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Britain's envoy to US resigns amid row over leaked emails

Britain's envoy to US resigns amid row over leaked emails

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Darroch is at the eye of a diplomatic storm after remarks he made about US President Donald Trump's administration, and shared with UK officials in confidence, were leaked over the weekend.

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The big names who will be bidding for a podium finish before bidding farewell...

Are migrants invading Britain?

Are migrants invading Britain?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

The annual number of people granted British citizenship also rose by almost 60 per cent between 2008 and 2009, according to the figures.

ISSF World Cup: Sift Kaur wins bronze in women's 50m rifle 3 positions

ISSF World Cup: Sift Kaur wins bronze in women's 50m rifle 3 positions

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Sift shot 452.9 and missed silver by an agonising 0.1 to China's Han Jiayu, the reigning air rifle women's world champion.

Violence has dented Britain's global reputation

Violence has dented Britain's global reputation

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

'The breakdown in the family structure in large sections of British society and the lack of discipline in young Britons is being looked at once again as the underlying reasons for growing criminality and lack of respect for authority among the youth.'

Sreejesh's successor already in the making...

Sreejesh's successor already in the making...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Sreejesh, 36, stood rock solid in India's campaign at the Olympics and played a key role in their hard-fought 2-1 victory against Spain in the bronze-medal match.

Djokovic sends Serbia into Davis Cup semi against Italy

Djokovic sends Serbia into Davis Cup semi against Italy

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Novak Djokovic steered Serbia into the Davis Cup semi-finals with a straightforward 6-4 6-4 win over Britain's Cameron Norrie to give his team a winning 2-0 lead on Thursday.

Britain, India sign trade agreement

Britain, India sign trade agreement

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

As part of the deal, Global Innovation and Technology Alliance sponsored by Indian government's Department of Science and Technology and UK's Technology Strategy Board will support UK and Indian businesses and academics in joint R&D and innovation projects over a three-year period.

COVID jab didn't hurt at all, says Britain's Queen

COVID jab didn't hurt at all, says Britain's Queen

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

In a rare reference to private health matters, the 94-year-old monarch backed the National Health Service led vaccination programme in the UK during a video call earlier this week with health officials coordinating the rollout across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Mercedes calls police over Hamilton 'sabotage' email

Mercedes calls police over Hamilton 'sabotage' email

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Mercedes have called in the police after an anonymous email purporting to be from an insider accused the Formula One team of sabotaging their departing seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton

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.

PIX: India beat NZ with late goal in men's hockey opener

PIX: India beat NZ with late goal in men's hockey opener

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Harmanpreet Singh's goal from a penalty stroke just a minute from the hooter gave India victory over New Zealand in the men's hockey tournament atthe Olympics on Saturday.

Immigrants: Not welcome in Theresa May's Britain

Immigrants: Not welcome in Theresa May's Britain

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

After Brexit, ethnic minorities in Britain worry about their future.

US Open PIX: Swiatek, Osaka, Kenin through to Round 2

US Open PIX: Swiatek, Osaka, Kenin through to Round 2

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles first round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Tuesday.

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.

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 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.

India can win hockey gold in Paris: Dhanraj Pillay

India can win hockey gold in Paris: Dhanraj Pillay

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Indian men's hockey team beat Great Britain 4-2 in shoot-out to enter the semi-finals and remain on course to win its second consecutive Olympic medal.

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.

The ghost of colonial loot is coming back to haunt Britain

The ghost of colonial loot is coming back to haunt Britain

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

'It is clear that Britain is a country with a limited future,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 8

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 8

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 8, Saturday, August 3, 2024:

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 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.

Meet British Indian MP Lisa Nandy, PM Starmer's new culture secretary

Meet British Indian MP Lisa Nandy, PM Starmer's new culture secretary

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

The 44-year-old politician, who was among the final three contestants in the Labour Party's leadership contest against her boss in January 2020, has been serving in his shadow cabinet ever since.

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.

Nations League: Italy outclass Israel; Leweling scores on debut

Nations League: Italy outclass Israel; Leweling scores on debut

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Nations League matches played on Monday.

Gold-chasing India will stick to their mantra at Paris Games

Gold-chasing India will stick to their mantra at Paris Games

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'Right now hockey is totally changed and anyone can beat anyone depending on the day. It depends on how many chances you create.'

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 2, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 2, 2024

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paralympics, in Paris, on Monday, September 2.

Britain's Queen to meet Prince Harry over #Megxit

Britain's Queen to meet Prince Harry over #Megxit

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, his brother William, the Duke of Cambridge, and their father Charles, the Prince of Wales, have all been invited to the emergency meeting at the Queen's Sandringham estate in Norfolk, while Meghan, who is in Canada with the couple's eight-month-old son Archie, is expected to join the discussion over phone.

'Yahan Rehna Bada Mushkil Hai'

'Yahan Rehna Bada Mushkil Hai'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

'Ajit Doval said, "They are threatening us now".'

FIH Pro League: India thrash world champions Germany 3-0

FIH Pro League: India thrash world champions Germany 3-0

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

India exploited a rusty German defence, punching three goals as the Harmanpreet Singh-led side outclassed the world champions to make a winning start to the London leg of the FIH Pro Hockey League in London on Saturday.

PIX: Fritz outlasts Tiafoe; meets Sinner in US Open final

PIX: Fritz outlasts Tiafoe; meets Sinner in US Open final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles semi-finals at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Friday.

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