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Blair hails Delhi's successful CWG bid

Blair hails Delhi's successful CWG bid

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

India's Sports Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar participated in the anniversary celebrations of London winning its bid to host 2012 Olympics

Tony Blair in Shekhar Kapur's next

Tony Blair in Shekhar Kapur's next

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

The 54-year-old stars in Global Cool, with actress Sienna Miller.

Trudeau just admitted Canada has no proof: India

Trudeau just admitted Canada has no proof: India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testified before a Commission of Inquiry, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said what it has heard only 'confirms' New Delhi's consistent stand that Canada has 'presented us no evidence' in support of the serious allegations Ottawa chose to level against India and Indian diplomats.

Indo-UK trade to boom: Blair

Indo-UK trade to boom: Blair

Rediff.com8 Sep 2005

Acknowledging Indian entrepreneurs' contribution to the UK's economy, British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Thursday said bilateral ties "were never more exciting" for further strengthening trade and political relations.

7 members of Blair govt resign

7 members of Blair govt resign

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

India has credibility to be mediator in Ukraine war: Ex-UK PM

India has credibility to be mediator in Ukraine war: Ex-UK PM

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Cameron also said Modi has a very clear plan about technology and the future of India and his third consecutive term in office demonstrates the ability to bring real change in a consistent way.

Tony Blair explains why politicians have affairs

Tony Blair explains why politicians have affairs

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

In a remarkably frank memoir, former Prime Minister Tony Blair explains the reasons why politicians in high positions often cross the line and have affairs with women. Blair explores the 'free-bird impulse to have affairs to spring you from that prison of self-control', and says, "Then there is the moment of encounter, so exciting, so naughty, so lacking in self-control." According to him, many women found politicians highly desirable.

'Al-Qaeda plotted to assassinate Blair'

'Al-Qaeda plotted to assassinate Blair'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

In his memoirs, Lord Stevens, former metropolitan police commissioner, said he ordered a secret operation to protect the prime minister and his wife after receiving intelligence about the plot, weeks before the event in June 2002.

Tony Blair to get back into politics with anti-Brexit movement

Tony Blair to get back into politics with anti-Brexit movement

Rediff.com1 May 2017

He said he wants to have an influence on the negotiations of Britain's exit from the 28-member European Union.

'Bush told Blair about invading Iraq'

'Bush told Blair about invading Iraq'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

In the weeks before the United States-led invasion of Iraq, President George W Bush had made clear to British Prime Minister Tony Blair that he was determined to attack the country without a United Nations resolution.

Blair loses vote on terror law

Blair loses vote on terror law

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

Must-read: Selma Blair's touching post about multiple sclerosis

Must-read: Selma Blair's touching post about multiple sclerosis

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The actor, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis four months ago, reveals why she walked the Oscar's red carpet with a cane.

Blair in Baghdad, backs new govt

Blair in Baghdad, backs new govt

Rediff.com22 May 2006

"Iraq has a government elected by its people ... despite all the terrorism and violence the people have spoken and they have elected a government," the British Prime Minister said.

Blair, PM meet now in Udaipur

Blair, PM meet now in Udaipur

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

Blair, PM meet now in Udaipur

Tony Blair says he will stay on

Tony Blair says he will stay on

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

Blair's declaration that he will carry on will be a blow to Chancellor Gordon Brown.

Musharraf, Blair to meet on Monday

Musharraf, Blair to meet on Monday

Rediff.com5 Dec 2004

Issues like tackling terrorism and strengthening bilateral ties are expected to figure in the talks.

Blair checks in for heart treatment

Blair checks in for heart treatment

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

Dr Punit Ramakhra, who treated the Prime Minister last year, described the problem as a 'sort of short circuit' in the heart, which makes it beat faster or irregularly.

Blair hints at granting Gurkhas citizenship

Blair hints at granting Gurkhas citizenship

Rediff.com9 Sep 2004

Britain may soon consider granting citizenship to Nepalese Gurkhas who had served in British armed forces, ending a nearly three-year long battle being fought by the ex-soldiers

Cherie Blair sues Murdoch's company over phone hacking

Cherie Blair sues Murdoch's company over phone hacking

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Cherie Blair, barrister and wife of former British prime minister Tony Blair, has sued the now-defunct News of the World over hacking of her phone, joining a host of celebrities and others who have initiated legal proceedings against media baron Rupert Murdoch's company. Cherie's solicitor Graham Atkins confirmed that a claim had been made "in relation to the unlawful interception of her voicemails" against News International and private investigator Glenn Mulcaire.

Diaries deal another blow to Blair

Diaries deal another blow to Blair

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

Blaire's confidential Iraq plan revealed

Blaire's confidential Iraq plan revealed

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

British government officials drafted a 'contract with the Iraqi people' to boost an internal coup against former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein two years before the invasion of Iraq, The Independent reported.

'Trudeau using Nijjar's murder to divert attention'

'Trudeau using Nijjar's murder to divert attention'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

All this is happening because Canada has for decades deliberately invited these foreigners and their tribal conflicts into our country. We should recognise this major blunder and work with the government of India to find solutions instead of jeopardising our relations with a rising world power and an important ally over this issue

Cherie Blair lauds Indian NGOs' work on AIDS

Cherie Blair lauds Indian NGOs' work on AIDS

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

82-year old Thompson said over 40 million people are infected with AIDS worldwide and it could be tackled only if people united to fight against the scourge.

Protestor calls Tony Blair a 'war criminal' in UK HC

Protestor calls Tony Blair a 'war criminal' in UK HC

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Proceedings at the widely followed Leveson Inquiry were briefly disrupted on Monday when a protester managed to burst into the high court chamber and harangued former Prime Minister Tony Blair for allegedly being a "war criminal".

'Win the minds and hearts of people': Blair

'Win the minds and hearts of people': Blair

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

The British prime minster on the Kashmir issue, Pakistan, Afghanistan and the Middle East.

India is a shining example of democracy: Blair

India is a shining example of democracy: Blair

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Tony Blair, who took Indo-British ties to a new level during his 10 years as prime minister of United Kingdom, believes that India is a shining example of a nation that is 'genuinely democratic', even as it develops and faces several challenges. In his remarkably candid memoir titled My Journey, Blair mentions the growing economic power of India several times, and credits himself for foreseeing the growing importance of China and India to international agreements.

Tony Blair to step down in a year

Tony Blair to step down in a year

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

The announcement follows 48 hours of bitter feuding and a string of resignations over Blair's refusal to name an exit date.

Gap between...: India's jibe at Trudeau's 'One India' remarks

Gap between...: India's jibe at Trudeau's 'One India' remarks

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

"What we have heard today only confirms what we have been saying consistently all along -- Canada has presented us no evidence whatsoever in support of the serious allegations that it has chosen to level against India and Indian diplomats," the MEA spokesperson said in the statement.

Blast will not halt G-8 summit: Blair

Blast will not halt G-8 summit: Blair

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

The explosions came as Bush and Blair were meeting over breakfast and answering questions from reporters.

London Olympics will help to revive sports legacy: Tony Blair

London Olympics will help to revive sports legacy: Tony Blair

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, on Wednesday, said Twenty20 cricket is a good advertisement for the game since more people are watching the sport with the advent of the slam-bang format.

Blair may call for polls in Feb

Blair may call for polls in Feb

Rediff.com31 Oct 2004

British PM Tony Blair has plans to advance elections to cash in on the Iraq war popularity

Blair won't contest next elections: Report

Blair won't contest next elections: Report

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

Blair won't contest next general elections: Report

Blair sorry for Iraq war 'mistakes', admits it gave rise to ISIS

Blair sorry for Iraq war 'mistakes', admits it gave rise to ISIS

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Blair, however, stopped short of a full apology for the war, saying, "I find it hard to apologise for removing Saddam. I think, even from today in 2015, it is better that he's not there than that he is there."=

Blair announces polls in May

Blair announces polls in May

Rediff.com5 Apr 2005

Bolstered by a strong economy, Blair's Labour was widely expected to win a third term despite anger over his judgement to join the Iraq war.

India new economic giant: Blair

India new economic giant: Blair

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

Describing India as a new technology and economic power, Prime Minister Tony Blair on Tuesday told his cabinet colleagues to focus on Britain's future.