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UK's Brexit minister David Frost resigns over differences with PM

UK's Brexit minister David Frost resigns over differences with PM

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

The United Kingdom's Brexit minister, David Frost, has resigned over disagreements with the Prime Minister Boris Johnson on a number of issues, including COVID-19 measures.

Tory rebels want Rishi Sunak to replace Liz Truss as UK PM

Tory rebels want Rishi Sunak to replace Liz Truss as UK PM

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The poll found that among those who voted for the Conservatives at the last election, 62 per cent said that party members had made the wrong choice when the race was shortlisted between Truss and Sunak.

Biden to host Modi for bilateral talks on Sep 24 at White House

Biden to host Modi for bilateral talks on Sep 24 at White House

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Later in the day, Biden will host the first-ever in-person Quad Leaders' Summit at the White House with Modi, Suga and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Trump started his inaugural address with a sentence that echoed Modi's coinage some years ago, notes Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Time to unite behind Truss, says Sunak after defeat

Time to unite behind Truss, says Sunak after defeat

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Rishi Sunak on Monday asked the Conservative Party members to unite behind the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Liz Truss, minutes after she defeated him in the leadership contest to succeed Boris Johnson, to steer the country through difficult times.

Rashford welcomes UK Govt U-turn on school meals campaign

Rashford welcomes UK Govt U-turn on school meals campaign

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Rashford said he spoke to Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday and was briefed about the government's plans to provide 170 million pounds ($220 million) of extra funding to the campaign.

'This may indeed be India's moment'

'This may indeed be India's moment'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'For the first time, all major countries are discovering India's indispensability to their own foreign policy interests.'

Ever Seen Modi In A Kilt?

Ever Seen Modi In A Kilt?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

We know the Pradhan Mantri is the nation's premier fashionista, so when he visited the land of Rob Roy, Mary Queen of Scots and J K Rowling, would he try out a kilt?

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Meet Sudha Murty and N R Narayana Murthy's daughter whose husband Rishi Sunak is the frontrunner to be Britain's next prime minister.

Recognise Russia as 'terrorist country': Ukraine President to UK Parliament

Recognise Russia as 'terrorist country': Ukraine President to UK Parliament

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

In an emotional address, Zelenskyy invoked Britain's war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill's words, promising to fight Russian troops in the air, sea and on the streets.

Akshata Gets Rishi Ready For India

Akshata Gets Rishi Ready For India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Rishi Sunak arrived in India for the first time after he took charge as the United Kingdom's prime minister on Friday, September 8, 2023.

UK goes into 3-week lockdown to tackle COVID spread

UK goes into 3-week lockdown to tackle COVID spread

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The UK prime minister warned that anyone flouting these strict rules would have to deal with police, who will have the powers to enforce them, including through fines and force dispersal gatherings.

Rishi Sunak under pressure as minister resigns amid bullying row

Rishi Sunak under pressure as minister resigns amid bullying row

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Sunak said he accepted Williamson's resignation "with great sadness" and thanked him for his "personal support and loyalty".

Farmer leader says ready to talk to govt if it scraps agri laws

Farmer leader says ready to talk to govt if it scraps agri laws

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Tikait said that farmers under the BKU will not accept anything less than a complete rollback of the laws.

PIX: Modi's camaraderie with G20 leaders

PIX: Modi's camaraderie with G20 leaders

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with world leaders, including US President Joe Biden, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, exchanging pleasantries and showcasing a spirit of camaraderie.

Britain reports world's first known Omicron death

Britain reports world's first known Omicron death

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday confirmed the UK's first death from the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the first known fatality from the highly transmissible variant of Covid-19 in the world.

Parties during Covid scandal: 4 top aides of UK PM quit

Parties during Covid scandal: 4 top aides of UK PM quit

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Johnson's longstanding policy chief Munira Mirza, chief of staff Dan Rosenfield, principal private secretary Martin Reynolds, and communications director Jack Doyle all left their posts within hours of each other on Thursday, days after a damning investigation revealed that multiple parties took place at Downing Street while the rest of the United Kingdom was living under strict COVID-19 lockdown rules.

UK sees long queues for Omicron booster dose

UK sees long queues for Omicron booster dose

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Long queues were seen outside walk-in vaccination centres across the UK on Monday as people queued for their booster vaccine doses, even as the government's work from home guidance came in force as part of measures to tackle the "tidal wave" of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss? UK to get new PM today

Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss? UK to get new PM today

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

If elected, 42-year-old Sunak will go on to make history as the first Prime Minister of the UK of Indian heritage.

UK PM race: Sunak gets boost as ex-home secretary Sullela backs him

UK PM race: Sunak gets boost as ex-home secretary Sullela backs him

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Her intervention comes just days after her dramatic exit from Cabinet over a breach of the ministerial code and a scathing attack on Truss' leadership.

Why Is Rishi Sunak Laughing?

Why Is Rishi Sunak Laughing?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

One of the most forceful points Rishi raised during the debate was the rise of an inimical China, and how Britain must be prepared to deal with Xi Jinping's Beijing regime.

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".

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.

When London's mayor was caught in mid-air drama

When London's mayor was caught in mid-air drama

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The mayor of London, Boris Johnson, was caught in a dramatic air-rage incident - trying to calm down an abusive and violent passenger who was 'off his head' on an international flight from Kuala Lumpur to London.

UK PM says doctors prepared for his death in COVID-19 battle

UK PM says doctors prepared for his death in COVID-19 battle

Rediff.com3 May 2020

They gave me a face mask so I got litres and litres of oxygen and for a long time I had that and the little nose jobbie, Boris said.

British PM cancels India visit due to COVID crisis

British PM cancels India visit due to COVID crisis

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Johnson will instead speak to Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this month to launch their plans for the future UK-India partnership, with their physical meeting expected later in the year.

Covid has peaked, says British PM, does away with face mask, curbs

Covid has peaked, says British PM, does away with face mask, curbs

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday announced his government's decision to lift all the additional restrictions imposed to contain the spread of Omicron, including the mandatory wearing of face masks anywhere, from next Thursday after analysis showed that the new variant of Covid-19 has now most likely peaked in the country.

When Liz Knocked Out Rishi

When Liz Knocked Out Rishi

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

A newly painted mural in the Belfast city centre, Northern Ireland, soon after Liz was declared the winner.

Hamilton subjected to racist abuse online after British GP

Hamilton subjected to racist abuse online after British GP

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Hamilton was targeted online hours after the victory, with racist messages including monkey emojis

UK PM Race: Rishi Sunak Trails Liz Truss

UK PM Race: Rishi Sunak Trails Liz Truss

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has extended a commanding 28 point lead over former British chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak in the race to be the next leader of the Conservative party and the United Kingdom's prime minister, according to the latest YouGov survey.

Cancellation of UK PM visit our victory: Farmer unions

Cancellation of UK PM visit our victory: Farmer unions

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

"The cancellation of the UK prime minister's visit because of all these efforts is surely a big victory for farmers," the statement said.

Wembley to allow up to 45,000 fans for Euros semis and final

Wembley to allow up to 45,000 fans for Euros semis and final

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

The reports said the three big matches of the tournament will form part of the government's 'Events Research Programme'

India set 50-year ambitious climate agenda: Modi at COP26

India set 50-year ambitious climate agenda: Modi at COP26

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

India has not only exceeded the Paris commitments but has now also set an ambitious agenda for the next 50 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday after he took part in two days of intense discussions with world leaders at the climate summit on the future of the planet.

Modi handshake leaflet figures in racism debate in House of Commons

Modi handshake leaflet figures in racism debate in House of Commons

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Opposition Leader Keir Starmer clashed in the House of Commons over a controversial by-election leaflet, which had been branded "divisive" and "anti-India" by Indian diaspora groups in Britain.

Emperor, Presidents, Kings, Sultan...

Emperor, Presidents, Kings, Sultan...

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Royals and world leaders gathered at London's Westminster Abbey on Monday morning to bid farewell to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.

Hinduja-built swanky electric buses in London

Hinduja-built swanky electric buses in London

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

In a bid to improve London's air quality and make it the world's first Ultra Low Emission Zone, four pure electric buses made by the Hinduja Group have been introduced trialling new emission-free technology.

Indian-origin Suella Braverman appointed UK home secretary

Indian-origin Suella Braverman appointed UK home secretary

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The 42-year-old barrister, who until now served as the Attorney General in the Boris Johnson led government, was among the first contenders to throw her hat in the ring to replace Johnson as Tory leader and Prime Minister.

Anti-Putin Protests In London

Anti-Putin Protests In London

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Glimpses of the pro-Ukrainian demonstration in London on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, as the United States warned of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.

UK PM, health secretary test positive for COVID-19

UK PM, health secretary test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

In a video message posted on social media, the British prime minister said that he will continue to lead the United Kingdom government's response to the deadly virus, which has claimed 578 lives.

West Ham chosen to finalise Olympic Stadium deal

West Ham chosen to finalise Olympic Stadium deal

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

English Premier League soccer club West Ham United have been chosen as the leading bidder to move into the Olympic Stadium but commercial terms must still be negotiated.