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UK confirms Nirav Modi's presence in Britain

UK confirms Nirav Modi's presence in Britain

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi are being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate for allegedly cheating the PNB, the country's second largest lender, to the tune of more than $2 billion.

Wimbledon PIX: Zverev, Djokovic, Rune cruise through

Wimbledon PIX: Zverev, Djokovic, Rune cruise through

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 4 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Thursday.

India pay for defensive lapses as Britain secure bronze

India pay for defensive lapses as Britain secure bronze

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

India's defence crumbled in the bronze medal playoff as they crashed to a 1-5 defeat against Great Britain for a fourth-place finish at the World League Semifinals in Antwerp.

Britain refuses to extradite Dawood aide Tiger Hanif

Britain refuses to extradite Dawood aide Tiger Hanif

Rediff.com18 May 2020

The British government has turned down India's request for the extradition of Tiger Hanif, an alleged aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim wanted in India in connection with two bomb blasts in Surat in 1993, the UK home office has confirmed.

World Cup: Indian compound archers enter final, secure two medals

World Cup: Indian compound archers enter final, secure two medals

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Indian compound archers continued their winning run and stormed into the final of men's and women's team events to confirm two medals for the country in the World Cup Stage 4, in Paris on Wednesday.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

Britain beat India with late goal in Johor Cup hockey

Britain beat India with late goal in Johor Cup hockey

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

India conceded a goal in the dying minutes of the match and went down 3-4 to Great Britain in their second outing at the fifth Sultan of Johor Cup junior hockey tournament, in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on Monday.

Britain counting on Murrays to bring home elusive Davis Cup

Britain counting on Murrays to bring home elusive Davis Cup

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Britain will attempt to win the Davis Cup for the first time in 79 years this weekend when they take on Belgium in Ghent, although if they do succeed the Scottish town of Dunblane could argue its name should be enscribed on the trophy.

Dutch slam four past Britain

Dutch slam four past Britain

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

Rob Reckers' double strike gave defending champions the Netherlands a flying start as they blanked Great Britain 4-0 in the Samsung Champions Trophy opener in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

Azlan: Korea beat Britain 3-1

Azlan: Korea beat Britain 3-1

Rediff.com14 May 2011

South Korea defeated Britain 3-1 in the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in Ipoh on Saturday to set up a fifth-place play-off clash against India.

Man City players face self-isolation on return to Britain

Man City players face self-isolation on return to Britain

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The paper added that at least four managers as well as players from several teams could be affected.

Britain on high terror alert

Britain on high terror alert

Rediff.com1 Jul 2007

The country moved to its highest level of terror alert -- critical -- after a burning car crashed into the airport.

Davis Cup: Britain qualify after Canadian strikes umpire with ball

Davis Cup: Britain qualify after Canadian strikes umpire with ball

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Britain reached the Davis Cup quarter-finals in bizarre circumstances on Sunday when Canadian Denis Shapovalov defaulted for inadvertently blasting a ball into the umpire's face.

Britain's Prince Philip spotted driving without seatbelt days after crash

Britain's Prince Philip spotted driving without seatbelt days after crash

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

The Duke of Edinburgh has been pictured back behind the wheel of a new Land Rover on Saturday afternoon on the Sandringham estate, the royal family's Norfolk retreat near to which the Thursday's accident took place, the Telegraph reported.

Britain plans first Moon mission

Britain plans first Moon mission

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

According to Andrew Coates of the Mullard Space Science Lab, the impactors would represent the first time there had been a detailed study of the Moon's sub-surface.

Britain's Greatest Ever Moustache

Britain's Greatest Ever Moustache

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

The poll of 3,000 men saw the likes of Freddie Mercury and Charlie Chaplin making it to the top ten list.

Britain's Prince William and Kate expecting third child

Britain's Prince William and Kate expecting third child

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The child will be born fifth in line to the throne, bumping uncle Harry out of the top five and into sixth place.

Davis Cup Roundup: Britain lead Serbia; Croatia still alive

Davis Cup Roundup: Britain lead Serbia; Croatia still alive

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Davis Cup holders Britain edged into a 2-1 lead in Serbia after Jamie Murray and Dominic Inglot won Saturday's doubles.

Davis Cup: Murray likely to miss Britain's quarter-final

Davis Cup: Murray likely to miss Britain's quarter-final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray says he is unlikely to play in Britain's Davis Cup quarter-final clash in Serbia this weekend but could travel to Belgrade in support of the team.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner, Gauff begin in style

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner, Gauff begin in style

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

PM Modi meets Britain's May, Prince Charles, Queen

PM Modi meets Britain's May, Prince Charles, Queen

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

After a busy day in Stockholm, Sweden, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the United Kingdom on Wednesday. PM Modi is in London to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. The PM will also have a top-level meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May as well as a meeting with Queen Elizabeth II at the Buckingham Palace. Here's a glimpse of NaMo's busy English day.

 Britain withdraws old 20-pound note

Britain withdraws old 20-pound note

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Britain withdraws the 20-pound note featuring the image of composer Edward Elgar will be withdrawn from circulation

What Makes Sonam A Global Style Icon

What Makes Sonam A Global Style Icon

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja has found a place on UK's Top 40 Best Dressed Celeb list alongside Harry Styles, Kate Middleton, Rosamund Pike, Sienna Miller and Kate Moss.

Is Rishi Sunak Taking Jewellery Making Lessons?

Is Rishi Sunak Taking Jewellery Making Lessons?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Britain's political pundits don't believe Rishi Sunak and his Conservative party will win next year's general election, so we wonder if the Stanford grad is preparing for a post election career.

Britain carries out second bombing in Syria

Britain carries out second bombing in Syria

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Britain has carried out its second set of air strikes in Syria since the Parliament backed military action against Islamic State, once again targeting the oil fields controlled by the terror group.

Historic win: British teen ends 61-year Wimbledon wait

Historic win: British teen ends 61-year Wimbledon wait

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Searle ends Britain's 61-year wait for Wimbledon boys' singles success

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