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BJP glorifies Godse but takes foreigners to Gandhi ashram: Sena

BJP glorifies Godse but takes foreigners to Gandhi ashram: Sena

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Gandhi remains the identity of India on the global stage, Sena said in the Saamana editorial.

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.

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Dr Samir Shah, who was honoured with a CBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019 for services to television and heritage, will replace Richard Sharp, who had been forced to resign after his communication with former prime minister Boris Johnson came under scrutiny.

UK PM Johnson meets Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Kyiv

UK PM Johnson meets Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Kyiv

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Johnson said that he has travelled to Ukraine to meet President Zelenskyy in person and show solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

US Open defence and Djokovic rivalry await Alcaraz

US Open defence and Djokovic rivalry await Alcaraz

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The bull-like Alcaraz, playing only his second Grand Slam final compared to Djokovic's record 35, put on a show

'Lord Ram Will Protect The Constitution'

'Lord Ram Will Protect The Constitution'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'Rama is Lord God of maryada. Today's maryada is the Constitution.'

UK PM pays partygate fine, offers 'full apology'

UK PM pays partygate fine, offers 'full apology'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered a 'full apology' on Tuesday evening after confirming that he had paid the fine imposed on him by Scotland Yard for breach of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, known as the 'partygate' scandal of rule-breaking parties at Downing Street.

OTT This Week: Romance, Horror, Adventure

OTT This Week: Romance, Horror, Adventure

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

From show business to sports stories, you'll find plenty to keep you busy on OTT this week.

PIX: Wimbledon champ Alcaraz proves he's the real deal

PIX: Wimbledon champ Alcaraz proves he's the real deal

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Carlos Alcaraz ended Novak Djokovic's reign to usher in a new era at Wimbledon -- a win that was being trumpeted as the changing of the guard in men's tennis.

Modi, Johnson hold talks, discuss Ukraine, defence ties

Modi, Johnson hold talks, discuss Ukraine, defence ties

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Ahead of the talks, the United Kingdom said it will offer India the best of British know-how on building battle-winning aircraft.

Boris Johnson says he won't run for PM, Conservative leadership

Boris Johnson says he won't run for PM, Conservative leadership

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Apart from May, the four other contenders for the Conservative leadership and prime ministership are Stephen Crabb, Liam Fox, Michael Gove and Andrea Leadsom.

When Akshata Murty Wowed The Tories

When Akshata Murty Wowed The Tories

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Akshata Murty delivers a four-minute speech introducing her husband Rishi Sunak to the Conservative party conference in Manchester.

All you MUST know about Wimbledon champ Alcaraz

All you MUST know about Wimbledon champ Alcaraz

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Factbox on Carlos Alcaraz, who beat seven-time champion Novak Djokovic

Hopes of sealing India-UK trade deal in Oct may be fading

Hopes of sealing India-UK trade deal in Oct may be fading

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The hope that the ongoing 13th round of negotiations towards an India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) could conclude with a deal for British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to sign off in time for the India versus England World Cup cricket clash in Lucknow on October 29 seem to be fading, according to a UK media report on Wednesday. The Financial Times quoted officials briefed on the negotiations to say that a lack of movement towards opening up of the Indian market to British professional services in the field of law and accountancy is among the factors for the slowdown. So much so that cricket fan Sunak's proposed return visit to India after an inaugural visit as UK Prime Minister to New Delhi for the G20 Summit last month is looking "very, very unlikely to happen".

Rishi Sunak Woos Indian Community

Rishi Sunak Woos Indian Community

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Rishi Sunak speaks at a Conservative Friends of India event at the Dhamecha Lohana centre in Harrow, London.

More trouble for British PM as new partygate photos surface

More trouble for British PM as new partygate photos surface

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The pictures, released by ITV News channel, reportedly show Johnson at a farewell drinks party on November 13, 2020, for which at least one person is believed to have been fined by Scotland Yard.

'Proud Hindu' Rishi Sunak offers prayers at Akshardham temple

'Proud Hindu' Rishi Sunak offers prayers at Akshardham temple

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Sunak is in India along with his wife Akshata Murthy to attend the two-day G20 Summit.

Tennis great Becker jailed in UK bankruptcy case

Tennis great Becker jailed in UK bankruptcy case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

German tennis great Boris Becker was jailed by a London court on Friday for hiding hundreds of thousands of pounds of assets after he was declared bankrupt.

Sunak goes with continuity, retains chancellor Hunt, foreign secretary Cleverly

Sunak goes with continuity, retains chancellor Hunt, foreign secretary Cleverly

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

In another move aimed at continuity, James Cleverly will stay in his post as Foreign Secretary despite not being a Sunak loyalist.

Confident Rishi will do best for people of UK: Narayana Murthy on son-in-law

Confident Rishi will do best for people of UK: Narayana Murthy on son-in-law

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

An Oxford, and Stanford University alumnae, Sunak is famously married to Akshata Murty, the daughter of billionaire Narayana Murthy.

Becker guilty of four charges in bankruptcy trial

Becker guilty of four charges in bankruptcy trial

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Last month, the court heard that Becker "acted dishonestly" by failing to hand over assets including his Wimbledon singles trophies before and after he was declared bankrupt.

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.

World's 4th Richest Man With Friends

World's 4th Richest Man With Friends

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Gautam Adani is now the fourth richest person on the planet. The chairman of the Adani group overtook Bill Gates -- once the richest man in the world -- this week.

O que este homem est fazendo?!

O que este homem est fazendo?!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres seems startled by the Pradhan Mantri's proximity-propinquity as he arrives at the Scottish Exhibition Centre to attend the World Leaders Summit, COP26, in Glasgow, Scotland, November 1, 2021.

Hugely proud of my Indian roots: Rishi Sunak ahead of India visit

Hugely proud of my Indian roots: Rishi Sunak ahead of India visit

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

In an interview via email days ahead of his visit to New Delhi to attend the G20 summit on September 9 and 10, Sunak said Wednesday the response from the Indian people to his appointment as the prime minister was "overwhelming and humbling."

UK PM, minister Rishi Sunak to be fined over 'partygate' scandal

UK PM, minister Rishi Sunak to be fined over 'partygate' scandal

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Downing Street confirmed that the two senior-most United Kingdom government officials had received notification from the Metropolitan Police that they would be given "fixed penalty notices".

Rishi Sunak And Liz Truss Ready To Box

Rishi Sunak And Liz Truss Ready To Box

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Artist Ciaran Gallagher painted a mural depicting Britain's Conservative leadership candidates Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss in the Belfast city centre.

Wimbledon: Ageless Djokovic aiming to silence next gen

Wimbledon: Ageless Djokovic aiming to silence next gen

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

A seemingly invincible Novak Djokovic playing some of the best tennis of his career at 36 heads to Wimbledon seeking to tighten his stranglehold.

From 'Boom Boom' to bust, Becker must now serve time

From 'Boom Boom' to bust, Becker must now serve time

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Boris Becker's thunderous delivery earned him the nickname 'Boom Boom' as a 17-year-old Wimbledon winner in 1985 but on Friday, aged 54 and bust, the German great was told he must serve time in prison.

Sinner stops Safiullin to move into Wimbledon semis

Sinner stops Safiullin to move into Wimbledon semis

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Sinner has made the most of a favourable draw at the grasscourt major this year

French Open: Djoko eyes Grand Slam record

French Open: Djoko eyes Grand Slam record

Rediff.com25 May 2023

With Rafael Nadal out with injury, can Novak Djokovic go past the Spaniard and pick up a record 23rd Grand Slam title.

Is Britain Ready For PM Rishi?

Is Britain Ready For PM Rishi?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

That a brown skinned man -- albeit one who speaks with a posh English accent -- would one day be the front-runner in a race to elect Boris's successor and head the party once led by Churchill and Thatcher would seem indigestible to the white men and women who have formed the trunk of the Conservative party for generations.

Rishi Sunak declares bid to contest UK PM race, says will fix economy

Rishi Sunak declares bid to contest UK PM race, says will fix economy

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

In an accompanying vision statement, the former finance minister highlighted his track record of serving in the Cabinet, helping to steer the economy through the toughest of times with the COVID pandemic.

Why Is CSMT Dolled Up?

Why Is CSMT Dolled Up?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus -- India's best known railway station -- was lit up like a wedding to celebrate the 170th year of the railways in India.

Singapore's Shanmugaratnam joins club of PIO leaders dominating world politics

Singapore's Shanmugaratnam joins club of PIO leaders dominating world politics

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

He is among several leaders of Indian heritage who have ascended to the highest echelon of public service globally.

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.

'Alcaraz will have to kick Djokovic off his throne'

'Alcaraz will have to kick Djokovic off his throne'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

The 20-year-old Spaniard will attempt to end Djokovic's 34-match winning run on the Wimbledon grass.

Felt like Sachin, Amitabh: UK PM Johnson on welcome in Gujarat

Felt like Sachin, Amitabh: UK PM Johnson on welcome in Gujarat

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

The bonhomie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Prime Minister Boris Johnson was palpable at a media event here on Friday with the United Kingdom PM referring to Modi as 'khaas dost (special friend)' and calling him by his first name multiple times.

Chennai Open chess: Nitin posts 7th straight win, in top spot

Chennai Open chess: Nitin posts 7th straight win, in top spot

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

A hard-fought 99-move win on the top board against B Vignesh has put Nitin on 7 points, a full point ahead with three rounds remaining.

As British MP Rishi Sunak took oath on Bhagavad Gita

As British MP Rishi Sunak took oath on Bhagavad Gita

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Here are some facts about Rishi Sunak and his India connections.