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Paris attacks: London pays tribute, lights up in French tricolour

Paris attacks: London pays tribute, lights up in French tricolour

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

London's famous landmarks were on Sunday night lit up in the colours of the French national flag in tribute to the 17 people killed in the Paris terror attacks.

bmi suspends India-UK flights

bmi suspends India-UK flights

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

Cut-throat competition in the India-UK route has taken its toll on the UK's second largest full service scheduled airline bmi (British Midland).

Tribal Indian designs to feature at London Fashion Week

Tribal Indian designs to feature at London Fashion Week

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Designer Yana Ngoba has teamed up with fabric designer Nabam Aka to bring to life the loin loom at the upcoming London Fashion Week.

50 most expensive cities

50 most expensive cities

Rediff.com14 Jun 2004

Table1. 50 most expensive cities

Ex-ISIS bride Shamima Begum can't return to Britain, loses citizenship appeal

Ex-ISIS bride Shamima Begum can't return to Britain, loses citizenship appeal

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The British government has claimed Begum could seek a Bangladeshi passport given her heritage but her family has argued that she is British and has never held Bangladeshi citizenship.

Nirav Modi loses bid to appeal against extradition

Nirav Modi loses bid to appeal against extradition

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Nirav Modi, the fugitive diamond merchant wanted in India to stand trial on fraud and money laundering charges, on Thursday suffered another setback in his legal battle against his extradition as the high court in London denied him permission to appeal against his extradition order in the UK Supreme Court. In a judgment order pronounced at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, Lord Justice Jeremy Stuart-Smith and Justice Robert Jay ruled that "the Appellant's (Nirav Modi) application for permission to appeal to the Supreme Court is refused".

Mahatma stands tall next to Churchill in London

Mahatma stands tall next to Churchill in London

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

A historic bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled in London at the Parliament Square, standing adjacent to iconic leaders like Britain's war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.

Vaani Reunites With Hrithik Again!

Vaani Reunites With Hrithik Again!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Kriti is a brown girl... Preity up close... Hina gets adventurous...

Reprieve for Mallya, UK court allows him to appeal against extradition

Reprieve for Mallya, UK court allows him to appeal against extradition

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The high court permitted Mallya to appeal on only one limited ground to be able to address the admissibility of some evidence and interpretations made by the lower court.

In photos: UK's race to 10 Downing Street

In photos: UK's race to 10 Downing Street

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Theresa May's ruling Conservatives have not won outright majority in the UK parliament. Snapshots from Britain's post-Brexit snap general elections.

London is best city in the world to live in: Hinduja

London is best city in the world to live in: Hinduja

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

London is the best place in the world to live in, leading NRI industrialist Gopichand P Hinduja has said that after travelling around the globe, he found "home" in the British capital.

Infosys donates Rs 2.3 crore for Gandhi statue in London

Infosys donates Rs 2.3 crore for Gandhi statue in London

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

The targeted budget for the project was reportedly projected at 750,000.

Rishi Sunak creates history at King Charles coronation

Rishi Sunak creates history at King Charles coronation

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The 42-year-old British Hindu leader read from the Epistle to the Colossians from the New Testament reflecting the theme of service to others, in keeping with the recent tradition of UK Prime Ministers giving readings at State occasions.

India sets up air travel bubbles with US, France; Germany, UK next

India sets up air travel bubbles with US, France; Germany, UK next

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

India has established individual bilateral bubbles with France and the US that will allow airlines of each country in the pact to operate international flights, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday, adding that similar arrangement with Germany and the UK will soon be permitted.

Indian-origin doctor couple begin legal battle with UK govt

Indian-origin doctor couple begin legal battle with UK govt

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Dr Nishant Joshi and his pregnant wife, Dr Meenal Viz, had initiated the legal action in April with a pre-action letter seeking answers from the UK's Department of Health and Social Care and Public Health England. They decided to push ahead with the case in the high court in London on Wednesday because they feel they are "no longer willing to wait".

Romanian tourist hurt in London attack dies, becomes 5th victim

Romanian tourist hurt in London attack dies, becomes 5th victim

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Andreea Cristea's life support machine was turned off by her family on Thursday afternoon, Scotland Yard said on Friday.

Now, apply for a UK visa from home

Now, apply for a UK visa from home

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

On Demand Mobile Visa service is launched by VFS Global and UK Visas and Immigration.

NIA to probe into attacks on Indian missions in US, Canada

NIA to probe into attacks on Indian missions in US, Canada

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

A group of pro-Khalistan protesters had attacked and damaged the Indian Consulate in San Francisco. Raising slogans, the protesters broke open the makeshift security barriers installed by the city police and put up two so-called Khalistani flags inside the Consulate premises. Two consulate personnel soon removed these flags.

Terror in UK: The Pakistan connection

Terror in UK: The Pakistan connection

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

'The needle of suspicion in the Glasgow incident points to members of the local Pakistani community.'

Britain imposes export ban on Tipu Sultan's rare sporting gun

Britain imposes export ban on Tipu Sultan's rare sporting gun

Rediff.com29 May 2023

A rare 18th century decorated gun made in India for Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan, and valued at around GBP 2 million, has been barred from export to allow time for a UK-based institution to acquire it for the public study of a "fraught period" in India-UK history.

London hosts 22-nation anti-Islamic State talks

London hosts 22-nation anti-Islamic State talks

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Foreign ministers from 22 countries on Thursday gathered in the London to discuss ways to coordinate their efforts to combat the Islamic State by halting the flow of recruits to the jihadist group and cutting off its funding.

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'If the museum in his memory inspires and instils among Brahminical British Indians an attitude of equality towards Dalits, the edifice would be worth it,' reports Ashis Ray.

'Bucket bomb' attack on London train injures 22, hunt on for suspect

'Bucket bomb' attack on London train injures 22, hunt on for suspect

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

The incident took place at the Parsons Green station, which has been closed.

Thousands queue to pay their respects to Queen

Thousands queue to pay their respects to Queen

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

A ceremonial procession is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon that will see the coffin travel in a gun carriage from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster, or the Houses of Parliament building.

May's Diwali gift: UK tightens visa rules for techies

May's Diwali gift: UK tightens visa rules for techies

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

The UK contributed to nearly $20 billion or 18% of India's $108 billion software exports for 2016.

Modi's intervention welcome, Putin listens to him: UK

Modi's intervention welcome, Putin listens to him: UK

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

"Prime Minister Modi has a powerful, influential voice on the world stage. We know the Russian leadership respects India's voice and position on the world stage. I think Prime Minister Modi's intervention is very, very welcome. And we really hope that Vladimir Putin listens to those voices who are calling for peace and for de-escalation. So we very much welcome Prime Minister Modi's intervention," Cleverly told PTI in an interview.

Oxford is UK's best university

Oxford is UK's best university

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

The Guardian ranks the best universities in the UK.

Swraj Paul on London Olympics bid Board

Swraj Paul on London Olympics bid Board

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

Britain's leading Asian businessman was appointed to the Board along with British rowing Olympians Steve Redgrave and Matt Pinsent.

UK judge refuses to withdraw warrant against Assange

UK judge refuses to withdraw warrant against Assange

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Judge said that she was not persuaded by the argument from Assange's legal team that it was not in the public interest to pursue him for skipping bail.

AI's Mumbai-Newark flight lands in UK after bomb scare

AI's Mumbai-Newark flight lands in UK after bomb scare

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Following the incident, all flights at Stansted had to be temporarily grounded, according to British media reports.

Trump to make first state visit to UK in June

Trump to make first state visit to UK in June

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

A procession down the Mall to Buckingham Palace in a golden carriage and a banquet for 150 people hosted by the monarch are among the highlights of any state visit.

UK court defers Indian banks' plea to declare Mallya bankrupt

UK court defers Indian banks' plea to declare Mallya bankrupt

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

In a relief to liquor baron Vijay Mallya, the high court in London has deferred hearings on a plea by the SBI-led consortium of Indian banks, seeking the indebted tycoon to be declared bankrupt to enable them recover a loan of around 1.145 billion pounds from him. Justice Michael Briggs of the insolvency division of the high court granted relief to Mallya, ruling that he should be given time till his petitions to the Supreme Court of India and his settlement proposal before the Karnataka high court be determined, allowing him time to repay his debts to the banks in full.

UK PM confirms Dec 2 end to lockdown, COVID Winter Plan until March 2021

UK PM confirms Dec 2 end to lockdown, COVID Winter Plan until March 2021

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

From the middle of next week, shops, personal care, gyms and churches can reopen as part of a bolstered three-tiered system. As part of the restrictions, people will be expected to continue to work from home if they live in a Tier 1 region; in Tier 2, alcohol can only be served with a meal; and in Tier 3, all forms of hospitality except takeaways will have to close.

India to sign 'package of deliverables' with UK during Modi's visit

India to sign 'package of deliverables' with UK during Modi's visit

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

India and the United Kingdom are set to sign a "package of deliverables" during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit here that will also see discussions over cooperation in sectors like nuclear energy and defence.

COVID-19: UK Paralympian battles virus in scrubs

COVID-19: UK Paralympian battles virus in scrubs

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Daybell said that after a difficult few months a sense of normality was returning to the COVID-19 ward in the north London hospital where he works.

Nirav Modi to be produced before UK court in extradition case

Nirav Modi to be produced before UK court in extradition case

Rediff.com29 May 2019

He is set to be produced from custody before Judge Emma Arbuthnot for the first management hearing in the case, during which a broad timeline is expected for his extradition trial.

All efforts on to get Nirav Modi extradited from UK: CBI

All efforts on to get Nirav Modi extradited from UK: CBI

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The legal procedure of extradition of an accused takes its own time and Indian investigators, both from the CBI and ED, are tracking the case.

UK PM Boris Johnson recuperates at country home with fiancee

UK PM Boris Johnson recuperates at country home with fiancee

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Downing Street has said that the prime minister would not be returning to work immediately and will be based at the sprawling 1,000-acre estate in Buckinghamshire, south-east England, for a recovery period on medical advice.

Twitter labels BBC as 'government-funded media'

Twitter labels BBC as 'government-funded media'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The taxpayer-funded licence fee supported UK media corporation said it has contacted the social media giant over the designation on its @BBC account to resolve the issue "as soon as possible".