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Conveyed our concerns on chopper deal to Cameron, says PM

Conveyed our concerns on chopper deal to Cameron, says PM

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said that he conveyed India's concerns about the alleged unethical means used in securing the 2010 contract for AgustaWestland helicopters to British Prime David Cameron, and added that the latter has assured him of his government's cooperation in the investigations.

British school students take on Obama, Cameron

British school students take on Obama, Cameron

Rediff.com25 May 2011

United States President Barack Obama took a few minutes off his hectic trip of the United Kingdom to enjoy a game of table tennis with Prime Minister David Cameron.

The Great Brit who proved all predictions wrong

The Great Brit who proved all predictions wrong

Rediff.com8 May 2015

David Cameron, who became Britain's youngest prime minister since 1812 when he won elections in 2010, on Friday surprised everyone by securing a majority for the Conservatives against all odds to allow his party to govern alone for the first time in more than two decades.

Cameron and a pig: British PM's 'debauched' past exposed

Cameron and a pig: British PM's 'debauched' past exposed

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

The book claims that Cameron smoked marijuana and took part in bizarre initiation ceremony as part of a university society, called the Piers Gaveston Society.

FAQ: All you need to know about UK polls

FAQ: All you need to know about UK polls

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Here's what you must know in the lead-up to the biggest political event of the past five years, and why it matters

World leaders mourn Margaret Thatcher's death

World leaders mourn Margaret Thatcher's death

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Britain's first woman Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher may have divided opinion during her lifetime but her death i8n London on Friday attracted a unanimous outpouring of tributes across the globe and the country.

Why Messrs Hollande, Cameron wooing India

Why Messrs Hollande, Cameron wooing India

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Everyone's rooting for India to develop itself as a credible, counterbalance to China in Asia, where the future of global growth lies.

Jallianwala Bagh survivor praises Cameron

Jallianwala Bagh survivor praises Cameron

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Bharpur Singh, 98, a survivor of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, on Friday praised UK Prime Minister David Cameron for describing the incident as "deeply shameful" in British history.

Cameron pays tribute to Jallianwala victims

Cameron pays tribute to Jallianwala victims

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday described as 'deeply shameful' the killing of peaceful protesters in Jallianwala Bagh in 1919 during British rule, but stopped short of a public apology.

PIC: We must never forget, says UK PM at Jallianwala

PIC: We must never forget, says UK PM at Jallianwala

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday described as deeply shameful the killing of peaceful protesters in Jallianwala Bagh in 1919 during British rule but stopped short of a public apology.

PHOTOS: Cameron pays obeisance at Golden Temple

PHOTOS: Cameron pays obeisance at Golden Temple

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday paid obeisance at the holiest shrine of Sikh religion Golden Temple where he was presented a robe of honour.

Antony not part of PM's team holding talks with Cameron

Antony not part of PM's team holding talks with Cameron

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Defence Minister A K Antony is not part of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's delegation that will hold talks with British Prime Minister David Cameron during which defence deals are expected to come up for discussion.

British PM Cameron seeks special relationship with India

British PM Cameron seeks special relationship with India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday began his India visit seeking a "special relationship" between the two countries, saying it is "about the future and not the past" for which sky is the limit.

Unilever to set up deodorant plant in Maharashtra

Unilever to set up deodorant plant in Maharashtra

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

The plant is one of the 30 new factories being built by the FMCG major.

Chopper deal: India may seek more info during UK PM visit

Chopper deal: India may seek more info during UK PM visit

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Arriving in New Delhi within days of exposure of the Rs 3,600-crore VVIP helicopters scam involving Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland, British Prime Minister David Cameron is likely to be pressed for more information in this regard during his meetings with the leadership on Tuesday.

British PM Cameron to visit next week

British PM Cameron to visit next week

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Vodafone, other contentious issues likely to be discussed.

Britain for special ties with India: Cameron

Britain for special ties with India: Cameron

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

British Prime Minister David Cameron visited the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, paying homage on Thursday in New Delhi. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh gave Cameron a warm welcome at the Indian Presidential Place. He also met India''s Foreign Minister S M Krishna with his delegation to hold discussions.

China suspends talks with UK over Cameron-Dalai Lama meet

China suspends talks with UK over Cameron-Dalai Lama meet

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

China has reportedly suspended minister-level meetings with the United Kingdom in protest against Prime Minister David Cameron's decision to meet the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama.

Algerian hostage crisis: Commandos hunt for militants

Algerian hostage crisis: Commandos hunt for militants

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Algerian commandos are pursuing Islamic militants who are believed to be still holding a number of foreign hostages at a remote gas facility in Algeria. "The operation is still going on," British Prime Minister David Cameron said, 36 hours after Algerian special forces stormed the complex, in which Algerian authorities said four foreign workers and 18 militants have been killed.

'Calling it Islamic State gives undue credibility to poisonous death cult'

'Calling it Islamic State gives undue credibility to poisonous death cult'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

"I wish the BBC would stop calling it 'Islamic State' because it is not an Islamic state," he told the BBC's 'Today' programme.

Cameron appoints Coe as Games legacy ambassador

Cameron appoints Coe as Games legacy ambassador

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

London 2012 chairman Seb Coe will serve as Prime Minister David Cameron's Olympic legacy ambassador after the Games finish on Sunday, the British government said.

Pak PM Ashraf in Afghanistan on peace agenda

Pak PM Ashraf in Afghanistan on peace agenda

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Ashraf, who was accompanied by Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar, Interior Ministry chief Rehman Malik, said he would raise the issue of cross-border attacks from Afghanistan on Pakistan with the Afghan leadership

British PM Cameron pays obeisance at Golden Temple

British PM Cameron pays obeisance at Golden Temple

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

British Prime Minister David Cameron today paid obeisance at the holiest shrine of Sikh religion Golden Temple where he was presented a robe of honour.

Chopper scam to overshadow British PM's 3-day India visit

Chopper scam to overshadow British PM's 3-day India visit

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

British Prime Minister David Cameron arrived in Mumbai on Monday morning on a three-day India visit during which will he meet captains of industry and hold talks with top leaders, who are likely to seek more information on the VVIP helicopters scam involving an Anglo-Italian firm.

Cameron aims to 'steal' fighter deal from France: Report

Cameron aims to 'steal' fighter deal from France: Report

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

British Prime Minister David Cameron will attempt to 'steal' a six billion pound Indian defence contract from under the nose of French President Francois Hollande when he visits New Delhi this week, according to a media report.

Cameron suffers stinging defeat over EU budget cut

Cameron suffers stinging defeat over EU budget cut

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

British Prime Minister David Cameron suffered a stinging parliamentary defeat over Europe after Conservative rebels joined the Labour opposition to demand a cut in the European Union budget. The defeat on Wednesday night came after more than 50 rebels from the ruling party joined Labour Members of Parliament in supporting a demand for real-terms reductions in spending by the European Union. The government was defeated by 307 votes to 294, a majority of 13.

'UK needs migrants, migrants need UK'

'UK needs migrants, migrants need UK'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

After education and industry leaders petitioned Prime Minister David Cameron with figures that international students brought 8 billion pounds annually to the British economy, 10 Downing Street has indicated that 'The prime minister understands these arguments and is definitely considering a change of policy.'

UK should 'try and be as close to the EU as we can be': Cameron

UK should 'try and be as close to the EU as we can be': Cameron

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Outgoing British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday said that post-Brexit the United Kingdom should "try and be as close to the European Union as we can be".

Suarez set appalling example: British PM

Suarez set appalling example: British PM

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

British Prime Minister David Cameron has accused Liverpool striker Luis Suarez of setting an 'appalling example' following the Uruguayan's 10-match ban for biting an opponent during a match.

After Brexit, what next?

After Brexit, what next?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Where does Britain go from here? What happens to the European Union?

Cameron basks in Chelsea's Champions League triumph

Cameron basks in Chelsea's Champions League triumph

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Prime Minister David Cameron savoured Chelsea's win over German club Bayern Munich in the Champions League final on Sunday after watching the deciding penalty shootout with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a summit in the United States.

UK to withdraw 3,800 troops from Afghanistan by end-2013

UK to withdraw 3,800 troops from Afghanistan by end-2013

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Britain will withdraw 3,800 troops, almost half of the current force serving in Afghanistan's troubled Helmand province, by the end of 2013, Prime Minister David Cameron announced on Wednesday.

Landmark day: Queen Elizabeth attends UK cabinet meet

Landmark day: Queen Elizabeth attends UK cabinet meet

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Queen Elizabeth II, celebrating the diamond jubilee of her reign, on Tuesday scripted history when she attended a cabinet meeting in 10 Downing Street, becoming the first British monarch since 1781 to do so.

Many squirm as Murdoch reveals close ties with govt

Many squirm as Murdoch reveals close ties with govt

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt was among several people in the David Cameron government left squirming as James Murdoch's deposition with the Leveson Inquiry on Tuesday revealed close proximity with people in power, particularly on the issue of the failed BSkyB takeover bid.

UK plans big investment for its biz centres in India

UK plans big investment for its biz centres in India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

The first centre will be set up in New Delhi later this year, followed by Mumbai soon after with the ultimate aim of establishing up to six such facilities across the country by 2017.

Britain withdrawing diplomatic staff from Iran

Britain withdrawing diplomatic staff from Iran

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Britain is pulling out all its diplomats from Iran, a day after its embassy in the country was stormed by protesters who ransacked the compound, evoking outrage worldwide.

India to take 'political call' on FDI in retail: Min

India to take 'political call' on FDI in retail: Min

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

The decision to allow 51 per cent foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail was announced in November last year.

UK Phone hacking: Rebekah Brooks, Coulson charged

UK Phone hacking: Rebekah Brooks, Coulson charged

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Media baron Rupert Murdoch's top executive Rebekah Brooks and Premier David Cameron's former aide Andy Coulson, were on Tuesday charged along with six others with criminal conspiracy to hack into phones of individuals, taking the year-long phone hacking scandal to a new level.

'TV, social media fuelled London riots'

'TV, social media fuelled London riots'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

Dramatic television images of shops set ablaze by rioters and the police standing by amidst looting fuelled last year's riots in London and other towns in Britain, according to a report by an independent panel headed by a prominent Sikh social worker.

British PM Cameron on charm offensive ahead of India tour

British PM Cameron on charm offensive ahead of India tour

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

British Prime Minister David Cameron launched a charm offensive ahead to his high-profile visit to India, stating that he is a fan of Sachin Tendulkar and relished "pretty hot" curries.