records at London Olympic stadium

Rediff.com9 May 2012

London's Olympic Stadium witnessed its first world record on Tuesday when British wheelchair racer Hannah Cockroft set a new mark in the T34 category for 100 metres.

Japan's legal claim threatens Tata assets in UK: Report

Japan's legal claim threatens Tata assets in UK: Report

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The London Commercial court has granted Tata Sons a period of 23 days, starting July 27th 2016, to apply to set aside the exparte order

Mallya accuses SBI of wasting Indian taxpayers' money on UK legal fees

Mallya accuses SBI of wasting Indian taxpayers' money on UK legal fees

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Why doesn't anybody ask the PSU State Bank of India under RTI on how much they are spending on legal fees trying to recover money from me in the UK when I have offered 100 per cent payback in India, asked Mallya.

UK Parliament rejects leaving the EU without a Brexit deal

UK Parliament rejects leaving the EU without a Brexit deal

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The lawmakers voted by 312 to 308 to reject a no-deal Brexit under any circumstances.

Rejected Clinton's $5 bn offer to halt 1998 tit-for-tat N-tests: Nawaz Sharif

Rejected Clinton's $5 bn offer to halt 1998 tit-for-tat N-tests: Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Sharif, 73, returned home on a special flight from Dubai, ending a four-year self-imposed exile in the UK, to head his party and try to secure a record fourth term in the general elections expected to be held in January.

Ambedkar's birth anniversary celebrated at new memorial in UK

Ambedkar's birth anniversary celebrated at new memorial in UK

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

The event was attended by representatives of the London-based Federation of Ambedkarites and Buddhist Organisation, UK, which had launched a campaign a few years ago to urge the Indian government to purchase the property as a historically relevant monument.

Sweden to question Assange in London embassy hideout

Sweden to question Assange in London embassy hideout

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

It could prove to be a major breakthrough in the protracted standoff between 44-year-old Assange and Sweden, where he is wanted in relation to a 2010 rape allegation.

Terror in the UK: A timeline of attacks

Terror in the UK: A timeline of attacks

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The two "terrorist incidents" at London Bridge and Borough Market on Saturday night are among several attacks that have taken place in the United Kingdom in recent years.

Kingfisher cancels UK flights, AI reschedules

Kingfisher cancels UK flights, AI reschedules

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

All flights into and out of the UK were cancelled for safety reasons, with all major airports ordered closed.

First Look: London's dancing the bhangra

First Look: London's dancing the bhangra

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

A look at the Bollywood sensation that has Britain grooving.

Assange jailed for 50 weeks for jumping bail in UK

Assange jailed for 50 weeks for jumping bail in UK

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Assange will be eligible for parole after serving half his sentence under licence conditions.

Getting a UK visa may get tougher

Getting a UK visa may get tougher

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

Visit London, a UK-based tourism promotion agency, has said the British High Commission might take extra time to process the visa applications of Indians from a particular religion or community.

London Olympics under budget despite high running costs

London Olympics under budget despite high running costs

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Recognised as one of the best Olympics ever, London 2012 came with a hefty price tag for the British taxpayer despite government figures on Tuesday showing a 377 million pounds saving on the budget for the sporting spectacle.

To retrieve PoK very much on govt agenda: Union minister

To retrieve PoK very much on govt agenda: Union minister

Rediff.com1 May 2023

'If only the then prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru had allowed the then home minister Sardar Patel to handle Jammu and Kashmir in the same manner he was handling other princely states of India, today the part of Jammu and Kashmir that is illegally occupied by Pakistan would have been a part of India and the issue of PoJK would have never have risen'

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

At this year's TIME ball in New York City on Thursday, April 25, you would have run into a Coimbatore-born American scientist, looking lovely in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designer finery, who would most likely have been hanging out with Dua Lipa.

UK minister signs extradition order for wanted bookie Sanjeev Chawla

UK minister signs extradition order for wanted bookie Sanjeev Chawla

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Chawla was introduced to Hansie Cronje, the late South African cricket team captain, in January-February 2000. It was suggested to Cronje, by Chawla and another person, that he could make significant amounts of money if he agreed to lose cricket matches.

Four US investment banks offer support for London after Brexit vote

Four US investment banks offer support for London after Brexit vote

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley, as well as Britain's Asia-focused Standard Chartered said they would try to support London's financial sector

'Deal is done': UK, EU clinch post-Brexit free trade agreement

'Deal is done': UK, EU clinch post-Brexit free trade agreement

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

'We have got Brexit done and we can now take full advantage of the fantastic opportunities available to us as an independent trading nation, striking trade deals with other partners around the world,' Downing Street said in a statement.

Scotland Yard ups security to tackle protestors during Modi's UK visit

Scotland Yard ups security to tackle protestors during Modi's UK visit

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

The Scotland Yard has said an "appropriate" policing plan is in place but no restrictions have been imposed on any London routes.

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Sharma was the president of the conference, the first since the Paris Agreement of COP21 that expected parties to make enhanced commitments towards mitigating climate change.

Spotted: Ratan Tata in London

Spotted: Ratan Tata in London

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Reader Vishal Shah spotted Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata, shopping at the Selfridges Store on Oxford Street, London.

Gokak may take a call on Daks London

Gokak may take a call on Daks London

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

UK-based premium menswear brand The Savile Row's ambitious India plans might prompt its Indian partner Forbes Gokak to reconsider the Indian strategy for another premium menswear brand, Daks London.

Visa denial: UK mission to speak to Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan

Visa denial: UK mission to speak to Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

The 70-year-old artiste, who was to perform at the Royal Festival Hall next month, had said that he was "shocked and appalled" at the rejection of his visa application.

Wish Rishi Sunak every success for good of UK: Liz Truss on exit as PM

Wish Rishi Sunak every success for good of UK: Liz Truss on exit as PM

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Accompanied by her husband Hugh O'Leary and two daughters, Britain's shortest-serving Prime Minister ended her tenure by trying to strike an optimistic tone as she said that brighter days lie ahead.

Brexit deal rejected for 3rd time by UK MPs

Brexit deal rejected for 3rd time by UK MPs

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

MPs voted against the text negotiated with European leaders by 344 votes to 286.

MQM founder and exiled Pak leader Altaf Hussain held in UK

MQM founder and exiled Pak leader Altaf Hussain held in UK

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Altaf Hussain has been arrested in relation to the hate speech of 2016 in which he had urged his followers to take the law into their own hands, it said.

BBC, Modi And The Sunak Factor

BBC, Modi And The Sunak Factor

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Keeping the contents of the BBC documentary aside, Rishi Sunak's response needs to be viewed in the backdrop of Britain's historically close relations with Pakistan, argues Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).